Once again there are so many amazing events to look forward to this weekend!  Here’s a whole list of fun:

Weekend of September 11- September 13

• Hopefully the rain holds off and you can enjoy dinner or drinks on a patio in Columbus.  Check out a list of some of the best patios in Columbus by clicking HERE.
• Marion Popcorn Festival runs September 10-12.  It’s the largest popcorn festival in the world!!!  Click HERE to check out the schedule of events.  Lots of FREE entertainment.
• Easton Gateway Celebration (Sept 11-13) Different events going on all weekend.  Cassadee Pope (winner of Season 3 The Voice) will be performing on Friday night.
• David Rogers’ Big Bigs exhibit is at the Franklin Park Conservatory through September 27th.
• Columbus Clippers Home Games (Evenings of September 11-13)
• Ohio Craft Brew Festival at North Market (September 11 & 12)
• MetroParks activities.  Check out a list of events HERE.
• Dispatch Home & Garden Show and Holiday Fest (September 11-13 at Ohio Expo Center & Fair Bricker Building)
  • Kids Day (Saturday, September 12th from 2 pm – 4pm) Meet Captain America and Iron Man 
• The Orchard & Co (Every Saturday and Sunday in September and October 11am – 6pm).  This is one of my favorite fall spots!  Check out my complete list of Fall Fun in Columbus by clicking HERE.

Friday, September 11

• Marion Popcorn Festival
• Football Friday Night- cheer on your local High School team at a game.
• Shakespeare in the Park (Fri-Sun 7 pm FREE (donations appreciated) at Columbus Commons Bicentennial Stage)

Saturday, September 12

• PBJ & Jazz Summer Concert Series at the Topiary Park ( September 12) – Free concerts following the story time- 11:30-noon is story time, noon-1pm is the concert and 1-2 is the art activities
• Marion Popcorn Festival
• Ohio State Football Game vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (3:30 pm)
• Ohio Renaissance Festival (Saturdays and Sundays Sept 5-Oct 25)
• Made Local Marketplace (9am-4pm) Over 90 local vendors with arts, crafts, food, music and more.
• Touch a Truck at Jungle Jack’s Landing- Columbus Zoo (10 am- 5pm)
• Shakespeare in the Park (Fri-Sun 7 pm FREE (donations appreciated) at Columbus Commons Bicentennial Stage)
• Old Hilliardfest (10am – 7pm) Food vendors, artists with items for sale, information booths, live music
• Clintonville Arts & Music Festival (10 am – 6 pm)

Sunday September 13

• Shakespeare in the Park (Fri-Sun 7 pm FREE (donations appreciated) at Columbus Commons Bicentennial Stage)
• All Horse Parade (3:00 pm at Delaware County Fairgrounds) Horses, ponies, wagons, cowgirls, marching bands parade down the 3 mile route.
  • Delaware County Fair opens September 19-26.  Check out the schedule of events HERE.
• Cops & Kids Day (10:30 am -2:30 pm at Hoff Woods Park in Westerville) “Dunk-a-cop” tank, FREE admission and refreshments, police vehicles on display, child safety information will be given out.
• Powell Street Market (9am – 4pm) Vendors and artists line Hall Street showcasing crafts, homemade items and antiques.  Free admission and parking.

If you are thinking ahead visit the Local Events section on my blog HERE to see more upcoming events.

Whatever you decide to do I hope it is enjoyable!  🙂