Posted on Monday, September 23, 2024 by Visit Gahanna.
Fall is here! Whether you’re viewing pretty autumn leaves, sipping a fall herbal cocktail, or enjoying a spooky 5k – check out the following activities below and fall in love with Gahanna.
Edison Brewing Company is hosting their 5th Annual Oktoberfest at their brewery September 27th and 28th. Try craft beers, delicious food trucks and more! This fall-festive celebration will have live music and a market.
Are you a dog-lover? The Ohio Basset Hound Rescue will be hosting a Basset Fest in Gahanna’s Pizzurro Park (940 Pizzuro Park Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230) from 11 AM - 3 PM! The event consists of raffle baskets, auctions, a costume contest, biggest paw and longest ear contests, calendar and T-shirt sales and Basset races.
Click here to learn more about Basset Fest.
The Gahanna Historical Society Mill Street Market is excited to be back for the fall. With a focus on community, local artists, and building small businesses - we look forward to seeing this fantastic flea market in Downtown Creekside!
Join Heart State Brewing for a spooky market coming October 6th! More details coming very soon.
Bella Piercing will be offering fun themed events and spooky celebrations all October long in their shop. Be sure to follow them on social media (@bellapiercing) & stop in for some fun!
Gahanna Parks & Rec will be setting up camp in select neighborhood parks for s'more fun! They will provide the campfire, s'mores, and supplies for you and your family to enjoy. Bring chairs & your neighbors! Please note restrooms are not available at all locations. This is a free event!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
October 2 @ Rice Avenue Park
October 9 @ Veteran’s Memorial Park
October 16 @ Bryn Mawr Park
October 30 @ Woodside Green Park
The Spooky Shuffle is a family friendly 5K run/walk on the Saturday morning of Halloween Weekend in Gahanna at Creekside. A Monster Mash Dash for kids 10 and younger will occur shortly before the 5K. Awards for the top 3 places in each age category will be given. For those who are more interested in the spirit of Halloween, awards will also be given in multiple costume categories. Each participant will receive a Spooky Shuffle shirt and post-race refreshments. The event starts at 8 AM.
Gahanna Community Chorus, a 501 c3 organization, is hosting the race to support their continued operation as well as provide a community event for all ages. Learn more by visiting https://www.facebook.com/GahannaCommunityChorus/.
Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union.
Calling all goblins and ghouls, we invite you to join us for our Halloween celebration! This event includes a trick-or-treat trail, live entertainment, a hayride, and fun surprises! Get ready to have a spooktactular time. For more information, visit Gahanna.gov. The event is free but on-site parking is $5. Registration required
Learn how to use herbs in your daily lives by taking a class at the Ohio Herb Center. Located in the heart of Gahanna, the Ohio Herb Center offers a variety of classes - ranging from Tea Blending and DIY Herbal Cosmetics to Thrifty Herbal Homecare. Register for a class this fall & be prepped for the upcoming cooler seasons!
See the full list of classes and register today!
The 2024 Fall/Winter Herbal Cocktail Trail is LIVE. Visit Gahanna, (the Gahanna Convention and Visitors Bureau), is thrilled to work with ten local establishments to feature ten mouthwatering seasonal herb-infused cocktails worthy of the city's Herb Capital title!
Now through February, visit our partner establishments in the Herbal Cocktail Trail Passport, buy the featured cocktail, and receive a passport stamp. Once you’ve received at least six stamps, bring your passport to the Visit Gahanna Visitor Center (110 Mill Street, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and redeem your passport for an Herbal Cocktail Tumbler.
Pick-up the Herbal Cocktail Trail Passport at any participating establishment, at the Visit Gahanna Visitor Center and Ohio Herb Center Gift Shop, or click here to download and print your own.
Our Fall Partners and their delicious herb-infused libations are:
Barrel & Boar Creekside -Blackberry Sage Smash
Edison Brewing Company -You're Turning Violet, Violet
High Bank Distillery Gahanna -End of Anxiety
Local Cantina Gahanna -Say It Ain't Cilantro
Marlow’s Cheesesteaks -Chai Apple Mule
Nostalgia Brewing Company -Dirty Shirley for this Dirty Shirley
Wyandotte Winery -Pear Ginger Fizz
Bubbles Tea & Juice Company -Lychee Strawberry Mint Lemonade Mocktail
Heart State Brewing -Cinnamon Bourbon Fizz
The Goat -Whiskey Smash