Columbus family events
Fresh plans around Columbus, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
Summer Must-Dos
Family & Kids
Ohio State Fair
Twelve days of midway rides, fair food, animals, creative arts, competitions, exhibits, and live entertainment in Columbus.
KidsLinked Columbus Back to School Bash & Fam Jam (8/1)
Arts and culture at 65 Jefferson Ave in Columbus. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Sammy Kershaw
Sammy Kershaw | Sunday, Aug 2, 2026, 7:30 PM | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus.
for KING & COUNTRY
for KING & COUNTRY | Monday, Aug 3, 2026, 7:00 PM | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus.
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour | Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 PM | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus.
Manchester Soccer Club Friends and Family Night with the COLUMBUS CREW
Arts and culture at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Bailey Zimmerman
Bailey Zimmerman | Friday, Aug 7, 2026, 7:30 PM | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus.
Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors | Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, 7:00 PM | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Columbus.
Festival Latino 2026
A local festival at Columbus Commons. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Pelotonia Kids- RTRX x COSI's Pedal into Discovery
A family event at COSI - Center of Science and Industry in Columbus. The organizer has the latest activity hours and entry details.
New here? Start with Columbus
If you are new to Columbus, OH, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.


