A City of Columbus bulletin dated Sept. 22, 2026, lists upcoming Eastland-area events through early October, with questions directed to Noelle Britt at nhbritt@columbus.gov or 614-645-5449.
The Eastland Exchange Business Roundtable is set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, noon to 2 p.m. at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Barnett Branch, 3434 East Livingston Ave., where entrepreneurs can network and discuss economic growth.
Later that day, an East Side Rail Trail open house runs 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Barnett Community Center, 1184 Barnett Road. According to the bulletin, the planned 3-mile linear park would follow a former rail corridor from Broad Street to Bostwick Road, adding park space and transportation options while improving connectivity for more than 17,000 residents. The Recreation and Parks Department will gather public input on trail character and design.
A Goodwill Columbus hiring event and community fair is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, 1 to 6 p.m. at 2675 Brice Road, with employers hiring on the spot.
Barnett Branch library programs include a parenting music series Sept. 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Baile Folclorico on Sept. 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Chess for Wisdom and Wellness follows Oct. 1, 4:30 to 6 p.m., with groups asked to call ahead. Whitehall Branch, 4445 East Broad St., hosts Urban Birding Sept. 30, 6 to 7 p.m.
Other listings: a Peace Pop-Up Community Cookout Oct. 1, 5 to 7 p.m. at 2633 Maybury Road; an event Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saraga International Grocery, 2750 South Hamilton Road, with music, games and food vouchers while supplies last; and Queens Village Fall Jam Oct. 4, 2 to 5 p.m. at Big Walnut Park, 5000 East Livingston Ave.