This fall, the Bob Evans Farm Festival returns for its 53rd year, running from October 10-12, 2025 at the original Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio (about an hour and a half from Columbus). The annual celebration honors the farming community during the harvest season. Guests will enjoy a … [Read more...] about Bob Evans hosts Annual Farm Festival, October 11-13
Events for Families and Kids
Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining
Back to school shopping is never cheap. But Ohioans can save even more this year with the expanded Sales and Use Tax - Sales Tax Holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation. There are changes to the holiday that make it a good deal even if you don't have kids in school! The sale expanded to 10 … [Read more...] about Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining
U-pick: where to go Apple picking in Columbus
Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July and August, and apple season typically runs from July to early November, wrapping up with my favorite variety, Goldrush! I've gathered a list of the 12 best places for … [Read more...] about U-pick: where to go Apple picking in Columbus
Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park with headliner Detroit Diamond
Annually, Columbus Women & Girls’ Fest celebrates and promotes women and girl-identified leaders in arts and culture. The WGFest is free and open to the public, hosted By Education Foundation for Freedom. The Columbus WGFest is on August 23, 2025 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Maroon Arts … [Read more...] about Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park with headliner Detroit Diamond
Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park
Don't miss the return of Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12-5 pm. Columbus ArborFest is a celebration of the trees, plants, waterways, animals, and insects of Columbus. The festival is free to attend. There is live music, food trucks, local … [Read more...] about Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park
Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Kids will explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, snow plows, … [Read more...] about Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival
The Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival is on the lawns of the Columbus Health Department (240 Parsons Ave) from September 5-7, 2025. The festival is an independent and all volunteer driven community arts and music festival, and is the largest gathering of "art cars" in Central … [Read more...] about Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival
Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Spending time in the great outdoors is a relaxing and wonderful experience. In central Ohio, we are fortunate to have plenty of greenspaces and parks, including Alum Creek State Park located in Delaware County. Only 25 minutes north of downtown Columbus, Alum Creek's 4,630-acres of shale … [Read more...] about Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Teachers get free admission to COSI
COSI, Columbus' Dynamic Hands-On Science Center supports our educators and teachers with free admission at COSI! Teachers get free admission to COSI, and receive a $30 discount on memberships. COSI is FULL of fun for all ages, featuring classic and traveling exhibits, Live Shows, … [Read more...] about Teachers get free admission to COSI
15 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Visiting a sunflower field is a "must do" in late summer or fall, and fields are popping up all over. Grab your family or friends, and get ready to post your sunny pics on IG when you visit one of these sunflower fields around Central Ohio (or a little further). Most fields won't bloom until … [Read more...] about 15 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at touch a truck events. Bring them to the Touch a Truck in Westerville on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Westerville Sports Complex. Check out fire trucks … [Read more...] about Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Dino-Mite Kids Week (and free dino pancakes) at Sunny Street Cafe
It's a Dino-Mite week at Sunny Street Cafe! Kids can enjoy FREE famous Dino Pancakes all week long, Monday - Friday, July 14- July 18, 2025 at all Sunny Street Café locations! In addition to the free amazing dino pancakes, kids will enjoy fun dinosaur games and activities. Expect … [Read more...] about Dino-Mite Kids Week (and free dino pancakes) at Sunny Street Cafe
Chalk the Block will not return to Easton in 2025
After 12 years, Chalk the Block will not return to Easton Town Center in 2025. See website here. … [Read more...] about Chalk the Block will not return to Easton in 2025
Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Find the helpers in the community at the Columbus Festival for Good. Have fun. Do good. Learn about some of the Central Ohio businesses founded to create social impact in their communities. Find out how they give back and support growth and development in our neighborhoods, and how you can … [Read more...] about Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati, plus tips for your visit!
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Looking for a fun and quick getaway that the kids will LOVE? Columbus has not one, but two Great Wolf Lodge locations within easy driving distance! Groupon is currently offering special deals for Great Wolf Lodge in Cincinnati and Sandusky (as well as other locations around the … [Read more...] about Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati, plus tips for your visit!
