Food & Drink
🏟️ Buckeye Spirit at Hofbräuhaus
Cheer on the Buckeyes while enjoying Hofbräuhaus‘ exclusive specials available from open to close on all OSU game days.

👻 Sip & Spook Royal Icing Cooking Workshop
It’s not October without a Halloween treat! Lindy from Sassy Snackers is hosting a Sip & Spook Royal Icing Cooking Workshop on Monday, October 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Pastimes Pub & Grill at Grandview Yard. Participants will decorate four Halloween-themed cookies, enjoy some wicked cocktails and get to take home a ghostly goodie bag! Click here to register today.

🍫 Fall Flavors at Winans
As the temperature drops and the leaves change colors, it’s time to treat yourself to the fall flavors that Winans Coffee & Chocolate has to offer! Caramel apples are back for a limited time, available now. Seasonal beverages include your classic pumpkin pie latté and maple chai with new features including a caramel apple matcha and chaider.

🥢 Something new is coming to Grandview Yard!
Get ready to welcome Dim Sum Asian Bistro, Modern Chinese bistro offering handcrafted dim sum and classic dishes. Stay tuned — your next go-to lunch, dinner, or dim sum date is just around the corner!
Sports
25 Years of the Columbus Blue Jackets
Hockey is back! The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice for their 25th season, kicking things off with their Home Opener on October 13. See the full schedule here.
- October 13 | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils
- October 16 | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche
- October 18 | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- October 24 | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
- October 29 | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Opening Night Plaza Party
Join the Blue Line at Battelle Plaza (outside Nationwide Arena) on Monday, Oct. 13 to celebrate the start of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 25th season! Welcome the team as Blue Jackets players walk the blue carpet as they arrive in style between 4–5 PM.
Learn more: CBJ 25th season home opener Plaza Party

Cheer on the Columbus Crew
Support the Crew in their last regular season home match on October 18 at Lower.com Field against the New York Bulls. See the full schedule here.
- October 18 | Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls
Community
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon
The Columbus Marathon will take place on Saturday, October 19 benefiting the children of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Race participants will enjoy a tour of downtown Columbus including Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Ohio Statehouse, German Village, Grandview Heights and The Ohio State University. Click here to register.
Spooky Season Celebration
HighBall Halloween is back on Saturday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to midnight! The nation’s most elaborate costume party is taking place in the heart of Columbus’ fashion capital, the Short North Arts District. Enjoy free general admission, a lineup of talented artists and more! Click here for more details.

Entertainment
October is packed with exciting performances at KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena. Here’s a sneak peek:
