Tomatoes, Festival Latino and more weekend events
4-10pm Friday and 11am-10pm Saturday, 1640 Davidson Drive. Free!
🧘 Immerse yourself in Olentangy Caverns' monthly sound bath deep inside the caves.
6:30pm Friday, 1779 Home Road, Delaware. $48.
🐂 Ride the bull at PBR Cowboy Bar's monthly buck off competition at Easton.
9pm-2am Friday, 3950 Gramercy St. Free!
🎉 Celebrate culture and community during Festival Latino at Genoa Park, highlighting activities, food, music, fashion, art and dance with Latin American roots.
11am-8pm Saturday and Sunday, 303 W. Broad St. Free!
📚 Find a hidden gem at the Mid-Ohio Indie Author Book Expo.
🍻 Enjoy a legal drink during Uptown Untapped, Westerville's craft beer festival honoring the city's former "Dry Capital of the World" title.
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