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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Laser tag combatants are challenged to accomplish real world objectives in multiple arenas, as they battle in their own indoor war
9.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
Soccer Field 2121 Spindler Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Part of Spindler Road Park, Spindler Fields are soccer fields used primarily for youth recreational and league play. The park also includes a hiking trail loop and an off leash dog park area.
9.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Playgrounds Old Creek Ln, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Featuring a large grass field, Tinapple Park provides a children's playground, two basketball hoops and a sheltered picnic area with tables. There is a paved trail that follows the perimeter of the park that is suitable for walking or running.
9.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 323 Stoneridge Lane, Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
Popular first-run Hollywood films are screened at the Cinemark Theater, which provides all stadium seating. Movies are presented in Real-D 3-D when available, and guests can enjoy a full concession stand an on-site video game arcade.
9.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds Berry Leaf Ln, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
A 4.89-acre facility, Hamilton Park features a baseball field with bleacher seating along with a half basketball court. The park also provides a children's play structure, swings, picnic tables and open green space.
9.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
National & State Parks 1501 Taylor Station Rd., Gahanna, OH MoreLess Info
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve is a combination of two outdoor parks. It provides many trails for hiking, which will lead visitors past numerous swamps, a large variety of colorful wildflowers and various species of woodland wildlife.
9.5 Miles
33% 3 votes
Playgrounds Frazell Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Frank's Park provides swings, slides and other playground amenities for children of all ages. There are soccer fields with walking paths around them and a large grass area for other activities. The park also has a pond and picnic tables.
9.7 Miles
87% 69 votes
Bowling 5499 Constitution Boulevard, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Ten Pin Alley not only offers the chance to go bowling, but the site also provides access to sand volleyball courts. The location, which hosts events and parties, also offers visitors the chance to play corn hole.
9.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 6800-6860 Daugherty Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 MoreLess Info
Situated along Blacklick Creek, Reynoldsburg Civic Park is a large grass area sitting on 137 acres and features a 1.1-mile trail used for biking and walking. It also has sports facilities including soccer fields, softball diamonds and basketball courts.
9.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Sites Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Situated on 5.32 acres, Weaver Park features a historical village with a schoolhouse, a log cabin, a barn, covered bridges, a chapel and a gazebo. The park offers picnic tables, grills, benches and open green space with shaded areas.
9.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Sculpture Parks Main St & Center Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Honoring 9/11 heroes and rescuers everywhere, the First Responders Park memorial invites visitors to pay tribute and remember. It features pieces from the Twin Towers, walls with victims' names, a reflecting pool, and a metal sculpture depicting 9/11.
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