Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live until tomorrow, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
Get a doorbell with two-way audio capabilities and motion detection alerts.
iRobot Roomba Vacuum + Mop | $274.99 $139.99
Take the leap into a robot vacuum lifestyle with this fantastic deal.
27th Annual Heritage Music Festival | 6-9 p.m. | Mayme Moore Park | Free | Join the nearly 5,000 folks who attend these outdoor concerts each week in July and August.
COSI After Dark: Empire Strikes Bash | 7-10 p.m. | Center of Science and Industry | $40 | Wear your best “Star Wars” costume for Jedi-style meditating, space-themed cocktails, and DIY craft stations.
“Hamilton” | Thursday, July 10-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre | $187+ | Do not throw away your shot to see this award-winning, record-breaking musical.
Friday, July 11
Food Truck Fridays | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio | Cost of purchase | Elevate your lunch break by grabbing eats from Ninja Bowl, Pitabilities, and J-POPS in support of RMHC of Central Ohio.
Saturday, July 12
Westerville Area Chamber Music & Arts Festival | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Heritage Park & Everal Barn, Westerville | $2 | Spend the weekend shopping for fine arts + crafts, listening to local music, and snacking at food trucks.
Sunday, July 13
Bastille Day Festival | 12-4 p.m. | Downtown Columbus | Cost of purchase | This family-friendly festival mimics a Parisian street celebration, so come ready to savor French cuisine, sip libations on a patio, and browse a vendor market.
Olde Towne East Summer Tour of Homes | 12-5 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $20+ | Lovers of historic homes won’t want to miss this self-guided, walkable tour through Olde Towne East.
Wednesday, July 16
Farmers Market | Wednesday, July 16-Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Free | Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health + beauty products — EBT accepted for qualifying purchases, and kids can participate in Veggie Champs for Veggie Bucks.*
The wait is almost over — Dueling Axes in Grove City will host its grand opening on Friday, July 18. Housed inside a historic building, the new hangout features a sports bar, a kitchen serving small bites, and entertainment options like knife throwing, shuffleboard, darts, and cornhole. (614NOW)
Coming Soon
Endeavor Brewing & Spirits is stirring up something new. The local “brewstillery” plans to open Barrel & Bloom — a coffee shop by day, bar by night — on West Dublin Granville Road at the former home of Random Precision Brewing. An opening date hasn’t been announced yet. (614NOW)
Outdoors
Good news for park-goers. The Whittier Street Bridge at Scioto Audubon Metro Park reopened along with a new, 10-ft-wide mixed-use path for pedestrians and cyclists. The project was in the works for years and cost $3.3 million. (NBC 4)
Gallery
Camera eats first.Take a peek inside Bar Italia, a brand-new Italian restaurant at Easton Town Center. From an heirloom tomato salad to Gulf Shrimp Spaghetti, its menu is making our mouths water. Make a reservation. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Biz
The CEO of Wendy’s Co. is trading Frosties for chocolate bars. Kirk Tanner plans to depart from the Dublin-based company later this month to become the president and CEO of The Hershey Co. A comprehensive search process is underway to find Wendy’s next leader. (Columbus Business First)
Wellness
Breathe in, breathe out. Columbus ranked No. 58 on a new list of the most stressed cities in the US. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, consider this your sign to spend a self-care day in CBUS.
Sports
After a surprisingly strong season, what can fans expect from Mathieu Olivier this year? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Columbus Blue Jackets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Stories on High is one of the newest rooftop bars in Columbus. | Photo via Stories on High
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If you love the great outdoors
Take your partner out on one of the city’s various trails or parks. We’ve already done the homework, too. Choose your own adventure with 20+ local trails or 20+ local parks.
A new, elevated walkway called Preston Park will draw inspiration from the High Line in Manhattan, serving as an urban oasis with benches, plants, and seating areas.
Spanning three blocks over South 4th Street, the $12 million project is funded by The Edwards Companies and is expected to be completed by late fall 2025. See more renderings.
The newest Blink outdoor security camera, 50% off today for Prime Day. The camera’s battery life lasts for two years and it has infrared live night view.
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John Glenn Columbus International Airport travelers left their shoes on through the TSA checkpoint for the first time in nearly 20 years this week.
The nationwide change aims to streamline TSA ahead of major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics. You should still probably arrive two hours early, though.
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