The arrival of autumn means it’s time for tailgating. But there is much more to Columbus in the fall than football… Seriously!
Fall Chef Series Cooking Classes
Sept. 3-Nov. 19, North Market, 59 Spruce St. Get up close and personal with some of Columbus’ finest chefs as they prepare a dinner just for you. www.northmarket.com
Worthington Fall Festival
Oct. 11, historic downtown Olde Worthington Business District’s village green. Straw maze, face painting, candy apples and a farmer’s market. www.owba.net
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Oct. 15-18, Downtown Circleville, 159 E. Franklin St. Welcome the arrival of autumn with one of the country’s largest pumpkin festivals. www.pumpkinshow.com
Creepside Festival
Oct. 15, Gahanna Golf Course, 220 Ridenour Rd., Gahanna. A Halloween adventure for all ages, with candy, hayrides, activities and music. www.gahanna.gov
Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival
Oct. 17-19, Historic Roscoe Village, 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton. Including music, cooking demonstrations, a craft auction and more. www.roscoevillage.com
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 17-26, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 9990 Riverside Dr. Candy stations, magicians, haunted train rides, storytellers and more. www.columbuszoo.org
Haunted Statehouse Tours
Oct. 17-25, Ohio Statehouse. Combine history and legend in this hair-raising but bloodless lantern guided tour. www.statehouseshop.com
All Hallow’s Eve
Oct. 18-25, Ohio Historical Center, Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave. Experience a family-style, 19th century Halloween celebration. www.ohiohistory.org
Fall Frolic
Oct. 24, Uptown Marysville. Celebrate the fall with a costume contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, entertainment and a haunted house. www.unioncounty.org
Halloween Pet Parade
Oct. 26, Easton Town Center. Dress up your pets in festive costumes to help raise money for abused and abandoned animals of Central Ohio. www.eastontowncenter.com
The Haunted Ship
Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Santa Maria, Battelle Park off Marconi Blvd. www.santamaria.org
The Haunted Village
Oct. 30, Olde Pickerington Village. Ghost tours, hayrides, haunted house, storytelling and more. www.pickeringtonvillage.com