Celebrate Columbus’ vibrant Black culture during CBUS Soul^® Fest, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks, this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at Bicentennial Park. Featuring live music, great food and lots of soul, this free event promises an unforgettable experience for all! Plus, save on limited-edition CBUS Soul merchandise available exclusively at the festival, including hats, hoodies, Homage tees and more, and don't forget to check out the CBUS Soul Sculpture Trail while you're out this weekend!

Head out to the Columbus Food Truck Festival this weekend and taste for yourself why Ohio Magazine named this event the “Best Foodie Event in Ohio." The festival takes place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17, and will feature live music, craft & artisan booths, a vintage market and over 50 food trucks! Check out our guide for more information on participating food trucks, music lineups, parking tips and more.

Hosted by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Paws & Pints is the perfect evening for dog lovers to sip a refreshing cocktail or sample local brews alongside their four-legged companions. Pups are welcome inside the Conservatory, where fans, misters, sprinklers and water bowls will help keep them cool while you sip and stroll. Please note that all dogs must remain leashed and be up-to-date on vaccinations to ensure a fun, healthy event.

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Save on tickets for the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming match vs. Japan on Sept. 9, 2025, at Lower.com Field.

Catch comedian and actor Eddie Griffin this weekend at the Columbus Funny Bone on Aug. 15-16. Griffin, who was named as one of Comedy Central’s Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians, has been entertaining audiences since his breakout in 1990 with his sharp wit in numerous comedy specials and roles.

It's the one-year anniversary of the Little Grand Market, and there's a weekend-long party to celebrate! The festivities start on Friday, with live DJ sets on the patio, birthday cocktails and a signature Bada Birthday Cake Latte. Then, head over early on Saturday to kick things off with yoga in the park, plus free cold plunges, samples and an afternoon Splash Bash before wrapping things up on Sunday with family-friendly patio fun, including face painting, piñatas and birthday cake for everyone.

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