1. Experience Columbus Days (Oct. 11-14)
Throughout Columbus
Experience Columbus invites residents to celebrate our city this Columbus Day weekend by taking advantage of special deals at area attractions – from the Columbus Museum of Art and the Ohio History Center to Phoenix Bats and Hocking Hills Canopy Tours – as well as a wide assortment of local restaurants. http://www.experiencecolumbusdays.com
2. Mitzi Prince (Oct. 12 – Nov. 10)
Muse Gallery, 188 E. Whittier St.
Painter Mitzi Prince shows off her newest work at this Muse Gallery show. http://www.amusegallery.com
3. Circleville Pumpkin Show (Oct. 16-19)
Downtown Circleville
The massive pumpkin extravaganza with more than 100 years of history returns once again, offering parades, beauty pageants, giant pumpkins, decorating contests, live music, demonstrations and all manner of pumpkin-themed food. http://www.pumpkinshow.com
4. Columbus Cocktail Classic (Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m.)
Hollywood Casino, 200 Georgesville Rd.
The group responsible for the Columbus Food & Wine Affair presents a new event, featuring spirits provided by Brown-Forman, Heidelberg Distributing, Hollywood Casino and Watershed Distillery. Live music and food provided the casino will also be offered. http://www.foodandwineaffair.com
5. BalletMet presents Swan Lake (Oct. 18-20)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
BalletMet presents the classic story of Odette, turned into a swan by a cruel wizard and seeking true love to break the curse, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Ballet. After Swan Lake wraps at the Ohio Theatre, it will travel to Cincinnati for a series of shows. http://www.balletmet.org
