🛍️ Where To Find The Best Vintage And Antique Treasures

Plus: 🌳 The Best Things To Do At Sharon Woods Metro Park

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Chelsea Wiley
October 17, 2025

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Center 🖼️
Explore Columbus through a new lens with the For Us by Us Public Art Tour curated by Lance Johnson. This self-guided tour highlights 11 inspiring works across the city, celebrating compassion, empathy, and connection through public art. Discover the pieces that bring our community together and experience art made authentically. For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com 

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

In a world of fast fashion and Ikea déjà vu, it’s nice to slow down and find something with a little soul. Luckily, Columbus has no shortage of antique and vintage spots where you can dig up everything from mid-century couches to perfectly worn-in denim. Whether you’re a seasoned treasure hunter or just in it for the quirky vibes, these shops are packed with stories waiting to be rediscovered. So clear your afternoon! You might just lose track of time (and your budget) in the best way.

🌳 The Best Things To Do At Sharon Woods Metro Park
Need a quick escape from city life? Sharon Woods Metro Park in Westerville is a local favorite for fresh air and peace of mind. With forest trails, a scenic lake, and even a few sledding hills for winter fun, it’s the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature, no long drive required.

🧙 Witches Are Swapping Broomsticks for Paddle Boards This Weekend
If you see a coven of witches flying down the Scioto River this weekend, don’t be alarmed. The witches are back for a ghoulishly good time, aka the 7th Annual Witch/Warlock Paddle!

Headlines 📰 

🏥 Ohio State University’s new mobile lung cancer screening unit is hitting the road to bring lifesaving care to rural and underserved parts of the state. The traveling clinic offers low-dose CT scans in rural communities helping close critical health care gaps where hospitals no longer exist. (WOSU)

🛒 As it nears its 50th anniversary, Bexley Natural Market is asking for community support to help it stay afloat amid low sales and dwindling inventory. The beloved neighborhood co-op has launched a new $40 membership model and is planning future fundraising efforts to restock shelves and revitalize the store for the long term. (Columbus Monthly)

💰 Columbus City Council is considering a new ordinance that would require employers to post pay ranges on all job listings, aiming to boost transparency and close wage gaps. The proposal, led by Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, builds on past pay equity efforts and mirrors similar laws in other Ohio cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati. (Axios Columbus)

☀️ Weather: 69 and sunny, with increasing clouds

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.

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🍂 Have a wonderful weekend, Columbus. We’re already over halfway through October, so be sure to get out there and enjoy some of this month before it’s over!

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- Chelsea