Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 31 - September 2, 2024. Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
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Prost! 2024 Columbus Oktoberfest events
The annual Columbus Oktoberfest returns to Columbus September 6-8, 2024 for 3 days of German fun! Make plans to enjoy delicious German food and beer at the Ohio Expo Center while listening to the musical performances on two stages and tons of events. Plus, check out a few other fun … [Read more...] about Prost! 2024 Columbus Oktoberfest events
Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Families will have a blast at the FREE Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 am - 3 pm in Reynoldsburg. The festival is at the Ohio State Fire Marshal's campus, and kids will learn more about firefighters and the work they do. It's a celebration of … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest
New Albany Oktoberfest is a two-day community festival held September 27 and 28, 2024, presented by the City of New Albany and the New Albany Chamber of Commerce. This free family event features food vendors, live entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, the OSU game on the Super Screen, and … [Read more...] about Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 11-13, 2024 in Italian Village near the Short North. Columbus Italian Festival This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce. Kids will have a blast in Zona … [Read more...] about Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
The Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show
Fall is nearly here, so it's a great time to start planning your fall projects for home and garden! The Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show returns to the Ohio Expo Center from September 6-8, 2024. This inspiring show features home and garden expertise from local gurus and craftsmen; … [Read more...] about The Central Ohio Fall Home and Garden Show
Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
Annually, Columbus Women & Girls’ Fest celebrates and promotes women and girl-identified leaders in arts and culture. The WGFest is free and open to the public, hosted By Education Foundation for Freedom. The Columbus WGFest is on August 25, 2024 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Maroon Arts … [Read more...] about Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10 am - noon. Kids will explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, snow plows, leaf … [Read more...] about Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
2024 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Festival is bringing the best food trucks to Whitehall on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11 am - 10 pm. Yearling Road will be shut down for food, music and family fun. There will be over 30 food trucks/stands to fill your belly, craft beer, and … [Read more...] about 2024 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
It's the dog days of Summer and the Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park is a day of fun, activities and entertainment for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. Bark Bash is at the Darby Bend Lakes area of Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10 am to 4 … [Read more...] about Bark Bash at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
DogTap Back to School Bash
It's back to school time, and DogTap Columbus wants to celebrate with the kids with the DogTap Back to School Bash. On Saturday, August 17, 2024 from noon to 4pm, DogTap will transform into a lively hub of excitement, while also offering the opportunity to give back and … [Read more...] about DogTap Back to School Bash
Hocking Hills Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival: 1000’s of glass blown pumpkins
Hiking, fall foliage, and beautiful scenery may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Hocking Hills, but the Hocking Hills Glass Pumpkin Festival celebrates beautiful glass-blown art in the Hills. Renowned glassblower Jack Pine’s popular Annual Glass Pumpkin Festival returns … [Read more...] about Hocking Hills Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival: 1000’s of glass blown pumpkins
Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Find the helpers in the community at the Columbus Festival for Good. Have fun. Do good. Learn about some of the Central Ohio businesses founded to create social impact in their communities. Find out how they give back and support growth and development in our neighborhoods, and how you can … [Read more...] about Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Don't miss the oldest and largest (and highly anticipated) festival in Ohio this fall! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 16 – Saturday, October 19, 2024. This huge pumpkin festival always starts the 3rd Wednesday of October - just in case you need to request off work … [Read more...] about Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Eighth Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
The Ohio Moon Festival and and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day is an annual event in Central Ohio, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 14, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Dublin Riverside Crossing Park. The festival celebrates a significant cultural holiday across many Asian Cultures … [Read more...] about Eighth Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day