Columbus/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on October 15, 2019
Want to beat boredom without breaking the bank? Here are 3 things to do for free in ColumbusPhoto: Adam Griffith/Unsplash

There's always plenty to do in Columbus, but finding fun on the cheap can be another story.

If you're on the hunt for events and activities that won't break the bank, we've got three solid options that won't cost you a dime, from a volunteer opportunity to a one-woman show.

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Giving Back at the Heinzerling Community

From the event description:

Join Columbus Gives Back for a night at the Heinzerling Foundation. This is a community of residents with developmental disabilities. We will be given a small tour, then meet residents in the recreation room to play games or do crafts or other activities as decided by the foundation. 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Heinzerling Memorial Foundation, 1800 Heinzerling Drive
Admission: Free
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Volunteer for a Chef's Affair and Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Fundraiser

From the event description:

A Chef's Affair is an upscale evening of sampling both savory and sweet delicacies. The evening will include a live and silent auction as well as a raffle, entertainment and more, all to support the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: High Line Car House, 550 S. High St.
Admission: Free
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Sara Abou Rashed's 'A Map of Myself'

From the event description:

Larry Smith, creator of the Six-Word Memoir project and Six In the City: Columbus, directs Sara Abou Rashed in her first full-length theatrical production, "A Map of Myself." 

When: Friday, Oct. 18, 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Admission: Free
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