Located in the heart of the Discovery District Topiary Garden Park is a 9+ acre public park that is home to a sculpted evergreen garden depicting Georges Seurat’s 1887 A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grande Jatte. Topiary Park The park is filled with topiaries shaped into … [Read more...] about Discover the Enchanting Topiary Park in the Discovery District | Free Events this Summer
Events for Adults
Taste of Granville at Bryn Du Mansion
Take a short drive outside of Columbus to taste all that Granville has to offer with a Taste of Granville on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 5 - 8 pm at the Bryn Du Mansion. Taste of Granville is at the Bryn Du Mansion Fieldhouse and Carriage House. The event features local restaurants, caterers … [Read more...] about Taste of Granville at Bryn Du Mansion
U-pick apples, flowers, and more at Branstool Orchards (and a fun play area!)
Branstool Orchards is one of our favorite u-pick orchards to visit in Central Ohio. We always pick peaches and apples (sometimes twice) each year, and they have so many offerings from Summer through Fall. Located in Utica, Branstool Orchards is about 40 minutes from Columbus, and it's … [Read more...] about U-pick apples, flowers, and more at Branstool Orchards (and a fun play area!)
PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk 2024
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. The event is held Memorial Day weekend at McFerson Commons Park in the Arena District in … [Read more...] about PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk 2024
Grove City Paws in the Plaza
Have a dog-gone good time on the 2nd Wednesday every month, May through October 2024 with Rewind 103.5/104.3 Paws in the Plaza at Grove City Town Center! Join George Wolf for an exceptional summer experience with your furry companion, at REWIND’S PAWS IN THE PLAZA. From 6 pm - 8 pm, owners … [Read more...] about Grove City Paws in the Plaza
SUP and Kayaking with Get Out Adventures (Veterans Paddle Free!)
Go adventuring with Get Out Adventures! If you love being outside and being active, this organization will not only offer so much fun for you, but it's all in support of such a good cause. Get Out Adventures is a social enterprise with 100% of net revenue going to support Adaptive Sports … [Read more...] about SUP and Kayaking with Get Out Adventures (Veterans Paddle Free!)
Nurse Appreciation Week Deals: Chick-fil-A and more
Celebrate National Nurse Appreciation Week, May 6 through May 12 - which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Nurses are the backbone of any medical facility, so they certainly deserve some goodies for their hard work. They deal with people while they are at … [Read more...] about Nurse Appreciation Week Deals: Chick-fil-A and more
Topiary Park Movie Nights
Plan a trip to the beautiful Topiary Park this summer for Topiary Park Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars for an evening with family and friends. Bring a blanket and your family or a date and enjoy the movie, live music, food trucks, and activities. Pack a picnic and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Topiary Park Movie Nights
Late Night Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights and Dive-In Movies
Play all day in the sun at Zoombezi Bay and stay late for Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights on Fridays, June 27 - July 25, 2025. Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights Summer Nights parties mean that the attraction stays open until 10 p.m. and features DJ, extra time on attractions, live entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Late Night Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights and Dive-In Movies
Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Memorial Weekend is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the Summer, when weather has finally warmed up. There are Memorial Day events and ceremonies around Columbus to honor our heroes. Make sure you take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Reimagining Columbus aims to transform the city landscape
Reimagining Columbus is a community-driven project to transform our landscape by creating new public art and commemorative spaces that reflect the city’s collective history, values, and aspirations. This project, which will develop recommendations for the Christopher Columbus statue removed … [Read more...] about Reimagining Columbus aims to transform the city landscape
Thank you, teachers! Enjoy deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers put up with a lot, no matter where they teach. They deserve a little appreciation and recognition! Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 7, and Teacher Appreciation week is May 6-10, 2024. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators throughout the … [Read more...] about Thank you, teachers! Enjoy deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
Drink Local: Six One Pour Craft Beer Fest
Columbus knows beer. And while Columbus Craft Beer Week isn't on the schedule, the highlight - Six One Pour Craft Beer Fest - is beer festival you don't want to miss! Six One Pour Craft Beer Fest On Saturday, May 4, 2024 the annual Ohio craft beer festival is at the Ohio History Center … [Read more...] about Drink Local: Six One Pour Craft Beer Fest
Hilltop Spring Jamboree celebrates Spring and Music
The Hilltop Spring Jamboree is a free and family-friendly event on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 1pm-7pm. TBA for 2025. Attendees will enjoy live music all day, an instrument petting zoo, and other artmaking activities. Music and arts organizations from around the city will be on hand to share … [Read more...] about Hilltop Spring Jamboree celebrates Spring and Music
All about the upcoming solar eclipse in Columbus in April 2024
It's coming....the day will go dark during the Total Solar Eclipse 2024 across North America - and Ohio is in the path of totality! We know it sounds early to make plans for this. But to travel or book rooms along the path of totality, you need to make plans sooner than later! 2024 … [Read more...] about All about the upcoming solar eclipse in Columbus in April 2024