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86New spots
89New stories

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This week in Columbus

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 120 events, day by day →

Ribbon Cutting

Friday 11:30am · Refreshable Flavors

Pop-In & DIY: Your Daytime Creative Escape

Friday 12pm · Painting with a Twist

Young Frankenstein

Friday 2pm · The Historic Artcraft Theatre

Mill Race Monster Festival 2026

Friday 4pm · Columbus, Indiana

Golden Hour

Friday 5pm · Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

New in Columbus

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Brown County Music Center

Nightlife

Live tunes, close by: Whether you want Zeppelin-sized nostalgia, Americana harmonies, or a singalong you didn't see coming, Brown County Music Center has a run of crowd-pleasers.

browncountymusiccenter.com ↗

Homestead Weaving Studio, LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Rugs with a past: Homestead Weaving Studio, LLC turns industry excess into soft, colorful rag rugs and one-of-a-kind handwovens, stocks looms and spinning supplies, and even hosts make-and-take classes so you can try the loom yourself.

homesteadweaver.com ↗

Hoosier Thai Restaurant

Restaurants

Spice night upgrade: Whether you’re plotting a dinner escape to Nashville or just craving legit wok-kissed flavor, Hoosier Thai Restaurant turns out fresh, lively Thai dishes from an exhibition kitchen with fast, friendly vibes.

hoosierthai.com ↗

Columbus’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Columbus

The five stories Columbus readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Plan commission clears path for first Wawa location - The Republic News

    The Columbus Plan Commission unanimously approved plans for Columbus' first Wawa convenience store and gas station.

    Full story at therepublic.com ↗

  2. Nothing Bundt Cakes Columbus Grand Opening Week Events

    Nothing Bundt Cakes in Columbus, Ohio, is celebrating its grand-opening with a week of events including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a chance for the first 50 guests ages 18 and over to receive a year's worth of free cake.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  3. Ethnic Expo is this weekend in downtown Columbus

    Ethnic Expo is set to take place in downtown Columbus, with a theme of "Global Voices, Local Stories" celebrating the cultures and voices that make Columbus unique.

    Full story at localnewsdigital.com ↗

  4. Early voting starts today at Gather Columbus - The Republic News

    Early voting in Bartholomew County has begun in Columbus, with registered voters being able to vote in person at Gather Columbus, the former Texas Roadhouse location.

    Full story at therepublic.com ↗

  5. 2026-10-07 The Republic 60164384 - The Republic News

    In the Superior Court 2, Bartholomew County, Indiana, Thomas Davis has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Edward Lee Davis, who died on September 9, 2026.

    Full story at therepublic.com ↗

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