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
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2026 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks and carts will take part in the festival with the return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on August 14-15, 2026. The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ … [Read more...] about 2026 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
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
Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
Ronald McDonald House Food Truck Fridays, Pop Tab Donations and more
For more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been keeping families close at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House while children receive life-saving treatment. From its beginnings as a grassroots movement established by a partnership between volunteers and … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Food Truck Fridays, Pop Tab Donations and more
Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Westerville Senior Center
If you have a free morning on the first Wednesday of the month, head to Westerville Senior Center for the monthly Pancake Breakfast! Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and eggs, coffee and orange juice and is served from 7:30 am - 10 am. It's just $5 at the door. It's cheaper than fast … [Read more...] about Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Westerville Senior Center
Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's Ice … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
BOGO Chipotle: Wear a Soccer Jersey on June 11 after 3 pm
Celebrate soccer with BOGO Chipotle on June 11, 2026! Chipotle Matchday BOGO All fans who wear a soccer jersey to Chipotle restaurants on June 11, after 3 p.m. can receive a buy-one-get-one free entrée! The Matchday BOGO promotion is limited to five free entrée items per order. Each free item … [Read more...] about BOGO Chipotle: Wear a Soccer Jersey on June 11 after 3 pm
Happy Birthday to you with free Jeni’s Ice Cream!
It's my birthday month, so it's time to share this great birthday offer again! Birthdays mean cake and ice cream, and Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream has you covered with the ice cream. They'll give you a single, standard, or trio size ice cream FREE on your birthday! That's right - any … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to you with free Jeni’s Ice Cream!
Father’s Day freebies and discounts
Father's Day is Sunday, June 14, 2026, and many restaurants are offering discounts and freebies to help make celebrating with Dad a little easier on the wallet. We'll be adding to the list as more offers come in, so make sure to check back often. Don't forget to check out ways to celebrate … [Read more...] about Father’s Day freebies and discounts
Tax Day Doughnut deal at Krispy Kreme: Free Original Glazed Dozen with any dozen
Who loves doughnuts?! Whether you like the round doughnuts, filled doughnuts, mini doughnuts, or other types...most people will agree that Krispy Kreme doughnuts are SO GOOD. Especially when they are warm! Krispy Kreme constantly offers new flavors, products, and special deals - and we've … [Read more...] about Tax Day Doughnut deal at Krispy Kreme: Free Original Glazed Dozen with any dozen
Auntie Anne’s Golden Pretzel Pass – Year of pretzels for $50
National Pretzel Day is on April 26, and Auntie Anne's is getting the celebration started with an offer that lasts the whole year! Auntie Anne's Golden Pretzel Pass If you love these tasty soft pretzels, and have a location nearby, you aren't going to want to miss this special … [Read more...] about Auntie Anne’s Golden Pretzel Pass – Year of pretzels for $50
Tax day freebies and deals in Columbus
The deadline to file your 2024 federal taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, without an extension. You can take the pinch out of this day with some Tax Day freebies and deals! Getting a refund? Put it in the bank while you take advantage of these offers. If you're feeling taxed this week, these … [Read more...] about Tax day freebies and deals in Columbus
Free açaí bowls at everbowl for National Açaí Bowl Day – Apr 6
National Açaí Bowl Day is April 6, and its a sweet reason to grab a refreshing, fruit-filled treat! Free açaí bowls at everbowl On Monday, April 6, 2026, everbowl in Upper Arlington is hosting a special in-store event from 4 to 6 p.m., offering a free regular açaí bowl to customers who are … [Read more...] about Free açaí bowls at everbowl for National Açaí Bowl Day – Apr 6
Swensons Drive-In serves tasty food, Lent-friendly options, and nostalgia
Swensons Drive-In may seem like a newer, fun fast food concept, but it's been serving up food in the Midwest since 1934. While the brand has grown, and some things have changed, the nostalgia and tasty food still remain. Whether you're going for a chicken sandwich, crispy onion rings, or The … [Read more...] about Swensons Drive-In serves tasty food, Lent-friendly options, and nostalgia
