Chadwick Arboretum is back with the Spring Plant Sale in 2025! They will be selling over 10,000 plants during the annual Spring Plant Sale fundraiser from Thursday, May 8 - Saturday May 10, 2025. Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale Choose from over 650 varieties of uncommon plants … [Read more...] about Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale
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Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend
Westerville Field of Heroes is a Memorial Day tradition that honors and remembers our heroes. The annual Field of Heroes, presented by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, offers multiple experiences from May 23-26, 2025. The event is at the Westerville Sports Complex at the corner of … [Read more...] about Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend
Book lovers: Don’t miss the Ohioana Book Festival
The Ohioana Book Festival returns to the Columbus Metropolitan Library on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Held each spring, the Festival welcomes roughly 140 authors and more than 3,000 visitors every year. This free event celebrates Ohio authors and has events for book lovers of all … [Read more...] about Book lovers: Don’t miss the Ohioana Book Festival
Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops: May 17 Trinket Box
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics are so much fun for kids! The learn how to follow directions and safely use tools to create a real project to take home. Kids who are pre-register for multiple events have a chance to become a Jr. Builder or Sr. Builder to earn recognition and a … [Read more...] about Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops: May 17 Trinket Box
2025 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest – Cool Jazz, Hot Ribs, and free admission
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 18-20, 2025, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to … [Read more...] about 2025 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest – Cool Jazz, Hot Ribs, and free admission
Celebrate Science! COSI Science Festival
It's Science time! The COSI Science Festival is April 30 - May 3, 2025 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
Free days at U.S. national parks + Free National Parks Pass for 4th grade families
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks + Free National Parks Pass for 4th grade families
Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's Ice … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2025 Summer Movie Series! The movie events will be held at different parks around New Albany. Bring dinner and/or snacks and enjoy the show with your family! New Albany Summer Movie Series Friday, June 20: Inside Out 2 at … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
Columbus Modern Dance Company Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden
Modern dance & afternoon tea among the topiaries – what better way to spend Mother’s Day weekend than with the Annual Columbus Modern Dance Company Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden performance? Columbus Modern Dance Company in Topiary Park CoMo Dance returns to Columbus gem, the … [Read more...] about Columbus Modern Dance Company Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden
Make and Take Star Wars™ Grogu™ at LEGO® Store Easton Town Center!
Head to The LEGO® Store Easton Town Center for FREE seasonal LEGO® Make and Take events. Events are free, and a limited number of kits are available; one per guest. Build a LEGO® LEGO® Mother's Day Flower Sunday, April 27, 2025 Participating LEGO Stores are hosting a special … [Read more...] about Make and Take Star Wars™ Grogu™ at LEGO® Store Easton Town Center!
Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many community-sponsored movies are returning for 2025. There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie experience in your car. Please check individual … [Read more...] about Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
National Pretzel Day: Get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s
In honor of National Pretzel Day on April 26, Auntie Anne's has a celebration planned for Rewards members. Auntie Anne's is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels on April 26 from from 10am - 3pm at participating locations only. Available … [Read more...] about National Pretzel Day: Get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s
Visit the beauty of Schnormeier Gardens in June
Located in the rolling hills northeast of Columbus, Schnormeier Gardens is a stunning property featuring 75 acres manicured lawns, 10 lakes, themed gardens, sculptures, waterfalls, and more, surrounding a spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home designed by Ted and Ann Schnormeier. And as … [Read more...] about Visit the beauty of Schnormeier Gardens in June
Tours and historical events at at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
The stunning Capitol Square complex sits in the middle of downtown Columbus, surrounded by Broad, High, State, and 3rd Streets. Capitol Square includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. The buildings are working government offices, and monuments to the people and the period during … [Read more...] about Tours and historical events at at Ohio Statehouse and Museum