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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Dress up in your ’90s best at this celebration of the past
11.6 Miles
87% 78 votes
Waterfalls 700 Shawan Falls Dr, Dublin, OH MoreLess Info
Strewn with waterfalls and streams, Indian Run Falls is the former home of the Wyandot Indians. The park features a trail with bridges that let visitors take in views of the streams.
11.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Playgrounds 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Spanning 44 acres, Homestead Park houses a train station replica, caboose, and 2 barns, along with a 0.75 mile paved trail. A fishing pond, playground equipment, volleyball/basketball courts, tether ball, and a horseshoe pit are among other features.
11.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 4151 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
At Brent Hambrick Memorial Disc Golf Course, visitors can challenge themselves with a 27 hole disc golf course on flat terrain. Half of the course takes golfers through a portion of the surrounding pine forest.
11.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Music Venue 221 W Main Street, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
The Alum Creek Park Amphitheatre serves as the home of the city's free Sounds of Summer concert series. The amphitheater hosts a variety of musical acts, including concert bands and cover acts.
11.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 230 S Otterbein Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
The Westerville J C Swimming Pool is a swimming complex that features a 25 meter competition-sized pool with temperature controls and a diving well, a larger pool with adult and children's sections, a baby pool, and a pool for classes.
11.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bike Paths 221 W Main Street, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
This nineteen-mile trail takes hikers from Westerville to the Three Creeks Park. The Alum Creek Greenway Trail connects to Cooper Park, Casto Park, Nelson Park, Wolfe Park, and Strawberry Farms Park.
11.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 60 N Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
Located in the 52 acre Heritage Park, the Everal Barn & Homestead is a scenic restored farm that is now a historic destination. The barn is available for wedding and event rentals.
11.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Hard Road, Dublin, OH 43016 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total acreage of 36.5-acres, the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Park is a recreational park that is home to 1.7 miles of hiking trails and a gazebo. The park also features fishing ponds and a sinkhole overlook.
12.0 Miles
100% 35 votes
Parks 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
Battelle Darby Creek features more than 7,000 acres of forest, prairies and wetlands. It stretches along 13 miles of the Big and Little Darby creeks and across both State and National Scenic Rivers.
12.0 Miles
70% 10 votes
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Kicks

Music Venue 8333 Market Exchange Drive, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
Kicks is a bar and grill that also serves as a live music venue for local artists. The offer a wide selection of beer, wines, and spirits in addition to a full menu.
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