COLUMBUS(WCMH) — From free food to free movies and even free fly fishing lessons, this weekend has it ALL! Have a blast and don’t spend a dime with these freebies!
PRIDE Parade
Support the LGBTQ community at the 35th year of PRIDE! The march starts up High Street at 10:30am so head out early and grab a spot to watch!
Commons for Kids
Celebrate Global Wind Day at the Columbus Commons this Friday. The Sierra Club will be there to feature a special wind turbine activity. Take your little gardeners to the Lowe’s planting station to grow something of their very own, and grab a balloon animal. ‘Commons for Kids’ is each Friday from 10am to 1pm.
Uber delivers City BBQ for FREE
Uber is celebrating the Buckeye Country Superfest by delivering City Barbeque pulled-pork sandwiches for FREE. I repeat: BARBEQUE DELIVERED FOR FREE. It’s this Friday only. Just open your Uber app from 11am to 1pm and order your sandwiches. (Limit of 3 per customer)
T-Shirt Art at Blendon Woods Metro Park
Bring your own shirt and wear a piece of art home! There are two chances to turn a plain shirt into something creative! Stop by at 10am and at noon.
‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
See a movie this Saturday! The Gateway Film Center has partnered with the Columbus Metropolitan Library to feature films adapted from classic literary pieces! Check out ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at 1550 North High Street at 11am. The movie is free for everyone with a library card. The ‘Book to Film’ series runs through August 4.
Fly Fishing
It’s your last chance to take advantage of this free opportunity! Take the Orvis Fly Fishing 101 class this Saturday and leave with the basics of fly fishing, casting and outfit rigging. Spaces in the class are limited so be sure to call and reserve your spot.
Click here for participating locations: Orvis Fly Fishing 101
Running at the Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Are you an early riser? Join the park staff for a 5k at 8:30am. Meet at the Ash Grove picnic area.
Columbus Children’s Festival
Celebrate youth and family sports this Saturday! Head to Fred Beekman Park and enjoy a day of sports, dancing, games and entertainment. Admission is free and parking is just $5.
Stargazing Saturday Night
Head to Glacier Ridge Metro Park and enjoy planet watching and stargazing. You’ll get the chance to use telescopes and binoculars to see planets and stars beginning at 9pm.
You know what time it is? It’s WEEKEND TIME! Enjoy!
