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15+ of the top free things to do in Columbus
No cash?
No problem
. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Columbus, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 02, 2025 09:59 AM
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Columbus
Find local trivia nights in Columbus, Ohio on weekdays, including bars, breweries, and restaurants.
January 9, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
Try this: CBUStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our CBUStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Food
5 local spots with options for Dry January in 2024
Find mocktails and alcohol-free beers at local spots across the city.
January 3, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Events
Plan Ahead: 25 January events in Columbus
Plan your January with 25 local events in Columbus, Ohio, including concerts, kid-friendly activities, and sporting events.
January 3, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
X-Golf Columbus — Grandview’s indoor golf simulator
Practice your swing year-round, rain or shine with central Ohio’s first X-Golf location, an indoor golf simulator lounge.
December 21, 2023
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Hanna Williford
City
CBUStoday celebrates its two-year anniversary in Columbus
CBUStoday turns two-years-old at the end of December, marking another year of good news, culture, and events in Columbus, Ohio.
December 20, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Real Estate
Columbus neighborhoods if they were zodiac signs
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
December 20, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Food
5 locally brewed Christmas ales to try this season
The holiday season has arrived in Columbus, Ohio and local brewers are releasing their specially made Christmas ales. Here are our favorites.
December 18, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
City
Top Google searches from Columbus, Ohio in 2023
Thanks to Google’s Local Year in Search 2023, we were able to find what the people of Columbus were searching most throughout the year.
December 15, 2023
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Hanna Williford
Food
CBUStoday’s guide to spending a day in downtown
Make the most of winter with this guide in downtown Columbus, Ohio that features local restaurants, drinkeries, and activities.
December 12, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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19 books written by Columbus authors you have to read
January 7, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
Sports
Ohio State rose to the occasion against Oregon
January 2, 2025
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Hanna Williford
Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Columbus
December 18, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Culture
CBUStoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
December 17, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Looking to spend a day in Worthington? We’ve got you covered. From coffee to candle making, here’s how to make the most of your day.
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The top ways to celebrate Pride Month in Columbus
Stonewall Pride Columbus is hosting a full months worth of events in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month in June 2024.
June 7, 2024
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John Glenn International Airport adds new daily direct flight to Salt Lake City
Beginning June 8, passengers flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport have an additional nonstop flight destination with Delta Air Lines’ new flight to Salt Lake City.
June 7, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Summer on the Scioto brings free family events to downtown parks
Hit the water in a kayak, hop on giant inflatables, or splash in the Scioto Mile Fountain during free events with Summer on the Scioto.
June 6, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Commons for Kids returns with free summer fun
Bring the kids for free fun at the Commons this summer, including weekly themes, games, and activities for the whole family.
June 6, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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New mural at Rickenbacker Airport honors Ohio’s heritage
The “Tuskegee Airmen Mural” is now on display at the Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
June 5, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Columbus-based restaurants that shaped the city’s culture
Local business comes in many different sizes in Columbus, Ohio, and these are some of the businesses that set the standard for Columbus culture.
June 5, 2024
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10 local ice cream shops in Columbus, OH
Find a scoop shop you love in CBUS, with options like Italian ice, frozen custard, unique sundaes, or classic ice cream.
June 4, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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June Plan Ahead: 20 events in Columbus
Plan out your June in Columbus, OH with this curated list of events, including family-friendly ideas, sports, concerts, festivals, and local pop-ups.
June 3, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
