Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival Sept. 17-19 Creekside Park, Gahanna Stroll along the stunning Creekside Park and listen to the sweet sounds of blues and jazz music in the heart of Gahanna. Enjoy food and beverages on site, and take a paddle boat down the creek to enjoy the concerts from all angles. www. creeksidebluesandjazz.com
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Columbus Greek Festival Sept. 3-6 The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St. The 48th annual celebration of Greek heritage and culture takes the streets of Columbus in an unforgettable weekend of live music, great food and more. www. columbusgreekfestival.com Night of Chocolate Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. Hollywood Casino, 200 Georgesville Rd., Columbus Enjoy a five-course meal and listen to inspiring stories of hope and resilience, all while celebrating chocolate. You don’t want to miss this premier event. www.cancer supportohio.org Columbus Oktoberfest Sept. 10-12, Friday 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight, Sunday noon-8 p.m. Ohio Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th St. From bier halls to a wine garten, Columbus’ celebration of all things German is back. 44
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Don your dirndl or lederhosen and dig into delicious pretzels, bratwurst, pints of beer and more. www.columbusoktoberfest.com Columbus Barrel & Bottle Festival Sept. 11-12, Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Swan Lake Event Center, 5900 Liberty Rd. N., Powell The inaugural festival brings together Cbus favorites BrewDog, Gallo’s, Simple Times Mixers, Echo Spirits and the Columbus Bartending School in partnership with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective for a weekend full of food trucks, live music and, of course, adult beverages. www. swanlakeeventcenter.com ZOMBIEzi Bay presented by Mtn. Dew Sept. 17-Oct.-31, Friday-Sunday plus Thursday Oct. 14, 21, 28, various times Zoombezi Bay, 4850 W. Powell Rd. Zoombezi Bay will be taken over by the undead for weekends full of 13+ spooky fun including haunted houses, scare zones and non-water rides. zoombezibay. columbuszoo.org
Grove City Arts in the Alley Sept. 17-19 Grove City Town Center Voted the 2020 Best of the ’Bus Best Suburban Art Gallery/Gallery Event, Arts in the Alley brings together art, music and fun for a unique two-day event. www.gc chamber.org BIA Parade of Homes Sept. 23-Oct. 10, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-6 p.m. Throughout central Ohio The Building Industry Association of Central Ohio’s signature event is back, showcasing new homes and talented building industry experts. www.biaparade.com The A&F Challenge Sept. 24, 5-11 p.m. Abercrombie & Fitch Global Home Office, 6301 Fitch Path, New Albany This music festival and fundraiser experience is bringing DJ and musician Zedd to perform alongside Saint Motel, Aloe Blacc, Honey & Blue and more. If music isn’t your jam, enjoy the unlimited food and drinks included in your ticket, spend some time on the zipline or try your hand at axe throwing. www.anfchallenge.org Arnold Sports Festival Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Greater Columbus Convention Center’s Battelle Grand, 400 N. High St. It’s back. The Arnold Classic returns to Columbus with defending champs returning to defend their titles. www.arnold sportsfestival.com
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