The Summer Tour of Historic Homes of Olde Towne East is Sunday, July 12, 2026. The tour will showcase homes and gardens, and a church in the Historic Franklin Park Neighborhood. The tour is walkable, but shuttle stops are provided. Check out the Facebook page for sneak peeks of the … [Read more...] about Summer Tour of Historic Homes of Olde Towne East
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Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers season is highly anticipated in Central Ohio during which the sunflower unofficially officially becomes the flower of Instagram. The Coshocton Sunflower Festival brings all of the happiness and photo ops to a 4-acre field this August. Heading in the 7th year of the festival, the … [Read more...] about Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Topiary Park Movie Nights
Plan a trip to the beautiful Topiary Park this summer for Topiary Park Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars for an evening with family and friends. Bring a blanket and your family or a date and enjoy the movie, live music, food trucks, and activities. Pack a picnic and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Topiary Park Movie Nights
July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In addition to Red, White and Boom, which is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest, there are so many July 4th celebrations, parades, and fireworks in Columbus in early … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2026
Spend the evening in Grandview on select Saturdays in summer months from 5 - 9 p.m., to celebrate the best that Grandview has to offer at the Grandview Hop. The Grandview Hop is Grandview’s summertime night market and community stroll - and is the perfect chance to enjoy the area. What to … [Read more...] about Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2026
Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
If you want to go out, but want to save money, happy hour is the way to go! There are so many fantastic happy hours in Columbus, that its nearly impossible to list them all. Please let me know if there are any others great Columbus happy hours that you love! When my husband and I were … [Read more...] about Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
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
Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival – buy before sell out!
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for many, so get ready to be comforted at the Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival at The Yard at Easton Town Center. Get cheesy on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4-7:30 p.m. - and it's all for a good cause to #MacOutCancer for the … [Read more...] about Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival – buy before sell out!
Get creative at Brush Crazy Art Studio: painting, candlemaking, and more art
Looking for something new and different to do for a date, girls' night, or some family time? Brush Crazy offers all types of creative classes, projects, and more. Whether you want to go and do your own thing, or need more guidance, they have options for you at this fun DIY art studio. From … [Read more...] about Get creative at Brush Crazy Art Studio: painting, candlemaking, and more art
Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
Looking for your next summer adventure? Lancaster, Ohio, is just a short drive from Columbus and home to an epic 10-day festival. One weekend just isn’t enough time for all the fun! Mark your calendars because the Lancaster Festival is just down the road and jam-packed with exciting … [Read more...] about Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
Columbus Goodguys 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG
The Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals is pulling into the Ohio Expo Center from July 10-12, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. Check out more than 6,000, 1999 & earlier hot rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, street machines and trucks. You don’t want to miss Goodguys AutoCross racing … [Read more...] about Columbus Goodguys 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG
Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks
Enjoy free music in at Gallant Woods Park in Delaware with Thursday Evening Concerts from July 2 through August 6, 2026. 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
Lynd Fruit Farm through the seasons: Berries, Apples, Sunflowers, Festivals, Fall Fun, and more
Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala is known for apple picking and their fall fun and pumpkin patch, but they have so much more to offer through the whole growing season! In addition to the u-pick, sunflowers, and fall farm fun, the market at Lynd Fruit Farm is a destination of its own. Stop by the … [Read more...] about Lynd Fruit Farm through the seasons: Berries, Apples, Sunflowers, Festivals, Fall Fun, and more
Lavender Fest Blooms at Timbuk Farms
Granville’s Timbuk Farms is bringing florals and family fun to Licking County in June with their first-ever Lavender Fest! From June 14–15 and June 21–22, 2025, Lavender Fest invites guests to stroll down “Lavender Lane,” amongst the raised lavender beds. Take pics and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Lavender Fest Blooms at Timbuk Farms
Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus
Columbus Recreation and Parks hosts summer concerts at Bicentennial Park on throughout the summer! Bicentennial Park Summer Concerts Food and drinks available starting at 5 pm; concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Each concert will feature a DJ, live music and food trucks. Admission is free. Bring … [Read more...] about Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus
