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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
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Plan Ahead: 20 must-do September events in Columbus
From live performances to local pop-ups, this curated list showcases some of the best events in September in Columbus, Ohio. Bookmark this page for quick viewing.
August 30, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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Countdown to kickoff: 2023 Ohio State football season preview
Gear up for the 2023 Ohio State football season with our guide to the schedule, players, and tailgating information at The Shoe.
August 29, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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How to make the most of the Columbus Greek Festival
The Columbus Greek Festival is a four-day festival with traditional music, dancers, food, and drinks in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio.
August 28, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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Short North adds 10 new murals with Summer Spray series
This now annual series brings 11 artists to the Short North Artist District in Columbus, Ohio to add new murals in the area.
August 28, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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National sketch and improv group announces Columbus show in 2023
The Second City, a sketch and improv group from Chicago, is going on tour and making a stop in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 17.
August 18, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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The last call for local summer beers in Columbus
Be sure to grab a can of these beers brewed in Columbus, Ohio that were released in summer 2023 before other seasonal options hit the shelves.
August 18, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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“The Price is Right” announces live show in Columbus this year
The daytime hit game show “The Price is Right” is making a stop in Columbus, Ohio to play iconic games in front of a live studio audience.
August 16, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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CBUStoday celebrates 20,000 followers on Instagram
We launched CBUStoday a year and a half ago and have since grown to 20,000+ Instagram followers in Columbus, Ohio.
August 14, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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Disney’s “Frozen” makes Broadway tour stop in Columbus
Kids and families can see Elsa, Olaf, and Anna live on-stage at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio during the Broadway tour of “Frozen.”
July 25, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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The show goes on: Upcoming concerts and shows in CBUS
From country to rap to pop, you don’t want to miss some of the biggest names in music coming to Nationwide Arena, the Schottenstein Center, Mershon Auditorium, and Ohio Stadium.
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Where to find reusable shopping bags in Columbus
Get ready for farmers market season by grabbing a tote bag from a local business that is perfect for storing produce, baked goods, and artwork.
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NightLight 614 to open ticket sales, release movie lineup next month
NightLight 614, the popular outdoor movie screening in Columbus, OH, will return to the city in 2024 with blockbuster films, craft beer, and food trucks.
April 8, 2024
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7 fun facts about the 2024 total solar eclipse in Ohio
Columbus and most of central Ohio experienced nearly four minutes of darkness during the 2024 total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Here’s how to plan the perfect picnic in Columbus, OH
Pick out a picnic basket, fill it with local food, and head to your park of choice to enjoy the perfect picnic in CBUS.
April 5, 2024
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