Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 - not Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16), as many think. The holiday isn't widely celebrated in Mexico, but has become quite the Americanized holiday. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Monday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus with food and drink specials
Beer and Wine
2025 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest – Cool Jazz, Hot Ribs, and free admission
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 18-20, 2025, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to … [Read more...] about 2025 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest – Cool Jazz, Hot Ribs, and free admission
COSI After Dark: Fun for adults only! Game Night
COSI isn’t just for kids! COSI hosts monthly COSI After Dark, adult-only, after-hours events to let the adults have the run of the place. This event feature exhibits, concessions and cash bar, and fun! Tickets make a great gift! On Thursday, May 8, 2025, get your game face on … [Read more...] about COSI After Dark: Fun for adults only! Game Night
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse: Beer Tastings, Movies, and more
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse hosts so many fun events along with movies, including beer tastings, themed series, and community events throughout the year. Also, it's a REALLY cool theater! (It's also the first place I learned about the perfect pairing of M&M's mixed into Movie Theatre … [Read more...] about Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse: Beer Tastings, Movies, and more
Cherry Valley Hotel events, Trivia and more
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center in Newark, Ohio underwent $20 million in renovations starting in 2019, and offers plenty of reason to visit. Located just outside of Granville, Ohio, it offers fully renovated and beautiful guest rooms, event and convention space, excellent dining and … [Read more...] about Cherry Valley Hotel events, Trivia and more
Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus
The Columbus Summer Wine Festival is on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at McFerson Commons Park (Arena District) in downtown Columbus. It's a perfect event if you love wine, wine spritzers, and hard seltzers. With a variety to sample, festival-goers are sure to find something they love. In … [Read more...] about Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus
North Market Apron Gala Fundraiser (splurge event!)
The North Market Apron Gala is Friday, May 16, 2025, from 7-10 p.m. This annual fundraiser for the North Market Development Authority will showcase music, drinks and a fun three-course dining experience while strolling through the city’s historic market. Browse around the market and eat … [Read more...] about North Market Apron Gala Fundraiser (splurge event!)
Grandview Theater: Beer Tastings and Movies
Grandview Theater & Drafthouse is one of the coolest movie theaters in Columbus (the other being Studio 35, of course). Family-owned and independently operation, it's not just a movie theater. They offer 2 movie screens, a full bar with 40 drafts, in-house Fibonacci’s Pizzeria, and … [Read more...] about Grandview Theater: Beer Tastings and Movies
Explore The Route 33 Brew Trail throughout Fairfield County
Head southeast of Columbus to check out the breweries from just outside of Columbus, through Lancaster to Hocking Hills with The Route 33 Brew Trail! It's the perfect time to take a drive and check out the great craft beer they have to offer. Pick up a trail guide at the … [Read more...] about Explore The Route 33 Brew Trail throughout Fairfield County
50+ Best free and cheap dates in Columbus
Dating in Columbus doesn't have to be expensive. Plan a cheap date or fun with friends with these great options for free and cheap dates in Columbus. These dates may be cheap, but the quality is high and you'll get bonus points for being creative and exploring the city. Want us to … [Read more...] about 50+ Best free and cheap dates in Columbus
Worthington House Wine Thursday Night Tastings
Every week, House Wine in Old Worthington holds themed Thursday Night Tastings. Find your new favorite vino - perfect for the current season! Join the wine tasting from home, or come into the shop for an in-person tasting. Virtual Thursday Night Tastings are from 6 pm - 6:30 pm on … [Read more...] about Worthington House Wine Thursday Night Tastings
Make some stops on the Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin, and earn a shirt!
More cocktails please! Dublin has their own specialty boozy beverage route with the Celtic Cocktail Trail. Dublin continues to grow its culinary cred, and 19 establishments are serving up Irish-themed beverages throughout the year. The trail is now Mobile exclusive - no passport to remember … [Read more...] about Make some stops on the Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin, and earn a shirt!
Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
If you want to go out, but want to save money, happy hour is the way to go! There are so many fantastic happy hours in Columbus, that its nearly impossible to list them all. Please let me know if there are any others great Columbus happy hours that you love! When my husband and I were … [Read more...] about Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
Celebrate big at Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Enjoy one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parties in Ohio with Flannagan’s St. Patrick's Bash (and my first St. Patrick's Day experience in Columbus decades ago!) On Saturday, March 15, 2025, doors open at noon for all day entertainment, green beer, food, and Irish fun in the … [Read more...] about Celebrate big at Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Try these seasonal drinks on the Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail
It's time to enjoy seasonal cocktails in Gahanna! The Herb Capital of Ohio is Gahanna, and local restaurants, pubs, and distilleries have created some special herbal-based recipes for the Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail perfect for Fall and Winter! Grab a Herbal Cocktail Trail from Visit … [Read more...] about Try these seasonal drinks on the Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail
