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
Festivals
KidsLinked Summer and Back-to-School festivals and Bubble Runs
KidsLinked.com puts of fun and free festivals throughout the year all over the city. These KidsFest events are planned with kids and parents in mind! They featured fun and freebies, scavenger hunts, games, and activities for kids, plus vendors with great resources for parents. Past … [Read more...] about KidsLinked Summer and Back-to-School festivals and Bubble Runs
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!
Kids can explore at these 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 forget your … [Read more...] about Kids can explore at these Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 14-20, 2025 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find anywhere … [Read more...] about Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
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
Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Symphony music isn't just for adults! The Columbus Commons is hosting Popcorn Pops with The Columbus Symphony this summer! It's a great chance to show kids how fun this type of music can be! These shows are perfect for families with children ages 3 – 12. Concerts feature free popcorn and … [Read more...] about Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
If you haven't been to Franklinton lately, check out all of the changes on the second Friday of each month for Franklinton Fridays and the 400 Market. The galleries, businesses, and institutions of East Franklinton host an art crawl for the public, and new places open regularly with the … [Read more...] about Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies is holding another ever-popular bake sales this summer! Stock up on all of your favorite Cheryl's items at the Cheryl's Summer Bake Sale from July 7-20, 2025. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping even … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Monthly Outdoor North Market Night Market – Block Party Vibes
Night Market at North Market moves to the Dublin Bridge Park location all year long. The market is inspired by traditional street fairs in Europe and Asia, and will be held inside during winter months. Night Market features a wide array of hand-made and locally grown products for sale, music, … [Read more...] about Monthly Outdoor North Market Night Market – Block Party Vibes
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
2025 Annual Columbus Greek Festival
The Annual Columbus Greek Festival is Labor Day Weekend, Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025. The festival is a Central Ohio Labor Day weekend tradition which highlights Greek culture and features cathedral tours, authentic food and drink, exhibits, shops, music, dancing, and … [Read more...] about 2025 Annual Columbus Greek Festival
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
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
The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition
Specialty Gas House & Buckeye Cruise for Cancer hosts the 110th Annual The Ohio EGGfest! Join them on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. This family-friendly gathering of “foodies,” celebrates the greatest charcoal-based invention in culinary history – The … [Read more...] about The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition