Looking For A Free Way To Explore Columbus?

Plus: 🌳 Ohio’s State Parks Are Telling A Deeper Story With The Heritage of Freedom Project

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Chelsea Wiley
February 25, 2026

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Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up, including The Runarounds, YUNGBLUD, The Mountain Goats, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

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Looking for a free way to explore Columbus? The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Culture Pass program gives cardholders access to local museums, theaters, attractions, and performances at no cost. Simply check out a pass at your nearest branch and enjoy admission to participating organizations. Availability is limited and passes are first-come, first-served. It’s one of the easiest ways to experience the arts and culture our region has to offer.

🎥 Watch The Oscars On The Big Screen At Gateway Film Center’s Annual Awards Gala
Your Oscars watch party just got an upgrade. Gateway Film Center is rolling out the red carpet with cocktails, community awards, and a big-screen broadcast that supports indie film right here in Columbus.

🌳 Ohio’s State Parks Are Telling A Deeper Story With The Heritage of Freedom Project
Your next state park hike could double as a history lesson. ODNR’s Heritage of Freedom trails are weaving Underground Railroad stories into some of Ohio’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Headlines 📰 

😷 Six measles cases have been reported in Columbus, all involving unvaccinated children, and public health officials are investigating. With cases climbing in Franklin County, here’s what to know about symptoms, vaccine rates, and what it means for our community. (10TV)

🎥 Behind the scenes at Ohio State, a small team is rescuing thousands of aging films, tapes, and recordings from the archives. Their restoration work takes center stage this week at Cinema Revival, where decades-old footage gets a second life on the big screen. (Axios Columbus)

🍻 Dafuque Beer Company is opening its own taproom in the Short North, with Dafuque on High set to debut Feb. 28. Expect cold pours, limited releases, and a new locally owned spot to grab a drink along High Street. (Dispatch)

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🏒 The Best Things To Do This February In Columbus
Columbus is buzzing this February. Whether you’re into live music, sports, theater, winter hikes, or family-friendly fun, the city has plenty of ways to get out and make the most of the month.

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🍴 Where’s your favorite spot to eat when you visit North Market? It’s kind of an impossible question to answer, since everything is delicious, but give it your best shot.

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