Mark your calendar for a night of free admission to Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. From Friday, November 20, 2020 – Sunday, January 3, 2021, you can check out the Columbus Zoo Christmas lights and festivities featuring displays of millions of LED lights and holiday … [Read more...] about Free admission to Wildlights for Stuff the Truck Food Drive and other free nights
Attractions and Museums
Franklin Park Conservatory discounts, Conservatory Aglow, and more
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden, just east of Franklin Park approximately two miles from downtown Columbus. Explore 13 acres of botanical biomes, stunning gardens, art installations and exhibitions, and seasonal attractions as you wander … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory discounts, Conservatory Aglow, and more
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Wildlights is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this year as a fantastic holiday tradition, and you won't want to miss this event powered by AEP Ohio. From Friday, November 20, 2020 - Sunday, January 3, 2021, you can check out the Columbus Zoo Christmas lights and festivities … [Read more...] about Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Franklin Park Conservatory Aglow and holiday fun starts now!
Franklin Park Conservatory features a whole schedule of holiday fun each season, with Conservatory Aglow as the main attraction. Conservatory Aglow returns this holiday season with both new and classic displays to shine a light on Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory Aglow and holiday fun starts now!
Free Admission to Columbus Zoo for Veterans and Families
Heroes get free admission to Columbus Zoo on Veterans Day! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers free admission for active and former military personnel and their families on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in honor of Veterans Day. Military personnel must show military ID, and veterans … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Columbus Zoo for Veterans and Families
Free Sundays and other discounts and events at Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art is a gem to explore in Columbus, and they have reopened with precautions in place. Enjoy FREE Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art, including $5 Thursday evenings, Blue Star Museum discounts, and more. Take a Sunday to appreciate art at Columbus Museum … [Read more...] about Free Sundays and other discounts and events at Columbus Museum of Art
Wildlights Member Preview Night at Columbus Zoo
Wildlights is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium soon and you won't want to miss this spectacular holiday event powered by AEP Ohio. From Friday, November 20 - Sunday, January 3, 2021, guests can check out the festivities at the Zoo featuring displays of millions of LED lights … [Read more...] about Wildlights Member Preview Night at Columbus Zoo
Free days at U.S. national parks
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks
Wexner Center for the Arts: Closed; offers virtual experiences
Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts with programming featuring performing arts, exhibitions, and media arts. The Wex has closed again due to rising COVID-19 cases in Central Ohio. The center will continue to … [Read more...] about Wexner Center for the Arts: Closed; offers virtual experiences
Brick or Treat and other fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus is hosting LEGO lovers again! It's the Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Your family will easily spend 2-3 hours (or longer!) exploring the LEGO fun at this 2 story, 36,000 square … [Read more...] about Brick or Treat and other fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Indian Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time there, you'll wonder why you've never gone before! I can't wait to head back during the cooler fall weather. If you're going to explore the caverns, it's always cool down … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Looking for something interesting to do this fall? Explore The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with over 9,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species. Go on a Wilds Tour via open air safari, horseback, and more! They have plenty of adventures and even some free activities … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
You've heard of bar crawls, wine trails, coffee crawls, and other treks for goodness, but here's one you don't want to miss. Butler County is home to the popular Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 12 family-owned businesses with a combined 300+ years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Ohio History Center: Sleepy Hollow Drive-in, Family Field Trips, and more!
Ohio History Center and Ohio Village are starting their reopening process. While they won't fully reopen to the public or to members until 2021, they are offering modified in-person experiences until then. While some of the annual events may not be the same as in the past, they will still be … [Read more...] about Ohio History Center: Sleepy Hollow Drive-in, Family Field Trips, and more!
Best photography locations in Columbus
Is it time to update your family photos? Spring, Summer, and Fall are all great seasons to take outdoor photos, and provide a variety of scenery. In the spring you'll have bright greenery, budding trees, and early flowers. Summertime features lush green and an abundance of flowers, including roses, … [Read more...] about Best photography locations in Columbus
