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Buckeye Days of Summer Series

  • Buckeye Days of Summer

    All alumni, friends, and fans are invited to participate in these opportunities.

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Your guide to summer fun

From family-friendly experiences and alumni adventures to reading, volunteering and local favorites, Buckeye Days of Summer creates opportunities for Buckeyes of all ages to connect, explore and celebrate what makes summer special.

Stay in-the-know this summer! Share your contact information with The Ohio State University Alumni Association to receive text messages about summer activities.

If you have any questions regarding this summer's events and programs, please contact the alumni association at osuaa@osu.edu or 800-762-5646.

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chameleon eating a bug with text reading Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Lantern Festival at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Join us on Saturday, August 22 to experience the dazzling lights of this year’s Lantern Festival at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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Buckeye Beverage & Bites Tour

From morning coffee to an afternoon pint or delicious bite, every stop is a chance to support a fellow Buckeye and satisfy your culinary cravings. The tour runs from May 2026 to fall 2026.

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Adventures with Brutus

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, help send Brutus on an epic Buckeye adventure. Join the challenge, snap and share your photos and be part of the Buckeye community—it’s free and fun!

Reading Bingo Challenge

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge

The 2026 Summer Reading Bingo Challenge is back, and every completed bingo line — diagonal, horizontal, or vertical — earns you a shot at exclusive Buckeye prizes. The challenge runs June 1- August 31.