The Mt. Vernon corridor of the King Lincoln District will be rocking with Jazz, Classical R&B, inspirational and Blues with the Heritage Music Festival Concert Series with the King Arts Complex. This free concert series features show on select Thursdays evenings in July and August. Bring your … [Read more...] about Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District
Summer
From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
The farmers and tractors head into the city for Farm Days at COSI from August 6-10, 2025. Meet and greet the farmers and learn where their food comes from. Explore and climb aboard the tractors and combines and other fun equipment. Get "eggcited" about baby chickens hatching, and ask all your … [Read more...] about From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining
Back to school shopping is never cheap. But Ohioans can save even more this year with the expanded Sales and Use Tax - Sales Tax Holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation. There are changes to the holiday that make it a good deal even if you don't have kids in school! The sale expanded to 10 … [Read more...] about Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining
Free fun on the Scioto Mile: Fountain fun, kayaking, and more
There's always so much fun planned at The Scioto Mile! Summer Fun on the Scioto runs through fall and include free events ranging from musical performances, happy hours, and kayaking, to silent discos, dance classes, yoga, and more. Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus, the Scioto Mile is an … [Read more...] about Free fun on the Scioto Mile: Fountain fun, kayaking, and more
Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
The Annual Doo Dah Parade is celebrating its 41st year in the Short North on July 4, 2024! Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with this wacky parade in the Short North. The Line-Up begins around noon at Goodale Park heading north, with the parade at 1:00 p.m. No registration required … [Read more...] about Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
The BOOM is Back! Red, White and Boom returns in 2024 with the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, celebrating 40+ years! Red, White and Boom! is Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Downtown riverfront and Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. This annual festival features music, … [Read more...] about Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center
Grove City Movies in the Park have moved to Grove City Town Center for Summer 2024! Catch a movie under the stars with friends and family at this free, annual outdoor movie series. Movies are shown on Wednesday evenings at Town Center Park at 8 p.m. Children's activities begin … [Read more...] about Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center
Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Water Lantern Festival comes to Columbus on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 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
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
Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2024
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2024 summer fair season is back to normal! You can expect full county fairs with all the rides, food, competitions, concerts, and more. We've missed them so much, we may need to hit a few counties! As always, details can … [Read more...] about Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2024
Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 14-20, 2025 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find anywhere … [Read more...] about Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks
Enjoy free music in at Gallant Woods Park in Delaware with Thursday Evening Concerts from July 11 through August 8, 2024. Concerts are be from 7 - 8:30 pm. Bring your own picnic dinner; alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. Don't forget a blanket or lawn … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks
Free admission to Columbus Zoo: Military Family Days
is honoring active or retired military personnel and their immediate family with free admission to the Zoo during Military Family Days, presented by Bob Evans Farm. This week of recognition, from June 30 - July 4, 2025, is to thank them for the sacrifices the families have made for … [Read more...] about Free admission to Columbus Zoo: Military Family Days
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 and carts will take part in the festival with the return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on August 16-17, 2025. The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ … [Read more...] about 2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
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
