If you are looking for a new activity that can be done on the cheap and is a fun outdoor activity, you may want to try disc golf. The rules are very similar to regular golf, but instead of a club and balls, you use a disc (much like a frisbee). There are disc golf courses across Columbus, … [Read more...] about Get started with Disc Golf in Columbus at these great courses
The Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown Riverfront area along the Scioto Mile on June 7-9, 2024. This free art festival will feature great artists from around the country working with all types of media. You’ll find prints, paintings, jewelry, housewares, glass art, … [Read more...] about Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
Public Lands is an outdoor specialty store that focuses on exploring outside and protecting America's public lands. The huge store is owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, and is located in Polaris. In addition to outdoor and lifestyle apparel, footwear, and equipment, the 60,000 sq. ft. store … [Read more...] about Climbing, Adventures, Eclipse, and more at Public Lands
The Columbus Clippers games offer exciting baseball action in a great ballpark in downtown Columbus! The season opens in April, so make plans to see a game soon! Tickets start as low as $8 for adults and $6 for kids under 12 and seniors over 60! There are tons of promotions going on through … [Read more...] about Columbus Clippers Games and Promotions
The Columbus Summer Wine Festival is on Saturday, June 8, at McFerson Commons Park (Arena District) in downtown Columbus. The summer festival is one of four scheduled for 2024! These are perfect events for wine lovers of all levels. With a variety of wines to sample, festival-goers are … [Read more...] about Summer Wine Festival in Downtown Columbus
Wyandotte Winery is having an Easter Egg Hunt for the adults only! On tba 2025, the grownups can have the Easter fun. Hunt for eggs and turn in the tickets inside the eggs for prizes! Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Wyandotte Winery Your ticket includes the egg hunt, plus sangria and charcuterie. … [Read more...] about Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Wyandotte Winery
The Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals is pulling into the Ohio Expo Center from July 11-13, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. Check out more than 6,000, 1999 & earlier hot rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, street machines and trucks. You don’t want to miss Goodguys AutoCross racing … [Read more...] about Columbus Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG
Have a dog-gone good time on the 2nd Wednesday every month, May through October 2024 with Rewind 103.5/104.3 Paws in the Plaza at Grove City Town Center! Join George Wolf for an exceptional summer experience with your furry companion, at REWIND’S PAWS IN THE PLAZA. From 6 pm - 8 pm, owners … [Read more...] about Grove City Paws in the Plaza
New Albany Founders Day Parade and Festival is Saturday, May 11, 2024! Founders Day has been celebrating New Albany and Plain Township’s history and community since 1976. Enjoy a parade, rides, games, and great food during this day of fun in New Albany. Founders Day Parade The Dr. Glyde A. Marsh … [Read more...] about New Albany Founders Day Festival and Parade
If you're an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You'll meet the dogs, cats, bunnies, and a plethora of farm animals who have been rescued and now call Sunrise "home". Sunrise Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit organization that rescues and cares for farmed and … [Read more...] about Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
An Expert Discussion on Severance (Apple TV) with OSU CCBS Date/Time: April 13, 2024, 1-4 pm Cost: Free Location: Gateway Film Center Join OSU on April 13th for a unique public event discussing the "severance" medical procedure from Apple TV’s hit show Severance. Featuring Dr. Vijay … [Read more...] about An Expert Discussion on Severance (Apple TV) with OSU CCBS
The Merion Village Community Yard Sale is held each year on the first Saturdays in May and October. The map of all of the registered sales will be published on this page one week prior. Merion Village Community Yard Sale Details The spring sale is Saturday, May 3, 2025 The Fall sale … [Read more...] about Merion Village Community Yard Sale
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus returns this Summer for the 43rd season with their outdoor classic theatre under the stars in German Village’s Schiller Park. Shakespeare in the Park at Schiller Park Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm All performances take place at 8 pm at Schiller Park … [Read more...] about Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus
Euro Bike Lovers unite! On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from April through September, join fellow European bike enthusiasts in Grandview for Euro Bike Nights from 6 – 9 pm at Hofbrauhaus in Grandview Yard. All bikes are welcome, including motorcycles and scooters, and the event … [Read more...] about Euro Bike Nights at Grandview Yard
It's almost Derby time! Whether you're watching the Kentucky Derby at home, or dressing up in a fancy hat and going somewhere to watch the race, we're gathering some options to help you celebrate. The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Churchill Downs. Also known as "The … [Read more...] about Where, When, and How to enjoy The Kentucky Derby
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