Blue Star Museums offers free museum admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for active duty service members and families. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: Military families get free museum admission across U.S.
Events for Families and Kids
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!
Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
There's nothing like hanging out on a blanket on a warm summer night watching a movie under the stars or catching and evening concert outside. Head to Pickerington on Friday Nights to the Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater for a movie at dusk with Friday Night Flicks. Bring a blanket, … [Read more...] about Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
The Delaware County Fair runs from September 13-20, 2025, and features The Little Brown Jug on September 18, 2025. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events! Delaware All Horse Parade But before the fair starts, don't miss the All … [Read more...] about Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
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
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 31 though July 31, 2025 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Lennox Town Center 24 is now owned by Phoenix Theaters, and you can enjoy FREE family movies with the Free Summer Movie Series. Films are show at 10 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9 am; seating is limited to auditorium capacity. Admission is totally free, and they are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Free ‘Gone Fishing’ event at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops for kids
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are aiming to get kids interested in fishing with their FREE fishing activities for kids at the Gone Fishing event near Father's Day. June 6-8 and 13-15, 2025 from 11am-3pm 'Gone Fishing' event at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops features catch-and-release ponds, … [Read more...] about Free ‘Gone Fishing’ event at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops for kids
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 21, 2025, 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
Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
There's so much free and cheap fun for kids around Columbus in the summertime, and we've gathered a huge Summer Bucket List for Kids in Columbus for you to explore! Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor options to keep busy on the … [Read more...] about Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
Cops & Kids Day in Westerville
Let the kids meet the good guys at Cops & Kids Day at Hoff Woods Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 12 - 4 pm. Kids can interact with the law enforcement community and learn about the equipment and technology that they use to keep the community safe. Cops & Kids Day There will be … [Read more...] about Cops & Kids Day in Westerville
All skill levels welcome to pedal the Tour de Buckeye Lake
Experience the beauty of Buckeye Lake on scenic routes, perfect for cyclists of all skill levels. Tour de Buckeye Lake is cycling event, focused on displaying the beauty of the Buckeye Lake region hosted by Bike Buckeye Lake on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Bike Buckeye Lake is a nonprofit … [Read more...] about All skill levels welcome to pedal the Tour de Buckeye Lake
