Happy Friday, Columbus! I hope you had a nice week. To those of us who had Monday off, I hope you had a good short week!
We’re in that sweet spot where festival season and football season crossover so there is lots to do this weekend! Here are 14 ideas to get you started.
Weather
Mostly sunny with a high of 78F.
CONCERTS: The A&F Challenge 🎤
When: 9/6 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Abercrombie and Fitch Home Office
COMMUNITY: Dispatch Fall Home & Garden Show 🏡
When: 9/6-9/8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Ohio Expo Center
ADVENTURE: Woodlands Backyard Fall Scioto Paddle with Rhinegeist Brewery 🚣
When: 9/6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Woodlands Backyard
FESTIVALS: Columbus Oktoberfest 🍻
When: 9/6-9/8
Where: Ohio Expo Center
CONCERTS: Tash Sultana 🎤
When: 9/6 at 7 p.m.
Where: Express Live!
Weather
Parly cloudy with a high of 76F.
SPORTS: Ohio State vs. Cincinnati 🏈
When: 9/7 at 12 p.m.
Where: Ohio Stadium
FESTIVAL: Festival for Good 🎉
When: 9/7 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: W. Town Street in Franklinton near BrewDog
ARTS: Short North Gallery Hop 🛍️
When: 9/7 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: High St. Short North
FESTIVAL: Hot Times Music & Arts Festival 🎉
When: 9/6-9/8
Where: Main & Parsons
Weather
Partly cloudy with a high of 77F.
COMMUNITY: Navigator Retail Launch Party 🎉
When: 9/8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Pretentious Barrel House
EXPO: Columbus Toy & Game Show 🤖
When: 9/8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Lausche Building
EXPO: Columbus Cocktail Classic 🍸
When: 9/8 at 2 p.m.
Where: Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
EXPO: Columbus Furniure Makers Showcase 🛋️
When: 9/8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Strongwater Food and Spirits
BARS: Cider, Love and Donuts with Buckeye Donuts 🍩
When: 9/8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Mad Moon Hard Cider