🍻 The Best Spring Festivals In Central Ohio

Plus: 👏 This Monthly Riverfront Market Will Be Your New Obsession

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Chelsea Wiley
March 05, 2025

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Humans have been celebrating the arrival of spring for as long as we’ve been around, and honestly, who can blame us? Longer days, blooming flowers, and the sweet, sweet return of patio season. What’s not to love? If you’re ready to shake off winter and dive into festival season, we’ve got you covered. From tulip fields to craft beer, here are the best spring festivals happening in Central Ohio.

🛍️ 5 Fantastic Thrift Stores Around Columbus Where You Can Find Great Deals
Is there anything better than shopping AND saving money? Second-hand shopping also happens to be better for the environment (and your wallet) so next time you’re in the mood to do a little shopping, head out to one of these spots.

👏 This Monthly Riverfront Market Will Be Your New Weekend Obsession
Shop 100+ vendors, enjoy live music, and grab great eats at Scioto Arts Market, Downtown Columbus’ must-visit monthly market.

Headlines 📰 

🌳 Columbus' tree nursery is relocating to make way for a wastewater plant expansion, with plans to be fully operational by 2027. (NBC4)

🧑‍🏫 Ohio State University students, alumni, and faculty gathered on the Oval to protest Senate Bill 1, which targets Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The demonstration, which involved hundreds of people, criticized the bill and OSU's early compliance with it, with speakers voicing frustration at the university's actions. (WOSU)

🪪 Starting in May, a Real ID or valid passport will be required for domestic air travel in the U.S. Ohio has issued around 5 million Real IDs, with over half of the state's licenses now compliant, so be sure to upgrade before the deadline to avoid travel delays. (Axios Columbus)

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🐷 The Metro Parks aren’t just home to adorable wildlife. You can also find all sorts of animals, like the farm animals at Slate Run Metro Park, the herd of bison at Battelle Darby Park, and more.

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