Wintertime is all about comfort food, but you can get out of the house AND enjoy comfort food this winter. Head to Hocking Hills for the annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise on March 7, 8 & 14, 15, 2026, and sample comfort food at 12 restaurants around the Hills. The cruise … [Read more...] about 2025 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise
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6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
There's a "National" day for everything, and I'm certainly not complaining about this one! Saturday, February 7, 2026 is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. My kids have been asking for months when Ice Cream for Breakfast is - it's one of their favorite fake holidays to … [Read more...] about 6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Horse
The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) marks the transition between zodiac signs. It begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and is celebrated through March 3, ending with the Lantern Festival. The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Year of the Horse
Fine dining back at White Castle for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day at White Castle is back! Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day at White Castle is a traditional thing to do for many couples. White Castle transforms their dining rooms into fine dining establishments with hostess seating, tableside service and festive holiday décor. Whether … [Read more...] about Fine dining back at White Castle for Valentine’s Day
2026 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Whether you're a football fan, a fan of one of the Super Bowl teams, or just like the commercials and halftime show, you'll want to catch the big game on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Food and football go hand-in-hand for fans, so lots of restaurants have special offers available in hopes that fans … [Read more...] about 2026 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Dessert Lovers, don’t miss Sweet Treats Dessert Festival – now Feb 8!
If you love sweets, you aren't going to want to miss Sweet Treats Dessert Festival! The best sweets makers in Columbus will be showcasing their talents along with a dessert-themed shopping experiences just ahead of Valentine's Day - rescheduled to February 8, … [Read more...] about Dessert Lovers, don’t miss Sweet Treats Dessert Festival – now Feb 8!
Get tickets for Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival at COSI
Wine lovers, this festival is for you! Get tickets for Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival at COSI on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Enjoy more than 100 wines and champagnes from across the globe, full access to COSI including interactive exhibits, a custom photo booth and more! This is a 21 … [Read more...] about Get tickets for Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival at COSI
Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus
Whether you can't cook, or just don't want to, you can find an amazing Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus. It's a great option if you are only feeding a few (or yourself), and don't want to make the full family feast. Order a fully cooked (or prepped) meal to make at home! You'll avoid … [Read more...] about Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: BOGO original-glazed dozen for $1!
Its time for 12 doughnuts of Christmas (for $1!) at Krispy Kreme! On Friday, December 12, Krispy Kreme celebrates the “Day of the Dozens” with the sweetest deal of the season. Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens On 12/12, buy any dozen doughnuts (including the Krispy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: BOGO original-glazed dozen for $1!
Walmart offers Holiday Meals for 10 at under $4 per person
Making a holiday meal can be expensive, and Walmart has a budget-friendly holiday meal deal. For less than $4 per person, you can serve a feast for 10, complete with all the trimmings with the Walmart Turkey Meal bundle or the Holiday Ham Dinner. Available now through December 26, 2025, … [Read more...] about Walmart offers Holiday Meals for 10 at under $4 per person
Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
One good thing came from the year we shall not mention... outdoor dining in winter with igloos in Columbus! In order to allow customers to dine outside in winter in Ohio, restaurants around Central Ohio came up with creative outdoor dining experiences. And many of these have come back year after … [Read more...] about Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2025. Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly. Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Free doughnut on Halloween at Krispy Kreme (and soooo many other deals!)
In October, Krispy Kreme celebrates Spooky season, and they serve up hauntingly good doughnuts through October 31. These treats are all sweet, not spooky! But they are cute! New $13 FRANKENDOUGH Dozen October 22-23, 2025 ONLY! Krispy Kreme has brought something monstrously sweet to … [Read more...] about Free doughnut on Halloween at Krispy Kreme (and soooo many other deals!)
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)
Thanksgiving can be stressful. Not everyone wants to (or can) spend hours in the kitchen making Thanksgiving. If you're looking to dine out for Thanksgiving (or carry out), the following restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day around Columbus in 2024. There are also many options for heat and … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)
Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus
There's something magical about sharing cookies or breakfast with Santa. There are plenty of opportunities for breakfast with Santa around Columbus, as well as cookies or lunch/dinner with Santa. These events are great opportunities to get photos with Santa, and will create lasting … [Read more...] about Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus
