| Columbus Italian Festival | |
| St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church 168 E. Lincoln St. Ticket prices: $5 per person; children under 12 are free. Dates: Sept. 30, 2005 thru Oct. 02, 2005 |
Location Phone: 614-BY-ITALY Location URL: ColumbusItalianFestival.com |
| Date Idea Description: The 26th annual Columbus Italian Festival, presented by Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, celebrates Italian-American culture. The Columbus Italian Festival provides fun for the entire family. Enjoy live entertainment, open-air markets, Italian dancing, children's area and plenty of fabulous food. Also, don't miss the second annual American-Italian Idol competition. |
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| Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo |
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| Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 9990 Riverside Drive Powell, Ohio 43065 Ticket prices: |
Location Phone: 614-645-3581 Location URL: ColZoo.org |
| Date Idea Description: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will dedicate this day as a celebration of domestic animals. Visitors can view numerous cats and dogs and choose their favorite to become their next household pet. Staff from area animal shelters will be on hand to answer questions and to provide assistance with choosing the best pet for you. |
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| German Village Oktoberfest | |
| German Village Corner of South Grant and East Livingston Ave. Ticket prices: Adults $8. Seniors $5. Children free. Dates: Sept. 30, 2005 thru Oct. 02, 2005 |
Location Phone: 614-221-8888 Location URL: GermanVillage.com |
| Date Idea Description: The German Village Oktoberfest is a celebration that blends a time-honored German festival with the vitality and charm of a thriving urban neighborhood. With 35 bands on three stages, a wide variety of authentic German food, as well as artisans and shops, Oktoberfest continues to brew a whole new tradition of fun in Columbus. Beer, brats and oompah-pah bands are the heart and soul of the German Village Oktoberfest! |
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