Dig for dino s bones, ride a carousel, cruise the river, climb a wall, paint like Picasso and much, much more. Open daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free event presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. With 62 bands on three stages, a wide variety of authentic German food, as well as artisans, shops, local micro-brewed beers and Ohio s largest tailgate party, Oktoberfest is brewing a whole new tradition. Open Fri. and Sat. Dressed in period attire, soldier reenactors perform military drills, including firings of the capital s Civil War-era cannons.
Reenactors teach encampment visitors Civil War-era games and crafts.
There is always much to do, see and learn at this free family event. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sun. Visit the free sports and fitness expo on Friday and Saturday, then on Sunday watch the race unfold as runners wind through the surrounding downtown suburbs. Presented by OhioHealth and Nationwide, the Columbus Marathon will start at 8 a.m. Explore international exhibits, enjoy authentic foods and traditional dances and music from around the world.