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
Festivals
Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus for Fire Prevention Week
Gather up your little firefighters and learn all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week from October 8-14, 2023. Many fire stations around Columbus will be holding events through the week to educate and entertain, and teach your family how to stay safe. The theme for this Fire … [Read more...] about Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus for Fire Prevention Week
Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2024
There are so many festivals in Columbus and around Ohio back on the schedule for 2024! Events and more details will be added throughout the season. If you see any missing, please leave a comment. Let me know what your favorite festival is! WEEKLY/MONTHLY FESTIVALS in … [Read more...] about Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2024
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show 2023
Don't miss the oldest and largest (and highly anticipated) festival in Ohio this fall! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 18 – Saturday, October 21, 2023. 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 2023
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 6-8, 2023 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
Gahanna Creekside Hops and Vines Fest
Enjoy a special night out with Creekside Hops and Vines Fest, a craft beer and wine tasting event hosted by Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation. The event is on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Creekside Plaza. Creekside Hops & Vines … [Read more...] about Gahanna Creekside Hops and Vines Fest
Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Wands and Wizards Weekend Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—is returning to Fairfield County from August … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
National Night Out events around Columbus
National Night Out serves to promote safer communities by bringing together neighbors, police, and firefighters, and is celebrated the first Tuesday of August. Many of the events feature free food, live music, and other fun features. Kids will get to interact with, and watch demonstrations by … [Read more...] about National Night Out events around Columbus
Columbus Serbian Festival showcase Serbian food and culture
Eat, Drink, Sing, Dance at the annual Serbian Festival at St. Stevan of Dechani! You won’t need a passport to travel to Serbia! The church’s grounds are transformed into a Serbian village with homemade Serbian dishes and pastries, full bar with Serbian beer, Slivovica, and wines. Enjoy live … [Read more...] about Columbus Serbian Festival showcase Serbian food and culture
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 ride alongside your … [Read more...] about Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
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, September 9-10, 2023 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 … [Read more...] about Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things
Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival
Fall is here and it's time to celebrate! The Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival is Saturday, October 19, 2024, and is just a 40 minute drive from Columbus. The festival is from 4-11 pm and features activities for the whole family...including pets! The festival features … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival
Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
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 27, 2023 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Maroon Arts … [Read more...] about Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
Go Fourth: A Block Party For All in Italian Village
Join the Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street Special Improvement District (54SID) at a fun and free community event! Go Fourth: A Block Party for All is Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 12 pm - 5 pm. Go Fourth! Block Party The community block party will welcome three new murals throughout September and … [Read more...] about Go Fourth: A Block Party For All in Italian Village
Celebrate beer with the Columbus Summer Beerfest
Gather 'round, beer lovers! The Columbus Summer Beerfest returns to Kemba Live (formerly Express Live) on Saturday, August 12, 2023 and you don't want to miss out on this huge celebration of barley and hops. This boozy event features hundreds of craft beers from 130+ breweries, local and … [Read more...] about Celebrate beer with the Columbus Summer Beerfest