Experience the trials and tribulations that the first settlers in the Ohio Territory endured as they fought for and carved out a home with Frontier Spirit 1799 on September 26-27, 2026. Frontier Spirit 1799 showcases the events and lives of these settlers featuring characters from early Fairfield … [Read more...] about Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival is June 19-20, 2026 at Goodale Park, and the theme is Until We’re All Free. The largest pride event in the Midwest features music, food vendors, marketplace, family area, and more. June is Pride month, and there are lots of fun events leading up to, and after, … [Read more...] about Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
ProMusica is back with a 3 days of outdoor music! ProMusica Summer Music Series brings three different performances to two venues this Summer. The Summer Music Series includes two programs as the orchestra returns to Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and performs at … [Read more...] about ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is one of the main reasons why children miss school. New clothes help improve … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
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 cheap. Skip your standard go-to date and do something fun, romantic, or unique in our city with these inexpensive date ideas around Columbus. Many of these can be … [Read more...] about Date night in Columbus: Summer edition
Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Block Party (or do the Virtual 5k!)
The annual Stonewall Pride 5k has changed formats to the Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K. Organized by Stonewall Columbus and Columbus Pride, this event allows to to run, walk, roll, dance, skip, hop, or jump for Pride this June. Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Block Party (or do the Virtual 5k!)
Columbus Duck Race supports a good cause with good fun- July 18
The Columbus Duck Race is BACK (and I hear it's a lot of fun!) image: Columbus Duck RaceThe Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital hosts the 16th annual Columbus Duck Race on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Riverside Crossing Park at Dublin's Bridge Park … [Read more...] about Columbus Duck Race supports a good cause with good fun- July 18
Whole Foods Mother’s Day Tulip Sale
Whether you want to brighten up your own table, or pick up a gift for mom, Whole Foods Market has you covered with some great deals. 15 tulips for $12.99 at Whole Foods Market Through May 10, 2026, Amazon Prime members can grab a Sourced for Good 15-stem single-color bunch … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Mother’s Day Tulip Sale
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 though July 31, 2026 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Ohio Reptiles and More Expo in Springfield June 27-28
Get ready for a weekend filled with scales, slithers, and family-friendly fun at the Ohio Reptiles and More Expo in Springfield this June. Springfield Reptile Expo The annual expo returns to the Clark County Fairgrounds on June 27-28, 2026, bringing together reptile enthusiasts, breeders, … [Read more...] about Ohio Reptiles and More Expo in Springfield June 27-28
Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
The Annual Doo Dah Parade is celebrating its 43rd year in the Short North on July 4, 2026! Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with this wacky parade in the Short North. The Line-Up begins around noon at Goodale Park heading north, with the parade at 1:00 p.m. No registration required … [Read more...] about Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2026 Summer Movie Series! The movie events will be held at different parks around New Albany. Bring dinner and/or snacks and enjoy the show with your family! New Albany Summer Movie Series Friday, June 12: Sonic 3 Upper … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
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 addition to Red, White and Boom, which is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest, there are so many July 4th celebrations, parades, and fireworks in Columbus in early … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
Short North Tour of Homes & Gardens
The Short North Tour of Homes & Gardens explores extraordinary gardens and outdoor living spaces that take the spotlight. The Short North is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Columbus, with lots of amazing architecture ranging from historical to modern. This year, the tour will … [Read more...] about Short North Tour of Homes & Gardens
Celebrate Father’s Day in Columbus
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Dear ole' dad...it's almost his day! Celebrate dad with these restaurants deals and activities for Father's Day in Columbus on Sunday, June 21, 2026! My "poor" dad has 6 daughters. That's right...no boys, though he now has sons-in-law and grandsons. The above photo captures what it … [Read more...] about Celebrate Father’s Day in Columbus
