It feels like October is halfway done, and we haven’t been to a single pumpkin patch yet! I don’t know if anybody else feels this way, but the month has really snuck up on me. If you’ve got little ones in any of the area schools this week, I hope you’re having a nice Fall Break. We didn’t get that when I was in school, and I’m a little jealous the kids get it now if I’m being honest! With that break in mind, there are at least a few events this week that can hold the kids’ attention for a least a little while.

Enough kid talk, let’s get to the good stuff!

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Events

1.🎉 Midtown Mingle

Get ready for one of the most anticipated block parties of the year. If you’ve been in Columbus long, this event needs no introduction. For those who aren’t from here, this is a celebration and social “mingle” for all things midtown. Expect dinner, music, sealed auction and all the socializing you can handle.

• Location: Lakebottom Park

• Date: Thursday, October 9

• Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

• More Info: Midtown Mingle

2.🌸 The Bloom

We talked about The Bloom last week, but the actual event is this weekend and you don’t want to miss it. This event has a little of everything, from socializing and networking to shopping, dining and enjoying live music. All of it takes place high atop the 14th street bridge over looking the Chattahoochee! Click the link below to grab your tickets before its too late.

• Location: 14th St Pedestrian Bridge

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 12

• Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• More Info: The Bloom

3.👻 Ghouls Night Out

We’ve mentioned previously all the cool themed events happening at Hudson’s and it’s time to do another quick roundup. Technically, this event is for the Ghouls Night Out on Wednesday the 15th, which will feature a spooky doormat, finger foods and two cocktails with each ticket, but they also have Hocus Pocus themed brunches this weekend along with their other lineup of rotating themes.

• Location: Hudson’s at Main Street

• Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15

• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• More Info: Ghouls Night Out

4.🎈 Family Fun Day at Oxbow

I try to have something for everybody in each edition and this one is for the whole family. Come out and celebrate Oxbow’s 30th anniversary and enjoy free food, activities and entertainment for the whole family.

• Location: Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 11

• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• More Info: Oxbow Meadows

5.🏍️ 6th Annual River City Motorcycle Rodeo

Here’s an event that is totally free for spectators, though there is an entry fee if you are a motorcycle rider that wants to showcase their talent on the skills course. This event is hosted by the Columbus Police Department and proceeds will go to benefit Special Olympics Georgia.

• Location: Ralley Point Harley-Davidson

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 11

• Time: Noon – 4:00 PM

• More Info: River City Motorcycle Rodeo

Music

• Animal Cracker Concert - Saturday, October 11, 5:00 PM, Jordan School

• Me-Shaped Hole - Saturday, October 11, 6:00 PM, Scofflaw

• Dan Adams - Saturday, October 11, 9:30 PM, The Loft

• AJ Robinson - Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 PM, B Merrell’s

• Sweet South Music Revival - Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM, The Loft

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