COLUMBUS (WCMH) -It’s the weekend, so you know what that means – time for your Friday Freebies! Are you a Roller coaster fanatic? Concert junkie? Bookworm? We’ve got you covered and it’s all FREE!Kings Island Fire and Safety Day
To honor those who serve and protect, Kings Island is offering free admission to active fire and police personnel all weekend! Those who qualify include firefighters, EMTs, uniformed police officers, state troopers, border patrol agents, investigators, evidence techs, crime lab techs, firearms examiners, 911 dispatchers, correction officers, handwriting examiners, intelligence analysts and investigative assistants. Fire and police personnel also have the opportunity to purchase admission tickets for up to six family members at a special price.Joe Show Tribute Concert
Celebrate the life of Joe Show with a tribute concert at EXPRESS LIVE! You can catch sets from The Dan Orr Project, John Schwab, American Dog, The Kings and more. Admission is free and donations will go to the Alzheimer’s Association.Making an Impression
Join Ad Hoc Production for the inaugural opening of Making an Impression, featuring two comedies and a world-premiere monologue. Making an Impression explores the significance of appearances in women’s lives.Good4U Health and Vendor Affair
Join area health vendors at Lind Fruit Farm this Saturday. You’ll meet the vendors of your favorite products sold at the Lynd market – and many of them are bringing free samples! Plus, you can get free health screenings and the kids can enjoy a balloon artist, face painting, free wagon rides and much more.Galena Summerfest
Join the Greater Galena Civic Association for the seventh annual Galena Summerfest. Featuring local musicians and more than 65 arts, food, business and non-profit vendors, there’s something for everyone at this annual tradition!Urban Scrawl
Head over to Franklinton for art, music, great local food and more at this year’s Urban Scrawl! You’ll see murals from local artists and have the opportunity to give back to the community with Central Ohio’s largest ongoing urban renewal project.Outdoor Movie Series
Grab the kids, a blanket or your lawn chairs and catch Disney/Pixar’s WALL-E in Sharon Woods Metro Park Saturday night. The movie will begin at dark and popcorn is provided!Yoga in the Park
What could be more relaxing than a yoga session in Goodale Park? Join Danielle De Pompei from Ashtanga Yoga Columbus Sunday morning. She’ll teach a modified version of the primary series in ashtanga yoga, making this the perfect class for new students!Merion Village Festival
Come out to Moeller Park and celebrate the historic Merion Village neighborhood! The event includes live music, food trucks, vendors, activities for the kids, handmade products and silent auctions. Bonus: This year, the festival will debut a beer garden!Local Author Book Festival
Join the Westerville Library in welcoming 50 authors from Central Ohio for a casual meet and greet, panel discussions, book signings and more! You’ll get to have one-on-one time with authors from all genres, check out local food trucks and enter a door prize raffle.
