Hello Columbus! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Puppies finding forever homes, the new Joshua Alert, and Barrett-Jackson car auction + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Training Opens New Beginnings: Franklin County shelter puppies found forever homes after the sheriff’s Crisis K-9 handlers provided obedience and socialization training through a partnership, showing collaboration prepared dogs for adoption across the county -- see the puppy success.
New statewide safety measure: Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill creating the Joshua Alert for missing children with autism or other developmental disabilities, named for 6-year-old Joshua Al-Lateef, after unanimous passage in both chambers -- learn about the Joshua Alert.
Big night for fans: Country music star Ella Langley will play Schottenstein Center on Sept. 25 with Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 26 -- see ticket sale details.
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Breathe easy, Columbus: Goodale Park is your quick-switch nature fix when the city brain gets loud. Skyline peeks, shady loops by Victorian homes, a solid playground for the kiddos, and tennis courts for pretending you remember your backhand... the kind of nearby green that turns a random weeknight into a small win.
Your prize-hunting playground: Kako Claw at Polaris Fashion Place keeps things bright, clean, and actually winnable, with rows of skill-based machines loaded with plushies, anime figures, and blind boxes. Perfect for a quick dopamine loop between errands, a low-stakes date, or proving your timing is still elite.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Barrett-Jackson Car Auction @ Ohio Expo Center | Thursday (6/25) at 9:00 AM – Clear a little trunk space and head to the Ohio Expo Center, where Barrett-Jackson rolls in for a three-day car auction full of chrome, history, and paddle fever. Think museum meets adrenaline, with classic cruisers, modern exotics, and enough temptation to reboot your midlife crisis.
🧒 Free Commons for Kids @ Columbus Commons | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Need to run the kids ragged without spending a dime? Free Commons for Kids, courtesy of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, brings new themes each week to the Commons, with wholesome, kid friendly fun, plenty of room to roam, and minimal Lego-related foot trauma.
🃏 Columbus Card Fest @ Greater Columbus Convention Center | Friday (6/26) at 12:00 PM – Dust off the shoebox and wander into Columbus Card Fest, a two-day sprawl of 500 plus tables loaded with cardboard nostalgia, shiny grails, and questionable life choices. It’s like your childhood allowance grew up, got organized, and brought price tags.
✈ Paper Airplane @ Goodale Park | Friday (6/26) at 7:30 PM – Paper Airplane glides into Comfest’s Gazebo Stage Friday at 7:30, no turbulence, just tight harmonies and jangly guitars. Stake your shady spot, pace the beer line, and prepare to bump into three old coworkers you only recognize by their laugh.
🚗 Barrett-Jackson @ Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Columbus finally gets the Barrett-Jackson circus, where chrome is currency and the gavel keeps the beat. Expect rows of dream machines, high-stakes bidding, and guilty-pleasure people-watching. Bid if you must, gawk if you’re wise, then let the V8s rattle your nostalgia.
🐶 2026 Dog Days of Summer Mini Sessions @ Muschlitz Photography Studio | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Dog-friendly mini photo sessions where your pup steals the spotlight, $25 benefits Friends of the Shelter, and you stay cool in studio near Polaris. Pick Red, White, and Woof or Lolli-pup Delight, and admit the dog is more photogenic than the kids and the neighbors.
🎷 Summer Concert Series: Funk City Show Band 2.0 @ Old Oaks Park | Sunday (6/28) at 5:00 PM – Think you still remember your disco hips? Funk City Show Band 2.0 brings brass and feel-good funk to the Old Oaks Park gazebo for a free, family-friendly evening, so pack a lawn chair, a blanket, snacks, and know that donations help keep the series humming.
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07 — The Columbus report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 67%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. This house is wildThe Rainier offers 2,546 to 3,018 square feet of polished, adaptable living across two refined layouts. A bright open-concept main floor links the great room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen, while the first-floor owner’s suite adds spa-style comfort. Brick, stone, or siding exteriors, plus optional patios, porches, and multi-slide doors, bring extra style and flexibility.
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