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It isn't summer until you've strolled the tents of Scioto mile, tried a food truck and watched the Artists Wrestling League.
Hippie Music festival-- peace, love and rock-n-roll. Multiple stages of local music, tie dye, and body paint. Bring a blanket and stay all night. Goodale Park, Victorian Village.
Creekside Jazz and Blues Festival
Multiple stages of jazz and blues performers, shops and cafes located in Gahanna. Don't miss it!
Biggest and Best Fireworks in Columbus.
Dublin Independence Day Celebration
Parade. Big concerts. Small town. Coffman Stadium.
An interactive art experience. The future of experiencing art.
Sundays are free. Participatory art museum at its best.
One of the best zoos in the country. Seasonal events like Boo at the Zoo and ZooLights and JazZoo keep things fresh throughout the year.
Features installations from glass artist Dale Chihuly. Seasonal displays like Orchids and Butterflies and Blooms offer beautiful seasonal changes. Public library has Culture Passes for free. Check out the East Market across the street.
Lincoln Theatre. Some free events like PB and Jazz concerts in the park. Free community jazz lessons for youth.
Short North, first Saturdays. Free. Great shops like rolled ice cream, Rocket Fizz, Big Fun, etc.
Modeled after Seurat's famous painting. Near main branch of Columbus Library.
German Village. Beautiful park for a picnic. Sculptures, events, old homes. Go to Book Loft and Schmidts while there.
Epitome of people watching. Also milk cows and pat bunnies. Weird seen-on-tv demos and good food.
Prettiest gardens in Columbus and excellent trails and themed areas. Don't miss the secret garden. Photographers delight.
Choose 2-hour trip or go longer. Look at water levels for easier paddling. Big Darby Creek/Grove City area.
OSU art museum features exhibits, speakers and events.
Awesome music and entertainment featuring local (and visiting) drag queens.
Lake Logan. Primitive camping. Feels like what Woodstock probably was on a smaller scale.
Duck Pin bowling, video games, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits. A fun place to spend an evening with friends.
Feel like a lumberjack and swing an ax. Leagues are available.
Bring your instrument if you want to join in. Led by local saxophone artist.
Whetstone Park in Clintonville. Rose garden is beautiful in the summer. Park has extensive trails and conservation areas.
FFs are second Fridays of every month. Edgy galleries are open and several food trucks and vendors, nestled between 3 breweries. Scrawl is a weekend in October.
Pick your own berries. Also features farm-to-table dining experiences.
Newark. Events and hiking.
We love Worthington on Saturday mornings. Dublin's is coming along.
Minor league baseball. Theme nights and kitchy contests.
Major League Soccer. Don't know much about soccer except these guys use their heads more than their feet.
Inexpensive art classes for adults and youth. Rotating gallery events and concerts.
Modern Vaudeville.
Great trails, and a herd of bison!
First weekend of December. Arts and Crafts and Fair Food. An annual escape from winter "blahs."
Traveling shows. Some years are better than others, but always a professional act!
Let's be honest. This is more about the pinot than the pallet.
Ask in store about classes.
If you are a Dublin resident, fun sports/arts/activities. As a stepsister of Dublin (schools but not city tax) I like Worthington.
Pottery, weaving, recycled art exhibits and classes.
Pretty walking trails and bike path. Water features. Located in Hilliard.
Near the Convention center. Greek food, culture and dancing.
Annoy commuters as you peddle your way to different locations downtown... while enjoying your own beverages.
Ohio History Museum/ Ohio Village
Natural history, native culture, frontier days and industrialization.
Different location each year. Streetfood Finder app all in one location.
Still haven't been, but have heard it's great. Many Honor Flights start here.
A very hands-on Science Museum. Fun after-hour events for adults. Check public library for free passes.
An oasis downtown with a huge climbing wall, bird blinds, hiking and biking trails. Close to German Village.
Scioto Mile/Bicentennial Park and Columbus Commons
Trails and outdoor art along the river. Water features and "porch swings". Picnic with the Pops and many festivals.
Artsy Garden Center with a concentration on rare and local plants-- and cacti! Located north of Polaris and the outlets off 71. Worth it!!!
Largest 3-day Irish Festival in the country. Nonstop music, dancing, and specialty vendors. Not my thing... but maybe yours.
Located in Powell. A fun social activity where you prep a meal together with a dozen others and enjoy eating it an hour later.
Glass blowing lessons and studio. Open pay-what-you-can for Franklinton Fridays.
Do your own thing open studio with clay, paint, glass or mosaic.
Classes and open studio for ceramics.
Dublin art classes for metal, glass, painting, acrylic pours, etc.
We haven't been yet-- but it's on our list!
Skully's
Rumba Cafe
Woodlands Tavern
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