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
Festivals
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
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
Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
Looking for your next summer adventure? Lancaster, Ohio, is just a short drive from Columbus and home to an epic 10-day festival (because one weekend just isn’t enough time for all the fun!). Mark your calendars because the Lancaster Festival is just down the road and jam-packed with exciting … [Read more...] about Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited for a Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea, and a family friendly Pirate Marketplace. The first annual PirateFest is at Buckeye Lake on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It opens in the Village … [Read more...] about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Rainbow UA is a community group in Upper Arlington whose mission is to support the LGBTQI+ community in Upper Arlington. Join them for the Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1-5 pm at Sunny 95 Park and the Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper … [Read more...] about Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Cheryl’s Cookies Kick off to Summer Bake Sale: up to 70% off
Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies is holding another ever-popular bake sales this summer! Stock up on all of your favorite Cheryl's items at the Cheryl's End of Summer Bake Sale from June 17-23, 2024. That's right...the sale is multiple days (and multiple locations) to make your goodie shopping … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Kick off to Summer Bake Sale: up to 70% off
Summer Jam West
Head to Westgate Park on July 13, 2024 for Summer Jam West with Hilltop Arts Collective. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates music and art, and will include live music, face painting, kids' art activities, food trucks, art sale and more. Summer Jam West is family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Summer Jam West
1st Annual Downtown Pride on Gay, and District West Afterparty
Columbus has more Pride! Capital Crossroads & Discovery SIDs are bringing a NEW Pride event and festival to Columbus with Downtown Pride on Saturday, June 8, 2024, starting at 4 pm. This event is separate from the annual Stonewall Pride Festival and Parade on June 15-16 in Goodale … [Read more...] about 1st Annual Downtown Pride on Gay, and District West Afterparty
Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
The annual Dublin Irish Festival returns as a full festival on August 2-4, 2024, so get that kilt out of your closet! Experience a three day celebration of all things Irish in Coffman Park with one of the country’s largest Irish Festival. Have a beverage or four, and enjoy food from … [Read more...] about Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville feat. Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship
The 2024 All Ohio Balloon Fest returns to Marysville at the Union County Airport from August 8-10, 2024. There will be over 15+ Hot Air Balloons in the sky, plus helicopter, plane, and balloon rides, live music, food, and beverage. And....concerts with Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship. All … [Read more...] about All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville feat. Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship
13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
There's so much going on in Columbus this summer that you'll want to plan ahead so you don't miss your favorite events. There are only so many weekends, so make sure you plan some summer fun in Columbus this year! Mark your calendars and check back often, as this list will update regularly … [Read more...] about 13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 28-30, 2024. What is Comfest? Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. Check … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Wands and Wizards Weekend Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—is returning to Fairfield County from August … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 10-11, 2024 at Genoa Park near downtown. Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest … [Read more...] about Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
