Whether you prefer one type of berry or love them all (like I do), there are so many farms to go berry picking in … [Read More...]

July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In … [Read More...]

Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
By Val
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Over 180 options for fun this weekend in Columbus
Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also … [Read More...]

Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the … [Read More...]

Beat the Heat with Free and Cheap Indoor Fun in Columbus
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We’ve officially hit the part of summer where just stepping outside can make you feel like a melted popsicle. If you’re … [Read More...]
The Latest Posts

Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
Cincinnati is less than 2 hours from Columbus and is FULL of things to do with kids. If a bigger vacation isn't in the … [Read More...]

Euro Bike Nights at Grandview Yard

Columbus Zoo Job Fair and Open Interviews

Grove City Bourbon and Spirits Festival

Date night in Columbus: Summer edition

Gahanna Creekside Hops and Vines Fest

Where to go berry picking in Columbus this Spring and Summer

Wild Story Time at Ohio Wildlife Center

Operation Second Chance events for veterans and families

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at Columbus Dog Connection

Free admission to Columbus Zoo: Military Family Days

Central Ohio Folk Festival and Columbus Folk Music Series

CBUS Soul Fest in Downtown Columbus
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Spring fun

Best places for Creeking in Columbus
By Val 4 Comments
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? … [Read More...]

Staying safe from Ticks in Columbus and around Ohio
While the weather in Spring, Summer, and Fall makes us want to be outside, insects can be a real bug in Ohio. While … [Read More...]

Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
If you're an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You'll meet the dogs, cats, … [Read More...]

Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time … [Read More...]

Animals, Wagon rides, and Fall Festival at The Farm at Walnut Creek
Looking for more animal experiences in Ohio? You'll want to put The Farm at Walnut Creek on your to-do list for this … [Read More...]

Marietta Awaits: Ohio’s First Riverboat Town
Celebrate Spring by planning your first road trip of the season to Ohio’s first city. Just a two-hour drive from … [Read More...]

Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Created in 1953, Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park is one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S. … [Read More...]

Free Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in Ohio. It's located just east … [Read More...]

Indoor Playground at Recreations Outlet open 7 days/week
Imagine your kids playing on huge playground structures, trampolines, basketball courts, swings, and outdoor … [Read More...]
Family Fun

Roadtrippin’: 20+ things to do with kids in Cincinnati
Cincinnati is less than 2 hours from Columbus and is FULL of things to do with kids. If a bigger vacation isn't in the … [Read More...]

Where to go berry picking in Columbus this Spring and Summer
Whether you prefer one type of berry or love them all (like I do), there are so many farms to go berry picking in … [Read More...]

Wild Story Time at Ohio Wildlife Center
Ohio Wildlife Center not only treats 5,000+ animals each year, with the goal of returning them to the wild, they also … [Read More...]

2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks … [Read More...]

July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In … [Read More...]

Discounts at Cinemark Theaters every Tuesday
If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays for discounts at Cinemark Theaters. Cinemark … [Read More...]

Central Ohio Fire Museum and Night at the Fire Museum
Housed in a restored 1908 firehouse, the Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center is a hidden gem in downtown … [Read More...]

2025 Home Depot Free Kids Workshops
By Val 5 Comments
Kids love learning new skills, and Home Depot has been a leader in teaching kids how to build for years with Home Depot … [Read More...]

Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
Get outside and enjoy nature with a paddle on the water this summer! Don't know where to go? We've gathered a list of … [Read More...]
Date Night

Euro Bike Nights at Grandview Yard
Euro Bike Lovers unite! On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from April through September, join fellow … [Read More...]

Grove City Bourbon and Spirits Festival
If you love bourbon and other distilled beverages, and want to try some without spending a lot of money, don't miss the … [Read More...]

Date night in Columbus: Summer edition
Whether its your first date or you've been together for 40 years, you can have an awesome date night in Columbus on the … [Read More...]

Gahanna Creekside Hops and Vines Fest
Enjoy a special night out with Creekside Hops and Vines Fest, a craft beer and wine tasting event hosted by Gahanna … [Read More...]

COSI After Dark: Fun for adults only! The Empire Strikes Bash
By Val 3 Comments
COSI isn’t just for kids! COSI hosts monthly COSI After Dark, adult-only, after-hours events to let the adults have … [Read More...]

Discounts at Cinemark Theaters every Tuesday
If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays for discounts at Cinemark Theaters. Cinemark … [Read More...]

Upcoming Summer fun and festivals in Gahanna
There are so many fun events going on in the Creekside District and around Gahanna all year long! From music to movies … [Read More...]

Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
Get outside and enjoy nature with a paddle on the water this summer! Don't know where to go? We've gathered a list of … [Read More...]

Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers season is highly anticipated in Central Ohio during which the sunflower unofficially officially becomes the … [Read More...]
Food and Dining in Columbus

Grove City Bourbon and Spirits Festival
If you love bourbon and other distilled beverages, and want to try some without spending a lot of money, don't miss the … [Read More...]

Gahanna Creekside Hops and Vines Fest
Enjoy a special night out with Creekside Hops and Vines Fest, a craft beer and wine tasting event hosted by Gahanna … [Read More...]

Where to go berry picking in Columbus this Spring and Summer
Whether you prefer one type of berry or love them all (like I do), there are so many farms to go berry picking in … [Read More...]

2025 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Festival is bringing the best food trucks to Whitehall on Saturday, July 26, … [Read More...]

Doughnut deals at Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut on July 4
Who loves doughnuts?! Whether you like the round doughnuts, filled doughnuts, mini doughnuts, or other types...most … [Read More...]

Free Fruits and Veggies at Mobile Produce Markets
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offer Mobile Produce Markets to provide boxes of free fruits and veggies to … [Read More...]
Summer fun
All the fun this Summer

Free admission to Columbus Zoo: Military Family Days
is honoring active or retired military personnel and their immediate family with free admission to the Zoo during

2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks

2025 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Festival is bringing the best food trucks to Whitehall on Saturday, July 26,

Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining
Back to school shopping is never cheap. But Ohioans can save even more this year with the expanded Sales and Use Tax -

Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
By Val
Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many

Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at

Best places for Creeking in Columbus
By Val 4 Comments
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon?

ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 27-29,

2025 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
The annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival presented by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce

Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the

Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids,

Pizza Hut Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Who remembers the Pizza Hut Book-IT program from our childhood? Did you have the Book-IT pin and the gold star stickers