Whether your teens are in involved in athletics or just want to work on health and fitness through the summer, they can work out for FREE with the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass. The Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass invites teens ages 14-19 to work out for FREE in all of … [Read more...] about Free summer workouts for teens: Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Events for Families and Kids
Best places for Creeking in Columbus
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over Columbus. … [Read more...] about Best places for Creeking in Columbus
Top things to do in Grove City, Ohio
Grove City is a suburb of southwest Columbus, Ohio in Franklin County. It boasts a small-town feel with plenty of parks, businesses, community events, plus the convenience of nearby Columbus. Downtown Columbus is just 15-20 minutes away. This vibrant little city offers a variety of … [Read more...] about Top things to do in Grove City, Ohio
Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Get some respite from hot or rainy summer days with a movie at Marcus Theatres with the Kids Dream Summer Film Series - Powered by American Family Insurance. Admission for Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series Catch $3 family-friendly movies on Sundays through Thursdays from June … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Pizza Hut Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Who remembers the Pizza Hut Book-IT program from our childhood? Did you have the Book-IT pin and the gold star stickers that earned a personal pan pizza? Now families can participate in an undated version of Pizza Hut Book-IT with the summer reading program. The Pizza Hut Book-IT … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 23-August 3, 2025! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2025
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2025 summer fair season is back to normal! You can expect full county fairs with all the rides, food, competitions, concerts, and more. We've missed them so much, we may need to hit a few counties! As always, details can … [Read more...] about Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2025
Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long. The pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville from July 20 - July 26, 2025! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule includes Harness Racing, Demolition Derby, … [Read more...] about 2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
The annual Dublin Irish Festival returns as a full festival on August 1-3, 2025, so get that kilt out of your closet! Experience a three day celebration of all things Irish in Coffman Park with one of the country’s largest Irish Festival. Have a beverage or four, and enjoy food from … [Read more...] about Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Enjoy free or cheap family-friendly summer movies almost every day of the week at various movie theaters across town. Beat the summer heat, escape the rain, or just quiet the "I'm bored" summer whining with a movie. Click on the links below for more details and film schedule for each … [Read more...] about Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Pickle Fest, Farm market and upcoming U-pick at Branstool Orchards (and a fun play area!)
Branstool Orchards is one of our favorite u-pick orchards to visit in Central Ohio. We always pick peaches and apples (sometimes twice) each year, and they have so many offerings from Summer through Fall. Located in Utica, Branstool Orchards is about 40 minutes from Columbus, and it's … [Read more...] about Pickle Fest, Farm market and upcoming U-pick at Branstool Orchards (and a fun play area!)
Free admission Memorial Day Weekend for Kings Island Military Appreciation
Kings Island is honoring our nation’s heroes with Military Appreciation Days this Memorial Day Weekend, from Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, 2025. It’s the park’s way of saying thank you to the men and women who have served — and continue to serve — in the U.S. Armed Forces. They can also … [Read more...] about Free admission Memorial Day Weekend for Kings Island Military Appreciation
Free Summer Kids Movies at Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre in Delaware is offering Free Summer Kids Movies on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., from June 3 - July 29, 2025. The theatre will be collecting needed items or money for a different charity each week if you'd wish to make a contribution. See the schedule below to see which … [Read more...] about Free Summer Kids Movies at Strand Theatre
