Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus!
You’ll also find holiday fun, date ideas, outdoor activities, and so much more!
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Val says
Hi – there are SO many fun and free events in Columbus during the summer, including festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, berry-picking, and more. The best way to find out what’s going on is to subscribe to our email (you can unsubscribe after you leave). You’ll get a list of the most recently published articles this way!
Here are so more links that may be helpful!
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/free-outdoor-concert-roundup/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/central-ohio-and-columbus-festivals/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/free-outdoor-movies-around-columbus/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/discount-and-free-museum-days-in-columbus/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/best-places-to-pick-berries-around-columbus/
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/neighborhood-hops-and-walks-2/
Tenille C Leftenant says
My niece is in town for the summer. She attends the Minnesota art academy so I am so proud of her and she’s my museum partner. Any suggestions for free events in Columbus Ohio we will be there… please and thank you