The end of August and Labor Day weekend means that the pools are closing, and the dog days of summer are over. Let your pooch have one last dog day of summer! Many community pools offer dog swims at the end of the season before they drain and clean the pools. These events are open to … [Read more...] about Doggie Dives! End of the Summer Dog Swims at local public pools
Events for Adults
Monthly Arts Market, events, and more at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM), located in Downtown Columbus, honors all of our veterans from all branches and all eras. Guests experience a narrative journey of individual stories and experiences of veterans through photos, letters and personal effects, multi-media … [Read more...] about Monthly Arts Market, events, and more at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series
Join Hilliard Arts Council for the Summer Concert Series in 2025. This Sunday evening concert series features an eclectic mix of performers and music styles. The concerts are free to the public and usually occur in front of the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center. Concerts will move to … [Read more...] about Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series
Visit Zoombezi Bay Waterpark; discounts, special days, and NEW ATTRACTIONS
Zoombezi Bay Waterpark is one of the top fun spots during summertime in Central Ohio! Featuring thrilling water slides, roaring rapids, lazy river, wave pool, and so much more, there's something for everyone! You'll never run out of things to do at Zoombezi Bay, and your admission include Zoo … [Read more...] about Visit Zoombezi Bay Waterpark; discounts, special days, and NEW ATTRACTIONS
Go treasure hunting with Pop-up Pickers Club
Pop-up Pickers Club organizes fun, curated pop-up shopping market in Columbus, Ohio! Find out where they'll be, and shop vintage and handmade, enjoy live music, and more. Pop-Up Pickers Club Vintage Makers Market at The Ave July 12, 2025, from 1-5pm August 9, 2025 from 1 - 5 … [Read more...] about Go treasure hunting with Pop-up Pickers Club
Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
No matter how many years go by, drive-in movies are still fun! We are fortunate to have many drive-in theaters in Ohio, including a couple in Central Ohio. Skyview Drive-in is located in Lancaster, which less than 40 minutes from downtown Columbus! Skyview Drive-in is also having a flea market on … [Read more...] about Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
Worthington Sunday Fundays End-of-Summer Fair
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 End-of-Summer Fair
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
You've heard of bar crawls, wine trails, coffee crawls, and other treks for goodness, but here's one you don't want to miss. Butler County is home to the popular Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 10 family-owned businesses with hundreds of years of combined … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
If you want to go out, but want to save money, happy hour is the way to go! There are so many fantastic happy hours in Columbus, that its nearly impossible to list them all. Please let me know if there are any others great Columbus happy hours that you love! When my husband and I were … [Read more...] about Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
Movies, music, festivals, markets and more fun at Dublin Bridge Park
There's always fun going on at Dublin Bridge Park. From amazing restaurants, bars, retails, Dublin Link, walking and bike paths, Bridge Park is the place to be for some fun. Stop by the North Market for dining, shopping, or a drink, and play with family and friends at 16 Bit or Pins Mechanical. … [Read more...] about Movies, music, festivals, markets and more fun at Dublin Bridge Park
Free Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in Ohio. It's located just east of Franklin Park approximately two miles from downtown Columbus. If you're looking for things to do in Columbus, this will always be one of our top suggestions! It's fun for … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Charity Happy Hours, Beers & Brats, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market
Hill's Market hosts fun events throughout the Summer where you can grab a good meal for a good deal. Bring your family, bring a date, bring your friends. The patio is the perfect place to hang during the Spring, Summer, and Fall nights. Hills Market Charity Happy Hours Get over hump day and … [Read more...] about Charity Happy Hours, Beers & Brats, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market
Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
If you're an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You'll meet the dogs, cats, bunnies, and a plethora of farm animals who have been rescued and now call Sunrise "home". Sunrise Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit organization that rescues and cares for farmed and … [Read more...] about Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
H.O.P.E Low Cost Vaccine Clinics for dogs
The H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Prevent Euthanasia) low cost vaccine clinics offer $10 canine vaccinations. The vaccine clinics are held monthly around the Central Ohio area thanks to the mobile Rascal Animal Unit with sponsorship by COPS. Bordetella, Distemper/Parvo combo (DHLPP) and Rabies … [Read more...] about H.O.P.E Low Cost Vaccine Clinics for dogs
Scioto Arts Market: A Monthly Pop-up on the Scioto at NVMM
Looking for a fun and free way to spend a Saturday in downtown Columbus? The new Scioto Arts Market brings art, shopping, food, and community vibes to the National Veterans Memorial & Museum parking lot once a month, May - October. What’s the Scioto Arts Market? The Scioto Arts … [Read more...] about Scioto Arts Market: A Monthly Pop-up on the Scioto at NVMM
