Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Kids and their guardians can pick up their interactive reading log and … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
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Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights this Summer
Catch a movie under the stars at Columbus Commons this summer with Free Movie Nights. Bring your blanket or chairs and some snacks or a picnic and catch these family-friendly films at dusk downtown. Tortilla and Jeni’s will be open for movie snacks. Free Friday Family Movie Nights Catch a … [Read more...] about Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights this Summer
Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
Columbus Commons celebrates kids on Friday mornings from June 6 - August 8, 2025 with Commons for Kids. We are so excited for these fun events to return this Summer! All activities and games are offered free of charge from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fun at Commons for Kids Free … [Read more...] about Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
There's nothing like hanging out on a blanket on a warm summer night watching a movie under the stars or catching and evening concert outside. Head to Pickerington on Friday Nights to the Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater for a movie at dusk with Friday Night Flicks. Bring a blanket, … [Read more...] about Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time there, you'll wonder why you've never gone before! They opened for the season on March 21, 2025! There's so much to do...from caverns, petting zoo, playground, putt-putt, gem … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Animals, Wagon rides, and Fall Festival at The Farm at Walnut Creek
Looking for more animal experiences in Ohio? You'll want to put The Farm at Walnut Creek on your to-do list for this Spring, Summer, or Fall. I know we plan to go back this year! The Farm at Walnut Creek is located in Amish Country, in Sugarcreek, Ohio. You'll find over 500 animals, … [Read more...] about Animals, Wagon rides, and Fall Festival at The Farm at Walnut Creek
Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at touch a truck events. Bring them to the Touch a Truck in Westerville on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Westerville Sports Complex. Check out fire trucks … [Read more...] about Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 day discount
Cool off this summer and check out the amazing Zoo animals at Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo! Purchase a 2 day, 2 park combo admission to Zoombezi Bay and The Columbus Zoo and save a little money! Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 Day Tickets This package includes a one-day ticket … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 day discount
Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend some time! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days. There are even several great museums that are free all of the … [Read more...] about Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
The Bexley Main Event and Bexley Jazz in the Park
Get outside and enjoy free outdoor movies and music in Bexley this summer! The Bexley Main event features family-friendly movies under the stars at Main Street Lawn at Capital University. Bexley Jazz in the Park brings four different bands from the central Ohio region to Havenwood Park this … [Read more...] about The Bexley Main Event and Bexley Jazz in the Park
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
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer!
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This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer!
The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Love reading, libraries, and everything books? Add The Columbus Book Festival to your summertime Columbus festival list! Columbus Book Festival Head downtown to the Discovery District for a two-day festival for all ages on July 12-13, 2025. You'll enjoy national and local authors, exhibitors, … [Read more...] about The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
The BOOM is Back! Red, White and Boom returns in 2025 with the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, celebrating 40+ years! Red, White and Boom! is Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Downtown riverfront and Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. This annual festival features music, … [Read more...] about Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Upper Arlington's Parks & Recreation Department hosts FREE outdoor movie nights with Upper Arlington Movies in the Park. Grab chairs, blankets, and snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars with friends or family. 2025 Movies in the Parks Series Schedule Freaky Friday | … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
