Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also … [Read More...]
Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus for Fire Prevention Week
Gather up your little firefighters and learn all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week from October 4-10, … [Read More...]
U-pick: where to go Apple picking in Columbus
Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July … [Read More...]
Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and more around Columbus
Are you ready to be scared? Halloween is almost here - are you brave enough for these Haunted Woods, Haunted Farms, and … [Read More...]
Fall Fun! Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities, Corn Mazes
Fall in Ohio is truly amazing—colorful leaves, crisp air, football weekends, and plenty of seasonal fun. Central Ohio is … [Read More...]
30+ Must-Visit Places in Columbus, Ohio for everyone
Columbus, Ohio is a city full of fun attractions and places to visit. Whether you're visiting the city, or if you want … [Read More...]
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Thurber House Book Bar Mixer and Halloween events
Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center that serves as an educational gathering place for readers, writers, … [Read More...]
Aldus Society Literary Talks for book lovers – FREE!
IKEA Columbus: Monthly craft night, Trick or Treat, and more!
Halloween for dogs: Woof & Witches Pet Parade at The Wag – Oct 4
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into Easton Town Center (Oct 3)
Halloween Spooktacular Family concert with Columbus Symphony
Shop/explore/eat at Short North Gallery Hop – 1st Saturday of the month
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & Half Marathon
CAPA Haunts The Palace – family trick or treating event (Oct 21)
Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts
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Wexner Center for the Arts: Galleries, 1st Thursdays, and more
Spring in Columbus
Free Community Day and more at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in Ohio. It's located just east
Over 175 options for fun this weekend in Columbus
Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also
Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
If you're an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You'll meet the dogs, cats,
Staying safe from Ticks in Columbus and around Ohio
While the weather in Spring, Summer, and Fall makes us want to be outside, insects can be a real bug in Ohio. While
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
Indoor Playground at Recreations Outlet open 7 days/week
Imagine your kids playing on huge playground structures, trampolines, basketball courts, swings, and outdoor
Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
No matter how many years go by, drive-in movies are still fun! We are fortunate to have many drive-in theaters in Ohio,
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
Free Fitness in Columbus for all ages and fitness levels
Cancel that gym membership - getting fit can be free and fun! There are options for free fitness classes each week
Drive-in movies and huge flea market at the South Drive In Theatre
Catch a movie at the South Drive-in Theatre in Columbus! Drive-in movies are a perfect option, no matter the weather!
Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Created in 1953, Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park is one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S.
Visit these Story Trails in Columbus for reading + nature fun!
Did you know that there are Story Trails and Story Walks all over Columbus? These special trails are located in parks,
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...]
Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival – Oct 17
Fall is here and it's time to celebrate! The Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival is Saturday, October 17, … [Read More...]
KidsLinked Fall Festival and Treatfests
KidsLinked.com puts of fun and free festivals throughout the year all over the city. These KidsFest events are planned … [Read More...]
Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair – Oct 3
Celebrate the fall season on the farm with the annual Fall Harvest Fair at Stratford Ecological Center is … [Read More...]
Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest -Oct 3
New Albany Oktoberfest is a community festival held October 3, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm at Rose Run. Enjoy a … [Read More...]
Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2026
Spend the evening in Grandview on select Saturdays in summer months from 5 - 9 p.m., to celebrate the best that … [Read More...]
Bob Evans hosts Annual Farm Festival, October 9-11
This fall, the Bob Evans Farm Festival returns for its 53rd year, running from October 9-11, 2026 at the original … [Read More...]
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be … [Read More...]
Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus for Fire Prevention Week
Gather up your little firefighters and learn all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week from October 4-10, … [Read More...]
Family Fun
IKEA Columbus: Monthly craft night, Trick or Treat, and more!
IKEA Columbus holds a variety of activities and workshops through the year. Registration may be required for some, and … [Read More...]
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into Easton Town Center (Oct 3)
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Columbus for one day only on Saturday, October 3, 2026! From 10 a.m. … [Read More...]
Halloween Spooktacular Family concert with Columbus Symphony
Get your kids interested in music with a symphony program they can relate to. Columbus Symphony hosts Family Concerts … [Read More...]
CAPA Haunts The Palace – family trick or treating event (Oct 21)
Kick off your Halloween festivities with a fun, family-friendly event, CAPA Haunts The Palace, at the historic Palace … [Read More...]
Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
Bank of America customers can enjoy free museum admission on the first full weekend of every month through the … [Read More...]
Wexner Center for the Arts: Galleries, 1st Thursdays, and more
Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts … [Read More...]
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops: Witch Candy Box – Oct 3
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...]
Free Community Day and more at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in Ohio. It's located just east … [Read More...]
Worthington Halloween Party: Halloween on Green (Oct 23)
The kids can take their Halloween costumes for a test drive at Halloween on the Green on Friday, October 23, … [Read More...]
Date Night
Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts
Pops concerts with Columbus Symphony are fun for all music lovers. And the series brings a few movie-themed concerts … [Read More...]
Wexner Center for the Arts: Galleries, 1st Thursdays, and more
Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts … [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...]
Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for many, so get ready to be comforted at the Columbus Mac and Cheese … [Read More...]
Short North Hops on High + Highball Halloween – Oct 3
The Annual Short North Highball Halloween has combined with Hops on High for an entire day of Fall and Halloween fun … [Read More...]
‘Name that Nightmare’ horror movies at Marcus Theatres
Love horror movies? Not afraid of any of them? The 'Name That Nightmare' horror movie passport at Marcus Theatres is the … [Read More...]
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be … [Read More...]
Burgers deals for (614) Burger and Beer Week (Oct 20-25)
A match made in heaven...burgers and beer. A good burger can easily run $15+, but during the Annual (614) Burger … [Read More...]
Hitchcocktober Screenings at Gateway Film Center features Hitchcock movies
Catch classic scary movies at Gateway Film Center this October during the Annual Hitchcocktober Screening. Enjoy … [Read More...]
Food and Dining in Columbus
Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for many, so get ready to be comforted at the Columbus Mac and Cheese … [Read More...]
Burgers deals for (614) Burger and Beer Week (Oct 20-25)
A match made in heaven...burgers and beer. A good burger can easily run $15+, but during the Annual (614) Burger … [Read More...]
Get caffeinated on the Columbus Coffee Trail – and earn swag!
Whether you drink your coffee black, prefer your creamer with a splash of coffee, or order some fancy coffee concoction, … [Read More...]
Lynd Fruit Farm: Berries, Apples, Festivals, Fall Fun, and more
Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala is known for apple picking and their fall fun and pumpkin patch, but they have so much more … [Read More...]
The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the weekend with the famous $5 Pancake Breakfast at The Hills Market in Worthington. Every Saturday and … [Read More...]
Celebrate Festive Fun with Germania Singing and Sports Club Society
Germania Singing & Sports Society is one of Columbus' oldest cultural organizations. Founded in 1866, Germania is … [Read More...]
