Love reading, libraries, and everything books? Add The Columbus Book Festival to your summertime Columbus festival list! Columbus Book Festival Head downtown to the Discovery District for a two-day festival for all ages on July 12-13, 2025. You'll enjoy national and local authors, exhibitors, … [Read more...] about The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Events for Adults
Worthington Sunday Fundays
Shake off the Sunday scaries and enjoy Worthington Sunday Fundays from 1 pm - 5 pm. Themed Sunday Fundays are a great finish to the weekend and are held select months through November. The Worthington Partnership, along with the merchants, host an afternoon of themed food, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Worthington Sunday Fundays
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
The Bexley Main Event and Bexley Jazz in the Park
Get outside and enjoy free outdoor movies and music in Bexley this summer! The Bexley Main event features family-friendly movies under the stars at Main Street Lawn at Capital University. Bexley Jazz in the Park brings four different bands from the central Ohio region to Havenwood Park this … [Read more...] about The Bexley Main Event and Bexley Jazz in the Park
Tunes in the park at Goodale Park Music Series
Head to Goodale Park on select Sundays for free concerts in the park as a part of Goodale Park Music Series. This five-week, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature local bands Paisha Thomas, The OG Players, The Whiles, Whitley Jean, and Largemouth Brass Band. The … [Read more...] about Tunes in the park at Goodale Park Music Series
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 28-30, 2024. What is Comfest? Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. Check … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Wands and Wizards Weekend Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—is returning to Fairfield County from August … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
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
SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program; sign up by May 6 for Teacher Appreciation deals
SONIC® Drive-In is giving all those enrolled in its SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program some special deals this month for Teacher Appreciation! SONIC Teacher Rewards Teachers’ Circle is a free rewards program exclusively for educators available through the SONIC App. Any teacher, faculty … [Read more...] about SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program; sign up by May 6 for Teacher Appreciation deals
Charity Happy Hours, Food Trucks, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market
Get over hump day and enjoy a cheap night out with friends or a date at the Charity Happy Hours each Wednesday at The Hill's Market from May through October from 6-8 pm. Hills Market Charity Happy Hours Each happy hour will showcase a local charity and feature one of their own "celebrity" … [Read more...] about Charity Happy Hours, Food Trucks, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market
Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 10-11, 2024 at Genoa Park near downtown. Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest … [Read more...] about Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville from July 20 - July 26, 2025! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule includes Harness Racing, Demolition Derby, … [Read more...] about 2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
Visit the Hartford Fair: “The Biggest Little Fair in the World”
Ohio LOVES fairs, and if you haven't visited the Hartford Fair before, put it on the calendar for this year for August 4-10, 2024. Located in Croton, just north of Johnstown, the Hartford Fair is only 30-40 minutes from much of Columbus. The first Hartford Fair was in 1858, and in all of … [Read more...] about Visit the Hartford Fair: “The Biggest Little Fair in the World”
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
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
Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Celebrate birds, bees, butterflies and all of the creatures that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza, happening Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Franklin Park Conservatory in conjunction with National Pollinator Week. Engage with various organizations that are raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
