Celebrate America's favorite pastime with one of the nation's largest Vintage Base Ball festivals on August 29 - 31, 2025 at the Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Thompson Park in Upper Arlington. See over 25 vintage base ball teams from across the nation compete by … [Read more...] about Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Ohio History Center
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2025 Annual Columbus Greek Festival
The Annual Columbus Greek Festival is Labor Day Weekend, Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025. The festival is a Central Ohio Labor Day weekend tradition which highlights Greek culture and features cathedral tours, authentic food and drink, exhibits, shops, music, dancing, and … [Read more...] about 2025 Annual Columbus Greek Festival
BalletMet The Nutcracker discounts and special performances
BalletMet The Nutcracker is a favorite holiday tradition in Columbus and will be performed at the historic Ohio Theatre from December 12-28, 2024. 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
Free outdoor concerts on Sundays with the Symphony
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra is bringing outdoor music to Columbus parks with Sundays with the Symphony Concerts this Summer. Join Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to enjoy Sundays With The Symphony! This free concert series features the … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concerts on Sundays with the Symphony
Get ready for laughs at the Columbus Comedy Festival
Things are going to get funny around here this summer. The city welcomes the inaugural Columbus Comedy Festival from August 14 to August 18, 2024. A laughter-filled extravaganza awaits, featuring a diverse array of comedic talent from national headliners to local gems. Columbus is making … [Read more...] about Get ready for laughs at the Columbus Comedy Festival
CBUS Soul Fest in Downtown Columbus
Bicentennial Park in Downtown Columbus celebrate Columbus’ vibrant Black culture, music, history and soul during the CBUS Soul Fest and Family Festival on August 15-16, 2025. CBUS Soul Fest at Bicentennial Park The beautiful downtown park along the Scioto Mile will be feature black … [Read more...] about CBUS Soul Fest in Downtown Columbus
Catch a Caffeine Buzz at Columbus Coffee Fest
If coffee is what makes your world go round (or at least makes your morning bearable), don't miss the annual Columbus Coffee Fest! Meet local coffee shops, tastes the goods, and buy some beans and swag if you wish! Tickets sell out fast, so get yours while you can! Pick your … [Read more...] about Catch a Caffeine Buzz at Columbus Coffee Fest
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Water Lantern Festival comes to Columbus on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and is such a fun summer event! Let the lantern guide your future or release your past - the meaning is all yours. The festival featuring floating lanterns has been to cities across the U.S., and voted as #1 Best … [Read more...] about Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 though July 31, 2024 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
U-pick: where to go Peach and Apple picking in Columbus
Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July and August, and apple season typically runs from July to early November, wrapping up with my favorite variety, Goldrush! I've gathered a list of the 12 best places for … [Read more...] about U-pick: where to go Peach and Apple picking in Columbus
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading Program at Barnes and Noble Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Cheer on riders for Pelotonia Ride Weekend
Pelotonia Ride Weekend is back for a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism from August 2-3, 2025! The weekend kicks off Friday evening with Opening Ceremony for participants, and continues Saturday and Sunday with ride routes ranging from 20 to 190 miles. Get involved, even … [Read more...] about Cheer on riders for Pelotonia Ride Weekend
Meet favorite PBS characters at Storybook Village in Ohio Village
Ohio Village is closed for major improvements Get lost in a fairytale or two with Storybook Village on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10 am - 5 pm at Ohio Village. Storybook Village is one of my kids favorite events of the Summer, and you don't want to miss it! Meet some of your favorite … [Read more...] about Meet favorite PBS characters at Storybook Village in Ohio Village
Free donuts on National Donut Day
Make like Homer Simpson and enjoy a free donut or two on Friday, June 7, 2024 in celebration of National Donut Day. This day celebrates the doughnut and honors the Salvation Army “Lassies”, the women that served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI. We’ll add more free donut deals as we find them! … [Read more...] about Free donuts on National Donut Day
