Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 9-10, 2025 at Genoa Park near downtown. Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest … [Read more...] about Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Festivals
Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour
The Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour, a highly anticipated summertime event, is Sunday, June 29, 2025. Learn the stories of these stunning homes and gardens in the historic district. Take in all the historic architecture and modern lux of this year's featured homes. … [Read more...] about Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour
Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Rainbow UA is a community group in Upper Arlington whose mission is to support the LGBTQI+ community in Upper Arlington. Join them for the Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride on Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1-5 pm at the Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper Arlington, OH … [Read more...] about Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
There's so much going on in Columbus this summer that you'll want to plan ahead so you don't miss your favorite events. There are only so many weekends, so make sure you plan some summer fun in Columbus this year! Mark your calendars and check back often, as this list will update regularly … [Read more...] about 13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on the third weekend in June. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Get ready for laughs at the Columbus Comedy Festival
Things are going to get funny around here in September. The city welcomes the Columbus Comedy Festival from September 4-7, 2025 for the 2nd year in a row. A laughter-filled extravaganza awaits, featuring a diverse array of comedic talent from national headliners to local gems. Columbus is making … [Read more...] about Get ready for laughs at the Columbus Comedy Festival
Worthington Sunday Fundays
Shake off the Sunday scaries and enjoy Worthington Sunday Fundays from 1 pm - 5 pm. Themed Sunday Fundays are a great finish to the weekend and are held select months through November. The Worthington Partnership, along with the merchants, host an afternoon of themed food, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Worthington Sunday Fundays
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
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
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 27-29, 2025. What is Comfest? Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. Check … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Complete the Stonewall Columbus Drag Race or Virtual 5k
The annual Stonewall Pride 5k has changed formats to the Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K. Organized by Stonewall Columbus and Columbus Pride, this event allows to to run, walk, roll, dance, skip, hop, or jump for Pride this June. Stonewall Columbus Drag Race Sunday, June … [Read more...] about Complete the Stonewall Columbus Drag Race or Virtual 5k
Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 23-August 3, 2025! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2025
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2025 summer fair season is back to normal! You can expect full county fairs with all the rides, food, competitions, concerts, and more. We've missed them so much, we may need to hit a few counties! As always, details can … [Read more...] about Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2025
2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville from July 20 - July 26, 2025! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule includes Harness Racing, Demolition Derby, … [Read more...] about 2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
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
