Expats in Columbus - Community and Forum for Expats

Welcome to Your InterNations Community of Expats in Columbus

Hello and welcome to your expat community of Columbus, Ohio. As the world's largest network for people living and working abroad, InterNations offers you the opportunity to connect with international people in Columbus and around the world. Packed with comprehensive guides and detailed information, we invite you to take advantage of all the benefits your InterNations membership offers as you make your way towards a new life in Columbus. Especially created for expats, our aim is to support you through this sometimes tricky process, so that you can look forwards with excitement, knowing that help and reassurance is always available. If you have any concerns or day-to-day questions, simply head over to our forum where our friendly members are always happy to share their knowledge and experience with a fellow expat. Remember, they've already made the move to Columbus so pick their brains on everything from tricky paperwork concerns to the best employment agencies.

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InterNations Columbus - Holidays Gathering 2 of 2

26. December 2025, 22:30

16 attendees

Hello all!! We have decided to have two gatherings during these holidays. One was not enough. ;-) Details here are for our second gathering. We will meet at Jackie O's On Fourth. We will get together for some drinks, food and camaraderie... and lot of laughs. Jackie O's On Fourth offers a happy

InterNations Columbus - Holidays Gathering 1 of 2

19. December 2025, 22:30

10 attendees

Hello all!! We have decided to have two gatherings during these holidays. One was not enough. ;-) We will be meeting on two Fridays: one on December 19th and one on December 26th. There will be a Holidays Gathering 2 of 2 at Jackie O's on Fourth. This time, we will meet at Napa Kitchen + Bar at

InterNations Columbus @ the Italian Festival

12. October 2025, 00:00

18 attendees

Ciao!! This is another one of our favorite Columbus festivals. For venue, entertainment, entrance and parking information please see: https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/ There is an entrance charge and a complementary parking option at a garage at Columbus State Community College. There wi

InterNations Oktoberfest in Columbus

6. September 2025, 00:00

23 attendees

It's Oktoberfest again! Let's enjoy Beer, Food, Music and German culture! We enjoyed it last year! We cannot skip it! The admission is FREE! The festival website: https://columbusoktoberfest.com/ The festival map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LmmQ9981Rwk4dpUw6 For Parking: Oktoberfest parking is 15 do

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