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
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Cheap concert tickets! Live Nation $30 Ticket to Summer
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When I starting going to concerts a certain number of decades ago, tickets were regularly $25-$30, but now tickets are double or triple that once fees are added! You'll have the chance to catch some top concerts for less by purchasing discounted concert tickets from Live Nation $30 Ticket to Summer … [Read more...] about Cheap concert tickets! Live Nation $30 Ticket to Summer
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 6-8, 2025 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
Hollywood Casino concerts, comedians, dining deals, and more
Hollywood Casino in Columbus offers much more than gambling! In addition to the casino games, they have great dining options and entertainment all year, including a fantastic event and concert lineup. It's a great place to check out for entertainment in the city! Hollywood Casino offers 6 … [Read more...] about Hollywood Casino concerts, comedians, dining deals, and more
Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
The annual Dublin Irish Festival returns as a full festival on August 1-3, 2025, so get that kilt out of your closet! Experience a three day celebration of all things Irish in Coffman Park with one of the country’s largest Irish Festival. Have a beverage or four, and enjoy food from … [Read more...] about Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse: Beer Tastings, Movies, and more
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse hosts so many fun events along with movies, including beer tastings, themed series, and community events throughout the year. Also, it's a REALLY cool theater! (It's also the first place I learned about the perfect pairing of M&M's mixed into Movie Theatre … [Read more...] about Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse: Beer Tastings, Movies, and more
Cherry Valley Hotel events, Trivia and more
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center in Newark, Ohio underwent $20 million in renovations starting in 2019, and offers plenty of reason to visit. Located just outside of Granville, Ohio, it offers fully renovated and beautiful guest rooms, event and convention space, excellent dining and … [Read more...] about Cherry Valley Hotel events, Trivia and more
Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing: Strawberries, live music, and more!
It's almost strawberry season, and one thing that strawberries go so well with is ice cream! You can find out just how well at Jeni's Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing and along Town Street on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 2025. Attendees will also enjoy local food, family friendly … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing: Strawberries, live music, and more!
Get started with Disc Golf in Columbus at these great courses
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If you are looking for a new activity that can be done on the cheap and is a fun outdoor activity, you may want to try disc golf. The rules are very similar to regular golf, but instead of a club and balls, you use a disc (much like a frisbee). There are disc golf courses across Columbus, … [Read more...] about Get started with Disc Golf in Columbus at these great courses
Grove City Wine and Arts Festival
Find a new favorite vintage along with some fantastic art at the Grove City Wine and Arts Festival on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the historical Grove City Town Center. Grove City Wine and Arts Festival The festival will feature over 20 Ohio … [Read more...] about Grove City Wine and Arts Festival
Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus
The Columbus Summer Wine Festival is on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at McFerson Commons Park (Arena District) in downtown Columbus. It's a perfect event if you love wine, wine spritzers, and hard seltzers. With a variety to sample, festival-goers are sure to find something they love. In … [Read more...] about Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus
Get tickets for Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival at COSI
Wine lovers, this festival is for you! Get tickets for Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival at COSI on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Enjoy more than 100 wines and champagnes from across the globe, full access to COSI including interactive exhibits, a custom photo booth and more! This is a 21 … [Read more...] about Get tickets for Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival at COSI
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 27 - July 25, 2025. 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
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 22-25, 2025 at Crown Plaza North! The new location this year gets guests free parking and lower room rates! This classic movie film festival and … [Read more...] about Columbus Moving Picture Show for early film lovers
North Market Apron Gala Fundraiser (splurge event!)
The North Market Apron Gala is Friday, May 16, 2025, from 7-10 p.m. This annual fundraiser for the North Market Development Authority will showcase music, drinks and a fun three-course dining experience while strolling through the city’s historic market. Browse around the market and eat … [Read more...] about North Market Apron Gala Fundraiser (splurge event!)
