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
Festivals
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 27-29, 2025. What is Comfest? Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. Check … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
2025 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
The annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival presented by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce showcases beautiful art returns to Heritage Park on July 12-13, 2025. The event will feature 100+ artists, multiple musical performances, and 15 food vendors. You'll also enjoy a … [Read more...] about 2025 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2025
Spend the evening in Grandview on select Saturdays in summer months from 5 - 9 p.m., to celebrate the best that Grandview has to offer at the Grandview Hop. The Grandview Hop is Grandview’s summertime night market and community stroll - and is the perfect chance to enjoy the area. What to … [Read more...] about Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2025
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
Dog-Friendly and Full of Fun: BrewDog DogTap Columbus is the Ultimate Hangout Spot
Brewdog DogTap Columbus is a must-visit brewery in Central Ohio! It's a destination in itself! Guests enjoy a fantastic menu of food and beer, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating in a park-like setting, dog park, beer museum, games, fire pits special events and more. You can even stay at the … [Read more...] about Dog-Friendly and Full of Fun: BrewDog DogTap Columbus is the Ultimate Hangout Spot
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!)
UnderCurrent Bastille Day Festival
UnderCurrent is a new event series set to take place directly under Current, the sky-high sculpture by artist Janet Echelman. Current is part of the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art. UnderCurrent Part night market, part block party, UnderCurrent occurs … [Read more...] about UnderCurrent Bastille Day Festival
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
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
Lavender Fest Blooms at Timbuk Farms
Granville’s Timbuk Farms is bringing florals and family fun to Licking County in June with their first-ever Lavender Fest! From June 14–15 and June 21–22, 2025, Lavender Fest invites guests to stroll down “Lavender Lane,” amongst the raised lavender beds. Take pics and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Lavender Fest Blooms at Timbuk Farms
Don’t miss the Taste of 2025 Powell Tour
A Taste of Powell is a tasty tour of local Powell-area restaurants on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 10 am - 7 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 2025 Powell Tour
All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs – now even bigger!
Are you a fan of creepy, crawly, scaly, and slithery things? Check out the All Ohio Reptile Show located at the Franklin County Fairgrounds each month! The largest Reptile Sale and Show in Ohio has been held since 1988! Each month, professional dealers/vendors offer a wide variety of reptiles … [Read more...] about All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs – now even bigger!
Columbus Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG
The Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals is pulling into the Ohio Expo Center from July 11-13, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. Check out more than 6,000, 1999 & earlier hot rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, street machines and trucks. You don’t want to miss Goodguys AutoCross racing … [Read more...] about Columbus Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG
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
