National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 16, 2023, 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 2023 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
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Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District
The Mt. Vernon corridor of the King Lincoln District will be rocking with Jazz, Classical R&B, inspirational and Blues with the Heritage Music Festival Concert Series with the King Arts Complex. This free concert series features show on select Thursdays evenings in July and August. Bring your … [Read more...] about Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District
Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party
Do your kids LOVE to dance? Come have a bash on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party in Westerville. Celebrate the end of school and kick off summer! The American Legion Hall in Westerville is transformed into a kid’s night club from 6:30-9:00pm. The … [Read more...] about Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is one of the main reasons why children miss school. New clothes help improve … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
Annually, Columbus Women & Girls’ Fest celebrates and promotes women and girl-identified leaders in arts and culture. The WGFest is free and open to the public, hosted By Education Foundation for Freedom. The Columbus WGFest is on August 27, 2023 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Maroon Arts … [Read more...] about Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
The farmers and tractors head into the city for Farm Days at COSI from August 9-13, 2023. Meet and greet the farmers and learn where their food comes from. Explore and climb aboard the tractors and combines and other fun equipment. Get "eggcited" about baby chickens hatching, and ask all your … [Read more...] about From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
Free and cheap family activities to beat the heat
We're getting to the hot part of the summer where you can't go outside for more than 10 minutes some days without being a sticky mess. If you're looking for somewhere to escape the heat, check out these free and cheap family activities around Columbus. Water fun Community Rec Center … [Read more...] about Free and cheap family activities to beat the heat
Go Fourth: A Block Party For All in Italian Village
Join the Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street Special Improvement District (54SID) at a fun and free community event! Go Fourth: A Block Party for All is Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 12 pm - 5 pm. Go Fourth! Block Party The community block party will welcome three new murals throughout September and … [Read more...] about Go Fourth: A Block Party For All in Italian Village
Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Party at PiNS Easton
Blue Jackets fans don't want to miss this party! Catch the first round of the 2023 National Hockey League Draft at the Columbus Blue Jackets official NHL Draft Party at PiNS (Easton Town Center) on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 6 pm - 9 pm. The party is open to the public and free … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Party at PiNS Easton
Star Lanes Specials: Manic Mondays and other deals
Looking for something to do inside? Star Lanes in Polaris is way more than just bowling, and has so much fun for everyone. Whether its too cold, too hot, too rainy, or you're just looking for something fun to do, Star Lanes is a great option. Plus, they have lots of good deals, so you can … [Read more...] about Star Lanes Specials: Manic Mondays and other deals
Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series
Bring the family to Powell for some summertime fun with the Lolli-Pops! Children's concert series. The energetic kids' concerts will take place on select Mondays at the Village Green Amphitheater in Powell at 10:30 a.m. Bring your blankets, some snacks, and get ready to dance the … [Read more...] about Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series
Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Get some respite from hot or rainy summer days with a movie at Marcus Theatres with the Kids Dream Summer Film Series - Powered by American Family Insurance. Admission for Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series Catch $3 family-friendly movies on Tuesdays - Saturdays from … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2023 Summer Movie Series! The movie events will be held at different parks around New Albany. Bring dinner and/or snacks and enjoy the show with your family! New Albany Summer Movie Series Saturday, June 24: Space Jam: A New … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
There's so much free and cheap fun for kids around Columbus in the summertime, and we've gathered a huge Summer Bucket List for Kids in Columbus for you to explore! Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor options to keep busy on the … [Read more...] about Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
Fun at the Dams and Lakes with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
The Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Scioto Area Corps Cooperating Association (SACCA) hosts events throughout the year at the Dams in Central Ohio. SACCA support the mission, priorities and vision of the Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through fundraising … [Read more...] about Fun at the Dams and Lakes with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA