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Oct
17
Thu
Harvest Blooms @ Franklin Park Conservatory
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm

Thousands of pumpkins, mums and other autumnal foliage cascade through the gardens to create a vibrant sea of fall color in the Conservatory’s largest fall display to date! PLUS, the fan-favorite pumpkin house is back with a new addition….

Presented by Fahlgren Mortine, Harvest Blooms 2019 is held Sept. 21-Oct. 27, and is included with general admission to the Conservatory.

Mark your calendars for the fall festivities scheduled during Harvest Blooms, including:
– Cocktails at the Conservatory*: Sept. 26 & Oct. 23: bit.ly/2Jwm8i7.
– Glass Pumpkin Patch Sale: Sept. 27-29: bit.ly/2jWWMRT
– Chihuly Nights*: Oct. 11 (and more): bit.ly/2KYOeoi
– Pumpkin Nights*: Oct. 17-20 & 24-27 (5-9pm)
– Trick-or-Treat: Oct. 26-27: bit.ly/2zMGYnM

*Special engagement admission applies. For details, visit fpconservatory.org

Oct
23
Wed
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow @ Heritage Park
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm

Your new favorite fall tradition awaits! Westerville Parks and Recreation will bring five nights of fall whimsy to Heritage Park October 23-27 for The Great #WestervillePumpkinGlow.

The park, also home to Everal Barn, will transform into an autumn wonderland featuring a quarter-mile wooded trail aglow with thousands of carved pumpkins. These pumpkins will be part of larger, themed scenes along the path.

The family-friendly fun doesn’t stop there; outside the trail you’ll find:

Gourd painting (to take home) and other crafts
Festive games (pumpkin bowling and much more!)
Music and entertainment
Live professional pumpkin carving
A straw maze
Food trucks
(rotating eateries include Tortilla Street Food, Pitabilities, Holy Crepes, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Sweet-T’s Southern Style Food Truck, Ninja bowl, Legacy BBQ and funnel cakes)

You are also invited to bring your own carved pumpkins to contribute to a Community Jack-o-Lantern garden on site.

**All activities are included with admission price except food truck purchases**

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets can be purchased online at www.westerville.org/tickets, in-person at the Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.) or at the event each day.

Visit www.westerville.org/pumpkinglow for more details on event, free parking and shuttle service.

Oct
25
Fri
Brick or Treat @ Legoland Discovery Center (Columbus)
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Are you looking for something hauntingly bricktastic for the family to do this Halloween season? Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center during our Brick-or-Treat and enjoy seasonal theming throughout the Center, add a build to our LEGO pumpkin patch, enjoy giveaways and more! Taking place daily starting the 19th. All activities are included with the price of admission!

Adult Trick or Treat @ Hale Farm & Village
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Trick or Treat for cocktails and sweets at our first, adults-only Halloween Party!
You’ll visit 6 Wine/Beer/Crafted Cocktail and Treat Pairing Stations as you weave and wind your way throughout the spooky grounds of Hale Farm & Village at dusk.
We’ve hand selected the best locally-made goodies to pair with a variety of seasonal drinks for an experience like no other.

Reservations Required! $25 per person

Enjoy music before and after Trick or Treating by Abraham James– and a beer tasting by Mucky Duck. Cafe 1810 is also open serving sandwiches, salads and snacks!

Guest are welcome to join us for just the music in the Gatehouse – free admission (cash bar and cafe).

Fall Flicker @ Kingwood Center Gardens @ Kingwood Center
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Oct. 3 & 4/Oct 10 & 11/Oct17&18

Oct 24 & 25

Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner @ Landoll's Mohican Castle
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Landoll’s Mohican Castle is presenting our annual Halloween murder mystery dinner. Performed by the nations #1 ranked murder mystery troupe, The Murder Mystery Company. This is a guest participation who done it.

Tickets are $75.00 + tax & tip per person.

Tickets are available for sale now by calling 1-800-291-5001 x0.
Or online at https://landollsmohicancastle.com/category/events/
Guests will enjoy a four-course plated dinner prepared by our executive chef. The dinner will include passed appetizers, salad, duet plate of Angus braised beef short ribs, chicken piccata & chef’s choice of side dishes and a delectable dessert. A full bar will be available for purchase.

Where: The Marta Louise Ballroom on the castle grounds
When: Friday October 25th, 2019
Timeline:
Doors open: 6:30PM SHARP
Appetizers and salads served: 6:30PM
Show to begin: 7:30PM
Dinner will be served after the first act
Show to conclude : Approximately 9:30PM

Wear your most creative Halloween costume for a chance to win a gift certificate for a free night stay at the castle.

*We have reduced the number of tickets available for this event from years past, buy your tickets early as we will sell out fast!
**A vegan and gluten free option will be available by notifying us when your make your purchase.
***Shuttle service from select area hotels is available for $20/person
****Our suites book fast for these events, click on the link to view area lodging options, http://www.discovermohican.com/where-to-stay.php
*****This event takes place in the Marta Louise Ballroom, not in the castle. The castle is made up of 11 hotel suites and a public observation tower.

Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner – Landolls Castle @ Landoll's Mohican Castle
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Landoll’s Mohican Castle is presenting our annual Halloween murder mystery dinner. Performed by the nations #1 ranked murder mystery troupe, The Murder Mystery Company. This is a guest participation who done it.

Tickets are $75.00 + tax & tip per person.

Tickets are available for sale now by calling 1-800-291-5001 x0.
Or online at https://landollsmohicancastle.com/category/events/
Guests will enjoy a four-course plated dinner prepared by our executive chef. The dinner will include passed appetizers, salad, duet plate of Angus braised beef short ribs, chicken piccata & chef’s choice of side dishes and a delectable dessert. A full bar will be available for purchase.

Where: The Marta Louise Ballroom on the castle grounds
Timeline:
Doors open: 6:30PM SHARP
Appetizers and salads served: 6:30PM
Show to begin: 7:30PM
Dinner will be served after the first act
Show to conclude : Approximately 9:30PM

Wear your most creative Halloween costume for a chance to win a gift certificate for a free night stay at the castle.

*We have reduced the number of tickets available for this event from years past, buy your tickets early as we will sell out fast!
**A vegan and gluten free option will be available by notifying us when your make your purchase.
***Shuttle service from select area hotels is available for $20/person
****Our suites book fast for these events, click on the link to view area lodging options, http://www.discovermohican.com/where-to-stay.php
*****This event takes place in the Marta Louise Ballroom, not in the castle. The castle is made up of 11 hotel suites and a public observation tower.

The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow @ Heritage Park
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Your new favorite fall tradition awaits! Westerville Parks and Recreation will bring five nights of fall whimsy to Heritage Park October 23-27 for The Great #WestervillePumpkinGlow.

The park, also home to Everal Barn, will transform into an autumn wonderland featuring a quarter-mile wooded trail aglow with thousands of carved pumpkins. These pumpkins will be part of larger, themed scenes along the path.

The family-friendly fun doesn’t stop there; outside the trail you’ll find:

Pumpkin painting and crafts
Festive games
Music and entertainment
Live professional pumpkin carving
Food trucks
(rotating eateries include Tortilla Street Food, Pitabilities, Holy Crepes, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Sweet-T’s Southern Style Food Truck, Ninja bowl, Legacy BBQ and funnel cakes)

You are also invited to bring your own carved gourds to contribute to a Community Jack-o-Lantern garden on site.

**All activities are included with admission price except food truck purchases**

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 1 and can be purchased online at www.westerville.org/tickets, in-person at the Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.) or at the event each day.

Check back here or www.westerville.org/pumpkinglow for more details on event, free parking and shuttle service.

Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse @ Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse is a Haunted house with 3 floors of fright! And scary outdoor area! Indoor Que line area! So we are open no matter what the weather!

Revival Church of God @ Bladensburg
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm