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Events for Adults
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods – Labor Day Weekend
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from September 5-7, 2026 Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos and … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods – Labor Day Weekend
Free and cheap things to do for Labor Day weekend in Columbus in 2026
Labor Day weekend signals the end of Summer for many. Pools close, school is in session, and its the last long weekend of summer. If you're more of a fall person (like me), it marks the start of our glorious fall season. Either way you look at it, it's cause for celebration. Labor … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do for Labor Day weekend in Columbus in 2026
Mitchell’s Berries mourns passing of Farmer Paul; Offering U-pick strawberries, blooms, and asparagus
Mitchell's Berries LLC, located in Plain City, is a destination you'll want to put on your Spring and Summer bucket list. With strawberries and a variety of raspberries (u-pick depending on crop availability each year), plus special farm events, this family farm is a fun place for all ages. I … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s Berries mourns passing of Farmer Paul; Offering U-pick strawberries, blooms, and asparagus
Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments on July 25
Water Lantern Festival comes to Columbus on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and is such a fun summer event! Let the lantern guide your future or release your past - the meaning is all yours. The festival featuring floating lanterns has been to cities across the U.S., and voted as #1 Best … [Read more...] about Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments on July 25
Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
Get outside and enjoy nature with a paddle on the water this summer! Don't know where to go? We've gathered a list of the best places for canoeing and kayaking in Columbus, along with places to rent your boats or stand up paddle boards. Explore the waterways and the banks of the rivers and … [Read more...] about Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition -July 25
Specialty Gas House & Buckeye Cruise for Cancer hosts the Annual The Ohio EGGfest! Join them on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at The Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. This family-friendly gathering of “foodies,” celebrates the greatest charcoal-based invention in culinary history – The Big … [Read more...] about The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition -July 25
Just Another Dam Race and Storytime at Alum Creek with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
The Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Scioto Area Corps Cooperating Association (SACCA) hosts events throughout the year at the Dams in Central Ohio. SACCA support the mission, priorities and vision of the Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through fundraising … [Read more...] about Just Another Dam Race and Storytime at Alum Creek with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
10+ fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
We can't get enough of gorgeous fields of flowers, and lavender fields are some of the prettiest (and best smelling) fields you can enjoy! Find out where you can find some amazing lavender in Ohio. And then see where you can find Sunflower Fields in Ohio, including many in Central Ohio, starting … [Read more...] about 10+ fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Take a daytrip or overnight to Cleveland to check out the Asian Lantern Festival presented at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This unique festival is held select dates July 9 - Sunday, August 23, 2026. In addition to the stunning displays, enjoy live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third … [Read more...] about Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Explore Dublin with the Dublin Park Pass for a chance of prizes
July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the return of Visit Dublin’s 2025 Parks Pass in partnership with OhioHealth. The Dublin Park Pass is FREE and fully digital to encourage users explore 60+ parks throughout Dublin to discover … [Read more...] about Explore Dublin with the Dublin Park Pass for a chance of prizes
Evening kayaking on the Hoover with Celestial Paddles
Enjoy unique lunar events like super moons and full moons while kayaking on the Hoover with Celestial Paddles with City of Gahanna Parks and Recreation. Kayaks (solo or tandem), life vests, and paddles will be provided, and guides will assist participants along the float. Ages: 12+ … [Read more...] about Evening kayaking on the Hoover with Celestial Paddles
Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District
The Mt. Vernon corridor of the King Lincoln District will be rocking with Jazz, Classical R&B, inspirational and Blues with the Heritage Music Festival Concert Series with the King Arts Complex. This free concert series features show on select Thursdays evenings in July and August. Bring your … [Read more...] about Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District
Riverboxes, Public Art and more with Dublin Arts Council
Dublin Arts Council engages the community, cultivates creativity and fosters life-long learning through the arts. They bring art to the community with performances, galleries, events, classes, public art, ARTcamp, and so much more. Get involved in the arts with DAC! Follow along … [Read more...] about Riverboxes, Public Art and more with Dublin Arts Council
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
