Columbus Recreation and Parks invites all veterans to a free appreciation lunch at Marion Franklin Community Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1pm, a chance to share a good meal and connect with fellow service members. Meals are for veterans and one registered companion. Space is limited and registration stays open until spots fill: call (614) 645-3160 or visit any city community center.
Verified Oct 28 · columbusrecparks.com
Catch: Only for veterans and one registered companion · Registration required: (614) 645-3160
AttractionsFree (worth about $12)Eligibility applies
The Dawes Arboretum near Newark, a protected arboretum with gardens and trails, is free for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. November hours are 9am–5pm and the gates close 15 minutes before closing.
The City of Hilliard, American Legion Post 614 and VFW Post 4931 host a free Veterans Day luncheon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:30am–1pm, in Alton Hall at The Well. Enjoy lunch, hear from veterans and community leaders in a Veterans Day ceremony, and connect with resources for veterans. Free and open to the community.
Worthington Libraries lends Culture Passes to the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in downtown Columbus: two adults and five children per pass, one visit, expiring three days after pickup (children under 5 are free anyway). Pick one up at the accounts desk of any of the three Worthington libraries. Passes are first-come, first-served and can't be reserved; call, email, text or chat the library to check availability.
Verified Oct 28 · worthingtonlibraries.org
Catch: Pick up in person at a Worthington library; see the library’s pass rules · Limited passes, no reservations
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