Let’s explore social events in Columbus, OH happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Columbus where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Columbus
Massey’s Pizza Graceland Buzzer Trivia Monday
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Massey’s Pizza
Join me every Monday at 6pm at Massey’s Pizza in Graceland for fast paced jeopardy style trivia, complete with buzzers! Test takers will compete to win $10 gift cards to Massey’s! 4 rounds, 4 winners, lots of fun! Hang out and meet new people, enjoy the full bar and eat tons of pizza andJoin me every Monday at 6pm at Massey’s Pizza in Graceland for fast paced jeopardy style trivia, complete with b(…)
Spooky Scary Halloween Costume Bar Crawl w/ 20s and 30s group
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Eupouria Bar & Patio
🎃 **Join Columbus Social Connection for a Spooktacular Halloween Costume Bar Crawl!** 🎃
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween experience with Columbus Social Connection! We’re teaming up with the 20s and 30s group for a night of costumes, cocktails, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re sporting a creative costume or just coming for the fun, everyone is welcome. This is the **biggest and ON(…)
Fun Friday: SATURDAY NIGHT at Cinemark Polaris!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Cinemark 18 & HD – Polaris
Join us as we get together to see the story behind the legendary show: SATURDAY NIGHT! The film is being released as SNL celebrates its 50th season! Set in 1975, this biographical comedy-drama chronicles the events leading up to the premiere of Saturday Night Live! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comed(…)
General Discussion – AWS Columbus Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Presidio
**This is a general discussion meetup. No specific topic is planned.**
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
If you would like to present at a future AWS Columbus meetup, please submit your idea here: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/
**PIZZA AND LOCATION SPONSORED BY PRESIDIO**
To learn more about Presidio please visit https://www.presidio.com/. Thanks Presidio for sponsoring this months meetup!
**DIR(…)
Stone Bar and Kitchen
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Stone Bar and Kitchen
Let’s meet at this popular restaurant in Northwest Columbus.
Check out the menu:
https://stonebarandkitchen.com/food-menu/(…)
DevOps Columbus
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: TEKsystems
The speaker for this event will be our very own, Drake Lundstrom.
[Address](https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=f1fd60fc7b0159d6&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIL328i9xJwo_CtN37U76t1Ty-8qBw:1726674320276&q=teksystems+dublin+address&ludocid=17032079933077049174&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiCyoKM68yIAxWlv4kEHTXADtoQ6BN6BAg1EAI): 4675 Lakehurst Ct Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43016
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm(…)
Open-Table RPG Meetup!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Tabletop Game Café
Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about!
Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night.
We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs suc(…)
Saturday Morning @ Colin’s Coffee Upper Arlington.
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Colins Coffee
Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Colin’s Coffee Upper Arlington!
Come out and meet some new people, and enjoy your favorite morning drink, and make some new friends!(…)
Disco Night!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Lazy Chameleon
[DISCO INFERNO](https://www.facebook.com/DiscoInfernoCleveland/) is a 70s Disco Tribute Band and, besides the groovy costumes, they play disco tunes well! Earth, Wind & Fire, Bee Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, ABBA, Tramps, Wild Cherry.
So find your bell bottoms, leisure suits and sequin and your “boogie shoes” and let’s bump and do the hustle! (some fans do dress disco but most dress normally an(…)
Hike Alum Creek State Park
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail
Meet near the shelter house by the boat ramp off Africa Rd. We’ll hike the multipurpose trail, which is mostly grass. 4.1 miles.(…)
Wine Tasting & Pumpkin Painting @ Gahanna Winery – disclosed upon rsvp
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: undefined
### Wine Tasting & Pumpkin Painting Event! 🍷🎨
✨ As a special treat, enjoy our Napa Valley inspired wine tasting featuring 4 fall flavors that you’ll love to share with family and friends at all your holiday events.
A delightful evening of **wine tasting** and **pumpkin painting**! We arranged a FULL moon just for you !🎃✨ Sip on delicious wines while unleashing your creativity in a fun pumpkin(…)
Bad Girls Book Club October 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library: Gahanna Branch
**Our October novel is:**
**Dark Places by Gillian Flynn**
**This month is a women sleuths, psychological, suspense, fiction, sibling, women’s, detective, mystery, and disturbing novel. The book is 349 pages in book form and 13 hours and 44 minutes on an audiobook.**
Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in “The Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee, Kansas”. As her family lay(…)
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Grandview Heights Public Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B. Library lower level.
Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends!
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!(…)
Holding Space: Zen Meditation & Sound Bath
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Inner Wisdom Healing Center LLC (Nicole Warner LMT)
**A weekly held space to just BE, with Zen meditation led by Inner Wisdom Healing Center practitioners and a sound bath by Ryan Warner.**
***Join*** us in community to hold space for yourself, downregulate your nervous system, and experience true relaxation and bliss.
An Inner Wisdom Healing Center practitioner will lead a FREE 15-20 minute Zen-style meditation at 6:30pm, followed at 7pm by a do(…)
Free Code Camp Columbus – Introduction to DevOps
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: COhatch Upper Arlington
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming meetup focused on introducing the DevOps culture! This session features a special guest presenter, [Ed LeGault](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-legault-37aba4/) from DevOps Columbus, who will share his insights on how DevOps principles can enhance your coding journey and support Free Code Camp’s mission to learn to code for free.
**Meetup Highlights:**
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FREE | NEW REAL ESTATE INVESTORS JOIN COIN | IN-PERSON MEETUP
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Ohio Brewing Company Columbus
**NEW REAL ESTATE INVESTORS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK**
\* Time: 5 pm – 8 pm [Eastern Time]
\* Date: Third Tuesday of each Month
\* Where: Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
\* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet!
**Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B!**
Are you passionate about real estate (…)
Casual Boardgames – make friends, then beat them in games
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Olentangy River Brewing Company
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Cent(…)
Haunted Hike 3-4 Miles | Ghost Tour | Gemüt Biergarten
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Gemüt Biergarten
**Meeting Location**: **[Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=1c9111ab037be726&uact=5&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiBUdlbXV0MhQQLhiABBiRAhjHARiKBRiOBRivATIHEAAYgAQYCjIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgcQABiABBgKMgUQABiABDIHEAAYgAQYCjIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIjEC4YgAQYkQIYxwEYigUYjgUYrwEYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQFI3QlQAFi-BHAAeACQAQCYAagBoAH_BKoBAzAuNbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCBaACswXCAgsQABiABBiRAhiKBcICCxAAGIAEGLE(…)
Monthly Meeting
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Soft Lite Studios
Details to come…right now a schedule placeholder…(…)
Open mic @ Global gallery (Wednesday)
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Global Gallery
Come on out and share your talent at Global Gallery, hosted by Benjamin Marshall – whether it’s music, poetry, comedy (must be family-friendly), or…bird calling, come on out!
Starts at 5:30 PM, message me for a slot… or just show up! Technically, Global Gallery closes at 7 PM…but we can stay later if enough people show up!(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Columbus, you can try out Experiencecolumbus.com, Columbusonthecheap.com, or Capa.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Columbus, Ohio
Macy’s Fall Fashion Show Presented by Fashion Week Columbus
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Macy’s at Easton (Car Park Rooftop)
Macy’s of Easton and Fashion Week Columbus invite you to a Fall Fashion Runway Show in celebration of Fashion Week Columbus 2024!
Fashion Week Columbus 15th Annual Finale Runway Show
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ballroom A & B
Fashion Week Columbus concludes with the 15th Annual Finale Runway show, featuring leading designers who are shaping the fashion industry!
dōTERRA Fall Tour: Foundational Wellness | Columbus, OH
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus – Worthington
Join us at the dōTERRA US Fall Tour 2024 in Columbus, OH to dive deep into foundational wellness practices and elevate your health journey!
Recycled Runway Presented by Nurtur Salon & Fashion Week Columbus
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 421 W State St
Come enjoy an innovative fashion show and help us vote on the best Recycled Runway design!
2024 KidsLinked Olentangy Fall Festival & Treatfest Registration (10/19)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Olentangy Orange Middle School
Fun for the entire family- a bounce park, mini golf, trick or treating Pumpkin Run & more!
Fall Beauty Showcase Presented by Nordstrom and Fashion Week Columbus
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Nordstrom Easton Town Center
Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or simply looking for style inspiration, this is the perfect opportunity to update your look for the fall
2ND ANNUAL TAVTOBER ( A Halloween Concert)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 960 King Ave
Get ready to scream the night away at the 2nd Annual TAVTOBER – a night of music, monsters, and spooky fall vibes on October 19th at 9PM!
COLUMBUS BOLLYWEEN FT. DJ BROWNY FROM NYC @XO NIGHTLIFE
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: XO Nightlife
Join us for USA’s most happening Bollywood party at XO Nightlife, Bollyween edition! Dress Code- your favorite character!
The Werks @ The Summit Music Hall – 10/18 + 10/19
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Summit Music Hall
The Werks with special guests Big Blitz & Vincent Antone – The Summit Music Hall – 10/18 + 10/19
Action for Children’s Early Childhood Educator Awards
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Columbus Museum of Art
An evening of honoring early childhood educators and celebrating Action for Children’s amazing programs!
Philanthropy Meets Fashion Presented by Fashion Week Columbus
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: 112 Cleveland Ave #1822, Columbus, OH 43215
Get up close & personal with FWC24’s headline designers at Philanthropy Meets Fashion!
So Icy
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Callahan’s Columbus
Pull up to Callahan’s Columbus and turn up with the coldest bruhs on campus!
Boos & Brews Bar Crawl – Columbus
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Park Street Cantina
Don’t be scared! The Boos & Brews Bar Crawl is coming to Columbus on Saturday October 19th, 2024! It’ll be a spooky good time!
Hocus Pocus
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Olentangy River Brewing Company
Hocus Pocus is back!
CSOHIMSS Fall Conf: Bridging the Divide Between Urban & Rural Healthcare
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Conference Center at OCLC
Topics to include areas such as EHRs, Cloud, Analytics and Artificial. More to follow!
Westerville North- Class of 2004- 20 Year Reunion
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Woodland’s Backyard
Hey Class of 2004 from Westerville North! Join us on Oct 19th at Woodlands Backyard at 6:30pm
FWCurve Runway Show, Panel & Marketplace Presented by Fashion Week Columbus
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Urban Arts Space
Celebrating the Plus Size community, bringing together, fashion enthusiasts, designers and
community partners for a day of shopping
OCPA Fall Seminar
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Bricker Graydon
Join us for the OCPA Fall Seminar, a fun and informative event where you can learn, network, and grow with other professionals in the indust
Sobreviviendo La Migra – Comedia en Español – COLUMBUS
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: CILANTRO
¿DURO ser inmigrante, no? No son los únicos! Vénganse a reír de nuestra realidad como inmigrantes en Norteamérica!
Marketing Mastery 2.0 – Brand Building Workshop
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: The Peak at Edison
Back by Popular Demand! Elevate Your Brand at Marketing Mastery 2.0!