Free Events & Activities in Columbus, OH
Free things to do in Columbus, OH — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.
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Watercolor Club
Join us to challenge yourself and have some fun with watercolor! Together, we will watch instructional videos that will take us through each step of a simple painting. Whether watercoloring is your passion or it makes you quake at the knees, dive in with us and create something beautiful.
Floral Acrylic Bookmark Crafting Session
Celebrate the spring season by crafting beautiful pressed flower bookmarks.
Columbus Asian Festival
The Asian Festival will be held virtually in Columbus, Ohio. This annual event, which attracts over 100,000 visitors, will continue to grow due to the strong participation of many people of all origins and ethnicities. For more information, please visit our website.
Land-Grant Brewing
Franklinton craft brewery with taproom, outdoor space, and rotating food trucks.
Merion Village Farmers' Market
Merion Village Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Columbus, OH.
16-Bit Bar+Arcade Columbus
Free-play barcade with 40+ classic arcade games and craft cocktails.
Jazz & Rib Fest
Presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, Jazz & Rib Fest is a highly anticipated summertime tradition. Admission is FREE!
Parsons Branch Library
Parsons Branch Library is a public branch library in Columbus, OH. Open 3,432 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 19,000 square feet.
BrewDog Short North
Scottish brewery's Columbus taproom with rooftop patio and 40+ taps.
Franklinton Branch Library
Franklinton Branch Library is a public branch library in Columbus, OH. Open 3,432 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 7,540 square feet.
New elote food truck announces grand opening
With food truck season just around the corner, The Elote Man announced it will officially open to the public on May 3. The food truck’s grand opening event will be held on May 3, from 4:30-9 p.m. High
Hoof Hearted Brewery
Short North brewery with irreverent vibes, hazy IPAs, and massive outdoor patio.
North Market Downtown
Columbus public market since 1876. Local vendors, restaurants, and specialty foods.
Legal Advice with LASCO
A monthly walk-in program that is offered the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Get free walk-in advice from the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio regarding civil issues such as landlord/tenant issues, public benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other non-criminal matters.
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Marion Franklin
Marion Franklin is a public branch library in Columbus, OH. Open 1,248 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,000 square feet.
The Walrus
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the Short North with inventive seasonal drinks.
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