Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also … [Read More...]

Where to go berry picking in Columbus this Spring and Summer
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2026 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
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Best deals on Amazon right now!
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Flea Markets, Vintage Sales and Barn Sales in Columbus
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Specials and events for Earth Day and Arbor Day in Columbus
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Over 130 options for fun this weekend in Columbus
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The Westerville Art Hop is fun for all ages
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Celebrate Spring at Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival
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Herb Day in Gahanna, the Herb Capital of Ohio
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The Ohio Herb Education Center in Gahanna is celebrating Herb Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 3

Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
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Free Community Day and more at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
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Explore at Touch-a-Truck in Powell
Kids can check out lots of different vehicles at the Touch-a-Truck in Powell on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 9:30 am - 11:30

Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited

Annual Ride of Silence Columbus with Yay Bikes
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Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
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Mother’s Day Weekend at Franklin Park Conservatory
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Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
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Festivals

Shop/explore/eat at Short North Gallery Hop – 1st Saturday of the month
Short North Gallery Hop is a monthly tradition that spans 30 years. celebrating art, local shops, and good food. On … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

Kids can explore at these Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Kids love to explore emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and farm equipment, and there are plenty of … [Read More...]

The Westerville Art Hop is fun for all ages
Uptown Westerville Inc. and the Arts Council of Westerville are proud to announce that the Westerville Art Hop will … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 26-28, … [Read More...]

Herb Day in Gahanna, the Herb Capital of Ohio
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The Ohio Herb Education Center in Gahanna is celebrating Herb Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 3 … [Read More...]

Climb on! Marysville Touch A Truck showcases city vehicles and more!
Little ones love trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction equipment! They can get up close and personal with these … [Read More...]

Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
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Family Fun

Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series
Bring the family to Powell for some summertime fun with the Lolli-Pops! Children's concert series. The energetic … [Read More...]

Second Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, visit Ohio Wildlife Center Cook Road Education Center in Powell to learn, explore and … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights
Catch a movie under the stars at Columbus Commons this summer with Free Movie Nights. Bring your blanket or chairs … [Read More...]

KidX Derby Day at Polaris Fashion Place – May 7
KidX Club at Polaris Fashion Place brings kids together with FREE activities that inspire them to explore their … [Read More...]

Granville Concerts on the Green at Bryn Du Mansion
Visit Granville for Concerts on the Green throughout the Summer. Just a short drive from Columbus, make sure you come … [Read More...]

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops: Build a Keepsake Box- May 2
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Kids love learning new skills, and Home Depot has been a leader in teaching kids how to build for years with Home Depot … [Read More...]

Wild Story Time at Ohio Wildlife Center
Ohio Wildlife Center not only treats 5,000+ animals each year, with the goal of returning them to the wild, they also … [Read More...]

Ohio Travel: Exploring Kelleys Island
Looking for a beach vacation but don't want to travel outside of Ohio? A trip to Kelleys Island on Lake Erie is the … [Read More...]
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Cherry Valley Hotel Blooms & Bulbs, Mother’s Day and more
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center outside of Newark, Ohio underwent $20 million in renovations starting in … [Read More...]

COSI After Dark: Fun for adults only! Creatures & Cryptids – May 14
By Val 3 Comments
COSI isn’t just for kids! COSI hosts monthly COSI After Dark, adult-only, after-hours events to let the adults have … [Read More...]

50+ Best free and cheap dates in Columbus
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All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville returns August 2026
The All Ohio Balloon Fest returns to Marysville in 2026 for the 50th anniversary on August 21-22, 2026. There … [Read More...]

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Fishnet Mafia
Do something weird and fun, by going to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Studio 35. On the first Saturday of … [Read More...]

Franklin Park Conservatory Cocktails at the Conservatory
Looking for an elevated night out? Franklin Park Conservatory, just a couple of miles from Downtown Columbus, offers a … [Read More...]

Summer Fun at Dublin Bridge Park: Concerts, Markets, and more!
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Gravity Experience Park, Trivia, Yoga, and more at Land-Grant Brewing
Skip the typical bar scene and enjoy a day or evening out at Land-Grant Brewing. A true gem in the thriving … [Read More...]

2026 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
By Val 2 Comments
Nationwide Picnic with the Pops is coming back to Columbus Commons in Summer 2026. The full schedule hasn't been … [Read More...]
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Cherry Valley Hotel Blooms & Bulbs, Mother’s Day and more
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center outside of Newark, Ohio underwent $20 million in renovations starting in … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

Where to go berry picking in Columbus this Spring and Summer
Whether you prefer one type of berry or love them all (like I do), there are so many farms to go berry picking in … [Read More...]

Gravity Experience Park, Trivia, Yoga, and more at Land-Grant Brewing
Skip the typical bar scene and enjoy a day or evening out at Land-Grant Brewing. A true gem in the thriving … [Read More...]

Auntie Anne’s Golden Pretzel Pass – Year of pretzels for $50
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Chipotle BOGO: Wear a hockey jersey and get buy-one-get-one free entrée 4/20
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