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WIVT - News 34· 10/12/2026
Italian Festival accompanies Binghamton Columbus Day festivities - WIVT - News 34
The Columbus Dispatch· 10/12/2026
Columbus Marathon to make run at topping $1.4M record from 2025 - The Columbus Dispatch
The Catholic Times· 10/12/2026
Gallery: Italian Festival Mass 2026 - The Catholic Times
NBC4 WCMH-TV· 10/8/2026
Columbus-area weekend events for Oct. 8-10, 2026: Pumpkins Aglow, Italian Festival, Buckeyes - NBC4 WCMH-TV
WHEC.com· 10/12/2026
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples Day: Guide to celebrations and what’s closed - WHEC.com
RINewsToday· 10/12/2026
Columbus Day Parade. Weekend Festival continues TODAY on Federal Hill – John A. Cianci - RINewsToday
The Nation· 10/12/2026
Latino Pride: Honoring Heritage, Challenging Columbus Day - The Nation
10TV· 10/8/2026
2026 Columbus Italian Festival: What to know about parking, tickets and entertainment - 10TV
WJAR· 10/12/2026
Fight begins inside Federal Hill restaurant, spills outside - WJAR
WSYX· 10/11/2026
Columbus' 46th Annual Italian festival brings food, music, and culture to Italian Village - WSYX
Frequently asked: events in Columbus
What kinds of events run in Columbus?+
Columbus has 25 upcoming events on Rifio. We aggregate events from Luma, Eventbrite, Meetup and direct organisers, refreshed every few hours.
Are events in Columbus free?+
Yes — 25 of the upcoming events in Columbus are free to attend. Filter by free events to see them all.
Who hosts events in Columbus?+
Columbus has a mix of community-led meetups, professional conferences and corporate events from a wide range of hosts.
How do I list my own event in Columbus?+
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When are the most events happening in Columbus?+
Weekday evenings and weekends are the busiest. Check the "This week" and "This weekend" sections above for what is on right now.
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