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      Saturday in Columbus

      69°Sunny with a light east wind. Mostly clear tonight.

      This edition was for Saturday, October 24, 2026. Times, prices and plans applied to that day only.

      Columbus inspector general refers Commissioner Crawley's free concert tickets to the state ethics panel

      Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley took six free tickets to the July 2 Salute 250 concert, which the county backed with $250,000, and the city's Department of Inspector General has now formally referred the matter to the Ohio Ethics Commission. The state auditor also says it is reviewing the tickets and parking tickets tied to county vehicles linked to Crawley.

      It puts a sitting county commissioner's use of a taxpayer-funded sponsorship in front of two state reviewers at once.

      10TV · Fri 6:38 PM

      News

      1. Drop off old prescriptions today from 10 to 2

        National Drug Take Back Day sites across central Ohio take pills, patches and sealed liquid medications, plus vapes with the batteries removed. Sharps and illicit drugs are not accepted; the DEA site lists locations. 10TV

      2. Columbus senator proposes a 14-and-up age limit and $25 registration for e-bikes

        Senate Bill 477 from Sen. Bill DeMora of the Short North would require helmets for all e-bike and scooter riders, set path and sidewalk speed limits, and charge a one-time $25 registration. Cities could still add their own rules. NBC4

      3. Amazon gives no Sunbury power or jobs figures ahead of the data center vote

        Asked about the proposed $2 billion center off Vans Valley Road, Amazon's public policy vice president said the company would pay the full cost of its power but had no site-specific numbers on electricity, jobs or city revenue. Amazon plans a public meeting with energy and water experts. 10TV

      4. Leaves are near peak this weekend

        Color is brightest east, north and southeast of Columbus, though some oaks are still green. Dawes Arboretum reports a sweetgum showing yellow, orange, red and purple at once. ABC6

      5. Ohio Fire Academy dedicates a $20 million rescue training building

        The five-story, 18,000-square-foot building recreates hospitals, hotels and commercial spaces for scenario training and is expected to serve 8,000 responders a year. The first firefighter class uses it in February. ABC6

      6. Death Cab for Cutie plays Mershon Auditorium on March 29

        The band brings its I Built You A Tower tour to campus. General sale starts Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. 10TV

      Crowd fills a downtown street with food stands and a Ferris wheel

      Photo: Circleville Pumpkin Show: Schedule of Events

      Circleville Pumpkin Show, final day

      10 AM · Downtown Circleville, Circleville

      It is free, it is the last day of the 119th show, it is sunny and 69, and you can stay from the pie-eating contests at 11 and noon to the Queen's Parade at 8.

      Free admission; ride wristbands $35 per person, valid 10 AM to 4 PM · 25 mi south of downtown

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      Blue Jackets vs. Vegas: Peanuts Spooktacular

      7 PM · Nationwide Arena, Arena District

      Trick-or-treating on the concourse and a costume contest for all ages make this the easiest night out with or without kids, downtown at 7.

      Ticket prices not stated · Downtown

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      Openings

      1. Closing · Last day Thursday, Oct. 29

        Endeavor Brewing & Spirits, Grandview taproom

        Grandview · 909 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH

        The nearly 10-year-old brewery and distillery is closing its taproom but will host private events through the holidays and plans a farewell gathering. Its Barrel & Bloom location in Linworth stays open.

        614NOW

      2. Now open · Opened in early October

        Ochoa Mexican Grill

        Downtown · 113 E Main St, Columbus, OH

        Tacos, birria, enchiladas and margaritas in the former Pecan Penny's, from the team behind Olde Towne Tavern and The Walrus. Happy hour runs 4 to 6 on weekdays.

        Columbus Navigator

      3. Milestone · Owner's appeal posted this week

        The Pump House Bar & Pizzeria

        Lithopolis · 17 E Columbus St, Lithopolis, OH

        The owner says business is down 30 percent from last year while costs are up 20 percent, and asked regulars to stop in. There is no closing date; it is open from 4 daily.

        614NOW

      Plans

      Things to do

      Saturday

      1. Central Ohio's largest farmers market, with close to 100 vendors, runs outdoors in Old Worthington rain or shine through October. It moves indoors to the Shops at Worthington Place in November.

        Shoppers walk a brick path past white vendor tents at a park market

        Photo: Worthington Farmers Market

        Old Worthington Historic District, N High St at W New England Ave, Worthington · 9 mi north of downtown

        Admission not stated; vendor prices vary

        DirectionsCalendarWorthington Farmers Market

      2. Kids in costume trick-or-treat at downtown businesses, with activities along Main Street and at Hilliard's Station Park. It runs rain or shine, and the organizer's online map shows every stop.

        Children in Halloween costumes with pumpkin buckets on a Hilliard sidewalk

        Photo: Destination Hilliard: Halloween Haunt 2026

        Downtown Hilliard and Hilliard's Station Park, Main St, Hilliard · 10 mi northwest of downtown

        FreeGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarDestination Hilliard: Halloween Haunt 2026

      3. The food hall is open until 7 on Saturdays. Park in the Vine Street Garage and get a validation slip from a merchant; on a Blue Jackets night, tell the attendant you are going to the market to avoid the event rate.

        Crates of oranges, lemons, limes and pears on a market stall

        Photo: North Market

        North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St, Columbus · Downtown

        Prices vary by merchant

        DirectionsCalendarNorth Market

      4. A trick-or-treat trail with 11 candy stops and two teal pumpkin stations, a hay maze, a fun house and character meet-and-greets in Adventure Cove. This weekend is the last one.

        A wolf stands on a grassy hill near a waterfall and autumn trees

        Photo: Columbus Zoo: Boo at the Zoo

        Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Adventure Cove, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell · 15 mi northwest of downtown

        Included with zoo admission; admission prices not statedGood for kids

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      5. Goldrush and Fuji apples are open to pick at 9199 Morse Rd, east of the market, and pumpkins are at 9680 Morse Rd. The last bucket sells at 5:45, and the corn maze stays open until 10.

        Lynd Fruit Farm, 9199 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala · 15 mi northeast of downtown

        U-pick prices not statedGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarLynd Fruit Farm

      6. Pie-eating contests at 11 for kids and noon for adults on the Savings Bank Stage, music all day, and the OFEA Queen's Parade at 8 to close the show. Ride wristbands stop working at 4.

        Crowd fills a downtown street with food stands and a Ferris wheel

        Photo: Circleville Pumpkin Show: Schedule of Events

        Downtown Circleville, Court St and Main St, Circleville · 25 mi south of downtown

        Free admission; ride wristbands $35 per person, valid 10 AM to 4 PMGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarCircleville Pumpkin Show: Schedule of Events

      7. A free dog festival with adoptable dogs, local rescues, a market and dog demos. The second annual event pairs it with a fundraising walk for Gigi's.

        Large crowd on a lawn watching a stage beneath downtown towers

        Photo: Columbus Commons: Events

        Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus · Downtown

        Free festival; the fundraising walk has a separate registrationGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarColumbus Commons: Events

      8. Crew Throwback night, with a hat for the first 7,500 fans through the gates at 2 and players arriving on Columbus Crew Way at 1:50. The Blue Jackets play at 7, so buy parking ahead.

        Crew players and mascot greet fans along a yellow walkway

        Photo: Columbus Crew: Match Guide, Crew vs. Toronto FC

        ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Columbus · 1 mi northwest of downtown

        Ticket prices not stated

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      Tonight

      1. Lit pumpkin scenes, a pumpkin house, a singing pumpkin patch and a light-up dance floor, with performers at the Pergola from 6 to 8. Saturdays run until 10; reserve ahead.

        Glowing carved pumpkins, including portraits, on hay bales under purple light

        Photo: Franklin Park Conservatory: Pumpkins Aglow

        Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus · 2 mi east of downtown

        $28.35 adults, $24.15 seniors, $17.33 children, including culture feeGood for kids

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      2. Short North Stage's staging of the stage musical, with shows at 5 and 9 tonight. It is rated R for mature audiences and runs through Halloween.

        Short North Stage, Garden Theater, 1187 N High St, Columbus · 2 mi north of downtown

        Ticket prices not stated

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      3. Caramel apples, pumpkin decorating and an outdoor screening of Pixar's Coco at dusk. Caramel apples are first come, first served; bring chairs or a blanket, and costumes are encouraged.

        Homestead Metro Park, Lakeside Pavilion, 4675 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard · 10 mi west of downtown

        FreeGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarMetro Parks: Halloween Party at Homestead

      4. An evening of historic family fun in the village, with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow told by the bonfire. Tonight is the last date.

        Ohio Village, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus · 3 mi north of downtown

        $18 adults, $14 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under; members $13 and $9Good for kids

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      5. Trick-or-treating on the concourse, a costume contest for all ages and a nod to 60 years of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The Snoopy and Woodstock bobblehead comes only with the Peanuts ticket package.

        Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus · Downtown

        Ticket prices not statedGood for kids

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      6. The second and last night of Gregory Spears's world premiere, The Mysteries, with Davóne Tines singing his Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM plus Tchaikovsky's Fifth. The free talk at 6:30 has open seating.

        Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus · Downtown

        Ticket prices not stated; pre-concert talk at 6:30 is free

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      7. A full-length ballet about Marilyn Monroe, about 1 hour 45 minutes with a 20-minute intermission. Park in the Statehouse or Riffe Center garage and arrive 20 to 30 minutes early.

        Two ballet dancers in a embrace, the woman in a blue polka dot dress

        Photo: BalletMet: Marilyn

        Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S High St, Columbus · Downtown

        Ticket prices not stated

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      8. More than 70 lantern sets, with new dinosaur lanterns this year, after the zoo closes for the day. Parking is included, and the festival ends Sunday.

        Friends take a selfie beneath a glowing Lantern Festival zoo arch at night

        Photo: Columbus Zoo: Lantern Festival

        Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell · 15 mi northwest of downtown

        Ticket prices not stated; festival tickets do not include daytime zoo admissionGood for kids

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