Don't miss the return of Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12-5 pm. Columbus ArborFest is a celebration of the trees, plants, waterways, animals, and insects of Columbus. The festival is free to attend. There is live music, food trucks, local … [Read more...] about Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park
Festivals
Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival
The Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival is on the lawns of the Columbus Health Department (240 Parsons Ave) from September 5-7, 2025. The festival is an independent and all volunteer driven community arts and music festival, and is the largest gathering of "art cars" in Central … [Read more...] about Hot Times Community Music and Arts Festival
Re-Slice of Columbus Pizza Tasting
Love pizza?? Re-Slice of Columbus is back on September 18, 2025 from 6 pm - 9 pm. This awesome, tasty pizza-slinging event is organized by the Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Re-Slice, a twist on the beloved Slice of Columbus, presented by the … [Read more...] about Re-Slice of Columbus Pizza Tasting
Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Water Lantern Festival comes to Columbus on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and is such a fun summer event! Let the lantern guide your future or release your past - the meaning is all yours. The festival featuring floating lanterns has been to cities across the U.S., and voted as #1 Best … [Read more...] about Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
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 6, 2025 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
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 15 – Saturday, October 18, 2025. 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
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 10-12)
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 10-12, 2025 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 10-12)
Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
It's the dog days of Summer and the Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park is a day of fun, activities and entertainment for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. Bark Bash is at the Darby Bend Lakes area of Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 am to 4 … [Read more...] about Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Enchanted Side Show Expo Mystics and Marvels – A Faire of Unusual Things (Oct 18-19)
Things are going to get a little unusual at Franklin County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2025 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 18-19)
Chalk the Block will not return to Easton in 2025
After 12 years, Chalk the Block will not return to Easton Town Center in 2025. See website here. … [Read more...] about Chalk the Block will not return to Easton in 2025
Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies is holding another ever-popular bake sales this summer! Stock up on all of your favorite Cheryl's items at the Cheryl's Summer Bake Sale from July 7-20, 2025. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping even … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Classics Favorites Summer Sale
Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Find the helpers in the community at the Columbus Festival for Good. Have fun. Do good. Learn about some of the Central Ohio businesses founded to create social impact in their communities. Find out how they give back and support growth and development in our neighborhoods, and how you can … [Read more...] about Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
St Timothy Festival on the Green
Don't miss the St. Timothy Festival on the Green on July 11-12, 2025 for foods, drinks, games, raffle, live music, casino, rides, and more! St. Tim's Festival Fun Enjoy live music each night at the west end of the parish grounds, near the beer truck, and on the big stage at the … [Read more...] about St Timothy Festival on the Green
2025 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Festival is bringing the best food trucks to Whitehall on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11 am - 10 pm. This year’s Food Truck Fest is moving to John Bishop Park, located on Etna Road between S. Hamilton and Country Club Road! There will be over 30 … [Read more...] about 2025 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
2025 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
The annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival presented by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce showcases beautiful art returns to Heritage Park on July 12-13, 2025. The event will feature 100+ artists, multiple musical performances, and 15 food vendors. You'll also enjoy a … [Read more...] about 2025 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
