Events for October 7-13, 2025
Harvest, pumpkins, costumes, football AND 23rd Street is OPEN!
Plus autumn colors are starting – all the great things about October and Columbus! The month is turning out to be full of exciting events!
REMINDER – we have VISITORS coming this weekend!
October 10-12: Columbus is hosting 90 soccer teams competing at Wilderness Park and Pawnee Park all weekend! Let’s give our visitors a weekend to remember!
Special thanks to those businesses who graciously offered coupons for the teams! We appreciate you!
Stitches of love…
St. John’s Lutheran Church (Shell Creek) is hosting the Stories Quilts Tell: Stitches of Love today through Sunday, October 12! You can view the quilts from 1-8pm daily. You can also register for the raffle of a Lap Quilt & Quilted Table Runner. Make sure you take the time to view these works of art!
Networking anyone?
Today’s the day – Monthly Networking Night is at the Innovation Center starting at 5pm! Artist Yaramis Ramos will be sharing her creativity and talent with attendees. You won’t want to miss this!
Hey kids – it’s Wacky Wednesday!
Create and learn at the Columbus Library on Wednesday for grades 9-12!! Stop by from 4-5pm and let your creativity explode!
Cookie Decorating anyone?
Federated Church is hosting Cookie Decorating with Mari Melcher and Operation Education Nairobi on Thursday, Oct 9 starting at 6:30pm. Learn some fun and easy cookie decorating techniques and take home 8 cookies AND Mari’s recipes. $30/person and space is limited to 30 so make plans now! So, what are you waiting for??
It’s Public Power Week! Energy! Zap!
On Friday, stop by Loup Power from 9-11am for cookies and refreshments to celebrate Public Power Week! Your 2025 Loup Cookbook will be waiting for you at the general office.
Swaps, deals and sales!
Starting at 8am on Saturday, Shenanigans is hosting their swap meet, flea market, garage sale! Find all the great deals in one location!
Cooking for a Cause…
…is Saturday, Oct 11 (11am-3pm) at Ace Hardware! Meet local Pitmasters and enjoy a amazing meal! Free will donations with proceeds going to Center for Survivors! Make sure you stop by!
Drive Thru Burger Bash…
Humphrey Fire & Rescue has their Drive-Thru Burger Bash THIS Saturday from 4-7pm! Free will offering for your to-go order. All proceeds support Humphrey’s urgent need for new bunker firefighter gear and rescue unit equipment updates! Go and support this worthy cause!
Vegetables, handmade goods, yes please!
The Farmer’s Market opens at 7:30 am on Saturday morning, so make sure you visit Frankfort Square and support these small businesses. You will find so many unique things while picking up some homegrown vegetables. We are down to just a couple weeks left now!
Taste of Columbus is Saturday!
It’s the 25th Annual event starting at 4:30pm at Ag Park. Enjoy samples from local restaurants, bakers and breweries. Bid on amazing auction items and enter a chance to win a cordless lawn mower and more! Only 400 tickets available – purchase your ticket at https://tasteofcolumbusne.com. Proceeds from the event support the Columbus Area Children’s Museum.
Swimsuits, splashing, towels and water adventures ahead…
Grab the family and let’s make a splash! The Aquatic Center is having a special Family Swim Night for a discounted price on Saturday from 6-8pm. For just $2/person, you can enjoy an evening of making memories!
Membership Sign-up Day & OPEN HOUSE
Lindsay Area Development & FCA Lindsay Fitness Center are hosting an open house at their newly opened Lindsay Area Events & Wellness Center on Sunday, October 12 in Lindsay, Neb from 9am-1pm. Stormin’ Norman’s BBQ and DonutNV food trucks will be serving some tasty treats. You can also connect with some local vendors!!
And how can you learn more?
Click on VisitColumbusNE.com and check out our events tab to find all the information about Platte County! All the details about what to do can be found here! Here’s your chance to fill your calendar!
What’s next?
- Trunk or Treat (Goodwill Parking Lot) Oct 10
- Husker Tailgate Parties (Husker Game Days) Eagles
- Bake & Book Sale, Columbus Senior Center (Oct 15-16)
- Throwback Thursday @ The Theatre (DT Columbus), Oct 16
- Haunted Forest at Camp Pawnee, Oct 18-Nov 1 (select dates)
- Trunk or Treats, Parkway Plaza, Trackside District, Oct 30
- Trunk or Treat, Rivers Edge Convention Center, Oct 31
And so much more!!
Get these on your schedule NOW!
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