If you are looking for a new activity that can be done on the cheap and is a fun outdoor activity, you may want to try disc golf. The rules are very similar to regular golf, but instead of a club and balls, you use a disc (much like a frisbee). There are disc golf courses across Columbus, … [Read more...] about Get started with Disc Golf in Columbus at these great courses
While the weather in Spring, Summer, and Fall makes us want to be outside, insects can be a real bug in Ohio. While mosquitos may be the most annoying, ticks are the hidden danger. The population of ticks in Columbus and around Ohio has been on the rise in recent years, thanks to warmer … [Read more...] about Staying safe from Ticks in Columbus and around Ohio
Bexley residents will clean out their spaces and sell or discard unwanted, usable items during the Bexley Community Yard Sale & Freecycle Weekend! Shop new-to-you items for a fraction of the price during yard sale hours. Come back afterwards to claim leftover items placed at the curb for the … [Read more...] about Bexley Community Yard Sale & Freecycle Weekend
Village Valuables in German Village, the City’s Largest Yard Sale, is expected to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. It's typically held the 3rd Saturday in May each year. Village Valuables Residents will have sales on the sidewalks, and in their yards and garages, selling … [Read more...] about Shop the Village Valuables Sale in German Village
Nestled in the heart of Delaware, Ohio, near the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University, The Strand Theatre is the 10th longest-operating movie theaters in the United States. Open since 1916, it's one to the few remaining independent movie theaters showing first-run films, along with community … [Read more...] about Fun movie series and more at The Strand Theatre in Delaware, Ohio
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus returns this Summer for the 43rd season with their outdoor classic theatre under the stars in German Village’s Schiller Park. Shakespeare in the Park at Schiller Park Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm All performances take place at 8 pm at Schiller Park … [Read more...] about Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus
The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 14-20, 2025 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find anywhere … [Read more...] about Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
Is it time to update your family photos, or looking for somewhere to take Homecoming photos or senior pictures? Spring, Summer, and Fall are all great seasons to take outdoor photos, and provide a variety of scenery. We've gathered a list of some of the best locations for photos in Columbus. In … [Read more...] about Best photography locations in Columbus
During April, the new attraction was still pieces and parts in the parking lot at Zoombezi Bay. But Conservation Tower will be ready for you to slide into summer this June! Conservation Tower at Zoombezi Bay Dolphin Dash is gone, and Conservation Tower in taking its place this Summer at … [Read more...] about Zoombezi Bay New Attraction Conservation Tower opening this Summer!
There are two exciting events celebrating Asian culture in Columbus with the Dragonboat Exhibition and Race and the Asian Festival. Dragonboat Exhibition The Dragonboat Exhibition is scheduled for May 18, 2025 at West Bank Park, 181 S. Washington Blvd. Get there early at … [Read more...] about Dragonboat Races and Asian Festival
Specialty Gas House & Buckeye Cruise for Cancer hosts the 110th Annual The Ohio EGGfest! Join them on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. This family-friendly gathering of “foodies,” celebrates the greatest charcoal-based invention in culinary history – The … [Read more...] about The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition
Columbus Recreation and Parks hosts summer concerts at Bicentennial Park on throughout the summer! Bicentennial Park Summer Concerts Food and drinks available starting at 5 pm; concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Each concert will feature a DJ, live music and food trucks. Admission is free. Bring … [Read more...] about Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Find a new favorite vintage along with some fantastic art at the Grove City Wine and Arts Festival on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the historical Grove City Town Center. Grove City Wine and Arts Festival The festival will feature over 20 Ohio … [Read more...] about Grove City Wine and Arts Festival
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a day full of fun and community at the Family Fun Fest at Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin! Happening on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free event invites families to explore emergency vehicles, enjoy live entertainment, grab delicious food, and … [Read more...] about Family Fun Fest: Touch a Truck, K-9s, Food Trucks & More!
Columbus on the Cheap is a
member of Living on the Cheap, a
network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer
advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and
shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less
at Living on the Cheap. 
