# Every year in Columbus

> 36 events in and around Columbus that come back every year, sorted by the month they usually start. Each one has its own page with the last dates we confirmed, and 18 already have their next dates posted. When an organizer announces new dates, they go on that page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 36 yearly events; 18 with next dates posted
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/yearly/
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## October

- **[Pigeon Roost Farm Great Pumpkin Fun Center](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/pigeon-roost-farm-great-pumpkin-fun-center/)** at Pigeon Roost Farm, Hebron. Usually: October. Next dates: 12 dates, Oct 16–31, 2026. Price (2026): $12 age 2+; under 2 free; market and pumpkin area free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.pigeonroostfarm.com/
- **[Pumpkins Aglow](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/pumpkins-aglow-franklin-park-conservatory-botanical/)** at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Usually: October to November. Next dates: 12 dates, Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): Special engagement ticket; no tickets offered Thu Oct 29. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.fpconservatory.org/exhibitions/pumpkins-aglow/
- **[Boo & Brew Bash at Polaris](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/boo-and-brew-bash-at-polaris-fashion-place/)** at Polaris Fashion Place (Lifestyle Center). Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://polarisfashionplace.com/booandbrew/
- **[Boo at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/boo-at-the-zoo-columbus-aquarium/)** at Adventure Cove, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2026. Price (2026): Included with zoo admission. Official page: https://www.columbuszoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo
- **[CAPA Haunts the Palace](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/capa-haunts-the-palace-theatre/)** at Palace Theatre. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 21, 2026. Price (2026): Free; no tickets needed ($5 parking at LeVeque Tower Garage). Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://www.capa.com/productions/capa-haunts-the-palace/
- **[Circle S Farm Pumpkin Season](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/circle-s-farm-pumpkin-season/)** at Circle S Farm. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: 7 dates, Oct 16–25, 2026. Price (2026): Paid admission at the farm. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.circlesfarm.com/
- **[Circleville Pumpkin Show](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/circleville-pumpkin-show-downtown/)** at Downtown Circleville (Pumpkin Show Park). Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free admission; ride wristbands $35 per person. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.pumpkinshow.com/schedule
- **[Columbus Symphony Halloween Spooktacular](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/columbus-symphony-halloween-spooktacular-ohio-theatre/)** at Ohio Theatre. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 25, 2026. Price (2026): Concert ticket; pre-concert activities included. Ages (2026): Ages 3+. Official page: https://columbussymphony.com/event/halloween-spooktacular-2026/
- **[Dublin Halloween Spooktacular](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/dublin-halloween-spooktacular-coffman-park/)** at Coffman Park (south end). Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 16, 2026. Price (2026): Mostly free; some activities $5. Ages (2026): Ages 2–12. Official page: https://dublinohiousa.gov/community-events/halloween-spooktacular/
- **[Halloween on the Green](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/halloween-on-the-green-worthington-village/)** at Worthington Village Green. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 23, 2026. Price (2026): Free; no registration. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://www.worthington.org/2034/Halloween-on-the-Green
- **[Halloween Party at Inniswood](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/halloween-party-at-inniswood-metro-gardens/)** at Inniswood Metro Gardens. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 25, 2026. Price (2026): Free; no registration. Ages (2026): Ages 0–99. Official page: https://ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&keyword=halloween&module=AR&display=table&beginmonth=10&beginday=19&beginyear=2026
- **[Halloween Party with Coco at Homestead](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/halloween-party-with-coco-at-homestead-metro-park/)** at Homestead Metro Park (Lakeside Pavilion). Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free; no registration. Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/event/halloween-party-at-homestead/
- **[Haunted Village](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/haunted-village-olde-pickerington/)** at Olde Pickerington Village. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 22, 2026. Price (2026): See source. Ages (2026): Ages 0–99. Official page: https://pickeringtonlibrary.libnet.info/event/16875538
- **[Historic Dublin Halloween Candy Trail](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/historic-dublin-halloween-candy-trail/)** at Historic Dublin (Dublin Branch Library plaza). Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://historicdublin.org/event/halloween-candy-trail-2026/
- **[Lantern Festival at the Columbus Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/lantern-festival-at-the-columbus-zoo-aquarium/)** at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: 7 dates, Oct 16–25, 2026. Price (2026): Separate festival ticket; zoo admission can be added at a discount. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.columbuszoo.org/events/lantern-festival
- **[Old Hilliard Halloween Haunt](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/old-hilliard-halloween-haunt-downtown-hilliards-station-park/)** at Downtown Hilliard and Hilliard's Station Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://www.destinationhilliard.org/event/halloween-haunt-2026
- **[Pumpkin Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/pumpkin-parade-upper-arlington-public-library/)** at Upper Arlington Public Library – Tremont Road Branch. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 24, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/16827968
- **[RidgeFest Fall Festival at Glacier Ridge](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/ridgefest-fall-festival-at-glacier-ridge-metro-park/)** at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/glacier-ridge/
- **[Trick or Treat Trail at Gallant Woods](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/trick-or-treat-trail-at-gallant-woods-park/)** at Gallant Woods Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 18, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://preservationparks.com/parks/gallant-woods/
- **[Wizards & Wands Festival: 4th Friday Celebration](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/wizards-and-wands-festival-4th-friday-celebration-westerville-public-library/)** at Westerville Public Library. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 23, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://westervillelibrary.org/wizards

## November

- **[WonderLight's Christmas](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/wonderlights-christmas-hartford-fairgrounds/)** at Hartford Fairgrounds. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): $35 per car; $50 limos and activity vans. Official page: https://www.wonderlightschristmas.com/ohio
- **[Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/butch-bandos-fantasy-of-lights/)**. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): Cars/vans/SUVs: Mon–Thu $20; Fri–Sun and holidays $30; tickets sold at the show. Official page: https://butchbandosfantasyoflights.com/pricing-purchase-tickets
- **[Wildlights](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/wildlights-columbus-zoo-aquarium/)** at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): Included with zoo admission. Official page: https://www.columbuszoo.org/wildlights
- **[Conservatory Aglow](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/conservatory-aglow-franklin-park/)** at Franklin Park Conservatory. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): Special-engagement ticket; reserve from Mon Oct 26 at 11 a.m. (strongly recommended). Official page: https://www.fpconservatory.org/exhibitions/conservatory-aglow/
- **[Season of Celebrations](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/season-of-celebrations-cosi/)** at COSI. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026. Price (2026): Included with COSI admission. Official page: https://cosi.org/season-of-celebrations
- **[Chase Columbus Turkey Trot](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/chase-columbus-turkey-trot-shops-lane-avenue/)** at Shops on Lane Avenue. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): See the registration page. Official page: https://columbusturkeytrot.org/event-details/
- **[Santa at Oakland Nursery](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/santa-at-oakland-nursery/)** at Oakland Nursery (Columbus, Dublin, Delaware and New Albany). Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 28 – Dec 13, 2026. Price (2026): No charge listed. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.oaklandnursery.com/page/sales-and-events/

## December

- **[Dublin Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/dublin-tree-lighting-city/)** at City of Dublin. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 3, 2026. Price (2026): Not listed. Official page: https://dublinohiousa.gov/calendar-events/tree-lighting/
- **[Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/ohio-statehouse-holiday-festival-and-tree-lighting/)** at Ohio Statehouse. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 3, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://www.ohiostatehouse.org/calendar/event?id=1760
- **[THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/the-polar-express-train-ride-dennison-railroad-depot-museum/)** at Dennison Railroad Depot Museum. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 3–13, 2026. Price (2026): Downtime $55–$75; Standard $60–$80; Prime Time $65–$85 (Coach/Deluxe/First); private compartments $595; +$4 fee per ticket. Ages (2026): Everyone 1 year and up needs a seat. Official page: https://dennisondepot.org/events/polar-express/
- **[Breakfast with Santa at Camp Lazarus](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-camp-lazarus/)** at Camp Lazarus (Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America). Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5, 2026. Price (2026): See pricing on registration page; registration closes Dec 2. Official page: https://scoutingevent.com/441-2026breakfastwithsanta
- **[Photos With Santa & His Merry Goats](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/photos-with-santa-and-his-merry-goats-easton-farmers-market/)** at Easton Farmers' Market. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5, 2026. Price (2026): See market. Official page: https://eastonfarmersmarket.com/event/photos-with-santa-his-merry-goats/
- **[Westerville Community Christmas Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/westerville-community-christmas-parade-uptown/)** at Uptown Westerville. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5, 2026. Price (2026): Free to watch. Official page: https://www.goodforwesterville.com/christmasparade
- **[Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/sensory-friendly-santa-experience-columbus-zoo-aquarium/)** at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 6, 2026. Price (2026): $5 per group reservation fee; zoo admission not included; advance reservation required. Official page: https://www.columbuszoo.org/events/sensory-friendly-santa-experience-0
- **[Breakfast with Santa at Franklin Park Conservatory](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-franklin-park-conservatory/)** at Franklin Park Conservatory, The Wells Barn. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 19–20, 2026. Price (2026): Non-members $26 adult, $18 child 3–12; members $24 / $16; 2 and under free (still need a reservation); Conservatory admission not included. Official page: https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/breakfast-with-santa-dec-18-19/
- **[Zoo Year's Eve Noon Celebration](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/zoo-years-eve-noon-celebration-columbus-aquarium/)** at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 31, 2026. Price (2026): Included with zoo admission or membership. Official page: https://www.columbuszoo.org/events/zoo-years-eve-noon-celebration

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## FAQ

### Which yearly events in Columbus have posted their next dates?
[Pigeon Roost Farm Great Pumpkin Fun Center](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/pigeon-roost-farm-great-pumpkin-fun-center/) (12 dates, Oct 16–31, 2026); [Pumpkins Aglow](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/pumpkins-aglow-franklin-park-conservatory-botanical/) (12 dates, Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026); [WonderLight's Christmas](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/wonderlights-christmas-hartford-fairgrounds/) (Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027); [Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/butch-bandos-fantasy-of-lights/) (Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027); [Wildlights](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/events/wildlights-columbus-zoo-aquarium/) (Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027), plus 13 more below.

### What happens to an event page after the event?
It stays up at the same address. Once the dates pass, the page shows the last confirmed dates with that year’s price and ages, and we add the next dates when the official page lists them.

### How do you check these yearly events?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).