Polaris Fashion Place Welcomes Fall with Family-Friendly Events, Halloween Festivities and the Return of Garden Bros Circus | Polaris Fashion Place

Community celebrations will offer exciting activities for adults and kids alike

COLUMBUS, OH (Aug. 21, 2026) – Polaris Fashion Place is celebrating the fall season with a lineup of family-friendly events and entertainment designed to bring the community together throughout October. From live music and seasonal activities to trick-or-treating and the return of a beloved circus, guests of all ages will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the spirit of the season at the mall.

LIVE @ Polaris Presents Boo & Brew

On Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 6 p.m., Polaris Fashion Place will host LIVE @ Polaris presents Boo & Brew, an afternoon of fall fun featuring live entertainment, food, beverages and Halloween activities for the entire family – located in the Polaris Lifestyle Center.

Guests can enjoy a live performance by Long Play, a local classic rock band, while exploring food trucks and local vendors. Beer will also be available for purchase for guests of legal drinking age.

Families can take part in a variety of Halloween-themed activities, including bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting and free pumpkin decorating. The event will also feature costume contests for both kids and dogs, with winners receiving special seasonal prizes.

Boo & Brew will offer guests a festive way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family while enjoying live music, food and activities in an outdoor setting at Polaris Fashion Place.

KidX Candy Crawl

The Halloween fun continues on Monday, October 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with the KidX Candy Crawl at Polaris Fashion Place.

Children are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and travel from store to store throughout the mall for an evening of trick-or-treating. Participating retailers will help make the event a fun and festive experience for families as children collect treats throughout Polaris Fashion Place.

The event will also feature a kids costume contest, with the winning participant taking home a special spooky prize.  KidX events are sponsored by Aqua-Tots Swim School.

Garden Bros Circus Returns to Polaris

Adding even more excitement to the fall calendar, Garden Bros Circus will return to Polaris Fashion Place October 8–12, bringing its high-energy circus experience to the Grand Entrance parking lot.

Promoted as “the largest circus on earth,” Garden Bros Circus will bring a variety of circus entertainment to Polaris, giving families another opportunity to enjoy live entertainment during the fall season.

“We’re excited to welcome guests to Polaris Fashion Place this fall with events that offer something for everyone,” said Tamra Bower, General Manager.“ From the excitement of Garden Bros Circus to the family-friendly Halloween festivities at Boo & Brew and KidX Candy Crawl, we look forward to creating memorable experiences for our guests and the community.”

Polaris Fashion Place continues to focus on offering guests meaningful, safe ways to create memories year-round. Through these events, friends and families can experience all the shopping center has to offer in a safe, community-centered environment.

About Polaris Fashion Place®

Polaris Fashion Place® is Central Ohio’s premier shopping destination offering market-exclusive brands to locals and tourists alike. A mixed-use lifestyle destination that has both open air and enclosed spaces, the property is home to more than 160 national and local retail, dining and entertainment options. Just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, Polaris Fashion Place® is open seven days a week; Monday to Saturday 11AM – 8PM and Sunday 12PM – 6PM. For more information, please visit PolarisFashionPlace.com and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @PolarisFashionPlace. Polaris Fashion Place® is a registered trademark of O’Connor Property Management LLC.