Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15 and it’s time to start thinking about how you want to show appreciation for the favorite dads in your life. We've gathered some Father's Day gift ideas to help you come up with something Dad will love! Most dads would appreciate some family time and a good meal … [Read more...] about Father’s Day gift ideas
The Short North Civic Association Annual Short North Yard Sale is Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9 am - 3 pm. Head to the Short North for this great community yard sale. This huge treasure hunt takes place in the neighborhoods in and around the Short North, including Victorian Village, … [Read more...] about Annual Short North Yard Sale
Grove City is a suburb of southwest Columbus, Ohio in Franklin County. It boasts a small-town feel with plenty of parks, businesses, community events, plus the convenience of nearby Columbus. Downtown Columbus is just 15-20 minutes away. This vibrant little city offers a variety of … [Read more...] about Top things to do in Grove City, Ohio
Everyone loves food trucks, and you can enjoy them weekly at the Columbus Commons this summer with Taco Tuesday, Breakfast at the Commons, AND Food Truck Food Court. Food Trucks at Columbus Commons Hungry? Head to Columbus Commons for food trucks throughout the Summer. Food Trucks are on site … [Read more...] about Breakfast, Lunch, and Taco Food Trucks at Columbus Commons
Freedom a la Cart is a multidimensional outreach in Columbus that saves lives. From the Freedom a la Cart Café, to mentoring survivors of human trafficking, their mission to get survivors back on their feet is a social enterprise worth supporting. The central Ohio nonprofit provides support, … [Read more...] about Freedom a la Cart Cafe and programming feeds futures of survivors in Columbus
Need a small gift of appreciation for someone in your life? This list of small gift ideas is great for teacher gifts, hostess gifts, as well as office, friend, or extended family gifts - basically, any adult in your life! Most people have enough "stuff", so aim for gifts that are … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts
Celebrate the weekend with the famous $5 Pancake Breakfast at The Hills Market in Worthington. Every Saturday and Sunday on the beautiful veranda starting in May, you can enjoy 2 huge pancakes (plain, chocolate chip, or blueberry), plus sausage and coffee for just $5! Enjoy a Mimosa … [Read more...] about The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast
Spend the evening in Grandview on select Saturdays in summer months from 5 - 9 p.m., to celebrate the best that Grandview has to offer at the Grandview Hop. The Grandview Hop is Grandview’s summertime night market and community stroll - and is the perfect chance to enjoy the area. What to … [Read more...] about Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2026
Check out lots of fine arts and crafts at the annual Worthington Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, 2026 at the Worthington Village Green in Downtown Worthington. This Worthington Arts Festival features over 150 artists, plus food and beverage vendors. The festival takes place … [Read more...] about 2026 Worthington Arts Festival celebrates creativity
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
The German Village Garten Club hosts their annual GartenMarkt every May just in time for Mother's Day. The sale returns as an in-person market this year, with online presale available as well! Pick up plants, flowers, and decorations for your garden, or talk to experts about how to create the … [Read more...] about German Village GartenMarkt Plant Sale
Explore a northwestern part of Central Ohio in an fun and adventurous way this Summer - and through the rest of the year with the Covered Bridge Trail in Marysville and Union County, Ohio. Covered Bridge Trail There are 35 stops on this fun trail, including the central feature - seven … [Read more...] about Covered Bridge Trail in Marysville and Union County, Ohio
Whether you prefer one type of berry or love them all (like I do), there are so many farms to go berry picking in Columbus and Central Ohio. U-pick berry farms are a must-do summer activity, and below you'll find a huge list of u-pick farms for strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, … [Read more...] about Where to go berry picking in Columbus this Spring and Summer
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay open late, so you'll get to explore the wide variety … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs, a Master of Fine Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design, and they also do a fantastic job at connecting with the community … [Read more...] about Columbus College of Art & Design CCAD Fashion Show and “Best of” Show
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