By Sara Heddleston|Updated on May 17, 2024(Originally published June 01, 2023)
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Hailing from the Midwest, Sara is a travel enthusiast and digital marketer that loves to experience new hidden gems throughout the country. Her passion is creating a place for people to discover both actionable and aspirational things to do in their very own backyard.
On the Not Your Average Bucket List travel podcast by OnlyInYourState, our goal is to find the best things for you discover in the United States. Our audio adventure is all about creating opportunities for you to explore: from being introduced to new small towns to uncovering interesting urban legends tied to spots around the country.
Now, in a recurring series of mini-sodes, our hosts will help you find the best things to do in your state each month. And, seeing that it’s just heating up in the Midwest, it’s perfect timing to discover the best things to do in June in Ohio! In this episode, we explore the top 10 best things to do in Ohio this month, but if we missed something good…let us know! You can call or text 805-298-1420 and tell us what we need to know (or reach out to us via email at podcast@onlyinyourstate.com).
Ohioans have waited all winter for the sun to start shining…now, it’s time to let loose and have some fun with these awesome June events and attractions in Ohio! So, are you ready to discover some cool things to do in June? You can listen to our episode about these awesome Ohio events on Spotify or Apple podcasts (or you can find our show Not Your Average Bucket List wherever you listen to your favorites shows):
We also have video versions of our podcast on YouTube, including the best things to do series! Watch our episode on the best things to do in Ohio in June below:
So now, it’s time to start planning your month of June in Ohio — these are some of the best events we found, and we hope you like them!
Little Italy may be more well known for its Feast of the Assumption festival, but the Art Walks they hold throughout the year are a must-visit attraction, too! Stroll through the idyllic streets of Little Italy on a warm summer night and take in all of the artists, vendors, and musicians that are set up through the community. While you're at it, you can also grab some food at some of the incredible spots in the neighborhood (Mama Santa, anyone?).
Interested in what goes bump in the night? Or maybe cool Ohio legends that get shared around campfires? Then MonsterFest is for you! Held in Canton, Ohio, and orchestrated by the documentary production company Small Town Monsters, MonsterFest is all about celebrating the weird and wonderful side of legends in the United States. Check out the conference to discover incredible story-tellers and filmmakers, vendors, and more.
Are you a fan of Antiques Roadshow? Then, you're in for a treat! The long-running show is heading to Akron in June, hosted at the Stan Hywett Hall and Gardens. The event itself will be inside the manor and on the surrounding grounds. Even if you can't snag a ticket yourself, it'll be worth checking out the area when the show comes to Ohio!
The perfect summer event, the Columbus Summer Wine Festival, will be on June 10th (and also July 15th) this year. You can experience wine sampling, arts and crafts, live music and more at this awesome affair. Columbus is an incredible community and this summer event is the perfect celebrate the awesome changes in weather.
Open air markets are one of the best parts of summer in the Midwest, and the Charm at the Farm markets are a crowd-pleaser! An absolutely adorable open air shopping vintage market located on a 56 acre farm in quaint Lebanon, OH, just north of Cincinnati. If you live, laugh, love browsing through vendors in beautiful weather, you gotta check it out.
Are you a fan of music? Then this festival, now in its 24th year, might be the perfect event for you this June. The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival features famous groups and performers all in one place, so if you're a music-lover, you should check out this scene in Gahanna, which is just outside of Columbus.
Firefly Nights is nonprofit organization whose passion is fostering the diverse, neighborly, and lively atmosphere of Downtown Bowling Green, all while giving the community a chance to come together for some fun. Street vendors, musicians, food trucks, and artists will be featured along main street in Bowling Green -- there will be something for everyone!
For more than a decade, pirates have been taking over Put-in-Bay’s downtown harbor for a weekend in summer! Full of events for both children and adults alike (themed activities, costume contests, and more) Pyrate Fest will be a (cannon) blast, so make sure to grab your best pirate gear and wooden leg and head up to Put-In-Bay to for this epic Lake Erie coast celebration.
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9. Juneteenth Celebrations (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and more) - 6/16 to 6/18
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery, and throughout Ohio, there will be festivals to celebrate and showcase talented Ohio Black-owned businesses with tons of vendors, entrepreneurs and community partners. Cleveland's Freedom Fest is just one of the incredible events in June this year, so many sure to look for one in an Ohio community near you!
10. Ohio Pride events (Cleveland, Dayton, Stark County, Columbus, Cincinnati and more) - varied dates
In June, Pride events are being held all over the state and will be full of artists, music, vendors, and more! They're an incredible way to experience a new city, but if an event is happening in a community near you, it's worth hopping in the car to spend an afternoon with tons of wonderful people.
To discover more incredible things to do in Ohio (and in the United States), check out the Not Your Average Bucket List travel podcast. Hosted by travel enthusiasts and OnlyInYourState staff, Marisa and Sara, our hope is to help you discover the coolest things to do in your backyard!
We hope you enjoy these June events, but if you’re looking for even more ideas, find us on the OnlyInYourState YouTube channel!
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