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Saturday, May 3, 10:30am-9:30pm; Sunday, May 4, 10:30am-5:30pm; Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio
The Central Ohio Folk Festival will celebrate its 28th year May 3-4, 2025 with its annual two-day family friendly festival featuring scores of performances, workshops, interactive jamming and song gatherings, and crafts the whole family can enjoy. Over the two days, the festival attracts more than 12,000 people from Central Ohio and beyond.
Saturday, May 3, 10:30am-9:30pm; Sunday, May 4, 10:30am-5:30pm; Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio
The Central Ohio Folk Festival will celebrate its 28th year May 3-4, 2025 with its annual two-day family friendly festival featuring scores of performances, workshops, interactive jamming and song gatherings, and crafts the whole family can enjoy. Over the two days, the festival attracts more than 12,000 people from Central Ohio and beyond.
Saturday, May 3, 6pm, John Legend Theater, 700 S. Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio
This event is more than just a fundraiser — it is a journey into the heart of Haiti, where you will experience the following.
• Authentic Haitian Cuisine: Savor traditional flavors that capture the essence of Haitian heritage.
• Captivating Performances: Enjoy live music, dance, and artistic showcases that reflect the country’s rich cultural tapestry.
Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm, Seitan’s Realm Vegan Deli, 3496 N. High St.
Join us at Seitan’s Realm, a family-owned vegan comfort food restaurant where everything is made from scratch — including their house-made seitan and signature sauces.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Columbus Vegan Meetup.
Saturday, May 3, 4:30-5:45pm, The Magical Druid, 2887 N. High St.
Join in a free Meetup hosted by Gryphon’s Moon Coven. We meet on the first Saturday of the month.
Hosted by The Magical Druid.
Saturday, May 3, 1pm, Blue Rock Station, 1190 Virginia Ridge Rd., Philo, Ohio
Visit Blue Rock Station to get ideas on how to create a “sustainable living” way of life, or just to marvel at the various construction techniques. The grounds currently contain 14 (at least) buildings made of repurposed materials, a solar array, a wind turbine, gardens, greenhouses, and more.
Saturday, May 3, 9am-6pm, various locations within Merion Village
The 2025 Merion Village Spring Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 9am to 3pm. Join us for a day of shopping and strolling through our beautiful and historic neighborhood!
The Merion Village Association will publish a digital community map alerting buyers to all registered sale locations. Maps may be viewed or downloaded from our website.
Thursday, May 1, 7pm, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. [northwest of the intersection of W. Lane Ave. and Olentangy River Rd.]
On May 1, over 1,000 voices will rise at The Schottenstein Center for “Concert for Humanity,” a powerful musical experience that will unite voices from across Ohio in an unforgettable night of music that will inspire, heal, and transform communities across our great state.
Thursday, May 1, 4:30-7pm, Ohio Statehouse
Indivisible Central Ohio Supports Teachers and Public Education
There will be a big rally at the Statehouse on Thursday, May 1, 4:30-7pm. You can register here, but the important thing is to show up!
Thursday, May 1, 4:30-7:30pm, Liberian Community Center, 4300 Kimberly Pkwy.
We’re visiting Columbus communities to connect you — our neighbors — to vital resources, delicious food, live music and so much more. Best of all, the Rise Up CBUS! events are free! Visit Columbus.gov/RiseUpCBUS for other events and more information.
Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.