Amazon is having a HUGE Labor Day Sale from August 26 - September 2, 2025. It's the perfect time to get those last remaining back to school/college items, updates for fall, and even early Christmas shopping! The sale covers a wide range of items, including clothing, personal care, … [Read more...] about Huge Amazon Labor Day Sale – see our favorite deals!
This fall, the Bob Evans Farm Festival returns for its 53rd year, running from October 9-11, 2026 at the original Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio (about an hour and a half from Columbus). The annual celebration honors the farming community during the harvest season. Guests will … [Read more...] about Bob Evans hosts Annual Farm Festival, October 9-11
Love hockey but don't want to pay full price for a ticket? There are several ways to receive special tickets packages or discounted tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets games that will save you some money. You'll find ticket discounts for students, active duty military, veterans, and … [Read more...] about Theme nights and discounted tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets
The Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Taste of the Town is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Hilliard Taste of the Town Enjoy tasty samples from Hilliard area restaurants at the Taste of the Town on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at The … [Read more...] about Hilliard Taste of the Town showcases local restaurants – Oct 14
Early Music in Columbus aims to foster love and appreciation of early music written before 1800 among all members of the community. Each year, they produce concerts with local, national, and international artists who specialize in music written before 1800. These concerts are held at … [Read more...] about Early Music in Columbus Concert Series
There are student deals all over the place, but do you realize that there are plenty of teacher discounts as well? Back to School Teacher discounts Target Teacher Prep Event Beginning July 20, a one-time 20% teacher and college student appreciation discount for verified students … [Read more...] about 80+ Teacher Discounts on back to school, food, shopping, and entertainment
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow returns to Heritage Park in Westerville! Wind your way through the enchanting trail of 1,500 carved glowing pumpkins. There are fun activities included with admission for more of a festival experience. The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow From … [Read more...] about 1000’s of carved pumpkins at The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow (Oct 16-19)
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 October … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Green Lawn Cemetery is again hosting a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festival in Columbus on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10 am - 6 pm. This Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have passed, blending traditional elements such as ofrendas … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Green Lawn Cemetery
A big piece of Columbus history is getting a new way to be told—and a Columbus-based design firm will help bring it to life. The Ohio History Connection has picked Moody Nolan, the nation’s largest African American-owned architecture firm, to design the Poindexter Village African American Museum … [Read more...] about Moody Nolan to design Poindexter Village African American Museum
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