Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbus, OH

  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbus, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Ohio State University to Short North Arts District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbus and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard and Powell.
  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbus, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Ohio State University to Short North Arts District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbus and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard and Powell.
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Cheryl Sher, with more than 15 years’ experience offers gourmet food
13.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 6314 Cosgray Road, Dublin, OH 43016 MoreLess Info
SportsOhio is a multisport facility that hosts a wide array of games and sports for youth athletes. The facility hosts both indoor and outdoor soccer, football, baseball, miniature golf, and a variety of other sports.
14.0 Miles
57% 7 votes
Dog Park 6259 Cosgray Road, Dublin, OH 43016 MoreLess Info
Darree Fields Dog Park is a dog park open to the public to bring pets for exercise and socialization. The park contains separate fenced-in areas for large and small dogs, a water source for hydration, and picnic tables.
14.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 47 Hall Street, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
Village Green Park is a public park that holds community events during the summer months. Children can enjoy the splash park and playground, and there is a sheltered picnic area as well as a veteran's memorial.
14.2 Miles
- 2 votes
Art Gallery 87 W Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
At Ellen Sea Art & Antiques, visitors can purchase antiques and artwork from local artists. The shop is run by a single family and offers items like pottery, jewelry, furniture, and remembrance stones.
14.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 6685 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, OH 43017 MoreLess Info
A paint your own pottery studio, Marcy's Clayground has been open since 2003. The studio offers a range of 150 different items that visitors can select to paint, using over 80 colors.
14.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
Murphy Park offers patrons a walking path through mature trees. The park also provides two playgrounds, one for the younger children and a second for older kids. Murphy Pak provides covered area for picnics and restrooms.
14.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Children's Play Area 466 W Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
In its indoor facility, Recreations Outlet has a variety of wooden play structures and trampolines for children to explore. Visitors can host birthday parties by purchasing a party pass that includes pizza and a 2 hour play session.
14.6 Miles
84% 177 votes
Aquariums 4850 W Powell Road, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium has been ranked the #1 zoo in the United States multiple times. It houses more than 10,000 animals and over 700 species, including everything from polar bears and bald eagles, to Asian elephants and rhinoceroses.
14.9 Miles
79% 376 votes
Bay 10101 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
The moderate-sized Zoombezi Bay is a water park linked to other prominent Columbus attractions. Several thrill-based water rides target older kids and adults while there is a specific area for younger individuals to safely play.
14.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 6011 Glick Road, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
Glick Park & Overlook is a municipal park with overlooks of the O'Shaunessy Dam. With shaded picnic areas, benches, walkways, and access to the lower river for great fishing, this park is a good stop before visiting the zoo.
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