9 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Candlebox

Candlebox plays a concert at The Bluestone, a converted 115-year-old church in downtown Columbus.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

rxddy & annroflo at The Rambling House

Rxddy and annroflo perform at The Rambling House, which hosts music most Wednesdays.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 PM · The Rambling House

Old Skool!

A social night for 40s, 50s, and 60s crowds hosted by the Columbus Social Group, with tickets at $25 and a waitlist.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:30 PM

Arts & Culture

Candle Making with Penn & Beech x Land-Grant

A hands-on candle-making workshop hosted by Penn & Beech and Land-Grant.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:30 PM · Land-Grant Extension

Date Night

Columbus Speed Dating for Singles Age 24-45

A speed dating event for singles ages 24 to 45 hosted at Spires Social Brewing Co.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 4:00 PM · Spires Social Brewing Co

Outdoors & Active

Fly Fitness presents BANDS & BRICKS

A group fitness event presented by Fly Fitness at Kings Athletics.

Monday, October 19, 2026 7:30 PM · Kings Athletics

Sports

Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon

Marathon week culminates in the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon, with thousands of runners taking to the streets.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Columbus

Food & Drink

A Fall Brunch at Tucci's

A fall brunch hosted by the Empty Nest & New Adventures Women 40+ group.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 11:00 AM · Tucci's

Festivals & Special Events

Black Label Mansion Affair

The Thursday opener of Excellence Black Tie Weekend, featuring live music, luxury vendors, and a Thursday night kickoff to the Halloween weekend.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Blu Note Jazz