August Fun in Central Ohio | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

This weekend in central Ohio is a whirlwind of fun—Ohio State Fair, Dublin Irish Festival, and Pelotonia’s Ride Weekend are all happening, packed with rides, music, and cancer-fighting energy. Baseball fans gear up for the Clippers’ final home games with Harry Potter Night and fireworks. Film lovers can catch international classics at the Wexner Center or sci-fi gems like “Forbidden Planet” at the Ohio Theatre. The arts scene lights up with Shakespeare’s “Othello” at Actor’s Theatre, stand-up from Bruce Bruce and Josh Johnson, and the legendary Columbus Symphony teaming up with the OSU…