Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also … [Read More...]

So many Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
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When it's too hot, too cold, or too rainy, indoor play is a great way for kids to burn off some energy. Whether … [Read More...]

Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025
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Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy … [Read More...]

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival is back that the Zoo!
Immerse yourself in the glow of more than 60 sets of LED lantern displays at The Columbus Zoo Lantern … [Read More...]

U-pick: where to go Peach and Apple picking in Columbus
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Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July … [Read More...]

30+ Must-Visit Places in Columbus, Ohio for everyone
Columbus, Ohio is a city full of fun attractions and places to visit. Whether you're visiting the city, or if you want … [Read More...]
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Make some stops on the Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin, and earn a shirt!
More cocktails please! Dublin has their own specialty boozy beverage route with the Celtic Cocktail Trail. Dublin … [Read More...]

Fourth Street Fridays with Food, Fun, and a Movie Under the Stars

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival

Shop local at the Powell Street Market

Visit Shepherd’s Corner for monthly Labyrinth Walks

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville

Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park

Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799

Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus

Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County

Extend the Summer fun with Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay

Community Pet Vaccine Clinics with Columbus Humane

Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts featuring legends and movies
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Spring fun

Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
No matter how many years go by, drive-in movies are still fun! We are fortunate to have many drive-in theaters in Ohio, … [Read More...]

Free Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in Ohio. It's located just east … [Read More...]

Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
If you're an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You'll meet the dogs, cats, … [Read More...]

Visit these Story Trails in Columbus for reading + nature fun!
Did you know that there are Story Trails and Story Walks all over Columbus? These special trails are located in parks, … [Read More...]

Drive-in movies and huge flea market at the South Drive In Theatre
Catch a movie at the South Drive-in Theatre in Columbus! Drive-in movies are a perfect option, no matter the weather! … [Read More...]

Free Concerts at Columbus Commons through the Summer
Free concerts are in full swing at Columbus Commons this summer, so grab your dancing shoes and head to the Commons with … [Read More...]

Best places for Creeking in Columbus
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When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? … [Read More...]

Staying safe from Ticks in Columbus and around Ohio
While the weather in Spring, Summer, and Fall makes us want to be outside, insects can be a real bug in Ohio. While … [Read More...]

Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time … [Read More...]
Family Fun

Fourth Street Fridays with Food, Fun, and a Movie Under the Stars
Get ready for a summer night to remember! Fourth Street Fridays features festive evenings full of community vibes, local … [Read More...]

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is a must-visit Labor Day weekend festival that’s been drawing crowds for 78 … [Read More...]

Visit Shepherd’s Corner for monthly Labyrinth Walks
Shepherd's Corner, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a 160 acre farm and ecological center in Blacklick, … [Read More...]

Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park
Don't miss the return of Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12-5 … [Read More...]

Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Experience the trials and tribulations that the first settlers in the Ohio Territory endured as they fought for and … [Read More...]

Extend the Summer fun with Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay
Willkommen zum Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay! While the water park usually closes on Labor Day, they are stretching the … [Read More...]

Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the … [Read More...]

Easton Town Center Summer fun, new retailers, and more
Easton Town Center keeps growing and growing, which means there's ALWAYS something fun going on at Easton! Whether … [Read More...]

Hocking Hills Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival: 1000’s of glass blown pumpkins
Hiking, fall foliage, and beautiful scenery may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Hocking Hills, … [Read More...]
Date Night

Make some stops on the Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin, and earn a shirt!
More cocktails please! Dublin has their own specialty boozy beverage route with the Celtic Cocktail Trail. Dublin … [Read More...]

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be … [Read More...]

Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus
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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus returns this Summer for the 43rd season with their outdoor classic theatre under the stars … [Read More...]

Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts featuring legends and movies
Pops concerts with Columbus Symphony are fun for all music lovers. And the series brings a few movie-themed … [Read More...]

Easton Town Center Summer fun, new retailers, and more
Easton Town Center keeps growing and growing, which means there's ALWAYS something fun going on at Easton! Whether … [Read More...]

See the sky at Perkins Observatory at Ohio Wesleyan University
Perkins Observatory, located at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, is an active research and educational facility for … [Read More...]

Gravity Experience Park, Trivia, Yoga, and more at Land-Grant Brewing
Skip the typical bar scene and enjoy a day or evening out at Land-Grant Brewing. A true gem in the thriving … [Read More...]

Prost! 2025 Columbus Oktoberfest events
The annual Columbus Oktoberfest returns to Columbus September 5-7, 2025 for 3 days of German fun! Make plans to … [Read More...]

One Magical Night and Movies Under the Stars at Green Lawn Abbey
Green Lawn Abbey is a beautiful mausoleum built in 1927. The grand building was a sought after place of interment from … [Read More...]
Food and Dining in Columbus

Make some stops on the Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin, and earn a shirt!
More cocktails please! Dublin has their own specialty boozy beverage route with the Celtic Cocktail Trail. Dublin … [Read More...]

Gravity Experience Park, Trivia, Yoga, and more at Land-Grant Brewing
Skip the typical bar scene and enjoy a day or evening out at Land-Grant Brewing. A true gem in the thriving … [Read More...]

Re-Slice of Columbus Pizza Tasting
By Val 2 Comments
Love pizza?? Re-Slice of Columbus is back on September 18, 2025 from 6 pm - 9 pm. This awesome, tasty … [Read More...]

Lynd Fruit Farm through the seasons: Berries, Apples, Sunflowers, Festivals, Fall Fun, and more
Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala is known for apple picking and their fall fun and pumpkin patch, but they have so much more … [Read More...]

Lobster Roll Days at the Hills Market
You don't have to be near the beach to enjoy fresh lobster rolls this month! Don't miss Lobster Roll Days at the … [Read More...]

Lobster Rolls in August at Charmy’s Market Downtown
Charmy's Market opened in Spring 2025 at 95 N. Grant Ave, the former location of The Hill's Market … [Read More...]
Summer fun
All the fun this Summer

Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with

Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the

Over 180 options for fun this weekend in Columbus
Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also

Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus
Columbus Recreation and Parks hosts summer concerts at Bicentennial Park on throughout the summer! Bicentennial

Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025
By Val 4 Comments
Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy

2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks

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

Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series
The Summer Sizzle Concert Series in Grove City kicks off May 23 and continues on most Fridays through September 19,

15 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
By Val 6 Comments
Visiting a sunflower field is a "must do" in late summer or fall, and fields are popping up all over. Grab your

Doggie Dives! End of the Summer Dog Swims at local public pools
The end of August and Labor Day weekend means that the pools are closing, and the dog days of summer are over. Let your

Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series
Join Hilliard Arts Council for the Summer Concert Series in 2025. This Sunday evening concert series features

Visit Zoombezi Bay Waterpark; discounts, special days, and NEW ATTRACTIONS
By Val 2 Comments
Zoombezi Bay Waterpark is one of the top fun spots during summertime in Central Ohio! Featuring thrilling water slides,