Learn how to be green and live healthier at the Green on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Downtown Worthington Village Greens next to the Worthington Farmers Market. Green on the Green is a free, one day community festival showcasing ways to highlight … [Read more...] about Get Green with the Green on the Green Festival
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New Albany Founders Day Festival and Parade – May 16
New Albany Founders Day Parade and Festival is Saturday, May 16, 2026! Founders Day has been celebrating New Albany and Plain Township’s history and community since 1976. Enjoy a parade, rides, games, and great food during this day of fun in New Albany. Founders Day Parade The Dr. Glyde A. … [Read more...] about New Albany Founders Day Festival and Parade – May 16
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 12-14, 2026. 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
Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
The warm weather is here and it's the perfect time to get outside and listen to some music. Each Sunday, bring the family to downtown Worthington for Concerts on the Green and enjoy free outdoor concerts with the family. There will different musical acts performing every Sunday, mid-May … [Read more...] about Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
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
Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long. The pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
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
Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Maybe you aren't heading to a warm beach for Spring Break this year, but there's no reason you can't have lots of fun around Columbus! With Easter falling at the end of March this year, Spring Break in Columbus ranges throughout the month of March at schools around the area. Take short (less … [Read more...] about Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Guide to all the free fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks are one of the great overlooked resources in our city - and nearly every program is free! With 20+ locations, you're never far from several Columbus Metro Parks. You'll find 75 miles of bike trails, 230 miles of trails, natural play areas, and so much … [Read more...] about Guide to all the free fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House, with tours and the Bunny!
The Easter bunny is hopping back to town for a beloved Easter event! Anthony-Thomas Candies is holding its annual Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House at the candy factory on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House Along with the free tour, you can … [Read more...] about Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House, with tours and the Bunny!
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen celebrates Spring – Thursday!
Dairy Queen is back to celebrating the first day of spring with Free Cone Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026. We never know what weather the first day of Spring in Ohio will bring, but we know this cool treat deal is HOT! Stop by a participating location for a FREE small vanilla … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen celebrates Spring – Thursday!
Peep® this! Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on the first day of Spring
Spring is almost here, whether it feels like it or not (this is Ohio, after all). Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring with a FREE cup of Rita's Italian Ice. Free Rita's on the First Day of Spring Rita's First Day of Spring FREE Ice Giveaway is back for everyone on March … [Read more...] about Peep® this! Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on the first day of Spring
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
Free Comic Book Day back in May
Free Comic Book Day returns to the first Saturday of May. Participating comic books shops across America will be giving away a free comic book to anyone who comes in. A committee of comic shop retailers chose 45+ titles to be available on Free Comic Book Day: eleven Gold Sponsor comics and … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day back in May
The giant Olentangy Community Easter Egg Hunt – Mar 28
Take the kids to a GIANT Easter Egg Hunt this year. The Annual Olentangy Community Easter Egg Hunt presented by Adventure Church is Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10 am - noon. This free family event is open to all kids 12 and under. There will be 25,000 eggs divided up between age … [Read more...] about The giant Olentangy Community Easter Egg Hunt – Mar 28
