⚾ Get playful with pops

• Columbus Axe Throwing — Get the adrenaline going by throwing axes at a target (with professional safety measures in place, of course).
• X-Golf Columbus — Work on your golf game together with an indoor golf simulator.
• Columbus Clippers game — Cheer on the Clip Show and play catch with your dad on the field after the game.
• Free fishing weekend — Head to any of the public waters in Ohio without the need for a fishing license.
• CoGo Bike Share — Rent bikes and explore trails throughout the city.

🌭 Foodie fathers

• Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace — Sometimes dads just need a good dog... hot dog that is. Try from topping options like baked beans, coleslaw, and crushed potato chips.
• The Kee — Come for weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and stay for arcade games, cornhole, pool, and ping pong.
• Matt the Miller’s Tavern — Try Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dublin location.
• Wario’s Beef and Pork — If your father figure loves a good sandwich, try the steak, roasted pork, or chicken cutlet. Pro tip: You have to get the spuds with cheese whiz on the side.
• The Top Steakhouse — Sometimes you can’t beat a classic steak dinner for dad, or mix it up with jumbo lobster tails, roasted ribs, and seafood.

• Putts & Pints | Thursday, June 13 | 4-7 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | $20 | Play putt putt while supporting affordable housing in Columbus.

• Crew vs New York City FC Watch Party | Friday, June 14 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | The Crew are on the road, but you can still root for them with a group of fellow Black and Gold fans.

• Picnic with the Pops: Generation Radio | Saturday, June 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | $11-$37 | Listen to performances alongside the Columbus Symphony, with food from popular spots like Spaghetti Warehouse and Condado.

• Daniel Tosh | Sunday, June 16 | 5 p.m. + 8 p.m. | Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St., Campus | $45-$95 | Laugh with the comedian who rose to fame with his show “Tosh.0.”
• Pride Anthems | Sunday, June 16 | 7 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown | $34-$44 | Listen to songs spanning 50+ years that support the LGBTQ+ community.

• Pollinator Palooza is returning to Franklin Park Conservatory on Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate all things pollinators at the free event, including meeting the bees, trying themed activities, watching food demonstrations, and enjoying live music.

• Tommy’s Pizza on campus is closing its doors after 45 years on Friday, June 14. The locations in Upper Arlington and Dublin will remain open. It’s unclear what will take over the campus space.

• “COLD CASE LIVE,” a true crime live show hosted by former NCIS Special Agent Joe Kennedy, is coming to Lincoln Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m.

• NFL football stars, brothers, and podcasters Jason and Travis Kelce purchased a stake in the Columbus-based business Garage Beer Co. The Ohio natives raved about the light beer from Garage, and will now be investors, partners, and part owners in the company. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Thank you, Aidan Morris. The 22-year-old Columbus Crew midfielder is expected to sign with Middlesbrough FC. It’s not clear yet what the Crew will acquire with this trade. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• We told you about our day in Worthington, and now you can experience the whole day through our eyes. Don’t forget to comment on the video or send us an email for ideas of which suburb we should head to next.

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