Enjoy the beautiful summer weather during the annual Merion Village Garden Tour. The 26th Annual Merion Village Garden Tour is Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Garden Tour is free and open to all, thanks to the generous sponsors and advertisers. Check out the Facebook … [Read more...] about Merion Village Garden Tour – free to attend
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Huge list of Farmers Markets in Columbus
Farmers Market season in Ohio starts in spring and continues through fall. Farmers' Markets in Columbus open in most communities in mid/late spring. They are best place to buy local produce through the Ohio growing season! Buy the freshest produce (often picked that morning) at a fair price, and … [Read more...] about Huge list of Farmers Markets in Columbus
Free Tool Rental at Modcon Living’s Tool Library
Summer and Fall brings yard work and lots of of home improvement projects! If you don't have the tools you need, don't buy them - borrow them from the Modcon Living’s Tool Library for Franklin County residents. Using the Tool Library Modcon Living’s Tool Library offers over … [Read more...] about Free Tool Rental at Modcon Living’s Tool Library
Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
There's nothing like hanging out on a blanket on a warm summer night watching a movie under the stars or catching and evening concert outside. Head to Pickerington on Friday Nights to the Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater for a movie at dusk with Friday Night Flicks. Bring a blanket, … [Read more...] about Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival is June 13-14, 2025 at Goodale Park, and the them is United in Power. The largest pride event in the Midwest features music, food vendors, marketplace, family area, and more. June is Pride month, and there are lots of fun events leading up to, and after, the … [Read more...] about Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
If you haven't been to Franklinton lately, check out all of the changes on the second Friday of each month for Franklinton Fridays and the 400 Market. The galleries, businesses, and institutions of East Franklinton host an art crawl for the public, and new places open regularly with the … [Read more...] about Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
The Annual Doo Dah Parade is celebrating its 42nd year in the Short North on July 4, 2025! Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with this wacky parade in the Short North. The Line-Up begins around noon at Goodale Park heading north, with the parade at 1:00 p.m. No registration required … [Read more...] about Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it's part of your trade, it's often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone's Loan-A-Tool, you can get free tool rentals so you don't have to buy a tool you'll only use … [Read more...] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Explore Columbus with Neighborhood Hops and Walks
Various communities and neighborhoods around Columbus have special neighborhood hops, walks, and DORA's to celebrate what the area has to offer. You’ll find entertainment, vendors, sales at local shops, and great eats. It’s a great chance to explore new areas and find new favorite … [Read more...] about Explore Columbus with Neighborhood Hops and Walks
Goodale Park Screen on the Green Outdoor Movies
The annual Screen on the Green movie series is at Goodale Park on the third Friday of July, August, and September. This free outdoor movie series, presented by the Short North Civic Association, will be held at the southwest corner at the softball field. All movies begin at sundown … [Read more...] about Goodale Park Screen on the Green Outdoor Movies
Culture Pass: Free admission to the Zoo, FPC, CMA, and more from the library
Visit amazing attractions in Columbus for FREE with a Culture Pass from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. These aren't only available for museums and the like, but also for FUN in Columbus, like Columbus Clippers games. You can check out Culture Passes for free admission to a variety of … [Read more...] about Culture Pass: Free admission to the Zoo, FPC, CMA, and more from the library
Full Throttle Thursdays at Fortress Obetz
Fortress Obetz, the former Columbus Motor Speedway, is now home to the Obetz Zucchinifest, Famous Fortress Fireworks, sporting events, concerts, festivals, and more. Owned and maintained by the Village of Obetz, it's the location of events and activities for everyone to enjoy through the … [Read more...] about Full Throttle Thursdays at Fortress Obetz
Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025
Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy this summer throughout Central Ohio every night of the week. These concerts make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. Check out our list of outdoor music … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025
Annual Powell Festival with headliner Tonic
The Annual Powell Festival will take place downtown in the Village Green Park on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, 2025. The festival is bigger and better this year with lots of musical entertainment, merchants, food vendors, Kids' Zone, activity stations, animal visits, games, DORA, and … [Read more...] about Annual Powell Festival with headliner Tonic
Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2025
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 2025
