Fun things to do today in Columbus, Ohio

Looking for something to do? Check out our suggestions for fun to do in Columbus today (and in the near future). Many are FREE or CHEAP. 

Whether you are into music, movies, art, food, hanging out with friends, or enjoying quality family time, we’ve got you covered with free fun, cheap entertainment, happy hours, and discount tickets.

If you’re looking to plan ahead, you’ll find plenty of fun on our Columbus on the Cheap event calendar.

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You’ll find events all over Columbus, including the suburbs and surrounding areas, for summer, fall, winter, and spring! Special events and holiday activities? We have you covered! 

We let you know where to find free and cheap fun, including music, movies, wine tastings, free museums, family activities, happy hours, date ideas, Columbus Zoo discounts, Kids Eat Free, festivals, sporting events, discounted event tickets, and much more fun on our Columbus event calendar.

Note: we do include some events that may be considered a “splurge”. We err on the side of including more events, and allowing people to make their own choice about what fits their budget. But if there’s an available discount, we will always include it! 

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