Columbus on the Cheap

03/28/2026

If you missed the Easter egg hunts today, there are still so many more tomorrow and through next week! Plus find places to get photos with the Bunny (Cabela's and Easton Town Center are favorites), doggie egg hunts and photos, where to dine on Easter, Easter fun at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and more!

(Know of other options? Leave them in the comments!)

All the Easter fun is happening here! 🡇
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/easter-egg-hunts-events-columbus/

03/27/2026

This. Is. Huge.

03/27/2026

Free clippers tickets on Sundays!

Did you know your library card can get you into Columbus Clippers baseball games for FREE? Here’s how ➡️

Visit any library location to check out a Columbus Clippers Culture Pass! Each pass admits two adults and four children to Sunday home games at Huntington Park.

The Culture Pass will be available for these games:
April 5
April 19
May 3
May 24
June 7
June 21
July 5
July 19
Aug. 2
Aug. 16
Aug. 23
Sep. 6
Sep. 20

Check availability at the link in comments 😎

03/20/2026

Free cone day at Dairy Queen to celebrate spring. Did you get yours? (There’s still time!)

03/19/2026

Fridays during Lent are for Fish Fry’s! Check out dozens of options, including restaurant and fast food fish specials for the season.

You’ll find baked/broiled options, all-you-can-eat, alternative entrees, lunch hours, and more!

Tag an organization or church in comments if they are hosting a Fish Fry!

https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/fish-fry-lent/

03/13/2026

You don't have to cook tonight! Check out dozens of Friday Fish Fry options, including restaurant and fast food fish specials for the season.

You’ll find baked/broiled options, all-you-can-eat, alternative entrees, lunch hours, and more!

Tag an organization or church in comments if they are hosting a Fish Fry!

https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/fish-fry-lent/

03/13/2026

☘️ The Visit Dublin Ohio St. Patrick’s Day Parade is almost here! ☘️

Watch giant balloons inflate, enjoy the mile-long parade, grab breakfast, and celebrate all day in Historic Dublin and Bridge Park.

I think the inflation celebration sounds like the COOLEST THING, but we've never been able to make it for that!

See everything happening for the ☘️ Greenest & Grandest ☘️ celebration in town.
👉 https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/dublin-st-patricks-day-parade-and-events/

03/12/2026

We found 130+ free and cheap events including festivals, family activities, date ideas, and more happening all over the city.

Some favorites include...

⭐ Friday Fish Fry's
⭐ Lots of St. Patrick's Day celebrations, parades, and more
⭐ Easter Bunny Photos ('s is a great option!)
⭐ Bags Full Consignment Pop Up Shops (discount days Friday/Saturday!)
⭐ Columbus Pet Expo
⭐ Friday the 13th deals (and BOGO Chipotle Mexican Grill flash sale
⭐ Several Maple Syrup festivals
⭐ Free Prom Dress shopping with Fairy Goodmothers (last weekend!)
⭐Meet Alma from PBS at Second Saturday Kids Days (reg required)
⭐PBJ&Jazz with
⭐....and so much more!

Start planning your weekend now!
👉 https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/fun-events-this-weekend-in-columbus/

03/12/2026

Out with the stuff we don’t want, in with the stuff we do (plus cash earned from what I sold!). Bags Full Consignment Pop Up Shops

Still time to shop (or get ready to sell and shop at the next sale!)

03/12/2026

I did a littttttle shopping the other day for me and the kids at the Three Bags Full Consignment Pop Up Shops in Pickerington.

I always love to post my haul, and this all came out to approx $4 per item!

BEST PART- I made (way) more than I spent that night by selling my items at the same sale! 🤑🤑🤑

It’s basically like renting our wardrobes for free, right? And I’ll be back on Friday night for 1/2 price sale night!

Did you shop? Drop your haul pic in the comments!

Wanna shop?
🗓️Thursday, March 12 10am-7pm

⤵️Discount Days⤵️
🗓️Friday, March 13: 9am-5pm (most 25% off) & 6:30pm-9pm (most 50% off)
🗓️Saturday, March 14: 8am-2pm (most 50% off)

BYOBag and make it big or buy the HUGE one for $10 cash at the door!

📍The Grove Church, 3420 Blacklick Eastern Rd NW Baltimore, OH

Wanna sell at a future sale and get the best shopping perk?

See the details here: https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/three-bags-full-consignment-sales/

03/12/2026

☘️St. Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday, which means a lot of the celebrations are happening this weekend!

Find pub crawls, parties, Irish music, parades, and family-friendly events happening all over the city this weekend and on March 17. Some favorites include

☘️ Shamrock Club of Columbus parade and Irish Family Reunion
☘️ Visit Dublin Ohio pancake breakfast, parade, and pub crawl (plus the Irish Fairy Door Trail for families that you can do anytime!)
☘️ Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant St. Baldrick's Head Shaving event and Tent Parties
☘️ Parties and live music at Byrne's Pub, Flannagan's Dublin, and Flanagan's Pub
☘️ Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks St. Patrick's Day themed hikes, shoots, hunts, and crafts

Where is your favorite place to celebrate?

Check out the full list of celebrations 👉https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/st-patricks-day-in-columbus/

03/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🐰🥚 Hop on Over for Some Family Fun! 🥚🐰 The Licking County Health Department invites families to our Hoppin’ for Health Easter Egg Hunt!

📅 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon
🥚 Egg Hunt begins at 11:00 AM (Ages 0–12)
📍 675 Price Rd., Newark, OH 43055
✨ FREE Event!

Bring the kids out for a fun-filled morning featuring:
📸 Pictures with the Easter Bunny
🎮 Games
🎶 Music by R&B DJ Services

It’s a great way to celebrate spring, connect with the community, and enjoy a morning of family-friendly fun. We hope to see you there! 🌷