Siena Kessler

As Halloween weekend nears, opportunities for celebration can be found in and around Columbus. From haunted houses and live music to spooky carnivals, Columbus features something for every ghoul.

Read on to learn more about Columbus’ Halloween activities that will be held throughout the week.

Tuesday, Oct. 27th through Sunday, Nov. 1st:

For those looking to get their adrenaline pumping this Halloween season, Fear Columbus Haunted House, located at 2605 Northland Plaza Dr., is introducing thre...

In New York and New Jersey, bagel shops are as common as coffee shops. Kevin Crowley said he wants Columbus to be part of that culture.

Crowley, the owner of The Lox Bagel Shop, opened the restaurant in 2018 at 772 N. High St. after seeing an opportunity to bring the bagel culture he knew from the East Coast to central Ohio. As The Lox prepares to open its second location at Polaris later this fall, Crowley said he hopes the expansion will contribute to Columbus’ bagel scene.

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Whether you’re looking for sushi, tacos, cocktails or a quick bite after class, Columbus has plenty of happy hour deals throughout the city.

Read on to discover a few spots around the city to check out when the clock strikes happy hour.

698

Located at 698 N. High St., 698 offers happy hour specials Monday through Friday featuring discounted sushi, appetizers and drinks.

General manager Tyler Wright said the restaurant’s happy hour is designed to offer customers a variety of options at a lowe...

POWR-ZONE Columbus, a new fitness and wellness destination, will open its doors Thursday, Sept. 10, with a grand opening that will give attendees a firsthand look at the facility’s fitness equipment, coach-led workouts and sustainable technology.

From 9 a.m. to noon, guests can tour the facility, located at 1020 Dennison Ave., see SportsArt’s equipment and learn about POWR-ZONE’s small-group training programs. Craig Lerner, founder of Involve, said guests can expect to learn how the space combi...

The reunion for the eighth season of “Love Island USA” brought the cast back together to confront unresolved drama, revisit old conflicts and reveal which couples survived outside Fiji and which didn’t.

The reunion, hosted by Ariana Madix, an Emmy-nominated “Love Island” host, and Bravo television personality Andy Cohen, premiered Aug. 31 on Peacock, nearly seven weeks after the season concluded with Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai crowned winners. Recorded in front of a live audience in Los Ang...

Ohio State and the Columbus community host a variety of festivities and events throughout Welcome Week, from right on campus to the Short North Arts District, to commemorate the arrival of thousands of new Buckeyes on campus.

Welcome Week for the 2026-27 academic year takes place from Friday, Aug. 21 through Monday, Aug. 31. Read on to learn more about the experiences and events that are available to attend.

Wednesday, August 26th:

This student-focused festival will take place from 6 to 8 p.m...