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      Tuesday in Columbus

      77°Sunny with a south wind of 6 to 10 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, then rain showers after 7 a.m. Wednesday.

      This edition was for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Times, prices and plans applied to that day only.

      Polls are open until 7:30, and 54,000 Franklin County voters have new precincts

      Ohio picks a new governor and a U.S. senator today, and polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. More than 54,000 Franklin County voters were moved to new precincts, and about 12,000 mailed ballots had not reached the board of elections as of Monday morning.

      A mailed ballot counts only if it arrives by 7:30 tonight, so drop it off instead of mailing it, and check your polling place before you leave.

      10TV · Mon 6:19 AM

      News

      1. COTA is fare-free all day

        COTA waived fares on every bus and on Mainstream, Mainstream On-Demand and COTA//Plus for Election Day. Buses run from 5 a.m. to midnight. Columbus Navigator

      2. Council passes tougher retention pond rules

        City Council voted Monday to require a 15-foot no-mow buffer around apartment complex retention ponds, among other safety rules. Ten children have drowned in Columbus retention ponds since 2019, three of them this year. ABC6

      3. NetJets plans 800 more jobs at its headquarters

        NetJets will add more than 365,000 square feet on Bridgeway Avenue, including two buildings, a training center and a parking garage. It expects about 3,200 Central Ohio employees when the work ends in early 2029. ABC6

      4. Pickerington schools ask again for an income tax

        The 0.75% income tax would run 10 years, exempt Social Security, and cost about $600 a year on $80,000 of taxable income. The district projects a $19 million deficit by fiscal 2029 without it. 10TV

      5. Arts Council gives nearly $500,000 to 43 artists

        The Greater Columbus Arts Council picked 43 artists from 292 applicants for grants that fund films, neighborhood programs and murals. The awards follow a $4 million pause in Franklin County funding to the council last year. NBC4

      Boardwalk beside a pond with water tower and Columbus skyline behind

      Photo: Metro Parks: Scioto Audubon

      Scioto Audubon Metro Park

      6:30 AM–8 PM · Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Whittier Peninsula

      It is free, open until 8, ten minutes from downtown, and today is the last warm, dry day before Wednesday's all-day rain.

      Free · 1 mi south of downtown

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      Two performers seated on stage in colorful costumes with a flower vase

      Photo: CAPA: Maybe Happy Ending

      Maybe Happy Ending

      7:30 PM · Ohio Theatre, Downtown

      The six-time Tony winner for Best Musical opens its only Columbus week tonight, and Elevator's happy hour is a short walk up High Street.

      Ticket prices not stated · Downtown

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      Openings

      1. Now open · Opened Monday, Nov. 2

        Dutch Bros

        West Side

        The chain's first Columbus shop is on West Broad Street, open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Shops at 5470 N. Hamilton Rd. and 6175 Sawmill Rd. are planned.

        ABC6

      2. Coming soon · Opens Friday, Nov. 6

        Tre Kitchen & Bar

        Victorian Village · 335 W Third Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

        Wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta and Mediterranean dishes fill the former Harrison's on Third, empty since January 2024.

        614NOW

      3. Closing · Last day Wednesday, Dec. 23

        Yellow Springs Brewery Taproom & Kitchen

        Clintonville · 2855 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202

        The Clintonville taproom closes after three years. The Yellow Springs brewery stays open, and its beer will still be sold in Columbus.

        614NOW

      4. Now open · Open since Oct. 22; grand opening Saturday, Nov. 7

        Fabletics

        Polaris

        The activewear chain's only Central Ohio store is on the mall's first floor between Akira and Zumiez. The grand opening has a DJ and gifts with purchase.

        NBC4

      5. Coming soon · Planned for 2027

        Barkada House

        Discovery District

        A private members club in a historic building, with a coffee bar, chef's counter, vinyl listening lounge, screening room and work floor.

        614NOW

      6. Milestone · Named last week

        Royal Flamingo Coffee

        King Avenue · 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

        USA Today readers ranked the shop inside I Like It Like That fifth among independent coffee shops in the country, after second place last year.

        614NOW

      Plans

      Things to do

      Tuesday

      1. Fall hours run 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The park sits on the Scioto Greenway Trail, and its non-reservable shelters are free on a first-come basis.

        Boardwalk beside a pond with water tower and Columbus skyline behind

        Photo: Metro Parks: Scioto Audubon

        Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W Whittier St, Columbus · 1 mi south of downtown

        FreeGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarMetro Parks: Scioto Audubon

      2. Tuesday through Saturday hours are 9 to 7, two hours longer than Monday. Park in the Vine Street Garage at 45 Vine St.

        Overhead view of vendors and shoppers at Nida's sushi counter, North Market

        Photo: North Market

        North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St, Columbus · Downtown

        Prices vary by merchant

        DirectionsCalendarNorth Market

      3. Today is a good day for the outdoor gardens. The Palm House, Davis Showhouse and Wolfe Terrace are closed for renovation until fall 2027, and the Garden Café serves 11 to 4.

        Palm House glass conservatory lit in purple and green at night

        Photo: Franklin Park Conservatory: Plan a Visit

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

        $25.20 adults, $21 seniors, $17.33 childrenGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarFranklin Park Conservatory: Plan a Visit

      4. Hours are 10 to 5 through November 18. Wildlights does not start until November 20, so today is a daytime-only visit.

        Amur tiger walking through snow with a second tiger behind

        Photo: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Hours and Rates

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

        Non-Franklin County rates from $34.95 ages 10 to 59 and $27.95 ages 3 to 9; under 3 freeGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarTickets

      5. The Dublin market is open 10 to 9 Sunday through Wednesday. Parking is at the market's Longshore Street address.

        Fruit crates of mangoes, apples and oranges at a market stall

        Photo: North Market

        North Market Bridge Park, 6750 Longshore St, Dublin · 11 mi northwest of downtown

        Prices vary by merchant

        DirectionsCalendarNorth Market

      6. The museum gallery is free and open 1 to 5. Coats, backpacks and large bags go in lockers at the gallery entrance.

        Visitor studies framed cartoon drawings in a gallery

        Photo: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum: Visit

        Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, Sullivant Hall, 1813 N High St, Columbus · 3 mi north of downtown

        Free

        DirectionsCalendarBilly Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum: Visit

      7. Happy hour runs 3 to 6 on weekdays, and the kitchen is open until 9 on Tuesdays. Reservations are on the restaurant's site.

        Elevator's long bar with ornate blue ceiling and tiled floor

        Photo: Elevator: Downtown Columbus

        Elevator, 161 N High St, Columbus · Downtown

        $2 off all drinks and appetizers

        DirectionsCalendarElevator: Downtown Columbus

      Tonight

      1. Doors open at 6:30 and the show is all ages. Chelsea Plank opens.

        Abbie Gamboa crouching in a green field in a white blouse

        Photo: PromoWest: Abbie Gamboa at Newport Music Hall

        Newport Music Hall, 1722 N High St, Columbus · 3 mi north of downtown

        Ticket prices not statedGood for kids

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      2. Doors open at 6:30 and the show is all ages. Liquid Mike and bugsy open.

        Four band members seated on a couch in front of bowling balls

        Photo: PromoWest: Oso Oso at A&R Music Bar

        A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave, Columbus · Downtown

        Ticket prices not statedGood for kids

        DirectionsCalendarPromoWest: Oso Oso at A&R Music Bar

      3. Puck drops at 7. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster from the team's schedule page.

        Wide view of Nationwide Arena during a hockey game

        Photo: Columbus Blue Jackets: Schedule

        Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus · Downtown

        Ticket prices not stated

        DirectionsCalendarTickets

      4. The Broadway in Columbus run of the six-time Tony winner for Best Musical opens tonight and plays through Sunday. The Saturday 2 p.m. show has ASL interpretation and audio description.

        Two performers seated on stage in colorful costumes with a flower vase

        Photo: CAPA: Maybe Happy Ending

        Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus · Downtown

        Ticket prices not stated

        DirectionsCalendarTickets