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
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 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
McAlister's Deli is known for their iced tea, and they celebrate every year with Free Tea Day! On Thursday, July 17, 2025, all customers get a free Big tea! Although McAlister's is famous for its sweet tea, it will also treat you to the unsweetened version, if that's your preference. As a … [Read more...] about Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli on July 17
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
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!
It's a Dino-Mite week at Sunny Street Cafe! Kids can enjoy FREE famous Dino Pancakes all week long, Monday - Friday, July 14- July 18, 2025 at all Sunny Street Café locations! In addition to the free amazing dino pancakes, kids will enjoy fun dinosaur games and activities. Expect … [Read more...] about Dino-Mite Kids Week (and free dino pancakes) at Sunny Street Cafe
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
Plan a tasty meal out (or to-go) during Restaurant Week Columbus from January 26-31, 2026, 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 … [Read more...] about All the good eats at 614 Restaurant Week Columbus
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Reynoldsburg will celebrate its grand opening weekend Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23, 2025 just in time for the start of spring. The location had a soft opening last November, but they're ready to go all-out with the warmer weather. The weekend will feature … [Read more...] about Grand Opening! Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Reynoldsburg
Crumbl Cookies is known for its oversized gourmet cookies, weekly rotating flavors, and signature pink box. While they’re a sweet splurge, there are plenty of ways to snag discounts and special deals—especially now during Luck Week! Luck Week Deal – March 16-22, 2025 Crumbl is celebrating Luck … [Read more...] about Crumbl Cookies deal for Luck Week – 2 free cookies when you buy 4!
Cool your jets on Tax Day with some free shaved ice at Kona Ice trucks! On April 15, Kona Ice is hosting its annual National Chill Out Day. Trucks around the country will be serving FREE cups of shaved ice as a way to chill out from Tax Day. Limit one per person. The … [Read more...] about Free cup of shaved ice at Kona Ice on Tax Day 2025
Raising Cane’s is keeping the Golden birthday celebration going with a special way to give back! Cane's fans have a chance to purchase a Golden Plush Puppy, with all net proceeds from in-restaurant sales benefiting Pets Without Parents in Columbus. The limited-edition plush, inspired by the … [Read more...] about Raising Cane’s Golden Plush Puppy Helps Pets Without Parents
McDonald's is a big part of many people's lives. Whether it's your favorite fast food stop, or it's the easiest to find (they're everywhere!), you've probably dined from a McDonalds once or twice...per week, per month, or year. McDonald's deals make an affordable place even more affordable, so … [Read more...] about Shamrock Shake is BACK (and benefits RMHC families), and free fries at McDonald’s
Visit Chick-fil-A Sawmill for a Kids Eat Free Night every Tuesday from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm in February and March! Enjoy a FREE kids meal with the purchase of every adult meal! Cow will be there from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm to see his friends! Terms and Conditions: *Child must be present *Dine-In … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Night at Chick-fil-A Sawmill on Tuesdays
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