Celebrate birds, bees, butterflies and all of the creatures that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza, happening Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Franklin Park Conservatory in conjunction with National Pollinator Week. Engage with various organizations that are raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Festivals
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!
The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Love reading, libraries, and everything books? Add The Columbus Book Festival to your summertime Columbus festival list! Columbus Book Festival Head downtown to the Discovery District for a two-day festival for all ages on July 12-13, 2025. You'll enjoy national and local authors, exhibitors, … [Read more...] about The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
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
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay open late, so you'll get to explore the wide variety … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Marmon Valley Farm Summer fun days!
Enjoy fun on the farm at Marmon Valley Farm in Zanesfield, Ohio. Located just 35 minutes northwest of Dublin, the farm is a great place to spend a couple of hours with kids. Enjoy a hayride or trail ride through the scenic hills Logan County, play in the Play Barn, visit the animals, and try out … [Read more...] about Marmon Valley Farm Summer fun days!
Hilltop Spring Jamboree celebrates Spring and Music
The Hilltop Spring Jamboree is a free and family-friendly event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9 am - 2 pm. Attendees will enjoy live music all day, an instrument petting zoo, and other artmaking activities. Music and arts organizations from around the city will be on hand to share more … [Read more...] about Hilltop Spring Jamboree celebrates Spring and Music
UnderCurrent season kicks off with CMA Bar, Art, Music
UnderCurrent is a new event series with Downtown Columbus, Inc. 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, … [Read more...] about UnderCurrent season kicks off with CMA Bar, Art, Music
Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Rainbow UA is a community group in Upper Arlington whose mission is to support the LGBTQI+ community in Upper Arlington. Join them for the Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1-5 pm at the Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper Arlington, OH … [Read more...] about Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Climb on! Marysville Touch A Truck showcases city vehicles and more!
Little ones love trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction equipment! They can get up close and personal with these big trucks and equipment, and talk to the people who operate them at the Marysville Touch a Truck. Bring your kids to the Marysville Touch a Truck event on Friday, June 6, … [Read more...] about Climb on! Marysville Touch A Truck showcases city vehicles and more!
Family Fun Fest: Touch a Truck, K-9s, Food Trucks & More!
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a day full of fun and community at the Family Fun Fest at Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin! Happening on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free event invites families to explore emergency vehicles, enjoy live entertainment, grab delicious food, and … [Read more...] about Family Fun Fest: Touch a Truck, K-9s, Food Trucks & More!
KidsLinked Summer festivals
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 festivals
Upper Arlington Spring Fling features Trucks and more
Bring the family out for the Upper Arlington’s Annual Spring Fling on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Sunny 95 Park for a free family festival. The Spring Fling afternoon will feature the live music, along with "Touch a Truck" where kids can explore city vehicles, … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Spring Fling features Trucks and more
Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend
Westerville Field of Heroes is a Memorial Day tradition that honors and remembers our heroes. The annual Field of Heroes, presented by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, offers multiple experiences from May 23-26, 2025. The event is at the Westerville Sports Complex at the corner of … [Read more...] about Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Memorial Weekend is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the Summer, when weather has finally warmed up. There are Memorial Day events and ceremonies around Columbus to honor our heroes. Make sure you take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
