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Living Large In The Cheap Seats- August

School has started this week and summer is slipping away, but we are fighting it.  
We are working hard during the week and playing hard on the weekends. There are
still a lot of fun activities to enjoy for very little money.    
I was first introduced to Living Large In the Cheap Seats from a college friend, Chris
J., who introduced me to lawn tickets for popular bands.   We were able to see great
concerts at a significantly discounted rate. Later when reading Brokenomics by
Dina Gachman, I revised this concept and decided to share it with you.  I have been
doing this for years and have been able to enjoy wonderful experiences.   
With a little bit of thought and Google Searches, here is what I was able to find: 


Community Movies, Park Concerts and 4th Fridays are still available for a little while
longer, but with the seasons changing, there are other activities we can look forward to.  
There are new Metro Park Activities, the Playgrounds (indoor and outdoor) take on a
new feel, Bike Trials, School based entertainment (concerts, plays, football games,
etc.), Beautiful Sunrises/Sunsets and of course Fire Pits.   
August 16th
Guardians of the Galaxy 
Location: Westerville City Hall (21 S. State Street, Westerville, OH)
Time: 8:00-11:00 PM 
Special Instructions: Bring your own Food, Blankets and/or Chairs for the 
show.  
August 17th 
Night Sounds (Listen for animals who sing after dark)
Location: Blendon Woods (Metro Park) 
Time: 8:30-9:30
August 18th
Westerville Symphony 
Location: Alum Creek Amphitheater (221 W. Main Street, Westerville, OH)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM 
Special Instructions: Bring your own Food, Blankets and/or Chairs for the 
show. 

 Family Creeking (Look for Salamanders and other Creature who live 
in the stream.) 
Location: Blendon Woods (Metro Park) 
Time: 2:00-3:00
August 23
4th Friday- Dog Days Of Summer
Location: Downtown Westerville- State Street
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Special Instructions: There are all kinds of food trucks available to 
pick up dinner or pack a nice picnic dinner. 
Canoe the Lake
Location: Sharon Woods (Metro Park) 
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Special Instructions: Canoes and equipment provided.  
  Kids MUST fit into a life jacket in order to ride.  
August 24 
Movie In The Park: Mary Poppins Return
Location: Blendon Woods (Metro Park) 
Time: 9:00-11:30 PM
Special Instructions: Bring your own Food, Blankets and/or Chairs for the show. 

Canoe the Lake
Location: Sharon Woods (Metro Park) 
Time: 9:00-12:00 AM
2:00- 5:00 PM
Special Instructions: Canoes and equipment provided.  
  Kids MUST fit into a life jacket in order to ride.  
August 25
National Park Service Birthday
Location: National Parks Entrance is FREE
Time: All Day

Lighting Rod and the Thunderbolts
Location: Alum Creek Amphitheater (221 W. Main Street, Westerville OH)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM 
Special Instructions: Bring your own Food, Blankets and/or Chairs for the show. 



What’s your favorite Low Cost or FREE Events in your area?


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