Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and … [Read more...] about Find a Friday Fish Fry for Lent in Columbus, plus other dining options
Food events
2025 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise
Wintertime is all about comfort food, but you can get out of the house AND enjoy comfort food this winter. Head to Hocking Hills for the annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise on March 7, 8 & 14, 15, 2026, and sample comfort food at 12 restaurants around the Hills. The cruise … [Read more...] about 2025 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise
IHOP serves free pancakes for charity on National Pancake Day
Flip for a free short stack! In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP is serving FREE pancakes for a good cause. IHOP: Free pancakes for National Pancake Day On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 more than 1,500 IHOP locations will be flipping FREE short stacks of three buttermilk pancakes … [Read more...] about IHOP serves free pancakes for charity on National Pancake Day
Where to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Columbus (order now!)
It’s that time of year again—Girl Scout Cookie season going on through March! Whether you’re craving Thin Mints, Samoas, or Tagalongs, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stock up on your favorite cookies while supporting local Girl Scout troops in Columbus. Also....did you know that … [Read more...] about Where to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Columbus (order now!)
Get caffeinated on the Columbus Coffee Trail – and earn swag!
Whether you drink your coffee black, prefer your creamer with a splash of coffee, or order some fancy coffee concoction, you can get your fill of the good stuff on the Columbus Coffee Trail with Experience Columbus. If you love coffee as much as I do, your morning is probably incomplete … [Read more...] about Get caffeinated on the Columbus Coffee Trail – and earn swag!
Stock up on goodies at Cheryl’s Cookies Bake Sale
It's Cookie Time! Cheryl's Cookies Bake Sale is February 21 - March 1, 2026. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping easier! Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies Annual Bake Sale The sale offers a deep discount of up to 75% off retail on … [Read more...] about Stock up on goodies at Cheryl’s Cookies Bake Sale
Kids Eat Free on Valentine’s Day at Rusty Bucket
This year, you can take the kids out for a Valentine's Day meal - and it won't even cost you extra! Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern is inviting families to dine out on Valentine's Day and the kids eat free! Rusty Bucket - Kids Eat Free for V-day! Kids ages 12 and under will enjoy a … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free on Valentine’s Day at Rusty Bucket
Rocks and Salt, Please! National Margarita Day is Feb 22!
National Margarita Day is one of those food holidays I can really get behind! I like mine traditional or Texan - on the rocks and salt, please! Whether you like yours fruity, slushy, spicy, salt/no salt, or jumbo - Sunday, February 22, 2026 is the day to grab this tequila-based … [Read more...] about Rocks and Salt, Please! National Margarita Day is Feb 22!
Jeni’s Ice Cream Bridgerton Collab and Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
We LOVE Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, and we love a good deal on Jeni's even more! Read below to see what special offers and new releases are coming up! New Flavors at Jeni's! Jeni's x Bridgerton It's a love match! In celebration of the upcoming fourth season of the popular Netflix and … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Ice Cream Bridgerton Collab and Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
2026 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
While Columbus isn't "known" for Mardi Gras celebrations, that doesn't mean YOU can't celebrate in your own way! The celebration of Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday marks the end of the Carnival season and the last night of excess before the Lenten season. Originally adopted from French immigrants, … [Read more...] about 2026 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
There's a "National" day for everything, and I'm certainly not complaining about this one! Saturday, February 7, 2026 is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. My kids have been asking for months when Ice Cream for Breakfast is - it's one of their favorite fake holidays to … [Read more...] about 6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Horse
The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) marks the transition between zodiac signs. It begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and is celebrated through March 3, ending with the Lantern Festival. The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Horse
Fine dining back at White Castle for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day at White Castle is back! Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day at White Castle is a traditional thing to do for many couples. White Castle transforms their dining rooms into fine dining establishments with hostess seating, tableside service and festive holiday décor. Whether … [Read more...] about Fine dining back at White Castle for Valentine’s Day
2026 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Whether you're a football fan, a fan of one of the Super Bowl teams, or just like the commercials and halftime show, you'll want to catch the big game on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Food and football go hand-in-hand for fans, so lots of restaurants have special offers available in hopes that fans … [Read more...] about 2026 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
One good thing came from the year we shall not mention... outdoor dining in winter with igloos in Columbus! In order to allow customers to dine outside in winter in Ohio, restaurants around Central Ohio came up with creative outdoor dining experiences. And many of these have come back year after … [Read more...] about Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
