Weekend picks: Pumpkins, punches and PBR

The intrigue: Festivities kicked off Wednesday, but this weekend will be the main event for Circleville's annual bash.

• There are giant pumpkins, ridiculous pumpkin foods, live performances and the usual fair-style rides and vendors.

🎟️ If you go: The show is open 10am-10pm daily through Saturday in downtown Circleville.

• The trip is around an hour south.
• Admission is free!

What else is happening:

🫦 The Short North Stage starts its "Rocky Horror" performances this weekend, running through Halloween.

🎼 The Columbus Symphony celebrates its 75th anniversary season with the world premiere of "The Mysteries" and other works Friday and Saturday.

🥃 Ohio-made spirits take center stage at the Central Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival in Delaware Saturday afternoon.

🏟️ Buckeye football has the weekend off — catch a different sport.

• ⚽️ The Crew hosts Toronto FC Saturday afternoon.
• 🏒 The Blue Jackets host Las Vegas Saturday night.
• 🥊 MMA comes to Kemba Live Saturday with Buckeye Fight Night.

🐂 Professional Bull Riding headlines the last weekend of the Quarter Horse Congress with the Challenger Series Saturday night.

🍿 Plus: Catch screenings of the Unorthodocs Film Festival at the Wexner Center for the Arts.