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
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This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer!
Free Fitness with Motivation at the Station
Start your Saturday mornings with some free fitness in Hilliard at Hilliard Station Park with the Motivation at the Station series. 2025 Motivation at the Station Schedule June 7 through September 20, 2025 The classes are open to all fitness levels ages 13+, and are 50 minutes long. Bring a … [Read more...] about Free Fitness with Motivation at the Station
Watch classic films with CAPA Summer Movie Series at Ohio Theatre
The CAPA Summer Movie Series is back! The 56th series of classic films and cult favorites will run at the Ohio Theatre, and feature 19 films over 6 weeks. Don’t miss your chance to see these great films on the big screen in America’s longest running classic film series at the stunning Ohio … [Read more...] about Watch classic films with CAPA Summer Movie Series at Ohio Theatre
Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
There are outdoor movies all over Columbus in the summer, but most are geared towards families instead of nights out with friends or date nights. Enter NightLight 614. This outdoor film series is made for the 21+ crowd featuring great movies and some of the best food trucks, breweries, and … [Read more...] about Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
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 May 31 though July 31, 2025 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Lennox Town Center 24 is now owned by Phoenix Theaters, and you can enjoy FREE family movies with the Free Summer Movie Series. Films are show at 10 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9 am; seating is limited to auditorium capacity. Admission is totally free, and they are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Celebrate birds, bees, butterflies and all of the creatures that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza, happening Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Franklin Park Conservatory in conjunction with National Pollinator Week. Engage with various organizations that are raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
The Annual Doo Dah Parade is celebrating its 42nd year in the Short North on July 4, 2025! 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
The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Love reading, libraries, and everything books? Add The Columbus Book Festival to your summertime Columbus festival list! Columbus Book Festival Head downtown to the Discovery District for a two-day festival for all ages on July 12-13, 2025. You'll enjoy national and local authors, exhibitors, … [Read more...] about The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
The BOOM is Back! Red, White and Boom returns in 2025 with the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, celebrating 40+ years! Red, White and Boom! is Thursday, July 3, 2025, 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
Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Created in 1953, Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park is one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S. It has grown to include over 7,500 rose specimens, as well as 100's of varieties of bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs and trees. I'm embarrassed to admit that I lived … [Read more...] about Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 9-10, 2025 at Genoa Park near downtown. Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest … [Read more...] about Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Upper Arlington's Parks & Recreation Department hosts FREE outdoor movie nights with Upper Arlington Movies in the Park. Grab chairs, blankets, and snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars with friends or family. 2025 Movies in the Parks Series Schedule Freaky Friday | … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
There's so much going on in Columbus this summer that you'll want to plan ahead so you don't miss your favorite events. There are only so many weekends, so make sure you plan some summer fun in Columbus this year! Mark your calendars and check back often, as this list will update regularly … [Read more...] about 13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
