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
Festivals
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
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 75+ 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 September 4-7, … [Read more...] about Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 10-12)
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 (Oct 10-12)
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
2026 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks and carts will take part in the festival with the return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on August 14-15, 2026. The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ … [Read more...] about 2026 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things (Oct 18-19)
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 (Oct 18-19)
Get ready for laughs at the Columbus Comedy Festival
Things are going to get funny around here in September. The city welcomes the Columbus Comedy Festival from September 4-7, 2025 for the 2nd year in a row. A laughter-filled extravaganza awaits, featuring a diverse array of comedic talent from national headliners to local gems. Columbus is making … [Read more...] about Get ready for laughs at the Columbus Comedy Festival
Don’t miss the Taste of 2026 Powell Tour
A Taste of Powell is a tasty tour of local Powell-area restaurants on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 10 am - 6 pm. You'll enjoy samples of unique dishes at over 20 Powell-area restaurants including The Daily Growler, Liberty Tavern, Local Roots, on your self-guided tour around Powell and … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Taste of 2026 Powell Tour
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
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
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
Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Westerville Sports Complex
Celebrate America's favorite pastime with one of the nation's largest Vintage Base Ball festivals on August 30 - 31, 2025 at the Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave. See over vintage base ball teams from across the nation compete … [Read more...] about Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Westerville Sports Complex
St Timothy Festival on the Green
Don't miss the St. Timothy Festival on the Green on July 11-12, 2025 for foods, drinks, games, raffle, live music, casino, rides, and more! St. Tim's Festival Fun Enjoy live music each night at the west end of the parish grounds, near the beer truck, and on the big stage at the … [Read more...] about St Timothy Festival on the Green
2025 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Festival is bringing the best food trucks to Whitehall on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11 am - 10 pm. This year’s Food Truck Fest is moving to John Bishop Park, located on Etna Road between S. Hamilton and Country Club Road! There will be over 30 … [Read more...] about 2025 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
