Columbus weekend event picks: Cartoon Crossroads, Oktoberfest, and more

The intrigue: The weekend features both events and guests from the top of the industry, like "The Little Mermaid" and "Hercules" director John Musker, legendary cartoonist Charles Burns and Oscar-winning animator and historian John Canemaker.

• Attendees can catch a variety of movie screenings and artist talks throughout the weekend.

If you go: Check out the jam-packed schedule through Sunday night.

What else is happening:

💨 Smokus Pocus, the "world's dopest magic show," infuses tricks with the world of weed Friday night.

🍑 Peach Pit headlines Kemba Live Saturday night.

🍂 Festivals

• Hofbrähaus continues its Oktoberfest weekends in Grandview. Free!
• Scioto Fest celebrates outdoor recreation at Scioto Audubon Metro Park Friday and Saturday. Free!
• The Taste of Downtown showcases Columbus eats Saturday afternoon.
• Wolf's Ridge celebrates its 12-year anniversary at its annual Fall Fest Saturday. Free!

🎾 Sports

• Hosted at OSU, the Columbus Challenger tennis tournament awards $100,000 in prizes. Free!
• The Nationwide Children's Championship brings Korn Ferry Tour golfers to town. Free!
• Blue Jackets players will prep during preseason open training Saturday morning. Free!
• The Crew host Toronto FC Saturday night in their run toward the playoffs.

👠 Plus: Catch the last few events of Columbus Fashion Week.