Cartoon Crossroads, Oktoberfest and other weekend events

• Full schedule.

🦎 See breathtaking Asian lanterns during the final weekend of the Columbus Zoo's Lantern Festival.

• 7-10pm tonight-Sunday. $16-26.
• Pro tip: This event is after normal zoo hours, so daily admission is not included.

🍺 Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Combustion Brewery & Taproom bier garden in Pickerington.

• 3-10pm Friday and noon-10pm Saturday, 80 W. Church St. Free!

👠 Kick off Fashion Week and get a sneak peek of runway looks during a launch party at Genesis Downtown.

• 6-9pm Friday, 174 E. Long St. Free with registration.

📚 Wallow in nostalgia at a school book fair for adults with Upper Arlington Public Library.

• 7-9pm Friday, 2800 Tremont Road. Free with registration.

⭐ Honor Gold Star families during the dedication of a new monument at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

• 4pm Sunday, 300 W. Broad St. Free with registration.