National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, 2025, and you can find deals and freebies all over the city! Click on the link for details. We won't tell if you enjoy more than one of these offers (or 3!) on Sunday - just watch out for brain freeze! If you haven't already, you … [Read more...] about 2025 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
Dublin Arts Council engages the community, cultivates creativity and fosters life-long learning through the arts. They bring art to the community with performances, galleries, events, classes, public art, ARTcamp, and so much more. Get involved in the arts with DAC! Follow along … [Read more...] about Riverboxes, Public Art and more with Dublin Arts Council
If you love bourbon and other distilled beverages, and want to try some without spending a lot of money, don't miss the Annual Heart of Grove City Bourbon and Spirits Festival, formerly the Bourbon Tasting. On Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., sample liquors from awesome … [Read more...] about Grove City Bourbon and Spirits Festival
Graeter's Ice Cream may have originated in Cincinnati, but it'll always feel like a Columbus staple to me! Whether you're in it for the mega chocolate chips in their "chip" flavors (Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Chip, Mocha Chocolate Chip, etc), pups on the … [Read more...] about Graeter’s National Ice Cream Day deal, plus free scoop for Coloring Contest!
If you want to go out, but want to save money, happy hour is the way to go! There are so many fantastic happy hours in Columbus, that its nearly impossible to list them all. Please let me know if there are any others great Columbus happy hours that you love! When my husband and I were … [Read more...] about Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
BalletMet The Nutcracker is a favorite holiday tradition in Columbus and will be performed at the historic Ohio Theatre from December 11-28, 2025. This show has been enjoyed in Columbus since 1974 and is something that you'll want to see year after year with family and … [Read more...] about BalletMet The Nutcracker discounts and special performances
Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies is holding another ever-popular bake sales this summer! Stock up on all of your favorite Cheryl's items at the Cheryl's Summer Bake Sale from July 7-20, 2025. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping even … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Easton Town Center Friday Night Flicks are BACK for summer 2025! Read below for details and schedule. Bring a blanket and snacks for this outdoor movie series under the stars on Easton Town Square. Beginning at 6PM, enjoy themed treats and entertainment, then get cozy on your blanket … [Read more...] about Head outdoors for Easton Friday Night Flicks
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Kids will explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, snow plows, … [Read more...] about Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
Oktoberfest is always a fall favorite for those who love German food and beer. The Brewery District is home to the oldest and original Germania Oktoberfest at Germania Singing and Sports Club Society in Columbus. While Germania is a membership club, the 67th annual Germania Oktoberfest is … [Read more...] about Celebrate Oktoberfest with Germania Singing and Sports Club Society
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