Brutus, parade floats, and Buckeye pride will hit the streets on campus for The Ohio State Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 25, 2024! Check out the creative and fun floats, as they compete to win prize money. Check out all of the festivities for Ohio State Homecoming. Ohio State … [Read more...] about The Ohio State Homecoming Parade
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Fall fun on the Farm at Van Buren Acres
Central Ohio has some amazing farms to visit in the fall for pumpkins, activities, and agri-tourism, and Van Buren Acres in Hebron is one of the best for fall and holiday farm fun! If you've driven east on Columbus on Rt. 70, you've probably seen this fun farm in the Columbus area. Van … [Read more...] about Fall fun on the Farm at Van Buren Acres
Free party for your 1 year old with CelebrateOne 1st Birthday Party
Do you have a baby turning 1 this year? Come to a CelebrateOne 1st Birthday Party to celebrate your little one! All registered families will receive a special gift for their one year old. CelebrateOne, created with the City of Columbus in 2014, connects pregnant women and families with … [Read more...] about Free party for your 1 year old with CelebrateOne 1st Birthday Party
Pickerington Oktoberfest and Bier Garden with Combustion Brewery
Celebrate a favorite Fall festival with Pickerington Oktoberfest on Friday, September 27 - Saturday, September 28, 2024. This outdoor event and bier garden will take place in the Combustion parking lot. The event features live music all day, food trucks, Oktoberfest Beer Mile, traditional … [Read more...] about Pickerington Oktoberfest and Bier Garden with Combustion Brewery
Go Fourth! A Block Party returns to Italian Village on September 22
Looking for a fun, free way to spend a Sunday in Columbus? Go Fourth! A Block Party for All is back for its third year in Italian Village, and it’s bigger than ever! Hosted by the Short North Alliance, this event will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a … [Read more...] about Go Fourth! A Block Party returns to Italian Village on September 22
RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages
Celebrate the season at RidgeFest, Glacier Ridge's annual fall festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This family-friendly event promises a day of fun, food, and festivities at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, located at 9801 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City, OH. What to Expect … [Read more...] about RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages
Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Enjoy a family-friendly community bike ride through Upper Arlington complete with built-in rest stops, parks and neighborhood views with Cycle UA. This is a hybrid event offering large group event ride or independent ride opportunities. Choose to complete the Cycle UA ride alongside … [Read more...] about Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 31 - September 2, 2024. Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into Easton Town Center
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Columbus for one day only on Saturday, October 5, 2024! From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the popular, all-pink cafe on wheels will be parked at Easton Town Center in Town Square near Crate & Barrel. Fans of Hello Kitty can look forward to … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into Easton Town Center
Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Families will have a blast at the FREE Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 am - 3 pm in Reynoldsburg. The festival is at the Ohio State Fire Marshal's campus, and kids will learn more about firefighters and the work they do. It's a celebration of … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Top things to do in Grove City, Ohio
Grove City is a suburb of southwest Columbus, Ohio in Franklin County. It boasts a small-town feel with plenty of parks, businesses, community events, plus the convenience of nearby Columbus. Downtown Columbus is just 15-20 minutes away. This vibrant little city offers a variety of … [Read more...] about Top things to do in Grove City, Ohio
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 25, 2024 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Maroon Arts … [Read more...] about Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
Explore Dublin with the Dublin Park Pass for a chance of prizes
July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the return of Visit Dublin’s 2024 Parks Pass in partnership with OhioHealth. The Dublin Park Pass is FREE and fully digital to encourage users explore 60+ parks throughout … [Read more...] about Explore Dublin with the Dublin Park Pass for a chance of prizes
Book your Polar Express, Santa Trains, and Christmas Train Rides in Ohio
The year has flown by, and it's time to get serious about planning for the holidays! Many Holiday, Polar Express, and Santa Trains are accepting reservations and many will book up way before the season begins! Christmas train rides are a magical journey for children, and a holiday tradition … [Read more...] about Book your Polar Express, Santa Trains, and Christmas Train Rides in Ohio
Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay
Willkommen zum Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay! While the water park usually closes on Labor Day, they are stretching the fun for a little longer to celebrate Oktoberfest on August 30-31, and September 1, 6, and 7, 2025 from 11 am - 6 pm! Slide into the world of German music, enjoy pumpkin and … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay
