On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the spotlight will shine on brilliant ideas and inspiring stories as TEDxOhioStateUniversity presents its annual main event, themed "Luminary." As a student-run organization dedicated to amplifying TED's mission of spreading innovative ideas at Ohio State, … [Read more...] about Illuminate Your Mind at TEDxOhioStateUniversity’s Luminary Event
Events for Adults
Oscar Movie Week at Cinemark Polaris 18
Oscar season is here, and you can catch all of the Best Picture Nominees over a period of one week at select Cinemark Theatres for Oscar Movie Week from February 24 - March 2, 2025. Locally, Cinemark Polaris 18 and XD will be hosting Oscar Movie Week. See the Best Picture nominees with a … [Read more...] about Oscar Movie Week at Cinemark Polaris 18
Shop the Big Book Sale at Columbus Main Library
Book lover's don't want to miss this sale! There will be 1000's of books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books for sale, starting at $1 at The Big Book Sale at the Columbus Main Library. The public sale is held three times in 2024. Friday and Saturday are public sale days, with a clearance sale on … [Read more...] about Shop the Big Book Sale at Columbus Main Library
Visit Columbus Zoo on President’s Day
Lots of people have off work and school on President's Day, and it's a perfect day to visit the Columbus Zoo. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day during the winter season. The winter months are one of our favorite times to visit the Zoo, because … [Read more...] about Visit Columbus Zoo on President’s Day
Leap Year 2024! 25+ Leap Day events and deals in Columbus
It's a Leap Year, which means you get an extra day this month for Leap Day on February 29! Leap year occurs to address the discrepancy between our calendar system and the Earth's orbit around the sun. The Earth takes approximately 365.2422 days to complete one orbit. To keep our calendar … [Read more...] about Leap Year 2024! 25+ Leap Day events and deals in Columbus
Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup - like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on tba 2025, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a weather-dependent … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
5k Run or Walk: Columbus Races Roundup for 2025
Race entry frees aren't exactly cheap, but registering for races helps people stay accountable with a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine. Being healthy IS frugal. Find races in Columbus that support causes close to your heart, or that have the best swag bag! Running in the USA already has 70+ … [Read more...] about 5k Run or Walk: Columbus Races Roundup for 2025
2025 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Whether you're a football fan, a fan of one of the Super Bowl teams, or just like the commercials and halftime show, you'll want to catch the big game on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Food and football go hand-in-hand for fans, so lots of restaurants have special offers available in hopes that fans … [Read more...] about 2025 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Valentine’s Day dining deals, heart-shaped pizza, and more
Valentine's Day is a big day for restaurants - and the weekend before is too! Since you have so many options, restaurants offer discounts or other incentives to get you to dine with them. And sometimes you just want a heart-shaped pizza to celebrate! See our list of Valentine's Day dining deals … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day dining deals, heart-shaped pizza, and more
Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)
Whether you have a love in your life, or friends and family that you want to show your love to, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to do something fun to celebrate love. There are lots of events going on around Valentine's Day in Columbus. While these all may not be frugal, a lot of people … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)
Get rewarded when you dine Downtown in Columbus
Get $10 to dine in Downtown Columbus with Dinner Dollars! There are so many great places to dine in Downtown Columbus, and the CDDC (Columbus Downtown Development Corporation) is giving you an incentive to explore them after work each week! With Dinner Dollars, get $10 toward your after-work … [Read more...] about Get rewarded when you dine Downtown in Columbus
Couples Therapy the theatrical show
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Couples Therapy the theatrical show is coming to CAPA’s Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, February 10th at 8:00pm (presented by JSK Productions LLC). Witness the hilarity and chaos that unfolds when couples dive into therapy! This in-person event promises to keep … [Read more...] about Couples Therapy the theatrical show
Pleasures of the Cup Cocktail Parties at Ohio Village
Tip your cup like they did in the 19th century with Pleasures of the Cup cocktail parties at Ohio Village. These progressive historic cocktail parties pair authentic adult beverages with stories, characters and the experience of days gone by. These will give you a new way to appreciate … [Read more...] about Pleasures of the Cup Cocktail Parties at Ohio Village
2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to Columbus
The 2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships are coming to Columbus on January 22–28, 2024 at Nationwide Arena, and tickets are on sale now! This is the first time Columbus will host the nation’s best figure skaters as they compete to determine the national champions across … [Read more...] about 2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to Columbus
Wild Ohio Day at Ohio History Center
Join Ohio History Center at Wild Ohio Weekend from January 27, 2024 for a fun, family-friendly learning experience from home! Enjoy a day of natural history talks and activities and learn more about the plants and animals that call Ohio home. Wild Ohio Day at Ohio History … [Read more...] about Wild Ohio Day at Ohio History Center
