Huge list of free or cheap events this weekend in Columbus

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Columbus? Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Central Ohio this weekend. Fall and Halloween events are in full swing!

There’s SO much to do this weekend in Columbus, including Wildlights, including free admission to Wildlights on Friday with canned food donation, opening of Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights, Columbus STEM & Arts Expo, Santa’s Wonderland and Tree Lighting at Cabela’s, Photos with Santa, Holiday Craft Shows, Drop-in Junior Curling, Holiday Cheer Kickoff Parade at Polaris Fashion Place, Shadowbox Live Holiday Show: Cratchit, Train rides at Ohio Railway Museum, Adventure Trails, Fitness activities, wine tastings, date ideas, kids crafts, and SO much more.

Whether you’re looking for fitness activities, kid and family events, or date ideas, we have a long list of free and cheap events over the weekend in Columbus. Some events may require advance registration, and some deals may end before the event occurs, so plan early. We’ll add more as we hear of them, and you can always find a complete list on our Calendar page. If you know of a free or cheap event you think we should add, email us at news@columbusonthecheap.com.

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Comments

Lyndsey gesick says
April 21, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Hi Val! I own a studio gym here in Columbus called F45 Training Dublin and I want to bring attention to all your reader that they get one week FREE!
Val Cannell says
April 17, 2019 at 9:45 pm
Sorry for the delay – the post is current now to include this weekend.
debby says
April 17, 2019 at 12:33 pm
looking for april 20th…activities to do in Columbus
Anthony Jackson says
September 25, 2018 at 3:22 am
Thanks for the information. I love this article.