Discover the Ohio State Fair, a favorite family tradition since 1850! Come for the Midway, featuring exhilarating rides, and unleash all the fair flavors on your tastebuds with your favorite goodies from one of the amazing food vendors!
In 2026, Ohio will host the standard back-to-school sales tax holiday of three days, starting 12:00 a.m. Friday, August 7th until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 9th. The exemption will apply to all items of clothing priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less.
Dragonflies use their wings independently for precise flight control, allowing them to make rapid alterations to their flight path while chasing prey or avoiding danger. Want to learn more about these amazing creatures?
Join us at Stradley Park on Saturday, August 8, for the 2026 Home Sweet Home Show, presented by Tammy Roof Elliot with RE/MAX One.
Pick up a scavenger hunt list at the farmhouse and enjoy searching for items around the farm.
An all-ages literacy class specifically adapted for children who need extra support.
Adaptive Stories and Play combines books, songs, movements, and sensory activities into a class that promotes learning in a fun way. It will feature quieter music, fidget toys, interactive learning, a visual schedule, and the flexibility for children to move.
Think escape room - only outside! Take a 1.25-mile hike while making stops to solve problems and receive clues to finish the puzzle. Be observant, find clues, solve riddles and test your ability!
Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to search for blooming flowers in the old field and prairie.
Featuring the winners of the Summer Reading All-Ages Essay Contest, who will share their outstanding work to kick off the evening. Then, the mic will be open to anyone who would like to participate!
Originally debuted as “The Heritage Holiday Festival and Tomato Show” in August of 1966, The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival has grown to become our city’s signature tradition. For over 60 years, we have been celebrating the contributions of Alexander Livingston and showing why Reynoldsburg has the alias “The Birthplace of the Tomato”.
Visit the Fairfield County Fairgrounds from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 to enjoy the 31st Annual Tractor and Truck Show from the Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club. The show features International Harvester/Farmall tractors. Admission and parking is free, but donations are accepted.
The Carroll Community Festival is a two-day celebration in the heart of Carroll, Ohio, with roots dating back to 1962 when it began as the Ox Fest (later the Carroll Old Timer’s Festival). Today, the festival features live music, rides, a parade, pageants, food, vendors, and more—making it a beloved summer tradition for families and visitors alike.