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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
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Columbus
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
City
How to support local relief efforts for earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Find three Ohio groups of various sizes looking to help out.
February 16, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up Columbus’ community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
Food
10 pho restaurants you have to try in Columbus
Find local restaurants all across the city, including Westerville, the Short North, and Easton Town Center.
February 15, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Sports
Fans can vote for a new Columbus Crew goal song
Cast your votes for the song you want to hear when the Crew scores this season.
February 14, 2023
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Hanna Williford
Culture
Columbus turns 211 today; what do you love about the city?
February 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day, its the city’s birthday.
February 13, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches back into Dublin this year
The parade returns to the Emerald City in Columbus for the first time since 2019.
February 9, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
10 floral shops in Columbus for finding the perfect bouquet
Find beautiful flowers at these local spots that have grown roots around the city.
February 9, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Food
Mikey’s Late Night Slice teams up with Hot Chicken Takeover
This is a prime example of two good things coming together to create one
great
thing.
February 7, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
Valentine’s Day dinner, wine, dessert, and group events in Columbus
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with wine tastings, dinner reservations, dessert decorating, and fun events with friends.
February 6, 2023
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Hanna Williford
Latest News
City
John Glenn International Airport adds new daily direct flight to Salt Lake City
June 7, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Events
Summer on the Scioto brings free family events to downtown parks
June 6, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Events
Commons for Kids returns with free summer fun
June 6, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Arts
New mural at Rickenbacker Airport honors Ohio’s heritage
June 5, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
More From CBUStoday
City
Do you know all eight presidents from Ohio?
President’s Day is on Monday, Feb. 19, and we are diving into Ohio’s rich history with putting political figures in the White House.
February 16, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Arts
How Columbus nearly lost the Ohio Theatre 55 years ago
The Ohio Theatre was supposed to be demolished in 1969, but a local arts group rallied to keep the iconic theater alive.
February 16, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Food
Choose your own adventure: CBUStoday edition
It’s a leap year, and City Editor Hanna wants your help figuring out how to spend her extra day. Make your choices in the poll below, and Hanna will do as you say for leap day.
February 15, 2024
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Hanna Williford
City
City to introduce new trash cans for pick-up collection
The Columbus Department of Public Safety announced it will be replacing oversize trash bins with small, more efficient bins.
February 14, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Fitness
Cardio in Columbus: Must-try races, 5Ks, and marathons
Keep your calendar, and legs, busy with these races, 5Ks, half-marathons, and marathons in Columbus, Ohio.
February 12, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Restaurants
February Food News: Restaurants that are newly open, closing, or coming soon
From cowboy bars to Mediterranean restaurants to fried chicken chains, there are many exciting new food spots coming to CBUS soon.
February 9, 2024
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Hanna Williford
City
5 facts about Columbus Symphony’s riverfront concert venue proposal
Read the latest news and updates about the Columbus Symphony’s plans to build a concert venue along the Scioto River.
February 8, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
City
Columbus on a hot streak for national recognition to start 2024
Columbus, Ohio has been placed on multiple lists that rank it among the top cities in the US for real estate, local business, and more.
February 8, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
Try This: Tranquility Salt Cave in Columbus, Ohio
This unique cave is filled with 10,000 pounds of Himalayan salt. Try services and experiences ranging from sound baths to Halotherapy to foot baths.
February 7, 2024
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Hanna Williford
