Cheap Activities Near Me

Explore the Ohio State Fair One Step at a Time

Lets join Central Ohio Friends for an active day exploring the Ohio State Fair. We’ll spend the day walking the fairgrounds, checking out exhibits, entertainment, animals, vendors, food stops, and other attractions. I’m building a flexible itinerary around the official fair schedule and will post updates throughout the day so anyone arriving later can find the group. Expect a lot of walking. Depending on how long you stay and how much of the fair we cover, many attendees could finish the day with approximately 10,000–20,000 steps or more. Come for the full day or join us for part of it. Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and a charged phone are strongly recommended. RSVP Fee A $3 RSVP fee is required to attend. This small fee supports the planning, communication, coordination, location updates, and hosting involved in organizing the event. It also helps reduce no-shows and makes it more likely that those who RSVP genuinely plan to attend. *Fair admission, parking, food, rides, and personal purchases are separate.* Additional contributions are always appreciated and help support future events. These events are made possible through the continued support of our community. Payment You may pay through Meetup, which may add its own checkout fee. To avoid Meetup’s additional fee, you may send the $3 RSVP fee directly using the payment link in the comments. After paying through the link, send me a Meetup message with the name used for payment so I can confirm it and manually add you to the event. The exact meeting location and planned schedule will be posted closer to the event. I’ll also provide updates throughout the day so anyone joining later can find the group. Plans may change based on weather, crowds, the official fair schedule, and group interest. Whether you’re looking to meet new people or simply enjoy an active day of walking with friends, we’d love to have you join us!

Sunday funday: let's play dodgeball at Scioto Audubon park

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.

Othello - Actors' Theatre of Columbus

Relax and unwind it’s Patio Time! 🥳

Columbus Chess Club

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

Ladies Night Out at Brass Eye Rooftop!

Ladies, it’s time to trade the to-do lists for good food, conversation, cocktails, and rooftop vibes! Join us for a fun evening at Brass Eye Rooftop, where we’ll enjoy great drinks, delicious bites, beautiful views, and even better company. Whether you’re new to the group or a familiar face, this is the perfect chance to relax, laugh, and make new friends. Put on your favorite outfit, bring your best stories, and let’s toast to friendship, fun, and a fabulous night out! Hope to see you there!

Saturday Afternoon hike - Franklin Park

Join us for a casual hike out at Franklin Park, the park around the Franklin Park conservatory. This will be a casual get together for people to meet greet and socialize with other introverts in our city. Come out and see some familiar faces, or make new friends too! 👉We'll meet right outside the conservatory, but not actually go into the conservatory. Its an easy spot for us to find each other to start the walk. 👈

Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let’s Do French! 🇫🇷

Join us for a delightful brunch at Chouette, where we’ll enjoy delicious French-inspired cuisine, great conversation, and plenty of laughs. No passport required—just bring your appetite and your joie de vivre! Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends and spend a leisurely morning together. Please RSVP so we can reserve enough seats. À bientôt!

Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday

Ultimate Frisbee at Whetstone

Sunset / Full Moon Paddle Series - Buck Moon