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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (and great cookies around Cbus!)

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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is Monday, August 4! Need an excuse to enjoy a chocolate chip cookie? This is your chance! Whether you like your cookies crunchy or chewy, with dark or milk chocolate chips, homemade, bakery, or store-bought (nah), make sure you enjoy a cookie in honor of … [Read more...] about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (and great cookies around Cbus!)

Charity Happy Hours, Beers & Brats, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market

Hill's Market hosts fun events throughout the Summer where you can grab a good meal for a good deal. Bring your family, bring a date, bring your friends. The patio is the perfect place to hang during the Spring, Summer, and Fall nights. Hills Market Charity Happy Hours Get over hump day and … [Read more...] about Charity Happy Hours, Beers & Brats, and Wine Bar weekly at Hills Market

Baskin-Robbins Celebrate 31 serves up scoops for 31% off on the 31st

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, IS BACK with the Celebrate 31 promotion to commemorate the brand’s iconic 31 flavors. With 31 flavors, there's one for each day of the month! On the 31st of every month in 2023, enjoy 31% off scoops at participating … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins Celebrate 31 serves up scoops for 31% off on the 31st

Summer at Dairy Queen and Miracle Treat Day

While the cool treats and hot eats are good all year round at DQ, they just hit differently when you get a great deal. DQ has released the annual Summer Blizzard Treat Menu –available starting March 31. They are also celebrating Miracle Treat Day, and have other great offers through the … [Read more...] about Summer at Dairy Queen and Miracle Treat Day

1/2 price slices for National Cheesecake Day at The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating National Cheesecake Day on July 30, 2025. Cheesecake Rewards members can enjoy Any Slice, Half Price! National Cheesecake Day There are more than 30 cheesecake flavors to choose, from the simple original cheesecake to the super decadent rich … [Read more...] about 1/2 price slices for National Cheesecake Day at The Cheesecake Factory

National Tequila Day specials on July 24

National Tequila Day is Thursday, July 24, 2025! I'm not much of a "shots" person, so I prefer my tequila in a margarita. Do you order your margaritas on the rocks or frozen, salt or sugar? Rocks/salt for me please! If you're looking for a place to celebrate, you might as well take advantage … [Read more...] about National Tequila Day specials on July 24

All the good eats at 614 Restaurant Week Columbus

Plan a tasty meal out (or to-go) during Restaurant Week Columbus from July 21-26, 2025, presented by (614) Magazine and Revolution Mortgage. Over 150 of the best restaurants throughout Columbus will be offering special 3 course menus at fixed prices (usually $15-$50), as well as carry-out … [Read more...] about All the good eats at 614 Restaurant Week Columbus

The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast

Celebrate the weekend with the famous $5 Pancake Breakfast at The Hills Market in Worthington. Every Saturday and Sunday on the beautiful veranda starting in May, you can enjoy 2 huge pancakes (plain, chocolate chip, or blueberry), plus sausage and coffee for just $5!  Enjoy a Mimosa … [Read more...] about The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast

Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Columbus

If you want to dine out as a family, stretch your money by choosing places where KIDS EAT FREE or cheap in Columbus. We have options for every day of the week, so there's always somewhere you can go.  We know...taking kids out to a restaurant is often less than relaxing, but its a good … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Columbus

Jeni’s Ice Cream and Summer flavors

We LOVE Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, and we love a good deal on Jeni's even more! Read below to see what special offers and new releases are coming up! New Flavors at Jeni's! Jeni’s Super Fun Times collection Taste the carefree spirit of summer break with the Super Fun Times … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Ice Cream and Summer flavors

Graeter’s National Ice Cream Day deal, plus free scoop for Coloring Contest!

Graeter's Ice Cream may have originated in Cincinnati, but it'll always feel like a Columbus staple to me! Whether you're in it for the mega chocolate chips in their "chip" flavors (Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Chip, Mocha Chocolate Chip, etc), pups on the … [Read more...] about Graeter’s National Ice Cream Day deal, plus free scoop for Coloring Contest!

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Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale

Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies is holding another ever-popular bake sales this summer! Stock up on all of your favorite Cheryl's items at the Cheryl's Summer Bake Sale from July 7-20, 2025. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping even … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale

Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Westerville Senior Center

If you have a free morning on the first Wednesday of the month, head to Westerville Senior Center for the monthly Pancake Breakfast! Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and eggs, coffee and orange juice and is served from 7:30 am - 10 am. It's just $5 at the door. It's cheaper than fast … [Read more...] about Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Westerville Senior Center

2025 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus

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National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, 2025, and you can find deals and freebies all over the city! Click on the link for details. We won't tell if you enjoy more than one of these offers (or 3!) on Sunday - just watch out for brain freeze! If you haven't already, you … [Read more...] about 2025 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus

Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids

In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids

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