Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus!
You’ll also find end-of-summer fun, date ideas, festivals, outdoor activities, and so much more!
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Val says
Hi – there are SO many fun and free events in Columbus during the summer, including festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, berry-picking, and more. The best way to find out what’s going on is to subscribe to our email (you can unsubscribe after you leave). You’ll get a list of the most recently published articles this way!
Here are so more links that may be helpful!
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/free-outdoor-concert-roundup/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/central-ohio-and-columbus-festivals/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/free-outdoor-movies-around-columbus/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/discount-and-free-museum-days-in-columbus/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/best-places-to-pick-berries-around-columbus/
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Tenille C Leftenant says
My niece is in town for the summer. She attends the Minnesota art academy so I am so proud of her and she’s my museum partner. Any suggestions for free events in Columbus Ohio we will be there… please and thank you