The 2024 All Ohio Balloon Fest returns to Marysville at the Union County Airport from August 8-10, 2024. There will be over 15+ Hot Air Balloons in the sky, plus helicopter, plane, and balloon rides, live music, food, and beverage. And....concerts with Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship. All … [Read more...] about All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville feat. Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship
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Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 21-23, 2023, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to … [Read more...] about Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
Upper Arlington Music in the Parks and around town with UA Performance Series
Upper Arlington Music in the Parks brings music to the parks during the summer. All concerts are free and everyone is welcome. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and arrive early to grab your spot. There will be featured food trucks at each event. Party on the Plaza UA Performance … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Music in the Parks and around town with UA Performance Series
Tunes in the park at Goodale Park Music Series
Head to Goodale Park on select Sunday for free concerts in the park as a part of Goodale Park Music Series from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the music at the gazebo. There will be food carts selling food, live art, activities for kids, and more. 2023 Goodale … [Read more...] about Tunes in the park at Goodale Park Music Series
Don’t miss the Taste of Powell Tour in 2024
A Taste of Powell is a tasty tour of local Powell-area restaurants on Sunday, July 46, 2024 from 10 am - 7 pm. You'll enjoy samples of unique dishes at over 20 Powell-area restaurants including The Daily Growler, Liberty Tavern, Local Roots, on your self-guided tour around Powell and … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Taste of Powell Tour in 2024
Date night in Columbus: Summer edition
Whether its your first date or you've been together for 40 years, you can have an awesome date night in Columbus on the cheap. Skip your standard go-to date and do something fun, romantic, or unique in our city with these inexpensive date ideas around Columbus. Many of these can be … [Read more...] about Date night in Columbus: Summer edition
Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks
Enjoy free music in at Gallant Woods Park in Delaware with Thursday Evening Concerts from July 6 through August 10, 2023. 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
Late Night Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights and Dive-In Movies
Play all day in the sun at Zoombezi Bay and stay late for Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights on Fridays, June 28 - July 26, 2024. Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights Summer Nights parties mean that the attraction stays open until 10 p.m. and features DJ, extra time on attractions, live entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Late Night Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights and Dive-In Movies
U-pick apples, flowers, and more at Branstool Orchards
Branstool Orchards is one of our favorite u-pick orchards to visit in Central Ohio. We always pick peaches and apples (sometimes twice) each year, and they have so many offerings from Summer through Fall. Located in Utica, Branstool Orchards is about 40 minutes from Columbus, and it's … [Read more...] about U-pick apples, flowers, and more at Branstool Orchards
SUP and Kayaking with Get Out Adventures (Veterans Paddle Free!)
Go adventuring with Get Out Adventures! If you love being outside and being active, this organization will not only offer so much fun for you, but it's all in support of such a good cause. Get Out Adventures is a social enterprise with 100% of net revenue going to support Adaptive Sports … [Read more...] about SUP and Kayaking with Get Out Adventures (Veterans Paddle Free!)
Columbus Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus AND Whitehall
MGN and CD92.9 FM have announced that the Columbus Summer Wine Festival is on two dates at two locations, for twice the fun! This year the festivals will be held on Saturday, June 10, at McFerson Commons Park (Arena District) in downtown Columbus, and on Saturday, July 15, at The Kelley … [Read more...] about Columbus Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus AND Whitehall
Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
The Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown Riverfront area along the Scioto Mile on June 9-11, 2023. This free art festival will feature great artists from around the country working with all types of media. You’ll find prints, paintings, jewelry, housewares, glass art, … [Read more...] about Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
Columbus Moving Picture Show for early film lovers
If you love classic films, silent films, and everything about early films, you don't want to miss the Columbus Moving Picture Show from May 25-28, 2024 at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel! This classic movie film festival and convention specializes in silent films, shorts, … [Read more...] about Columbus Moving Picture Show for early film lovers
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 wineries … [Read more...] about Nightlight 614: Outdoor Movies for adults
Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series
The Summer Sizzle Concert Series in Grove City kicks off May 26 and continues on most Fridays through September 1, 2023 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. These open-air concerts in the Town Center are sponsored by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and feature live entertainment by some … [Read more...] about Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series