Looking for a fun, free way to spend a Sunday in Columbus? Go Fourth! A Block Party for All is back for its third year in Italian Village, and it’s bigger than ever! Hosted by the Short North Alliance, this event will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a … [Read more...] about Go Fourth! A Block Party returns to Italian Village on September 22
Festivals
RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages
Celebrate the season at RidgeFest, Glacier Ridge's annual fall festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This family-friendly event promises a day of fun, food, and festivities at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, located at 9801 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City, OH. What to Expect … [Read more...] about RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages
Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Enjoy a family-friendly community bike ride through Upper Arlington complete with built-in rest stops, parks and neighborhood views with Cycle UA. This is a hybrid event offering large group event ride or independent ride opportunities. Choose to complete the Cycle UA ride alongside … [Read more...] about Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Don't miss the oldest and largest (and highly anticipated) festival in Ohio this fall! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 15 – Saturday, October 18, 2025. This huge pumpkin festival always starts the 3rd Wednesday of October - just in case you need to request off work … [Read more...] about Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
The Ohio Moon Festival and and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day is an annual event in Central Ohio, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 11, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Dublin Riverside Crossing Park. The festival celebrates a significant cultural holiday across many Asian Cultures … [Read more...] about Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 31 - September 2, 2024. Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Families will have a blast at the FREE Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 am - 3 pm in Reynoldsburg. The festival is at the Ohio State Fire Marshal's campus, and kids will learn more about firefighters and the work they do. It's a celebration of … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Harvest Fair at Columbus Commons
Now that fall is here, enjoy the season at the Harvest Fair at Columbus Commons on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Harvest Fair at Columbus Commons The Harvest Fair will feature a day of family-friendly rides, games, and entertainment. Families can enjoy bounce houses, … [Read more...] about Harvest Fair at Columbus Commons
Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest
New Albany Oktoberfest is a two-day community festival held September 27 and 28, 2024, presented by the City of New Albany and the New Albany Chamber of Commerce. This free family event features food vendors, live entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, the OSU game on the Super Screen, and … [Read more...] about Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 10-12, 2025 in Italian Village near the Short North. Columbus Italian Festival This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce. Kids will have a blast in Zona … [Read more...] about Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton
, Scrawl returns to the renewed arts neighborhood of Franklinton on September 7-8, 2024 at 400 Square, next to 400 West Rich St. The free 2 day festival will feature local artists painting murals as you watch, local music, dance and performing arts, crafts, food vendors, beer, and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton
For the Love of Hilliard festival
Celebrate Hilliard and check out the amazing businesses of Hilliard with For the Love of Hilliard festival! On Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the businesses of Hilliard are coming together with the support of Destination Hilliard and the City of Hilliard to celebrate all … [Read more...] about For the Love of Hilliard festival
The Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show
Fall is nearly here, so it's a great time to start planning your fall projects for home and garden! The Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show returns to the Ohio Expo Center from September 6-8, 2024. This inspiring show features home and garden expertise from local gurus and craftsmen; … [Read more...] about The Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show
Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
It's the dog days of Summer and the Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park is a day of fun, activities and entertainment for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. Bark Bash is at the Darby Bend Lakes area of Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 am to 4 … [Read more...] about Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things
Things are going to get a little unusual at Franklin County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2025 with Mystics and Marvels - A Faire of Unusual Things. This family friendly weekend will be full of creep and spectacle, side show fun, vendors, fortune tellers an … [Read more...] about Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things