Oct 17, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - From the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, to trick-or-treating with adoptable dogs from the Franklin County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio. Circleville Pumpkin Show 159 E. Franklin St., happening now through Oct. 19 The annual event dubbed as “The Greatest Free Show on Earth” returns, promising a selection of baked goods, live entertainment, parades, amusement rides and much more. Each year, the pumpkin show attracts more than 400,000 visitors while displaying over 100,000 pounds of pumpkins, gourds and squash. The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Oct. 17-20 Enjoy jack-o-lantern and pumpkin themed displays, food trucks and fall themed entertainment and attractions. Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Nationwide Arena, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Blue Jackets will face the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drops at 7 p.m. with arena doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The team will also host a CBJ Plaza Party beginning at 3:30 p.m. featuring a DJ, concessions, games, prizes and more. Boo at the Zoo Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Oct. 18-20 Celebrate spooky season with several fun events and activities for all ages. Anyone wanting to come to Boo at the Zoo can wear their favorite costumes, meet with zoo character ambassadors and much more. Day of the Dead Columbus 2024 Green Lawn Cemetery, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted by Latino Arts for Humanity, the educational, cultural, and family event helps to remember and celebrate our loved ones that are no longer with us. Trick-or-Treat with the Pups Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon Bring your family in their favorite costumes for a fun-filled morning of trick-or-treating with the shelter's adorable, adoptable dogs. Throughout the shelter, kids can collect candy and also give out treats to dogs as you make your way through the adoption center. Ohio State volleyball matches Covelli Center, Oct. 18 vs. No. 3 Penn State at 8 p.m.; Oct. 19 vs. No. 2 Nebraska at 3:30 p.m. The Buckeyes women's volleyball team is hosting two of the best teams in the country this weekend. They will face third-ranked Penn State on Friday night before taking on No. 2 Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. The Buckeyes-Cornhuskers game will be broadcast live on NBC4. Blue Jackets vs. Wild Nationwide Arena, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The Blue Jackets will take on the Minnesota Wild at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets are celebrating the youngest members of the 5th Line at Kids Opening Night. The first 5,000 kids entering the arena will receive CBJ Kids Tech Tattoos. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon 311 W. Long St., Oct. 20 with corrals opening at 6 a.m. and events starting at 7:25 a.m. Participants from all over Ohio come to Columbus to join the race and raise money for Nationwide Children's Hospital. Each mile is dedicated to a different NCH patient who gets to pick the mile’s theme and cheer on the runners. 
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