The BOOM is Back! Red, White and Boom returns in 2026 with the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, celebrating 40+ years! Red, White and Boom! is Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Downtown riverfront and Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. This annual festival features music, … [Read more...] about Red, White and Boom Fireworks
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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
Ohio Plein Air Society Art Show and Sale
The Ohio Plein Air Society is a collection of artists and art lovers who love creating art outdoor. Artists complete their paintings, drawings, or other art forms outside on location via direct observation. Members of the group explore the diversity and uniqueness of Ohio’s landscapes, … [Read more...] about Ohio Plein Air Society Art Show and Sale
Celebrate Science! COSI Science Festival
It's Science time! The COSI Science Festival is April 29 - May 2, 2026 featuring science-based events all over the city for ALL AGES! At the end of all of the learning (that'll feel more like fun than education), celebrate your newfound science skills at the Big Science Celebration on May … [Read more...] about Celebrate Science! COSI Science Festival
Celebrate Spring at Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival
The Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival is an outdoor art show experience featuring local artists and food vendors selling their craft on May 1-3, 2026 in Hocking Hills. Bring mom to the festival to enjoy hand-crafted works of garden art displayed in beautiful gardens that offer a perfect … [Read more...] about Celebrate Spring at Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Columbus and volunteer events
Green Columbus has been organizing Earth Day volunteer events and celebrations for over a decade. Earth Day is a great way to give back, and there are dozens of Earth Day volunteer opportunities during Earth Day Columbus 2026 celebration throughout April! The service opportunities will be … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day with Green Columbus and volunteer events
The Memorial Tournament and FORE! Miler
The Memorial Tournament, presented by Nationwide, is back in Dublin, Ohio from June 1-7, 2026! Hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus at his own internationally acclaimed Muirfield Village Golf Club, the tournament is played each year in the honor of greats of the game. As an invitational … [Read more...] about The Memorial Tournament and FORE! Miler
Columbus Zoo Earth Day Celebration and Recycling Drives
The Columbus Zoo celebrates Mother Earth with an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25-26, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn about little things that you can do in your daily life that will add up to make a big difference for all living creatures. Earth Day Celebration at the … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Earth Day Celebration and Recycling Drives
Columbus Air Show Takes Flight in June 2026 at Rickenbacker Intl Airport
Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring displays of aviation agility as the Columbus Air Show soars into the skies of Columbus, Ohio. This thrilling spectacle returns June 19-21, 2026. Catch jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers, breathtaking aerial displays, and an up-close looks at an impressive … [Read more...] about Columbus Air Show Takes Flight in June 2026 at Rickenbacker Intl Airport
Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Reunion
The Shamrock Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Proclamation Day, Mass, St. Patrick's Day parade, and Irish Family Reunion. Proclamation Day Friday, March 6, 2026 There is a Mass at 8:30 am at St. Christopher Church 1420 Grandview Ave. This will be followed by a breakfast at … [Read more...] about Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Reunion
Gift of Light Expo presents The Body, Mind, Spirit Experience
Uncover the secrets of body, mind, and spirit at the Gift of Light Expo in Columbus on March 14-15, 2026. Located at the Ohio Expo Center’s Lausche building, this immersive event runs from 10 AM to 6 PM both days. Explore a world of psychics, crystals, astrology, and holistic … [Read more...] about Gift of Light Expo presents The Body, Mind, Spirit Experience
All of the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities at Fadó Irish Pub Easton
Fadó Irish Pub will host their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Easton in 2026 with three fun events! St. Patrick's Day fun at Fadó Irish Pub Annual St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9am - noon Have some fun and be a hero for kids with cancer! St. … [Read more...] about All of the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities at Fadó Irish Pub Easton
Celebrate big at Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Enjoy one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parties in Ohio with Flannagan’s St. Patrick's Bash (and my first St. Patrick's Day experience in Columbus decades ago!) On Saturday, March 14, 2026, doors open at noon for all day entertainment, green beer, food, and Irish fun in the … [Read more...] about Celebrate big at Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash
See the Spring blooms at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms in Granville
Tulips in bloom means Spring is FINALLY here! Celebrate with a sea of colorful tulips at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms. Located in Granville, Ohio, this annual event is a must-visit destination for flower lovers and photographers alike. Tulips at Timbuk Timbuk Farms, known for … [Read more...] about See the Spring blooms at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms in Granville
Dragonboat Races and Asian Festival this May
There are two exciting events celebrating Asian culture in Columbus with the Dragonboat Exhibition and Race and the Asian Festival. Dragonboat Exhibition The Dragonboat Exhibition is scheduled for May 17, 2026 at West Bank Park, 181 S. Washington Blvd. Get there early at 7:30 am … [Read more...] about Dragonboat Races and Asian Festival this May
