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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Thursday, October 25, 2018

No Tricks, Just Treats: The Down Low On All Hallow's Eve In The 'Bus 🎃👻🍬

October 25, 2018

Happy Thursday y'all, it's Tracie.

As a child, I loved Halloween & Trick or Treat with a fiery passion. My love for the holiday was fueled by my mom's craftiness. There was nothing like the feeling of heading to JoAnn fabric (near Westland Mall, RIP) in August or September, looking for just the right Halloween costume...in pattern form, obvi. Do people still do that? We'd pick a pattern, maybe a swatch or two of fabric, and magically, by mid-October, a costume would appear. Thanks, mom.

As a parent, my love for Halloween has changed dramatically. While I try to make it special for my children, I also don't hold back at all on the "candy tax." Gimme all your Reese Cups, kids, I've earned 'em. This comprehensive list of spooky (or not so spooky) activities around town will help you get the costume nostalgia of yore, as well as the candy fixes of today. Caramel apples and all.

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2018 Trick Or Treat & Halloween Events Around Columbus

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Navigator Originals ✏️

Westerville Public Library Will Be Transformed Into A Wizarding Wonderland For Wizards & Wands Fest

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While I don't think that Harry Potter ever went out of style, I certainly think there's been a resurgence in popularity these last few years, despite the series having ended. Maybe it's related to the "Fantastic Beasts" series...but really, I think it's just because Harry Potter, Magic, & Hogwarts are badass and timeless. Either way, this event sounds truly magical.

There’s A New Winner For The Most Popular Halloween Candy In Ohio 🍬

Last year, the most popular Halloween candy in Ohio was the Blow Pop. But this year, a new winner has emerged. If you're assuming that it has something to do with peanut butter and chocolate (this is the Buckeye state after all) you would be incorrect.

5 Things To Know ❤️

There's a new brewery in town. Again. Somewhere In Particular (or S.I.P.) is open on the Northwest side of town. I'll be HOPping (sorry) over soon. [ColumbusAlive] 🍻
The City of Columbus is working alongside Columbus City Schools to build a preschool on The Hilltop. This is part of the mayor's initiative to include access to preschool that might not typically be available to residents in the city's core. [Dispatch] 👩‍🏫
Former Ohio State Football Assistant Coach Zach Smith pleads guilty...to reduced charges based on the May 12 domestic violence incident. While questions remain, at least some closure has been offered. [WOSU] 👨‍⚖️
Historically, mid-term elections don't see as many voters as the primary elections. Especially with first-time voters. Ohio State University is aiming to change those statistics. [nbc4i] 🇺🇸
Thursday Weather: 🌡Partly sunny 🌄, high of 53, colder overnight 🌌 with lows in the 40's.