North Market Downtown is hosting a FREE Halloween Family Funday on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Families can enjoy fun activities, music, trick or treating with Market Merchants, facepainting, and more! While you're at Halloween Family Funday, stroll the … [Read more...] about Halloween Family Funday at North Market Downtown
Horror at the Library for Super Saturday at Columbus Main Library
Make Columbus Main Library Branch your destination on one Saturday of every month for Super Saturdays. Enjoy special programming and activities for adults and families. Super Saturdays at Main Library On October 25, 2025 from 12 pm - 4 pm, get ready for a spooky day with the Ohio Horror … [Read more...] about Horror at the Library for Super Saturday at Columbus Main Library
R.L. Stine Returns Home for “Get Goosebumps in Columbus” Halloween Celebration
Columbus is going all-in on spooky season this year with the launch of "Get Goosebumps in Columbus", a citywide Halloween celebration honoring hometown horror legend R.L. Stine. The fun ties into the Aug. 5 release of Stine’s newest book, Goosebumps House of Shivers #5: The Last Sleepover, … [Read more...] about R.L. Stine Returns Home for “Get Goosebumps in Columbus” Halloween Celebration
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream 75th Anniversary Celebration
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is marking 75 sweet years with a community celebration at its original Bexley shop (2728 E. Main St.) on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The anniversary event features a full day of family fun, live music, and plenty of ice cream - plus a discount at other … [Read more...] about Johnson’s Real Ice Cream 75th Anniversary Celebration
Moody Nolan to design Poindexter Village African American Museum
A big piece of Columbus history is getting a new way to be told—and a Columbus-based design firm will help bring it to life. The Ohio History Connection has picked Moody Nolan, the nation’s largest African American-owned architecture firm, to design the Poindexter Village African American Museum … [Read more...] about Moody Nolan to design Poindexter Village African American Museum
Back to School: Best School Supplies Sales
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It may not feel like it's time for back-to-school, but stores have their school supplies displays up and ready, and it's time to start looking out for the best deals to stock up on school supplies! Grab your class supply lists and start stocking up! Start early and hit the best sales each week … [Read more...] about Back to School: Best School Supplies Sales
Joel Slaven’s Dog Lodge: The Best Dog Boarding Option in Columbus
This is a guest post from a friend and reader who wanted to share how awesome this facility is for dog boarding. She is one of the most discerning dog owners that I know, who will only accept the best for her dog. If she loves it, I know it's a great place. This is not an advertisement; boarding … [Read more...] about Joel Slaven’s Dog Lodge: The Best Dog Boarding Option in Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at Nationwide Arena
NOT SCHEDULED FOR 2026 Blue Jackets fans don't want to miss this party! Catch the 2025 National Hockey League Draft at the Columbus Blue Jackets official NHL Draft Watch Party at Nationwide Arena on Friday, June 27, 2025. The party is open to the public and free for all ages. The free … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at Nationwide Arena
See a collaborative mural being painted during Short North Summer Spray
The Short North is home to lots of murals and public art, and it gets even more colorful with the Summer Spray Mural and Exhibition Series. Each Gallery Hop weekend, starting June 7, three local artists will paint a section of the mural wall. While each artist’s piece will be unique, … [Read more...] about See a collaborative mural being painted during Short North Summer Spray
Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies is holding another ever-popular bake sales this summer! Stock up on all of your favorite Cheryl's items at the Cheryl's Summer Bake Sale from July 6-12, 2026. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping even … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Wands and Wizards Weekend not held in 2026
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards was a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world for the whole family. Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—will NOT be held in Fall of 2026 Wands and Wizards Weekend Witches and wizards of all ages will enjoy … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend not held in 2026
Summer Jam West – 2025 Final year!
Head to Westgate Park on July 19, 2025 for Summer Jam West with Hilltop Arts Collective. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates music and art, and will include live music, face painting, kids' art activities, food trucks, art sale and more. Summer Jam West is family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Summer Jam West – 2025 Final year!
Zoombezi Bay New Attraction Conservation Tower opening this Summer!
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!
Grand Opening! Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Reynoldsburg
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Reynoldsburg will celebrate its grand opening weekend Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23, 2025 just in time for the start of spring. The location had a soft opening last November, but they're ready to go all-out with the warmer weather. The weekend will feature … [Read more...] about Grand Opening! Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Reynoldsburg
Crumbl Cookies deal for Luck Week – 2 free cookies when you buy 4!
Crumbl Cookies is known for its oversized gourmet cookies, weekly rotating flavors, and signature pink box. While they’re a sweet splurge, there are plenty of ways to snag discounts and special deals—especially now during Luck Week! Luck Week Deal – March 16-22, 2025 Crumbl is celebrating Luck … [Read more...] about Crumbl Cookies deal for Luck Week – 2 free cookies when you buy 4!
