There are so many enjoyable seasonal activities going on in Dublin this year. Here is a list of just a few of the fun family events you don’t want to miss this Fall!
Cartoon Weekend
Where: The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
When: 9/16/2017 – 9/17/2017
Time: 9am – 5pm
The Zoo will be celebrating our favorite cartoons of the past and present. With special character meet-n-greets and guest speakers, this will truly be fun for the whole family!
Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest
Where: The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
When: 9/23/2017 – 9/24/2017
Times: 9am – 5pm
The entire family will enjoy special seasonal activities, attractions, and entertainment and have the opportunity to see Jack Hanna live, meet Superman, watch character ambassadors, and so much more!
Abbey Theater: The Ugly Duckling
Where: The Abbey Theater at Dublin Recreation Center
When: 9/23/2017
Time: 11am – 1pm
Enjoy the classic play about discovering who you truly are, performed with a special Lexington Children’s Theatre twist!
Taste of Dublin
Where: The Wendy’s Company
When: 9/26/2017
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Sample great-tasting offerings from more than 30 of the area’s best restaurants and caterers. Invite your friends, colleagues and neighbors to join you for delicious food, great entertainment and socializing in the community. Taste of Dublin is open to anyone age 21 and older.
Fall Festival and National Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Where: Oakland Nursery, 4261 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
When: 10/7/2017
Time: Noon – 4pm
Sales, door prizes, special guests & events, and all-you-can-carry pumpkins! Don’t miss the petting zoo, fall inspired games, pumpkin carving, and the big weigh-in!
Historic Dublin Chili Cookoff
Where: Downtown Historic Dublin
When: 10/14/2017
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Tour the local bars, grills and fine dining establishments as they all compete for the title of Best Chili in the City!
Halloween Spooktacular!
Where: Dublin Community Recreation Center
When: 10/19/2017
Time: 3:30pm – 8:30pm
Halloween fun for the whole family! Kids of all ages will enjoy the haunted trail, hay maze, fortune tellers, crafts, music & dance, food & beverages, and so much more!
Trick-or-Treat in Historic Downtown Dublin
Where: Historic Dublin
When: 10/28/2017
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Dress up the kids and pets and head to Historic Dublin for a wonderful afternoon of trick-or-treating!
Irish Second Saturday
Where: Downtown Historic Dublin
When: 11/11/2017
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Bring your friends and family to Historic Dublin for a Saturday filled with Irish-themed music, entertainment, arts-n-crafts, discounts on shopping at Ha’Penny Bridge Imports of Ireland and much more!
Wildlights
Where: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
When: 11/17/2017 – 1/1/2018
Times: Sun – Thurs 5pm – 9pm Sat. & Fri. 5pm – 10pm
Enjoy millions of LED lights, automated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer and other holiday festivities. This year’s events also include: Santa’s Holiday Home, Christmas at Character Village, Holiday Rhythms around the watering hole, Rudolph and Bumble Appearances, Oak Ridge Bears’ Jingle Jamboree, and more!
