Give the kids something fun to do on a Friday Night to celebrate the back-to-school season. COSI offers reduced admission and extended hours on the last Friday of every month for Family Friday Nights! General admission is $11 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., including all of COSI’s permanent exhibitions … [Read more...] about Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
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Franklin Park Conservatory Family Fun Days
Franklin Park Conservatory hosts Family Fun Days on weekends and select weekdays to keep the kids entertained through the year. While you're there, check out the popular Blooms and Butterflies exhibit with live butterfly releases! Don't miss these upcoming Family Fun Days (free with admission, … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory Family Fun Days
Over 40 Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties around Columbus
The Solar Eclipse of 2017 is happening on Monday, August 21 and the whole country is getting excited about it! Ohio isn't along the path of totality, so we won't be experience a total solar eclipse; but we can expect to witness a partial solar eclipse of about 84-89% from 1:04 pm - 3:52 pm with the … [Read more...] about Over 40 Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties around Columbus
Free and cheap family activities to beat the heat
We're getting to the hot part of the summer where you can't go outside for more than 10 minutes some days without being a sticky mess. If you're looking for somewhere to escape the heat, check out these free and cheap family activities around Columbus. Water fun Community Rec Center Pools … [Read more...] about Free and cheap family activities to beat the heat
COSI After Dark: Fun for adults
COSI isn’t just for kids! COSI hosts monthly COSI After Dark, adult-only, after-hours events to let the adults have the run of the place. This event will feature exhibits, concessions and cash bar, and fun! Events are from 5:30 - 10 p.m. On Thursday, August 10, explore COSI After … [Read more...] about COSI After Dark: Fun for adults
Riffe Gallery Exhibitions: OHIO: The Start of it All
Located in downtown Columbus, the Ohio Arts Council Riffe Gallery showcases the work of Ohio's artists and the collections of the state's museums and galleries. Get inspired by the art of our great state! Admission is always free and the exhibits change quarterly, so stop back regularly. The … [Read more...] about Riffe Gallery Exhibitions: OHIO: The Start of it All
Act fast! National Parks Lifetime Passes for seniors soon jump from $10 to $80
National Parks are truly National treasures, and while most are free, others charge a fee. National Parks Service has offered Lifetime Passes to seniors for just $10 for over 20 years, but those are about to increase in price by 700 percent - to $80, effective Aug. 28, 2017. The extra money will be … [Read more...] about Act fast! National Parks Lifetime Passes for seniors soon jump from $10 to $80
Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Explore The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with over 9,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species. Take a tour through open range animal areas to see giraffe, rhinos, camel, bison, zebras, cheetahs, and many other animals … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour!
Into the Ice Age in Delaware County Preservation Parks
Cool off this summer with some Ice Age fun at Preservation Parks in Delaware County. Enjoy exhibits and special activities with an Ice Age theme; all activities are free! Watch out for woolly mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed cats! Exhibits Deer Haven Park in Delaware and Shale Hollow Park … [Read more...] about Into the Ice Age in Delaware County Preservation Parks
Sea lion habitat coming to the Columbus Zoo
Thanks to the support of voters who passed the last tax levy and contributions from generous donors, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium just announced big news for a new habitat for Sea Lions coming in 2019! While plans are in still process of being developed, the state of the art habitat will be the … [Read more...] about Sea lion habitat coming to the Columbus Zoo
The top Free and Cheap things to do in Columbus
There are so many amazing things to do in Columbus that aren't going to break the bank. Here are some of the top free and cheap things to do in Columbus. Enjoy a festival Check out this list of over 320 festivals in and around Columbus! There are festivals all over Central Ohio throughout the … [Read more...] about The top Free and Cheap things to do in Columbus
Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 day discount
Cool off this summer and check out the amazing Zoo animals at Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo! Purchase a 2 day, 2 park combo admission to Zoombezi Bay and The Columbus Zoo. For children ages 2-9 and seniors 60+, the combo price is $31.99, while ages 10 and up the price is $43.99 (price is for … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay 2 day discount
Date night in Columbus: Summer edition
Whether its your first date or you've been together for 40 years, you can have an awesome date night in Columbus on the cheap. Skip your standard go-to date and do something fun, romantic, or unique in our city with these inexpensive date ideas around Columbus. Columbus Attractions and … [Read more...] about Date night in Columbus: Summer edition
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 first and only Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 10 family-owned businesses with a combined 307 years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus this Summer
School out and there's so many free and cheap activities around Columbus this summer for the kids. This list will surely help avoid the "I'm bored" complaints that start approximately one week after school lets out. Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of options to keep … [Read more...] about Bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus this Summer
