ProMusica is back with a 3 days of outdoor music! ProMusica Summer Music Series brings three different performances to two venues this Summer. The Summer Music Series includes two programs as the orchestra returns to Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and performs at … [Read more...] about ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with Germania Singing and Sports Club Society
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
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 30 - September 1, 2025 Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos and … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
U-pick: where to go 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 Apple picking in Columbus
Old Worthington Market Day – Sept 20
Worthington's largest festival, Old Worthington Market Day is Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Old Worthington Market Day The streets of Downtown Worthington will feature over 200 artisans selling goods from jewelry, pottery and ceramics to beautiful paintings, decorative … [Read more...] about Old Worthington Market Day – Sept 20
Merion Village Garden Tour – free to attend
Enjoy the beautiful summer weather during the annual Merion Village Garden Tour. The 26th Annual Merion Village Garden Tour is Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Garden Tour is free and open to all, thanks to the generous sponsors and advertisers. Check out the Facebook … [Read more...] about Merion Village Garden Tour – free to attend
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 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
Re-Slice of Columbus Pizza Tasting
Love pizza?? Re-Slice of Columbus is back on September 18, 2025 from 6 pm - 9 pm. This awesome, tasty pizza-slinging event is organized by the Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Re-Slice, a twist on the beloved Slice of Columbus, presented by the … [Read more...] about Re-Slice of Columbus Pizza Tasting
Summer fun on The Peninsula in Downtown Columbus
The Peninsula is an up and coming neighborhood between Downtown Columbus and Franklinton along the bend in the Scioto River. With parks, dining, there's always something going on this Summer in The Peninsula. Find free fun for family, nights out with friends, and a place to cool off on the … [Read more...] about Summer fun on The Peninsula in Downtown Columbus
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
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Don't miss the oldest and largest (and highly anticipated) festival in Ohio this fall! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 15 – Saturday, October 18, 2025. This huge pumpkin festival always starts the 3rd Wednesday of October - just in case you need to request off work … [Read more...] about Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
15 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Visiting a sunflower field is a "must do" in late summer or fall, and fields are popping up all over. Grab your family or friends, and get ready to post your sunny pics on IG when you visit one of these sunflower fields around Central Ohio (or a little further). Most fields won't bloom until … [Read more...] about 15 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Discover the Enchanting Topiary Park in the Discovery District | Free Events this Summer
Located in the heart of the Discovery District Topiary Garden Park is a 9+ acre public park that is home to a sculpted evergreen garden depicting Georges Seurat’s 1887 A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grande Jatte. Topiary Park The park is filled with topiaries shaped into … [Read more...] about Discover the Enchanting Topiary Park in the Discovery District | Free Events this Summer
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 10-12)
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 10-12, 2025 in Italian Village near the Short North. Columbus Italian Festival This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce. Kids will have a blast in Zona … [Read more...] about Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 10-12)
Marietta Awaits: Ohio’s First Riverboat Town
Celebrate Spring by planning your first road trip of the season to Ohio’s first city. Just a two-hour drive from Columbus, a visit to Marietta is the perfect destination trip to the Ohio River. Immerse yourself in centuries old history and make a few new memories of your own. Settled in … [Read more...] about Marietta Awaits: Ohio’s First Riverboat Town
