Columbus Commons celebrates kids on Friday mornings from June 6 - August 8, 2025 with Commons for Kids. We are so excited for these fun events to return this Summer! All activities and games are offered free of charge from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fun at Commons for Kids Free … [Read more...] about Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
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Free Concerts at Columbus Commons through the Summer
Free concerts are in full swing at Columbus Commons this summer, so grab your dancing shoes and head to the Commons with friends for some outdoor music. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs, but leave the coolers at home - drinks and food are available for purchase. Columbus Commons Concert … [Read more...] about Free Concerts at Columbus Commons through the Summer
Free paper shredding at Office Max
Do you have stacks and stacks of paper in your house (hello tax returns from 1999!) Get free paper shredding at Office Max or Office Depot. Now you can safely dispose of old tax returns, bank statements and other private documents that may include information like your social security or … [Read more...] about Free paper shredding at Office Max
Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
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
Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
There's nothing like hanging out on a blanket on a warm summer night watching a movie under the stars or catching and evening concert outside. Head to Pickerington on Friday Nights to the Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater for a movie at dusk with Friday Night Flicks. Bring a blanket, … [Read more...] about Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington
Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many community-sponsored movies are returning for 2024. There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie experience in your car. Please check individual … [Read more...] about Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
New Albany Founders Day Festival and Parade
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
National Pretzel Day: Get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s
In honor of National Pretzel Day on April 26, Auntie Anne's has a celebration planned for Rewards members. Auntie Anne's is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels all day long on April 26! Available for Rewards members only. Not a … [Read more...] about National Pretzel Day: Get a free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s
Kids can explore at these Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Kids love to explore emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and farm equipment, and there are plenty of touch-a-truck events in Columbus and Central Ohio to fulfill their curiosity! These events are a wonderful learning experience for kids that are full of photo-ops, so don't forget your … [Read more...] about Kids can explore at these Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Free Comic Book Day back in May
Free Comic Book Day returns to the first Saturday of May. Participating comic books shops across America will be giving away a free comic book to anyone who comes in. A committee of comic shop retailers chose 45+ titles to be available on Free Comic Book Day: eleven Gold Sponsor comics and … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day back in May
Annual Powell Festival featuring Plain White T’s and Better Than Ezra
The Annual Powell Festival will take place downtown in the Village Green Park on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, 2024. The festival is bigger and better this year with lots of musical entertainment, merchants, food vendors, Kids' Zone, activity stations, animal visits, games, DORA, and … [Read more...] about Annual Powell Festival featuring Plain White T’s and Better Than Ezra
Climb on! Marysville Touch A Truck showcases city vehicles and more!
Little ones love trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction equipment! They can get up close and personal with these big trucks and equipment, and talk to the people who operate them at the Marysville Touch a Truck. Bring your kids to the Marysville Touch a Truck event on Friday, June 7, … [Read more...] about Climb on! Marysville Touch A Truck showcases city vehicles and more!
Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2024
Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy this summer throughout Central Ohio every night of the week. These concerts make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. Check out our list of outdoor music … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2024
Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup - like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on tba 2025, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a weather-dependent … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Get a sweet treat with 2023 National Cookie Day Deals on December 4
As if we needed a reason to eat MORE cookies in December, National Cookie Day is December 4, 2023! Pick up some cookies at a local bakery, drop a few off for family or friends, or plan your Christmas cookie baking list! Read below for a National Cookie Day deals and local bakeries you may … [Read more...] about Get a sweet treat with 2023 National Cookie Day Deals on December 4
