1. Columbus Oktoberfest (Sept. 27-29)
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
New this year at Columbus’ biggest Oktoberfest celebration are a comedy show presented by the Columbus Funny Bone; a number of competitions, including a stein hoist and a yodeling contest; and a new Glockenspiel Entertainment Stage, which works like a giant cuckoo clock and features mini performances. That’s in addition to the usual line-up of music, children’s activities, arts and craft vendors, German food, the cream puff eating contest, the four-mile Brat Trot and more. http://www.columbusoktoberfest.com
2. A&B Theatricals presents State of Control (Sept. 27 – Oct. 6)
Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave.
Columbus playwright Bill Cook premieres his latest work, a comedy that follows a meek accountant accused of terrible crimes. http://www.ab-theatrical.com
3. Pumpkinpalooza (Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Lynd Fruit Farm, 9090 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala
The fifth annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, which benefits the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, features food, games, hay rides, bounce houses, crafts, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze and more. http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/pumpkinpalooza
4. The Presidents Cup (Oct. 1-6)
Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin
For the first time ever, Dublin hosts The Presidents Cup, a showdown between the best U.S. and non-European golfers. An opening ceremony is slated for 5-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Columbus Commons, featuring an international food and entertainment festival and a concert by Rascal Flatts. Then, from 5-10 p.m. on Oct. 3, Historic Dublin hosts Fore!Fest, an evening of live music and entertainment. http://www.presidentscup.com
5. Savor the City: Classic Columbus Cocktails & Cuisine (Oct. 3, 5:30-9 p.m.)
COSI, 333 W. Broad St.
The Columbus Historical Society celebrates the city’s oldest restaurants at this fundraiser, which features food from nine long-running businesses, as well as drinks and entertainment by Vaud-Villities. http://www.columbushistory.org
