Home / Columbus / Oct 16–18Columbus family weekend: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18 3 events for the weekend of Oct 16–18, with 2 free and 2 indoors.
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Top picks this weekend Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Oct 17 – Oct 25 · 10am–6pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium — Powell · Delaware Co. · Columbus area
Merry-not-scary Halloween celebration in the Adventure Cove region with character ambassadors. Saturdays and Sundays only: Oct. 17–18 and 24–25, 10am–6pm.
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Library storytimes & programs (2, free) From Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
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