Name something better than May in Dublin; the weather is *finally* warming up, flowers are blooming and Downtown Dublin is bustling. Spring has sprung and summer is on the way.
Here are the 10 things you must do in Dublin this May.
Shop The Dublin Market | Every Saturday, May-September
The Dublin Market returns to Bridge Park on Saturday, May 3! Shoppers can expect the same great local produce, baked goods, flowers and more this year with live entertainment. Head to Bridge Park each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. this spring and summer for some family fun.
Visit the Heart of Africa at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
The Heart of Africa at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium transports you with the sights and sounds of the Mudiwa Village all around you. This region is only open during warmer months and spans 43 acres featuring zebras, wildebeests, ostriches, gazelles, cheetahs and more. Stop by for a giraffe feeding and come face to face with these friendly giants while you feed them one of their favorite treats! ($5 for one feeding)
Drink Over the Link
Name something better than enjoying a drink on a sunny spring day? Exploring Downtown Dublin while you’re doing it! Downtown Dublin’s DORA District allows you to take Happy Hour to-go. And new this year, the Dublin Link Pedestrian Bridge has been added to Dublin’s DORA District. Explore both sides of the river, drink in tow! To learn more about DORA, click here.
Take a Historic Dublin Walking Tour | May 2nd & June 6th
Did you know that Historic Dublin is a National Historic District with many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places? The Dublin Historical Society will guide you through the rich past of the historic side of the Scioto River on the Historic Dublin Walking Tour. Want to explore Dublin’s history at your own pace? Check out the Historic Dublin Time Trek, featuring 19 historical stops that give you a glimpse into the past of the Historic Dublin businesses we know and love.
Bring Your Mom to Dublin | Mother's Day | May 11
With top notch restaurants, festive events, and local shopping, we're pretty sure your Mom is going to love Dublin. Book a Mother's Day brunch in Downtown Dublin, schedule a wine tasting, or gift her a massage at one of the area spas. Use this list to plan a Mother's Day outing in Dublin.
Celebrate the Opening of Zoombezi Bay | May 17 - 18
Time to pull that swimsuit out of storage because Zoombezi Bay opens for the season in May! Get ready for a totally tubular summer full of wave pools, waterslides and family fun. Start planning your summer fun here.
Hunt for Hidden Art Treasures
Do you love art and the outdoors? Are you looking for free, family fun this spring? Then Riverboxes are for you! Geocache throughout Dublin to find artist-created vessels that are filled with fun. Find them all and redeem a custom Geocoin and Pathtag to remember your day of exploration. Learn how to get started here.
Attend a Berry Fairy Tea Party | May 18th & June 1
Make all your fairy garden dreams come true at Mitchell’s Berries Berry Fairy Tea Party. Designed for little fairies and their favorite “big” fairy, you'll enjoy a manners lesson, a tale with Miss Spider and treats from the farm. Can’t get enough of fairies? Head to the Dublin Visitor & Information Center to start the Irish Fairy Door Trial.
Run or Walk the Fore! Miler | May 22nd
Fore! Ready your running shoes for the return of the FORE! Miler presented by The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the James, a 4-mile road race that will kick off the 50th playing of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. Participants will receive an official race shirt, finisher's medal, race bib, practice round ticket to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, and more.
Be Part of the Action at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday | May 26th – June 1st
Things get a little greater here as the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday descends on Dublin. Bear witness to the best in golf at Muirfield Village Golf Club hosted by Columbus-area native and golf legend, Jack Nicklaus. Don't miss the golf event of the year and order your tickets today. Click here for more information.
It’s a magnificent month to be in Dublin, Ohio. Show off your May memories using #SoDublin.
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