COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From live shows and fall festivals to Grove City’s first Pride festival, there’s no shortage of things to do this weekend in central Ohio.
National Coffee Day: Sept. 29
Chains and local shops will be celebrating National Coffee Day on Thursday with discounts and free cups all day. View the deals here.
Jurassic World Live: Sept. 29-Oct. 2
“Jurassic World” comes to life with more than 24 life-sized dinosaurs, operated by animatronics and performers.
Schottenstein Center – 555 Borror Dr. Tickets. Times vary.
Grove City Pride: Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Grove City is hosting its inaugural Pride festival this weekend, featuring a block party, drag brunch, and more.
Visit Grove City – 3995 Broadway. Details. Times vary.
Wheel of Fortune Live: Sept. 30
Audience members will be randomly selected to win cash prizes as “America’s game” comes to Columbus.
Palace Theatre – 34 W. Broad St. Tickets. 7:30 p.m.
Conan Gray: Sept. 30
Conan Gray brings the “Superache” tour to Columbus.
Kemba Live – 405 Neil Ave. Tickets. 7 p.m.
Real Talk Comedy Tour: Sept. 30
Featuring a line-up of six comedians.
Nationwide Arena – 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Tickets. 8 p.m.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Oct. 1
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Scarlet Knights.
Ohio Stadium. Follow NBC4 Sports for updates. 3:30 p.m.
Columbus Fall BrewFest: Oct. 1
Vendors from more than 50 breweries selling 150 beers.
Huntington Park – 330 Huntington Park Ln. Details. 3 to 6 p.m.
Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls: Oct. 1
The Columbus Crew will face off against the New York Red Bulls at Lower.com Field.
Lower.com Field – 96 Columbus Crew Way. Tickets. 7:30 p.m.
Denzel Curry: Oct. 1
Denzel Curry brings the “Melt My Eyez” tour to Columbus.
Kemba Live – 405 Neil Ave. Tickets. 7 p.m.
Freeman’s Farm Fall Festival: Through Oct. 29
Families can enjoy hayrides, campfires, a petting zoo, kettle corn, scarecrow making, apple butter, and more.
Freeman’s Farm – 6142 Lewis Center Rd. Details. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends.
Young’s Jersey Dairy Fall Farm Pumpkin Festival: Through Oct. 30
Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin treats, and other fall favorites.
Young’s Jersey Dairy – 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. Details. Times vary.
Ohio Renaissance Festival: Through Oct. 30
This 16th century village comes to life with live entertainment, food, shops, and more.
Renaissance Park – 10542 OH-73. Details. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends.
Fall festivals and events in central Ohio
Central Ohio is hosting seasonal festivals, featuring Halloween events and more. View the full list here.
Orchards open for apple picking in central Ohio
Fall is here and central Ohio orchards are welcoming guests for fruit picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and much more. View the full list here.
Pumpkin patches and farms in central Ohio
Central Ohio is home to a number of farms and orchards with pumpkins ready for picking. Find your local patch here.
For more events, view NBC4’s community calendar.
