Oktoberfest was pretty fun! This was our first year going and it was a great experience. My husband…read morewas volunteering with his job, the kids got their faces painted and balloon animals, and we all enjoyed some delicious food. They had a good variety of food trucks and we tried everything from funnel cakes to samosas. The beer was good too

Always love supporting local events that showcase local artisans and makers of all kinds. This is…read morethe first year for this neighborhood festival, so, yeah, it's small; yeah, it could use more advertising; and the selection is limited. But, IT'S THE FIRST YEAR, so take it with a grain of salt: Sift through it, toss it, and prepare for next year to be better than than the last as the organizers grow, build, network, and pull more and more people outside. Kudos Bexley! Two food trucks I saw, a third one serving ice cream. I got talking with a local artist who paints cool musicians, sports figures in history, etc - Evan Will, ewillstudio.com, about the decent job Columbus in general has done to incorporate more art at different, affordable, price points for the general public to purchase; nice guy. Anywho, I look forward to this neighborhood/community festival to develop and grow over time.

Storybook Village is an annual event in the Ohio Village. Wasn't held last year, of course, but…read moreBaby K and I went two years ago, and this weekend. It's held in conjunction with WOSU and other local educational organizations, and there are PBS Kids characters around, plus fairy tale characters, crafts, etc. Your toddler/kindergartner will love seeing Curious George, Super Why, et al. The buildings have some characters in them (the baker's wife lamenting the escape of the Gingerbread Man, for example) or toys and activities. Then there are the Shazzbots, local children's music group. Goofy and danceable songs. The store is open, with books, toys, and snacks. There was a food truck and a couple of cold drink/cold treat vendors. Throughout the day there are displays and storytelling. Free for members, and pretty cheap for the general public. Timed ticketing, but you can stay as long as you want. Can't wait for the museum to reopen, but in the meantime, check out events like this in the village.

I absolutely love this place! I've been coming here every year for their Wine Craze Corn Maze…read moreevent, and it never disappoints. The farm is huge, beautifully kept, and has so much to do -- it's the perfect spot for a fall day with family or friends. From hayrides and putt-putt to the giant corn maze, pumpkins, farm animals, and playgrounds, there's truly something for everyone. They also have a charming country store filled with seasonal goodies, local products, and fall décor, plus plenty of food and drink stands to enjoy while you explore. You can really feel that it's a family-run farm -- the staff is always so friendly, welcoming, and eager to make your visit a great one. Van Buren Acres has become one of my favorite fall traditions, and I can't recommend it enough if you're looking for a fun, festive, and wholesome autumn outing!

Went for a school event. $15 per family; not sure if that is the standard price. For that you get…read moreloads of games and activities: hay ride, bouncy thing (sort of a country trampoline, not a bouncy house,) pig races, duck races, corn maze, petting zoo, conk the crow, obstacle course, and much more. And they sell pumpkins, cider, hot chocolate, and 4986 doodads in their gift shop. K loved it. All the kids loved it. It was somewhat fun for adults. Everything is spread out, so my legs were worn. Staff were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back someday. Barely half an hour from central Columbus. K did not want to leave.

We picked apples today! Zestar apples which I had never heard of but they are delicious! When we…read morepulled up, the place looked vacant but it wasn't, we walked to the grey shed building and there was someone in there. Great experience, this counted as our Madison County experience!

Apples and food were amazing. We bought farmyard passes for everyone and had a bunch of fun playing…read morefor the day. It is general admission for activities so adults do pay as well but it was worth it. Even picked up a few specialty pumpkins on our way out. Highly recommend.

We'd been to the park, but not here. Kid K loved it. A nature center in the park, beautiful…read moreinside and out, with plenty for kids to do and some for adults too. I enjoyed reading and learning, she bounced from playplace to art display to library to interactive displays. All in a sustainable building, with restrooms indoors and out, coloring pages to grab, wonderful views through the many windows. Helpful staff. Plenty of parking. I remember when this peninsula was a wasteland, with the impound lot. Probably the last time I was here was 30 years ago to help a friend get his car. It's totally different now. A nature preserve in the heart of the city.

Several months ago, I joined the Audubon Society and have gone to a few events here. I like that…read morethey serve wine and snacks at the meet-the-artist events. We can leisurely walk around to look at the art, both inside and out. Recently there was a sensory garden tour with wine tasting, and later the Worthington Chamber Orchestra performed. The staff are always very nice and the surroundings are very well kept. I don't know a lot about birds, but can learn more at this center. It would be a good educational experience for kids.

First year for this festival, and they sold out of pie before 5pm, so I bet they will be back next…read moreyear (with more pie.) A bake-off, music, pie raffle (of the bake-off winners,) pie-eating contest, local charities and vendors, etc. It wasn't big, but big enough for an hour or so, and some lunch. The pie was good-not-great, but then, we got there after most pies were gone. The food vendors were good- a step above the usual fair food. The organizers and locals were super friendly. There's a large shelter with tables to eat and relax in. We'll be here next year.

There are some cute vendors but I'd say only about 20% of them were of interest to me. Lots of…read morestuff that collects dust. Lots of food options and I've had things in years past that were delicious! The he bourbon chicken isn't one of them. It was spicy and most bourbon chicken isn't and the flavor was off. The funnel cake we got was really crunchy and overcooked. They also had some live music.

This is a huge event with lots of vendors to look through. Disappointed that majority are old…read morecountry crafts, would love some more modern designs. We eat healthy & Backwoods can be challenging, but when we went to get a pork butt plate they were eager to get us one without BBQ sauce & no buns. Gave us a huge portion too! Very appreciated! Love that mostly the event is in the woods & is a nice family atmosphere.