The addresses are 3600, 3200, 3150 and 2800, all on Tremont Road. From Beggar's Night tonight until the tree lighting at Mallway Park on December 4, almost every dated thing in Upper Arlington happens at one of those four numbers. The Municipal Building, the Bob Crane Community Center, the old Houlihan's space at Kingsdale and the Tremont Road library branch have the next five weeks of the local calendar between them.

Tonight, Thursday, October 29, trick-or-treat runs 6 to 8 p.m., per the city's notice. Once the porch lights go off, November starts on Tremont.

Four addresses, one month

Here's the run in calendar order, so you can see how closely the dates sit together.

You can drive the whole thing in one trip. On November 14 you could leave the book sale with a bag of paperbacks and be in line for Garba at Bob Crane the same evening.

The archives open house comes first

The Upper Arlington Historical Society starts the month on Wednesday, November 4, with Treasures & Tales: An Archives Open House. It runs 7 to 8 p.m. in the lower-level conference room of the Municipal Building at 3600 Tremont Road.

It's part of the Society's History Speaks series. The evening starts with short presentations on selected artifacts and recent acquisitions, then a look inside the archives and how the collection is cared for. Many of the Society's most significant pieces will be on display.

You don't need to register, and everyone is welcome. The Society also invites attendees to bring historical items to donate. If you have old programs, photos or papers from earlier Upper Arlington tucked away, this is a good night to bring them. Society members can reserve front-row seats through an emailed invitation.

The book sale has a closed Wednesday in the middle

Four days later, the Friends of the Upper Arlington Public Library open their quarterly book sale in the atrium of the Tremont Road Branch, 2800 Tremont Road. It runs November 8 through 15 and covers bargain-priced books, DVDs, music and more.

The schedule has three details that matter:

1. Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the presale for paid Friends members only. You can join on the spot, since the fall Library Link says you can bring a membership form and payment the morning of the sale.
2. Sunday, November 8, at 1 p.m. the sale opens to the public.
3. Wednesday, November 11, the library and the sale are both closed for Staff Development Day.

On the last day, Sunday, November 15, members get a bag sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds fund the Friends' support of the library, including reading programs and equipment purchases.

The library's fall schedule keeps going after the sale closes. There's a Thanksgiving craft on Friday, November 13, at 2 p.m. and again on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. "The History of Christmas in Art" is Tuesday, November 17, at 4:30 p.m. in the Friends Theater.

While you're at the branch, the library is also asking for input on the future of the Tremont Road Branch. One idea under consideration is moving the Research Department to the first floor. The survey takes about five minutes at uapl.me/2026survey.

Saturday the 14th is the busiest night on Tremont

On Saturday, November 14, the book sale is still running at 2800, and from 6 to 10 p.m. the Navratri & Diwali Celebration fills the Event Center at the Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Road.

The city's Community Relations Committee co-hosts the evening with the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, the Upper Arlington Public Library and several community members. The city's announcement describes heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts, themed arts activities, and lots of Garba and Raas group dancing with instruction provided. Tickets are $15 per person, and children five and under get in free. Tickets are sold through the Upper Arlington Community Foundation.

The city's announcement describes the two festivals this way. Navratri honors the Goddess Durga and celebrates the victory of good over evil with dancing and feasting. Diwali, also called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs to mark the start of a new year and the triumph of light over darkness.

The event belongs to the committee's Welcome Series, which offers newer residents a cultural community event where they can meet neighbors. The building is still fairly new. In a September update the city said the Bob Crane Community Center was nearing 18 months of service and asked members for feedback on the facility.

Kingsdale gets a new place for dinner

Just down the road from Bob Crane, the old Houlihan's building at 3150 Tremont Road is being turned into Arlington Grille. NBC4 reported that Houlihan's closed in January after more than a decade at Kingsdale.

The new restaurant comes from Next Cool Restaurant Ventures, owned by Rick Doody. Columbus diners may know the name from Lindey's in German Village, which he co-owns and helped his mother open in 1981. NCR also opened Bar Italia at Easton. "Upper Arlington is a special community, and we're excited to create a restaurant that reflects the character of the neighborhood," Doody told NBC4.

NCR runs two similar grilles in the Cleveland area, Cedar Creek Grille and 17 River Grille. They're branded differently, but their menus are largely the same: burgers, grilled fish, steaks and salads, with starters like biscuits and deviled eggs. NBC4 reported that the renderings show a 5,500-square-foot restaurant seating 240, with indoor seating, a covered patio and a bar.

The timing has gotten clearer since summer. In June, The Columbus Dispatch reported a "late 2026" opening. NCR's hiring post for the kitchen team now says the restaurant opens "this November." The post also names Executive Chef Michael Ho and mentions paid training before the doors open. No specific opening day has been announced. If it opens in the next few weeks, it'll be up and running in the same stretch as the book sale and the Diwali celebration.

After Thanksgiving, the holidays move off Tremont

Late in the month the calendar moves away from Tremont. Three events spread out across town:

• Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26: The Columbus Turkey Trot celebrates its 40th year at Shops on Lane Avenue, 1675 W. Lane Ave. The Tot Trot, a 100-yard dash for kids under 12, starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 4-mile and 2.4-mile races start at 9 a.m. There's also a virtual option, and proceeds benefit Easterseals.
• Friday, December 4, 6 to 8:30 p.m.: The city's Winter Festival lights the community holiday tree at Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave. It includes visits with Santa, a bonfire with s'mores, ice sculpting demonstrations and children's activities.
• December 6 through 10: The Upper Arlington Civic Association's Christmas in the Park sets up crafts and snacks at the North Shelter House in Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Road, then a ride to the south shelter to see Santa. It's open to UACA members only, with one registration per family. Registration has closed, and families who missed it go on the waitlist.

The leaf trucks will be out all month

The city's leaf collection runs the whole time. It started the week of October 19 and continues through the week of December 7, weather permitting. Before you head out to any of these events, it helps to know the city's leaf collection rules:

• Rake leaves loose onto the tree lawn and keep piles no more than two feet behind the curb.
• Keep leaves out of the street and gutter, and away from storm sewers.
• Park cars at least 15 feet from either side of a pile so the truck and leaf machine can get to it.
• Stop putting leaves out at least a week before the program ends.

The city's Leaf Collection Tracking Map shows where crews are working, so you can see when they're likely to reach your street. After the program ends, leaves go in biodegradable bags or cans marked "Yard Waste" on your regular collection day. You can also drop yard waste off for free at Ohio Mulch, 4120 Roberts Road.

If you go to the archives night, the book sale or the Diwali celebration and run into something on Tremont I should add to next year's version of this list, tell me. I keep a running Upper Arlington calendar for clients and neighbors, and I'm happy to send it your way. Sarah Moore is always glad to hear from you. Let's Connect.