Franklin Park Conservatory’s 6th Annual Pumpkins Aglow is a family-friendly festival—spooky, but not scary—featuring more than 700 hand-carved pumpkins glowing across themed displays, from pirates and creepy-crawly spiders to dancing skeletons and aliens landing among the leaves. Enjoy nightly roaming entertainment, food trucks, a bar with specialty cocktails, a glass pumpkin pop-up shop, crafts and more!

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The Taylor Party is a Taylor Swift–inspired dance party like no other, returning to Newport Music Hall on Friday, October 17, at 8 p.m. Led by a DJ and featuring all of Taylor’s biggest hits, this event invites fans to dance the night away—just bring your friends, wear your favorite Eras outfit and get ready to sing and dance to every song.

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Back at Short North Stage for its 8th year, buckle up for a wild ride through the twisted, tantalizing world of The Rocky Horror Show. When straight-laced couple Brad and Janet's car breaks down, they find themselves at the mercy of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist with a flair for the dramatic and a penchant for creating life. Tickets remain available for select shows, which run through Saturday, November 1.

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This Saturday, October 18, bring your pup to the first-ever Howl-O-Ween at Columbus Commons, the ultimate fall party for dogs and dog lovers alike. Dress your furry friend for the costume contest, explore dog-friendly crafts, visit “trick-for-treat” stations and let loose in two fenced-in play areas. Plus, enjoy food trucks, a live DJ, bubble machines and plenty of local vendors.

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Though Circleville is about 25 miles south of Columbus, you’ll find Columbus residents – and folks from all around the world – traveling to the Circleville Pumpkin Show year after year without hesitation. See pumpkins near the size of your car and taste pumpkin-flavored everything at this free festival that remains a central Ohio classic.

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