World's Toughest Rodeo, Ohio Stadium trophy tour and other weekend events
10am-6:30pm Friday-Sunday. $40-50.
💡 Stroll through Wanderlights for one last weekend at the Columbus Commons.
5-10pm Friday-Sunday. Free!
🎶 Groove to the blues with Bobby Floyd at the Southern Theatre.
7pm Friday-Saturday and 3pm Sunday. $24-98.
🐶 Fetch your tickets to Paw Patrol Live at OSU's Mershon Auditorium.
10am and 2pm Saturday and 11am and 3pm Sunday, 1871 N. High St. $43-73.
🐦 Go birding at Blendon Woods during the annual Great Backyard Bird Count festivities.
10am-2pm Saturday-Monday. Free!
🤠 Learn the ropes when the World's Toughest Rodeo comes to Nationwide Arena.
7:30pm Saturday. $25-65.
🇺🇸 Celebrate Presidents Day at the Ohio History Center, with memorabilia, crafts, trivia and a special exhibit on women's suffrage.
11am-4pm Monday. $10-16. Kids under 4 free!
🗓️ Reminder: There are several Black History Month events happening this weekend.
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