The Annual Doo Dah Parade is celebrating its 41st year in the Short North on July 4, 2024! Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with this wacky parade in the Short North. The Line-Up begins around noon at Goodale Park heading north, with the parade at 1:00 p.m. No registration required … [Read more...] about Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
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Movies at the Dam and Fishing with Rangers with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
The Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Scioto Area Corps Cooperating Association (SACCA) hosts events throughout the year at the Dams in Central Ohio. SACCA support the mission, priorities and vision of the Central Ohio U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through fundraising … [Read more...] about Movies at the Dam and Fishing with Rangers with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SACCA
Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
The BOOM is Back! Red, White and Boom returns in 2024 with the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, celebrating 40+ years! Red, White and Boom! is Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Downtown riverfront and Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. This annual festival features music, … [Read more...] about Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center
Grove City Movies in the Park have moved to Grove City Town Center for Summer 2024! Catch a movie under the stars with friends and family at this free, annual outdoor movie series. Movies are shown on Wednesday evenings at Town Center Park at 8 p.m. Children's activities begin … [Read more...] about Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center
Summer Tour of Historic Homes of Olde Towne East
The Summer Tour of Historic Homes of Olde Towne East is Sunday, July 14, 2024. The tour will showcase homes and gardens, and a church in the Historic Franklin Park Neighborhood. The tour is walkable, but shuttle stops are provided. Check out the Facebook page for sneak peeks of the … [Read more...] about Summer Tour of Historic Homes of Olde Towne East
Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
The Delaware County Fair runs from September 13-20, 2025, and features The Little Brown Jug on September 18, 2025. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events! Delaware All Horse Parade But before the fair starts, don't miss the All … [Read more...] about Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2024 Summer Movie Series! The movie events will be held at different parks around New Albany. Bring dinner and/or snacks and enjoy the show with your family! New Albany Summer Movie Series Friday, June 21: Luca at The … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it's part of your trade, it's often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone's Loan-A-Tool, you can get free tool rentals so you don't have to buy a tool you'll only use … [Read more...] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Water Lantern Festival comes to Columbus on Saturday, August 10, 2024, and is such a fun summer event! Let the lantern guide your future or release your past - the meaning is all yours. The festival featuring floating lanterns has been to cities across the U.S., and voted as #1 Best … [Read more...] about Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series
Are you ready to enjoy some outdoor live music? Polaris Fashion Place has always been full of great stores and restaurants, but you can also enjoy live music during the Summer. Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series is back in 2024 with free live musical entertainment every … [Read more...] about Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series
13+ things to do on Friday the 13th in Columbus
Whether you think it's a spooky day, the name of a scary movie, or just the start to another weekend, Friday the 13th shows up on the calendar once or twice a year (the date, not the movie, thank goodness). Why are people superstitious about Friday the 13th? There are varying reasons why many … [Read more...] about 13+ things to do on Friday the 13th in Columbus
Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2024
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2024 summer fair season is back to normal! You can expect full county fairs with all the rides, food, competitions, concerts, and more. We've missed them so much, we may need to hit a few counties! As always, details can … [Read more...] about Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2024
Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Spending time in the great outdoors is a relaxing and wonderful experience. In central Ohio, we are fortunate to have plenty of greenspaces and parks, including Alum Creek State Park located in Delaware County. Only 25 minutes north of downtown Columbus, Alum Creek's 4,630-acres of shale … [Read more...] about Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour
The Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour, a highly anticipated summertime event, is Sunday, June 23, 2024. Learn the stories of these stunning homes and gardens in the historic district. Take in all the historic architecture and modern lux of this year's featured homes. … [Read more...] about Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour
