Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offer Mobile Produce Markets to provide boxes of free fruits and veggies to families in need. Eligible families (200% or below of the Federal Poverty Level) will receive approximately a one week supply of fresh produce based on the family size. You … [Read more...] about Free Fruits and Veggies at Mobile Produce Markets
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Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on the first day of Spring
Spring is almost here, whether it feels like it or not (this is Ohio, after all). Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring with a FREE cup of Rita's Italian Ice. Free Rita's on the First Day of Spring Rita's First Day of Spring FREE Ice Giveaway is back for everyone on March … [Read more...] about Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on the first day of Spring
Find a Friday Fish Fry for Lent in Columbus, plus other dining options
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and … [Read more...] about Find a Friday Fish Fry for Lent in Columbus, plus other dining options
Farm delivery and CSA’s in Columbus for local produce, meat, and dairy
Joining a farm CSA in Columbus is one of the best ways to ensure you'll have fresh, local products this year - and support the farms when they need it the most - at the time of planting BEFORE farmers market season. These subscription services with farms are usually offered during the growing … [Read more...] about Farm delivery and CSA’s in Columbus for local produce, meat, and dairy
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen celebrates Spring
Dairy Queen is back to celebrating the first day of spring with Free Cone Day on Thursday, March 20, 2025. We never know what weather the first day of Spring in Ohio will bring, but we know this cool treat deal is HOT! Stop by a participating location for a FREE small vanilla … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen celebrates Spring
Celebrate 3/14 with Pi Day Specials in Columbus
March 14 is Pi Day - which mean there are some tasty specials going on for pizzas and pies! Pi Day, 3/14, in honor of the Greek letter that represents the symbol used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - approximately 3.14. What that … [Read more...] about Celebrate 3/14 with Pi Day Specials in Columbus
Go on an date each week with Applebee’s Date Night Pass
Love Applebee's and like to eat there regularly? How does over $600 in Applebee's food and beverages throughout the year for just $100 sound? The Applebee's Date Night Pass will give you all of that for one low price! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Applebee’s Grill + Bar has announced the … [Read more...] about Go on an date each week with Applebee’s Date Night Pass
2025 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise
Wintertime is all about comfort food, but you can get out of the house AND enjoy comfort food this winter. Head to Hocking Hills for the annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise on March 1, 2, 8, & 9 2025, and sample comfort food at 12 restaurants around the Hills. The cruise … [Read more...] about 2025 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise
IHOP serves free pancakes for charity on National Pancake Day
Flip for a free short stack! In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP is serving FREE pancakes for a good cause. IHOP: Free pancakes for National Pancake Day On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 more than 1,500 IHOP locations will be flipping FREE short stacks of three buttermilk pancakes … [Read more...] about IHOP serves free pancakes for charity on National Pancake Day
2025 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
While Columbus isn't "known" for Mardi Gras celebrations, that doesn't mean YOU can't celebrate in your own way! The celebration of Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday marks the end of the Carnival season and the last night of excess before the Lenten season. Originally adopted from French immigrants, … [Read more...] about 2025 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
Rocks and Salt, Please! National Margarita Day is Feb 22!
National Margarita Day is one of those food holidays I can really get behind! I like mine traditional or Texan - on the rocks and salt, please! Whether you like yours fruity, slushy, spicy, salt/no salt, or jumbo - Saturday, February 22, 2025 is the day to grab this tequila-based … [Read more...] about Rocks and Salt, Please! National Margarita Day is Feb 22!
Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme for Mardi Gras (don’t forget your beads!)
Who loves doughnuts?! Whether you like the round doughnuts, filled doughnuts, mini doughnuts, or other types...most people will agree that Krispy Kreme doughnuts are SO GOOD. Especially when they are warm! Krispy Kreme constantly offers new flavors, products, and special deals - and we've … [Read more...] about Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme for Mardi Gras (don’t forget your beads!)
The Melting Pot Date Night, Girls Night, and more
Who doesn't love fondue? Whether you prefer the cheese fondue, cook-your-own entrees, or the chocolate fondue and desserts, The Melting Pot is definitely a special experience! While it can be pricey, it's a special occasion type of place. Melting Pot does offer a few deals that will help make … [Read more...] about The Melting Pot Date Night, Girls Night, and more
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake
The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) marks the transition between zodiac signs. It begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 and is celebrated through February 12, ending with the Lantern Festival. The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake
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, you can get your fill of the good stuff on the Columbus Coffee Trail with Experience Columbus. If you love coffee as much as I do, your morning is probably incomplete … [Read more...] about Get caffeinated on the Columbus Coffee Trail – and earn swag!
