Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 - not Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16), as many think. The holiday isn't widely celebrated in Mexico, but has become quite the Americanized holiday. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Sunday, May 5, so … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus with food and drink specials
Topiary Park Movie Nights
Plan a trip to the beautiful Topiary Park this summer for Topiary Park Summer Movie Nights Under the Stars for an evening with family and friends. Bring a blanket and your family or a date and enjoy the movie, live music, food trucks, and activities. Pack a picnic and enjoy the … [Read more...] about Topiary Park Movie Nights
Babies & Bumps Columbus: Like a bridal show, but for pregnancy!
Babies & Bumps is a boutique, conference-style event designed to inform and empower parents with a baby or one on the way. Signature events feature local businesses, brands, and non-profits dedicated to serving new and soon-to-be parents. Join Babies & Bumps on June 8, … [Read more...] about Babies & Bumps Columbus: Like a bridal show, but for pregnancy!
Free tickets for kids to The Greatest Show On Earth® for reading
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are set to enchant Columbus with six spectacular performances of The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Schottenstein Center from May 10-12, 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® has joined forces with local public libraries to foster a love for … [Read more...] about Free tickets for kids to The Greatest Show On Earth® for reading
Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 24-August 4, 2024! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Late Night Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights and Dive-In Movies
Play all day in the sun at Zoombezi Bay and stay late for Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights on Fridays, June 27 - July 25, 2025. Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights Summer Nights parties mean that the attraction stays open until 10 p.m. and features DJ, extra time on attractions, live entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Late Night Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights and Dive-In Movies
Best places for Creeking in Columbus
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over Columbus. … [Read more...] about Best places for Creeking in Columbus
Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Memorial Weekend is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the Summer, when weather has finally warmed up. There are Memorial Day events and ceremonies around Columbus to honor our heroes. Make sure you take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Reimagining Columbus aims to transform the city landscape
Reimagining Columbus is a community-driven project to transform our landscape by creating new public art and commemorative spaces that reflect the city’s collective history, values, and aspirations. This project, which will develop recommendations for the Christopher Columbus statue removed … [Read more...] about Reimagining Columbus aims to transform the city landscape
Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Bring the family out for a good time at the Columbus Commons for Family Funday on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm. Enjoy free family-friendly games, crafts, face painting, carousel rides, live music, inflatables and more. More fun events include: … [Read more...] about Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend
Westerville Field of Heroes is a Memorial Day tradition that honors and remembers our heroes. The annual Field of Heroes, presented by the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club, offers multiple experiences from May 24-27, 2024. The event is at the Westerville Sports Complex at the corner … [Read more...] about Westerville Field of Heroes during Memorial Day Weekend
Thank you, teachers! Enjoy deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers put up with a lot, no matter where they teach. They deserve a little appreciation and recognition! Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 7, and Teacher Appreciation week is May 6-10, 2024. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators throughout the … [Read more...] about Thank you, teachers! Enjoy deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program; sign up by May 6 for Teacher Appreciation deals
SONIC® Drive-In is giving all those enrolled in its SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program some special deals this month for Teacher Appreciation! SONIC Teacher Rewards Teachers’ Circle is a free rewards program exclusively for educators available through the SONIC App. Any teacher, faculty … [Read more...] about SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program; sign up by May 6 for Teacher Appreciation deals
PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park
PBJ & Jazz Concert Series at Topiary Park is one of our favorite casual events to attend in the summer! Kids love these concerts! Learn about all types of music while enjoying the amazing Topiary Park! PBJ & Jazz concerts are free 1-hour long interactive concerts with … [Read more...] about PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park
Mother’s Day and ways to celebrate Mom this year
Treat your mom! We've gathered a list of gifts and fun events for Mother's Day, including lots of local options! If you're planning to pickup flowers or plants for mom (or yourself), we have a list of local nurseries and garden centers to get her something pretty. We also have some suggestions on … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day and ways to celebrate Mom this year
