Festa

10/02/2026

NOW STREAMING! 🎬

It’s a chilly, rainy Friday in Columbus - the perfect excuse to get cozy, gather your favorite people and make it a movie night from the comfort of home.

Stream ESL Documentary: More Than A Language NOW through October 11!

A group of immigrant families confront a fundamental need: the ability to communicate. In this new English-speaking culture, limited access to language education leaves them facing a world that’s foreign at every turn. 

10/02/2026

At Festa, we’re celebrating by sharing one of our favorite 3-Generation Family ESL traditions with you. ☕

We call it Hospitality...a break from class to grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and spend time with fellow students. Across languages and cultures, it’s a simple way to connect, share a laugh and practice English through everyday conversation.

Experience Hospitality for yourself by volunteering with us at 3-Generation Family ESL!

Visit wearefesta.org/volunteer to get started.

10/01/2026

One more day - mark your calendars!! 💜 🎉

With traversing international barriers comes overcoming cross-cultural barriers. From October 2nd through October 11th, witness real life immigrant families navigate cultural obstacles in finding belonging and connection in an unfamiliar place. Tune in forJoin our virtual screenings of the two gripping documentaries, Give and Take and ESL: More Than a Language to find out more.

In Give and Take, two newlyweds, a school teacher and an artist, leave their lives in Hong Kong and wrestle with the promise of freedom in Canada.

In ESL: More Than a Language, a group of immigrant families confront a fundamental need: the ability to communicate. In this new English-speaking culture, limited access to language education leaves them facing a world that’s foreign at every turn.

🎟️Reserve your tickets now: https://immigrationfilmfest26.eventive.org/welcome

10/01/2026

BIG NEWS: We made a documentary - and this week, you have special online access to watch!

From October 2–11, our award-winning ESL Documentary will be available to stream virtually through the 2026 Immigration Film Festival! We invite all our friends to experience the stories at the heart of Festa and share them with people far beyond our Central Ohio community.

Our goal is big: we want this story of hope to reach people across the country. Help us take it further by sharing it with someone you know who would be inspired by these stories.

Stream here: https://watch.eventive.org/immigrationfilmfest26/play/6a94d262eede673ade9543cd?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUqqTVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPfX6pDfxPvqXA2y8Gf_4oRGQYdr-3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5WFUxcOHg07lyv2Y_VAmzQbieTSc2R9V7xuA8JXcw9JV99rjfsj2Vlg4E0Rg_aem_2-dTuiNDg9u7DGhYJNqz4A

A group of immigrant families confront a fundamental need: the ability to communicate. In this new English-speaking culture, limited access to language education leaves them facing a world that’s foreign at every turn. 

09/25/2026

Our first 3-Generation Family ESL registration night of the season is in the books!

Welcoming new families and reconnecting with returning students is our favorite fall tradition as we look forward to another year of learning, connection and growth together.

Join us as a volunteer this fall using the link in our bio - it's an experience like no other. 💜

09/22/2026

What can one school year make possible?

The impact is greater than numbers.

We're honored to have worked alongside every student, volunteer, donor, partner and supporter who made the 2025–2026 3-Generation Family ESL school year possible. Together, we're creating welcoming communities where children and families can learn, belong and thrive.

Explore the full 2025–2026 3-Generation Family ESL Impact Report at wearefesta.org

09/18/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this fall?

Grab your friends, family, coworkers, school-aged children, youth or small group and anyone else that comes to mind, and come volunteer with Festa’s 3-Generation Family ESL Program!

We welcome volunteers of all ages, abilities and walks of life to make a difference .

Learn more + register to volunteer: wearefesta.org/volunteer

09/16/2026

We’re not done celebrating the Columbus International Festival just yet! 🎉

We had an incredible day full of cultural celebration, connection across lines of difference and - of course - FUN!

Missed out this year? Be sure to turn on our post notifications — we’ll be sharing details about next year’s Columbus International Festival soon!

wearefesta.org/columbusinternationalfestival

09/11/2026

What really goes into bringing the Columbus International Festival’s Tasting Room to life?

Here’s a look behind the scenes at how it all came together.🌎

Want to be part of next year’s Columbus International Festival? Let us know you’re interested in our comments or DMs!

09/04/2026

As summer comes to a close and a new school year begins, we’re celebrating the impact of our 20th year of Festa Summer Lunch Camp!

These milestones were made possible by the children, families, volunteers and staff who spent their summer with us.

Want to be part of what’s next? Apply to work or volunteer with Festa’s 3-Generation Family ESL program this upcoming school year.

🔗 Visit wearefesta.org to get involved!