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
Events for Families and Kids
Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center offers fun events and activities for all ages to connect with nature. The Audubon Center is located in downtown Columbus within the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, but you'll feel like you are away from the city and immersed in nature along the Scioto … [Read more...] about Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is a must-visit Labor Day weekend festival that’s been drawing crowds for 78 years. Bring your family and friends to discover more than 20 midway rides and games, prize drawings, tractor pulls, food, parades, free concerts and more, on August 27-30, … [Read more...] about Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
Summer Jam West – Final year!
Head to Westgate Park on July 19, 2025 for Summer Jam West with Hilltop Arts Collective. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates music and art, and will include live music, face painting, kids' art activities, food trucks, art sale and more. Summer Jam West is family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Summer Jam West – Final year!
Explore the Best Things to Do in Marysville, Ohio
Looking for a fun day trip or weekend getaway near Columbus? Head to Marysville, Ohio! Just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Columbus, this charming town offers a mix of outdoor adventure, family-friendly activities, and local dining that makes it well worth the visit. With over 348 acres of … [Read more...] about Explore the Best Things to Do in Marysville, Ohio
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
Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
The warm weather is here and it's the perfect time to get outside and listen to some music. Each Sunday, bring the family to downtown Worthington for Concerts on the Green and enjoy free outdoor concerts with the family. There will different musical acts performing every Sunday, mid-May … [Read more...] about Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
Star Lanes Specials: Manic Mondays and other deals
Looking for something to do inside? Star Lanes in Polaris is way more than just bowling, and has so much fun for everyone. Whether its too cold, too hot, too rainy, or you're just looking for something fun to do, Star Lanes is a great option. Plus, they have lots of good deals, so you can … [Read more...] about Star Lanes Specials: Manic Mondays and other deals
Velvet Ice Cream Factory Ye Olde Mill seasonal events
Velvet Ice Cream Factory is a perfect day trip in the spring, summer, and fall! Originally built in 1817, Ye Olde Mill, a former grist mill, is home to Velvet Ice Cream’s corporate offices in Utica, as well as Ohio’s only ice cream museum, ice cream parlor and restaurant. You'll also find tons of … [Read more...] about Velvet Ice Cream Factory Ye Olde Mill seasonal events
2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks and carts will take part in the festival with the return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on August 16-17, 2025. The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ … [Read more...] about 2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer!
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This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer!
Celebrate Father’s Day in Columbus
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Dear ole' dad...it's almost his day! Celebrate dad with these restaurants deals and activities for Father's Day in Columbus on Sunday, June 15, 2025! My "poor" dad has 6 daughters. That's right...no boys, though he now has sons-in-law and grandsons at least. The above photo … [Read more...] about Celebrate Father’s Day in Columbus
Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers season is highly anticipated in Central Ohio during which the sunflower unofficially officially becomes the flower of Instagram. The Coshocton Sunflower Festival brings all of the happiness and photo ops to a 4-acre field this August. Heading in the 7th year of the festival, the … [Read more...] about Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Celebrate Children’s Literature at Once Upon Ohio on August 16
Step into a storybook adventure at the Once Upon Ohio event hosted by the Ohio History Connection on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ohio History Center. This new event celebrates the magic of children’s literature, with a spotlight on Ohio authors and illustrators. Kids are … [Read more...] about Celebrate Children’s Literature at Once Upon Ohio on August 16
2025 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest – Cool Jazz, Hot Ribs, and free admission
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 18-20, 2025, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to … [Read more...] about 2025 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest – Cool Jazz, Hot Ribs, and free admission
