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We’ve got 10+ events every Columbusite should have on their radar this summer. First, we want to talk to you about how you can support this free newsletter — and why it matters in 2024.

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Plan Ahead

☀️ Best summer ever, here we come

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Summer is almost here, and Columbus is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when CBUS comes alive.

Get ready to get outside with this guide featuring summer happenings — including ideas for the Fourth of July — between May and August.

The great outdoors

When the weather is above 60° in CBUS, we want to be outside as much as possible. That’s why we are resharing these handy guides to make sure you spend your summer just like us — outside.

Make the most of the good weather with 25 local restaurants offering outdoor dining.
Looking to get more fit this summer? So is City Editor Mitch, and that’s why he’ll be using these outdoor trails for running, hiking, and walking.
Start your days at these local farmers markets for fresh produce like tomatoes, corn, and peaches.
Enjoy all the various local parks Columbus has to offer, including options that are dog-friendly, family-friendly, and nature-focused.
Whether you’re looking to practice your putting, or crack a few long shots at the driving range, we’ve got plenty of options with these local golf courses.

Memorial Day with NVMM

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is the place to be for all things Memorial Day weekend. They will begin their commemorations and celebrations on Saturday, May 25 and finish on Monday, May 27.

Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride | Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m. | Register to ride alongside other veterans in the city + learn about the meaning of the holiday prior to the ride.
Gold Star Family Candlelight Vigil | Sunday, May 26 | 7 p.m. | Light candles and stand in remembrance of loved ones lost on the battlefield.
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony | Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | Honor the men and women that died due to war as well as the families they left behind.

The museum also opens its new gallery, “Ghost Army,” on Thursday, May 24. It tells the story of a top secret unit that specialized in deceiving the German troops during World War II.

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