👻 The Cutest Halloween Street In Columbus

Plus: 🌳 Scioto Grove Metro Park Is 'That' Girl

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Chelsea Wiley
October 30, 2025

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Sponsored by Decorative Arts Center of Ohio 🖼️
🥂 Food for Thought: A Taste of the Canton Museum of Art is on view from September 27 – January 4. You can explore an exhibit that dives into what we eat, how we eat it, and the culture we create around the table. From American art to agricultural traditions, these works celebrate food as community, memory, and ritual. Come hungry for inspiration and gather around the CMA table! More info at decartsohio.org.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Halloween is officially here, Columbus! And if you’re looking for the most atmospheric place in the city to trick-or-treat tonight, Bryden Road in Olde Towne East has you covered. This historic block transforms into a spooky (but family-friendly) Halloween wonderland every year, complete with creative costumes, glowing porches, and neighbors who go all in on the spirit of the season. It’s one of those Columbus traditions that feels straight out of a movie. Trust me, this is one Halloween scene you don’t want to miss.

Navigator Feature Story: 👻 The Cutest Halloween Street In Columbus

👏 The Columbus Foundation Just Gave $500,000 To Help Feed Central Ohio Families
Food insecurity is on the rise, and The Columbus Foundation is stepping in. The organization just awarded $500,000 in grants to 21 local nonprofits working to keep central Ohio families fed.

🌳 The 10 Best Things To Do At Scioto Grove Metro Park
It’s a beautiful time of year to check out our Metro Parks. Scioto Grove is one of my absolute favorites, with it’s charming rope bridge, winding forest trails, and gorgeous views from the top of it’s observation tower.

Headlines 📰 

👩‍⚖️ The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing whether Columbia Gas can raise its fixed monthly charge from about $36 to $58 by 2027. Opponents argue the increase unfairly burdens customers and doesn’t serve the public interest, while the utility and regulators say it’s necessary to maintain reliable service. (WOSU)

🍴 As if I needed another reason to love Chicken Salad Chick, the business will be offering free meals for kids through November 16. Franchise owner Jen Crichfield summed up her desire to help those in need perfectly, saying “Find a need and fill it.” (NBC4)

🎭 Gaëtane Verna has stepped down as executive director of Ohio State’s Wexner Center for the Arts, effective immediately. Her departure follows months of internal turmoil and a staff no-confidence letter citing concerns over workplace culture, financial issues, and leadership style. (Matter News)

🌧️ Weather: 51 and rainy

Sponsored by Short North Stage 🎭
Get ready to do the Time Warp at the Garden Theatre! “The Rocky Horror Show” is back for its 8th year. It’s campy, edgy, and full of unforgettable characters, music, and mayhem. Fishnets optional, fun mandatory. For tickets and info, please click here.

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🍁 Fall looks so freaking good on you, Columbus. Have a safe and fun Trick-or-Treat, my friends!

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