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All American Quarter Horse Congress
The world's largest single-breed horse show plus a trade show, free to walk in.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOhio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostGeneral admission free (separate tickets for Freestyle Reining and PBR)
Mystics and Marvels: A Faire of Unusual Things
A mystical vintage-style faire — fortune tellers, live interactive music, demos, food, and vendors from the Angels & Aliens / Gift of Light Expo promoters.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 10:00-5:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 10:00-5:00 PM
WhereFranklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard (Franklin County)
Cost$6 all ages; strollers free; free parking; tickets at the door
InterGem Columbus Jewelry Show
The International Gem & Jewelry Show in Kasich Hall B at the Ohio Expo Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 12–6 PM; Sat Nov 7 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Nov 8 11 AM–5 PM (no entry after 4 PM)
WhereOhio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$8 at the door (cash only); $6 online; military free
Gift of Light Expo
Holistic and mind-body-spirit expo in the Lausche Building.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Nov 8 10 AM–6 PM
WhereOhio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$15 general, $25 weekend pass; kids under 10 free
COSI After Dark: Game On!
Adult-only night celebrating the science of sports, competition and teamwork.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00–10:00 PM; doors 6:30 PM
WhereCOSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$20 advance, $30 at the door
Mid-Ohio Cluster Dog Show
Four AKC all-breed shows: Sandusky KC (Thu), Dayton KC (Fri), Lima KC (Sat), Central Ohio KC (Sun).
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WhereOhio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree admission (Expo Center charges for parking)