Groveport

Bandingo

Third Thursdays (except April & Dec.); 6:30 p.m.

Paddock Pub, 1005 Richardson Rd.

Groveport Madison Area Community Choir invites you to play The Original Bandingo! Musical Bingo

Buckeye Lambda Car Club: Covered Bridge Tour

Sept. 27; 8:30 a.m.

Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Rd.

Cruise. Color. Covered Bridges. Join the Buckeye Lambda Car Club for a winding-road adventure through the fiery reds and golds of Hocking Hills, with a tasty lunch stop at the end.

Tire Sweep & Creek Cleanup

Oct. 4; 8-11 a.m.

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

Volunteers help remove tires and debris from Walnut Creek. Canoes/kayaks welcome; wading also possible. Pancakes and coffee provided starting at 7:30 a.m. Rain or shine. RSVP encouraged.

Herbs: The Spice of Life

Oct. 4; 1-3 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Learn about the traditional uses of herbs in cooking and medicine. Free and open to the public.

Fill the Bag Golf Outing

Oct. 10; 9:30 a.m. (shotgun start)

Groveport Municipal Golf Course, 1005 Richardson Rd.

Fill the Bag is a nonprofit providing equipment to children who otherwise could not afford to play golf. Registration is $600 per four-person team. There will be a boxed-lunch, raffle and more. For more information contact: collin@ftbohio.com

Adoption Possibilities 5K

Oct. 11; 9:00 a.m.

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

Join us for the Adoption Possibilities 5K event, a heartwarming opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Every step you take helps remove financial barriers to adoption, bringing more families together. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Registration before Sept. 27 is $40 for adults and $15 for the Kids Trot. Registration after Sept. 28-Oct.11 is $50 for adults and $20 for the Kids Trot. Sign up at racepenguin.com/events/adoption-possibilities-5k.

Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park

Oct. 12; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 OH-674

Fall-themed fun including hayrides, corn maze, archery, historical farm activities, Ohio Wildlife Center animals, games, and crafts.

Blacklick Haunted Park

Oct. 24-26; 7:30-11:00 p.m.

Blacklick Street, Groveport

Spooky haunt event at Groveport’s Blacklick Haunted Park. Kids event Oct. 24 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Turnips, the Original Jack-O-Lanterns

Oct. 25; 3-5 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Program for adults 50 about the history of the jack-o-lantern, with hands-on carving of turnips, beets, and potatoes. Wear old clothes suitable for the activity.

Apples: Their History and Uses

Oct. 27; 1-3 p.m.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674

Sample heirloom apple varieties, assist in pressing cider, and stir apple butter cooking over an open fire. Hands-on program suitable for all ages.

Eye on the Pie 5K Turkey Trot

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day; 9 a.m.

Groveport Recreation Center, 7370 Groveport Rd.

Registration is $49 before Nov. 1, $45 Nov. 2-23 and $50 on race day. Participants receive a whole apple or pumpkin pie and a Tshirt. Register at racepenguin.com/events/eye-on-the-pie-5k-turkey-trot.