If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
Events for Families and Kids
Family Fun: Upper Arlington Spring Fling
Bring the family out for the Upper Arlington’s Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Sunny 95 Park for a free family festival. The afternoon will feature the live music, along with "Touch a Truck" where kids can explore city vehicles, Ohio … [Read more...] about Family Fun: Upper Arlington Spring Fling
Over 20 Farmers Markets around Columbus
It's market time! Farmers Markets around Columbus open in most communities in mid-spring. Farmers' Markets are the best place to buy local produce through the Ohio growing season. You'll get the freshest produce (often picked that morning) at a fair price, and help put money back in the … [Read more...] about Over 20 Farmers Markets around Columbus
Catch a show at Columbus Children’s Theatre
Theatre isn't just for grown-ups! Get your kids interested in the arts with tickets to a performance at Columbus Children's Theatre! Choose a favorite story or catch all of the Mainstage productions with season tickets. The Mainstage shows are recommended for ages 6 and up, but … [Read more...] about Catch a show at Columbus Children’s Theatre
Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Bring the family out for a good time at the Columbus Commons for Family Funday on Saturday, May 25 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy carousel rides, inflatables, games, arts and crafts, special visitors, characters, and more. There will be lots of free fun, with inflatables requiring a $5 … [Read more...] about Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Easton Food Fest: 3 days of delicious
Food lovers, clear your weekend for the Easton Food Fest on May 17-19. This weekend-long food celebration will satisfy your taste buds with 3 days dedicated to your favorite things, with Food Truck Friday, Sippin' Saturday, and Sweet Sunday. Easton Food Fest schedule Food truck … [Read more...] about Easton Food Fest: 3 days of delicious
Free Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art
Take a Sunday to appreciate art at Columbus Museum of Art during Free Sundays at CMA, open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The free admission also includes all exhibitions, as well as The Wonder Room for families, Big Idea Gallery, and much more during free Sundays at … [Read more...] about Free Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art
Get Green with the Green on the Green Festival
Learn how to get green and live healthier at the Green on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Downtown Worthington Village Greens next to the Worthington Farmers Market. Green on the Green is a free, one day community festival showcasing ways to "go green" … [Read more...] about Get Green with the Green on the Green Festival
Free YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Summer is coming and the YMCA wants your family to have the best and healthiest summer yet! On Saturday, April 27, YMCA locations are holding the annual Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of children. The YMCA of Central Ohio is hosting their … [Read more...] about Free YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Over 20 Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Kids love to explore emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and farm equipment, and there are plenty of touch-a-truck events in Columbus and Central Ohio to fulfill their curiosity! These events are a wonderful learning experience for kids that are full of photo-ops, so don't … [Read more...] about Over 20 Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Earth Day Specials and Events around Columbus
Everything that we have comes from the Earth, one way or another. Celebrate those gifts and give back with these Earth Day specials and events in Columbus, including volunteer opportunities, free food, parties, kids' activities, and so much more! Volunteer with Green Columbus: Dozens of … [Read more...] about Earth Day Specials and Events around Columbus
Life on the Farm at the Orange Johnson House
See what it was like to live on the farm at the Spring opening of Family Day at the Orange Johnson House on Sunday April 28, 2019. From 2-5 pm, you can visit with goats, lambs, chickens, ducks, turkeys and rabbits and see what living was like back then. There will be lots of fun … [Read more...] about Life on the Farm at the Orange Johnson House
Annual Central Ohio Folk Festival
Folk it up with the Annual Central Ohio Folk Festival at Highbanks Metro Park on May 4-5, 2019. Enjoy free concerts, jam sessions, dance tent, and kids’ activities including the instrument petting zoo. Bring your acoustical instruments to join jams and song circles. Don't miss … [Read more...] about Annual Central Ohio Folk Festival
Worthington Touch a Truck
Kids love trucks and cars and emergency vehicles, so bring them to the Worthington Touch a Truck on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids can check out ambulances, fire trucks, military vehicles to taxis, race cars, a helicopter, and other exciting vehicles. They'll … [Read more...] about Worthington Touch a Truck
Free admission for Moms at the Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo is celebrating Moms on Sunday, May 12! All moms and grandmas get in free when they bring a child or grandchild for Mother's Day! Admission cost for each child is based on age and membership status. Bring the whole family to check out the new Zoo animals and celebrate … [Read more...] about Free admission for Moms at the Columbus Zoo
