This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer!
If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's Ice … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
Euro Bike Lovers unite! On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from April through September, join fellow European bike enthusiasts in Grandview for Euro Bike Nights from 6 – 9 pm at Hofbrauhaus in Grandview Yard. All bikes are welcome, including motorcycles and scooters, and the event … [Read more...] about Euro Bike Nights at Grandview Yard
Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Kids and their guardians can pick up their interactive reading log and … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Located in the rolling hills northeast of Columbus, Schnormeier Gardens is a stunning property featuring 75 acres manicured lawns, 10 lakes, themed gardens, sculptures, waterfalls, and more, surrounding a spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home designed by Ted and Ann … [Read more...] about Schnormeier Gardens is only open in June! Tickets on sale now!
Whether your teens are in involved in athletics or just want to work on health and fitness through the summer, they can work out for FREE with the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass. The Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass invites teens ages 14-19 to work out for FREE in all of … [Read more...] about Free summer workouts for teens: Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy this summer throughout Central Ohio every night of the week. These concerts make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. Check out our list of outdoor music … [Read more...] about Free 2026 outdoor concert roundup around Columbus
Get fit under the sun for free at the Columbus Commons Fitness classes this Summer. Classes are provided free of charge thanks to UnitedHealthcare and coordinated with Quality Wellness and RawYoga614 from May - September 2026. Bring your water bottle, towel and yoga mat. Classes will be … [Read more...] about Get Fit: Columbus Commons Fitness Classes
There's so much free and cheap fun for kids around Columbus in the summertime, and we've gathered a huge Summer Bucket List for Kids in Columbus for you to explore! Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor options to keep busy on the … [Read more...] about Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
Lennox Town Center 24 is owned by Phoenix Theaters, and you can enjoy FREE family movies with the Free Summer Movie Series. Films are show at 10 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9 am; seating is limited to auditorium capacity. Admission is totally free, and they are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Kids of ALL abilities need to play and enjoy playgrounds, so its important to have plenty of options of accessible playgrounds for kids with disabilities or special needs. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds allow kids living with disabilities to play alongside kids without disabilities, which … [Read more...] about The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
Start your Saturday mornings with some free fitness in Hilliard at Hilliard Station Park with the Motivation at the Station series. 2026 Motivation at the Station Schedule June 6 through September 26, 2026 No class June 20, July 4, and Sept. 5 The classes are open to all fitness levels … [Read more...] about Free Fitness with Motivation at the Station
Shake off the Sunday scaries and enjoy Worthington Sunday Fundays from 1 pm - 5 pm. Themed Sunday Fundays are a great finish to the weekend and are held select months through November. The Worthington Partnership, along with the merchants, host an afternoon of themed food, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Worthington Sunday Fundays
FountainSide Fun is BACK at the fountains at Bicentennial Park along the beautiful Scioto Mile! The Scioto Mile Fountain will be on May 22 – September 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. If the temperature drops below 65 degrees, the fountain may operate in a low power mode but will be … [Read more...] about FountainSide Fun at the Scioto Mile Fountains
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