Once school is out, there is so much free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus this summer. This list will surely help avoid the "I'm bored" complaints that start approximately one week into the summer. Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor … [Read more...] about Bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus this Summer
Events for Adults
Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront
The Columbus Arts Festival will be return to the downtown Riverfront area along the Scioto Mile on June 7-9, 2019. This free art festival will feature great artists from around the country working with all types of media. You’ll find prints, paintings, jewelry, housewares, glass … [Read more...] about Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront
Free Fitness with Motivation at the Station
Start your Saturday mornings with some free fitness in Hilliard! Mat Happy Yoga will be at Hilliard Station Park on Saturday mornings at 8 am to teach fun yoga and fitness classes for the Motivation at the Station series. The classes are open to all fitness levels and are 50 minutes long. … [Read more...] about Free Fitness with Motivation at the Station
Downtown Live Concerts at Columbus Commons
Chill out on Thursday nights in July at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion at Columbus Commons with a frosty beverage and great music for the Downtown Live Concert Series. The bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and the music will start at 7 p.m. Different food trucks will be on site … [Read more...] about Downtown Live Concerts at Columbus Commons
Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series
The Summer Sizzle Concert Series in Grove City kicks off Friday, May 25 and continues through August 17. Most concerts will be held on Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the George Edge Music Park on Broadway, on the corner of Park Street and Broadway. The concerts also feature free … [Read more...] about Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Upper Arlington Music in the Parks
Every Thursday June 6 through July 18, the The Cultural Arts Division will host the Upper Arlington Music in the Parks at the UA Arts Stage at the Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. This free summer concert series … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Music in the Parks
Free Concerts at Columbus Commons
There are a bunch of free concerts going on at the Columbus Commons this summer, so grab your dancing shoes and head to the Commons with friends for some outdoor music. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs, but leave the coolers at home - drinks and food will be available for … [Read more...] about Free Concerts at Columbus Commons
Rhythm on the River Music Festival
Previously a music series, Rhythm on the River is a now a FREE all-day music festival at Bicentennial Park on the Scioto Mile. Columbus Recreation and Parks and CAPA have partnered to kick off summer on the Scioto Mile with the first-ever Rhythm on the River Music Festival. … [Read more...] about Rhythm on the River Music Festival
Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant
It's strawberry season, and one thing that strawberries go so well with is ice cream! You can find out just how well at Jeni's Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing on Sunday, May 26 from noon - 10 pm. Strawberry Jam will feature strawberry ice cream, the release of a Jeni's and … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant
Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series
Polaris Fashion Place has always been full of great stores and restaurants, but you can also enjoy live music during the Summer. Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series presents free live musical entertainment and family-friendly activities every Thursday, June 13 to August 22, from 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 … [Read more...] about Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series
The Memorial Tournament and FORE! Miler
The Memorial Tournament is back in Dublin, Ohio, at the at world-renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club. From May 27 - June 2, 2019. The Dublin and Muirfield areas will be FULL of golf fans from all over as some of the world’s best golfers come to town for this PGA golf … [Read more...] about The Memorial Tournament and FORE! Miler
Catch free Movies by Moonlight at Easton Town Center
Easton Town Center will be hosting Movies by Moonlight every Tuesday at dusk in June, July, and August, featuring favorite family movies and new animated releases. Bring a blanket and snacks for this outdoor movie series under the stars. Easton Movies by Moonlight … [Read more...] about Catch free Movies by Moonlight at Easton Town Center
PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk
Be like Bob Barker and help promote awareness of pet overpopulation and support efforts to change the future for homeless pets by participating in the annual PetPromise Rescue Run/Walk for homeless pets held at McFerson Commons Park in the Arena District in Downtown Columbus on … [Read more...] about PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk
Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
There are outdoor movies all over Columbus in the summer, but most are geared towards families instead of nights out with friends or date nights. Enter NightLight 614. This outdoor film series is in its 4th season for the 21+ crowd featuring great movies and some of the best food trucks, breweries, … [Read more...] about Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
