Columbus residents have a new chance to clear out household chemicals and electronics after the city postponed its collection day because of weather. The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day is now set for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:00 am to noon EDT at the Recycling and Sustainability Center, 8001 Pine Grove Way. The city confirmed the change in its October 15 notice.

Accepted items include cleaning and lawn chemicals, paint and paint thinner, automotive fluids, car batteries, computers and printers. Televisions are excluded. Residents may also bring gently used shoes for a Keep Columbus Beautiful campaign. The Public Works announcement says the event is for Columbus residents and requires ID.

Before loading the car, check the city’s current list, especially for items mentioned only on an older hazardous waste page that still shows the original October 10 date. For questions about a particular item, call Keep Columbus Beautiful at 706-225-4008.

The 16th annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Fun Walk/Run returns to Woodruff Park in Uptown Columbus on Friday, October 23. The West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition organizes the fundraiser, with every dollar raised staying local through the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Cancer Assistance Fund, which helps area residents in cancer treatment cover everyday bills.

A survivor parade opens the evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by the timed 5K and an untimed fun walk at 6:30 p.m. Registration stays open through race day, though prices have risen to $45 for runners and $35 for walkers, and late sign-ups are not guaranteed a T-shirt. Participants must be 12 or older.

Packet pickup runs Thursday, October 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Cunningham Center, with race-day registration opening at 4 p.m. at Woodruff Park. Readers can register online or check course and parking details before heading downtown.

Jim Henson's puppet classic comes to life on stage when Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live plays the Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 25, at 4:00 p.m. The touring show brings Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober to Columbus audiences through live puppetry and music, and RiverCenter markets the one-afternoon performance as family-friendly entertainment for all ages.

Tickets are available through RiverCenter's event page or by calling the box office at (706) 256-3612. The venue asks patrons to arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime, and it offers subscription bundles for fans planning to attend multiple shows this season.

RiverCenter sits at 900 Broadway in Uptown Columbus, within walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops, with free parking available in the RiverCenter Parking Garage and on-street spots along 9th and 10th Streets. Families looking for weekend plans can combine the Sunday matinee with a stop downtown before or after the show.