09/01/2026
🍂🍁 September is here, bringing cooler days, changing leaves, and the beginning of a new season! 🌻 As summer winds down and fall begins to settle in, some of our favorite summer activities, farmers markets, and community events are starting to wrap up for the season. It’s the perfect time to enjoy those last warm days while also embracing all that fall has to offer.
September is also a great time to check in with yourself, reflect on the progress you’ve made, and continue building healthy routines that support your recovery. Whether you’re spending time with loved ones, getting outside to enjoy the changing scenery, attending a recovery meeting, trying something new, or simply slowing down and appreciating the moment, every positive choice matters. ❤️
Recovery is about creating a life you don’t want to escape from—and finding joy in the everyday moments along the way. 🌿✨
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy September filled with growth, connection, gratitude, and hope! 🍂💛
If you know of any upcoming events or want someone to join you, drop a comment below!
Columbus/ Surrounding areas:
- Franklin Park Conservatory: tons of fun events throughout that month that you can find on their calendar on the website!
- Columbus Zoo: Lantern Festival starts 8/20-10/25
- CBUS Soul Fest: Sept 4-5
- Columbus Greek Festival: Sept 4-7
- Obetz Zucchinifest: Sept 4-7
- Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival: Sept 7
- Soberfest: Sept 6
- Columbus Mac & Cheese: Sept 25
Grove City:
- Grove City Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop: Sept 4th
- Grove City Farmers market: Sept 5th and 12th
- Movie at the Big Splash: Sept 6th (Finding Nemo)
- Labor Day Drone Show: Sept 5th
- Arts in the Alley: Sept 18th
Take a quick look online or check the Events tab on Facebook to see what’s happening around Columbus this month. And as always, feel free to share any fun local September events you know about in the comments below! 🍁
Remember: you can find all this and more on experiencecolumbus.com
Or for Grove City: grovecityohio.gov