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Best things to do in Columbus, OH year-round
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items I have lived in Columbus my whole life. Whether you live here or are just passing through, there are plenty of seasonal activities and events throughout the city to try at any time of the year for everyone. Here you will find the events I look forwar...
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Activities All Year
Summer Activities
Fall Activities
Winter Activites
Spring Activities
Activities All Year
Events and activities that apply to the entire year.
Here you can find all the annual events that Columbus holds and their information. There are so many different festivals held throughout the year that you can likely find a festival for a last-minute plan.
Annual Columbus Events
The zoo is a great activity for anyone and there are always seasonal perks to it! Attend during the summer and spend some time at zoombezi bay. Check it out in the winter to experience the magical Wild Lights.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | Tours and Experiences
I love going to the original North Market downtown anytime of the year to browse and shop from amazing local businesses!
Home - North Market | Columbus, Ohio
Summer Activities
Summer season best experiences.
If you are here during farmers market season there are SO many amazing markets around Columbus all throughout the week. They are all filled with so many amazing vendors you can't go wrong with which one you chose! I prefer the Worthington farmers mar...
Columbus Farmers Markets
The Food Truck Festival is my one of my favorites and is always such a fun festival to attend for a way to wrap up the summer!
The Columbus Food Truck Festival
The Greek Festival is held Labor Day weekend every year, and I make sure to make time for it every year. It is another great event to end the summer with. There are so many amazing meals, treats, arts + crafts, music, dancing, and more.
The Annual Columbus Greek Festival
People get so excited for this music + arts festival every year! If you are a metal and rock fan, you definitely need to make time for this festival! A fun activity for a group of friends and a great way to kick off sumer every year.
Sonic Temple
If you are looking to get activity when the weather is nice, Zip Zone has quite a few different outdoor activities to do! A great place for families, couples, or groups of friends to get out and moving!
Zip Zone Outdoor Adventures
Attending a game at Huntington Park is always a great option for everyone from date nights to family outings. Extra fun if you go on dime-a-dog night!
Columbus Clippers Tickets
Fall Activities
Fall season best experiences.
If you are here during the fall you have to make time for an OSU football game. The experience on campus and in the shoe before, during, and after a game is so much fun!
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Tickets
This is a fun activity for families or couples all year, but especially the fall. Depending on the time of the year you are going they have a different variety of things you can pick for yourself and events they hold. I love going during the peak of ...
Home | Lynd Fruit Farm
There are so many amazing artists in Columbus and Fashion Week is one of the places they always thrive. Such a fun event to go to if you have the time!
Fashion Week Columbus
Winter Activites
Winter season best experiences
Don't let the colder season stop you from getting outside and having fun. Dublin has great outdoor skating rink options for the winter time!
Sledding & Ice Skating
I have been going to Blue Jackets games my whole life, and they are always a fun time! They always have so many fun things going on during the game and you can usually get tickets last minute at decent prices.
Columbus Blue Jackets Tickets - NHL
Spring Activities
Get a two-in-one experience at the Columbus Brew Festival! This event takes place at COSI after hours with several breweries and beer vendors set throughout the music. Such a fun date night activity for early spring.
Columbus Brew Festival
While you can do the Ale Trail anytime of the year, I love marking my booklet off during the Spring when I feel there are fewer things going on!
Columbus Ale Trail
