Need a small gift of appreciation for someone in your life? This list of small gift ideas is great for teacher gifts, hostess gifts, as well as office, friend, or extended family gifts - basically, any adult in your life! Most people have enough "stuff", so aim for gifts that are … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 - not Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16), as many think. The holiday isn't widely celebrated in Mexico, but has become quite the Americanized holiday. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus with food and drink specials
Joining a farm CSA in Columbus is one of the best ways to ensure you'll have fresh, local products this year - and support the farms when they need it the most - at the time of planting BEFORE farmers market season. These subscription services with farms are usually offered during the growing … [Read more...] about Farm delivery and CSA’s in Columbus for local produce, meat, and dairy
Calling all craft beer lovers! The craft beer scene in Columbus is insane - with so many amazing options. Want to try them all - or at least start somewhere? Follow the Columbus Ale Trail to discover the craft brews at more than 35 Central Ohio Breweries. New Volume activated! Mark off your … [Read more...] about Hit the Trail! Sip your way through the Columbus Ale Trail
This adventure trail is just for the kids, but you'll have fun exploring too! Bring the kids to historic Dublin to find the tiny magical fairy doors in 12 downtown businesses with the Irish Fairy Door Trail. Irish Fairy Door Trail To start, download the Trail Guide, or pick one up at Dublin … [Read more...] about The Irish Fairy Door Trail in Dublin is fun for the whole family
The German Village Garten Club hosts their annual GartenMarkt every May just in time for Mother's Day. The sale returns as an in-person market this year, with online presale available as well! Pick up plants, flowers, and decorations for your garden, or talk to experts about how to create the … [Read more...] about German Village GartenMarkt Plant Sale
More cocktails please! Dublin has their own specialty boozy beverage route with the Celtic Cocktail Trail. Dublin continues to grow its culinary cred, and 19 establishments are serving up Irish-themed beverages throughout the year. The trail is now Mobile exclusive - no passport to remember … [Read more...] about Make some stops on the Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin, and earn a shirt!
Score some amazing handmade goods and art at the Columbus Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Columbus Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show Admission is $3 to the public, children under 12 are free. Tickets are only purchased at the … [Read more...] about Columbus Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show
Buying new seasonal clothing, school clothing, toys, or baby items can get expensive. Babies and kids grow out of their stuff so quickly that consignment sales can save you lots of money. You'll get gently used items for a fraction of the price new! There are several upcoming consignment sales … [Read more...] about Upcoming Consignment Sales in Columbus (plus consignment stores)
Stroll through Westerville's historic district, enjoying the shops and businesses while you collect cookies on the Uptown Cookie Walk on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 12-4 pm. Tickets would make a great inexpensive gift for Valentine's Day, and a fun activity to look forward … [Read more...] about Get your tickets for the Westerville Uptown Cookie Walk
I think everyone can agree that its SO important to shop local this holiday season when possible. We're gathering a list featuring places to shop local in Columbus and surrounding areas to support area businesses. Most of these lists are compiled by visitors bureaus, chambers of … [Read more...] about Where to shop local in Columbus for the Holidays
Celebrate holiday fun, shopping, tastes, sights, and sounds on High Street in the Short North with Holiday Hop and Holiday Trail! Short North Hops on High Holiday Hop On Saturday December 6, 2025 from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., celebrate the art + soul of the holiday season during the biggest … [Read more...] about Short North Holiday Hop and Holiday Trails
Get into the holiday spirit in the quaint Village of Granville with the Granville Illumination Night and Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour. You will also see some beautifully decorated properties through the whole holiday season. Granville Illumination Night Friday, December 5, … [Read more...] about Granville Tree Lighting and Granville Candlelight Walking Tour
It's time to start purchasing your holiday gifts! We have a big list of local options in our Columbus Gift Guide to work through your shopping list! If you're waiting until Christmas Eve, make sure to check store hours, as smaller, local store may be closed or closing early. Merry … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
Join the City of Bexley to celebrate the holiday season and support local businesses. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays as they shop local, dine at Bexley restaurants, and revel in the season. Bexley Holiday Tree Lighting Head to the district on Sunday, December 7, … [Read more...] about Bexley Holiday season with Christmas Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting
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