Things to do this week in Ohio - Aug. 6

Here are my top three picks each day of things to do in Ohio. Send suggestions to viewfromthepugh@yahoo.com.

Aug. 6

Ohio State Fair in Columbus

Aug. 6 is National Root Beer Float Day, and A&W will celebrate with a free small root beer float when you make any purchase.

Stop by Starbucks from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 3-7 and you’ll get one free Macchiato drink when you purchase one

Aug. 7

Holy Family Festival in Parma

Carnation Festival in Alliance

Stop by Starbucks from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 3-7 and you’ll get one free Macchiato drink when you purchase one.

Aug. 8

Carnation Festival in Alliance

Richland County Fair in Mansfield

Stop by Einstein Bros. on Tuesdays between now and Aug. 29 and you’ll get a free doggie bagel with any purchase.

Aug. 9

James Taylor in Cuyahoga Falls

Scio Fall Festival

Carnation Festival in Alliance

Aug.10

The Wallflowers with Better Than Ezra in Columbus

Polaris Live in Columbus

Carnation Festival in Alliance

Aug. 11

Scio Fall Festival

Carnation Festival in Alliance

All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville

Aug. 12

Festival Latino in Columbus

All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville

This National Bowling Day website lists many bowling alleys offering a free game on Aug. 12 when you download bowling emojis. Check with your local alley to see if it’s participating.