🍭 A $5 Candy Buffet Is Opening In Central Ohio

Plus: 🍴 New Ohio State Fair Food Hall Will Offer Local Eats

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Chelsea Wiley
June 25, 2026

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The Columbus Symphony present a FREE evening of live music, from beloved classical masterpieces to iconic movie soundtracks and popular favorites, this concert is on June 28 at Bicentennial Park at Scioto Mile Concert Series, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks and the Columbus Symphony. For more info, head over to sciotomile.com.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea, here.

Fair warning: this story may trigger an intense craving for candy. One of the country's most beloved candy shops is opening a new Central Ohio location, and it's bringing along its famous $5 Candy Buffet. Add in nostalgic favorites and hard-to-find sweets, and it's easy to see why this place has such a devoted fan base. Take a peek at what's coming soon to downtown Delaware.

Navigator Feature Story: 🍭 A $5 Candy Buffet Is Opening In Delaware

🏊 Zoombezi Bay Is Hosting A Swimming Lesson That Could Help Save Lives
A fun morning at Zoombezi Bay could also teach life-saving skills. The World's Largest Swimming Lesson returns today with affordable admission and a full day of waterpark fun.

🍴 New Food Hall Coming To Ohio State Fair With Some Of Ohio’s Favorite Restaurants
The Ohio State Fair's biggest new attraction isn't a ride. A new air-conditioned food hall featuring six Ohio restaurants is opening just in time for this summer's fair.

🏈 Ohio Just Made Girls Flag Football An Official High School Sport
Girls flag football just scored a major victory in Ohio. OHSAA has officially sanctioned the sport, paving the way for even more student-athletes to hit the field beginning this school year.

Headlines 📰 

🗳️ Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that would have required Ohioans to submit a photo ID when voting by mail, calling the proposal an unnecessary burden that wouldn't improve election security. (WOSU)

🚲 A new report gives Columbus a middling grade for bike infrastructure, though the city made a significant jump from last year's score. Here's where Columbus ranks, how nearby suburbs compare, and why advocates say progress is finally picking up. (Axios Columbus)

🏟️ ESPN's College GameDay could be making another trip to Columbus this fall. Here are the three Ohio State home games with the best chance of bringing college football's biggest pregame show back to the Horseshoe. (Sports Illustrated)

🌦️ Weather: 84 and partly sunny, with afternoon showers likely

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😎 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This Month
June is packed with reasons to get out and explore Columbus. With festivals, concerts, baseball games, and more, we've rounded up some of the biggest events happening around the city this June.

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💦 It’s going to start warming up this weekend, which means it will be the perfect time to explore all the ways to cool off in Columbus. If you’ve got kiddos, a visit to the Scioto Mile Fountain will always be a hit!

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- Chelsea