Scrawl returns to the renewed arts neighborhood of Franklinton on September 20-21, 2025 at 400 Square, next to 400 West Rich St. The free 2 day festival will feature local artists painting murals as you watch, local music, dance and performing arts, crafts, food vendors, beer, and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton – Sept 20-21
Festivals
For the Love of Hilliard festival
Celebrate Hilliard and check out the amazing businesses of Hilliard with For the Love of Hilliard festival! On Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the businesses of Hilliard are coming together with the support of Destination Hilliard and the City of Hilliard to celebrate all … [Read more...] about For the Love of Hilliard festival
Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
The Ohio Moon Festival and and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day is an annual event in Central Ohio, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 11, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Dublin Riverside Crossing Park. The festival celebrates a significant cultural holiday across many Asian Cultures … [Read more...] about Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
Upper Arlington Fall Fest
Upper Arlington is celebrating the changing season with Fall Fest on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Fancyburg Park. Upper Arlington Fall Fest Take a hay ride and pick and decorate a pumpkin, then allow the kids to bounce, slide, and all the fall fun and … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Fall Fest
Annual Taste of Dublin Networking event
Enjoy the fine food of Dublin on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:30 pm – 8 pm. with The Dublin Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Taste of Dublin. This upscale event will feature delicious specialty items from more than 25 of the area’s top restaurants and catering … [Read more...] about Annual Taste of Dublin Networking event
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Don't miss the oldest and largest (and highly anticipated) festival in Ohio this fall! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 21 – Saturday, October 24, 2026. This huge pumpkin festival always starts the 3rd Wednesday of October - just in case you need to request off work … [Read more...] about Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Columbus Serbian Festival showcase Serbian food and culture
Eat, Drink, Sing, Dance at the annual Serbian Festival at St. Stevan of Dechani! You won’t need a passport to travel to Serbia! The church’s grounds are transformed into a Serbian village with homemade Serbian dishes and pastries, full bar with Serbian beer, Slivovica, and wines. Tasty … [Read more...] about Columbus Serbian Festival showcase Serbian food and culture
Celebrate Children’s Literature at Once Upon Ohio on August 16
Step into a storybook adventure at the Once Upon Ohio event hosted by the Ohio History Connection on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ohio History Center. This new event celebrates the magic of children’s literature, with a spotlight on Ohio authors and illustrators. Kids are … [Read more...] about Celebrate Children’s Literature at Once Upon Ohio on August 16
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival is back that the Zoo!
Immerse yourself in the glow of more than 60 sets of LED lantern displays at The Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival. The brilliantly lit animal scenes will glow along the paths throughout various areas of the Zoo. Explore various aspects of Asian culture with shows each evening, which may … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival is back that the Zoo!
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is a must-visit Labor Day weekend festival that’s been drawing crowds for 75+ years. Bring your family and friends to discover more than 20 midway rides and games, prize drawings, tractor pulls, food, parades, free concerts and more, on September 4-7, … [Read more...] about Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 9-11)
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 9-11, 2026 in Italian Village near the Short North. Columbus Italian Festival This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce. Kids will have a blast in Zona … [Read more...] about Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 9-11)
Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair (Oct 4)
Celebrate the fall season on the farm with the annual Fall Harvest Fair at Stratford Ecological Center is Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pm. Kids of all ages can discover their inner farmer at this family friendly event. Climb a tractor, get your face painted, feed the … [Read more...] about Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair (Oct 4)
Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Take a daytrip or overnight to Cleveland to check out the Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This unique festival is held select dates July 5 - Sunday, August 24, 2025 In addition to the stunning displays, enjoy live acrobatic performances every hour on the … [Read more...] about Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things (Oct 17-18)
Things are going to get a little unusual at Franklin County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026 with Mystics and Marvels - A Faire of Unusual Things. This family friendly weekend will be full of creep and spectacle, side show fun, vendors, fortune tellers an … [Read more...] about Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things (Oct 17-18)
National Night Out events around Columbus
National Night Out serves to promote safer communities by bringing together neighbors, police, and firefighters, and is celebrated the first Tuesday of August. Many of the events feature free food, live music, and other fun features. Kids will get to interact with, and watch demonstrations by … [Read more...] about National Night Out events around Columbus
