The Columbus Zoo celebrates Mother Earth with an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26-27, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn about little things that you can do in your daily life that will add up to make a big difference for all living creatures. Earth Day Celebration at the … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Earth Day Celebration and recycling drives
Attractions and Museums
Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor and Mansfield, Ohio
Looking for a fun and inexpensive family getaway close to Columbus? Enjoy indoor waterpark fun for the price of a hotel room at Comfort Inn Splash Harbor in Bellville, about an hour from Columbus. With room rates starting around $100 depending on the season, it's an affordable trip that … [Read more...] about Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor and Mansfield, Ohio
Columbus Zoo tickets, discounts, and special events
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Columbus - for good reason! Our Zoo is amazing and regularly ranks as one of the best Zoos in the U.S. There's so much to enjoy this year at the Zoo, including new exhibits and new babies. With tons of outdoor exhibits and … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo tickets, discounts, and special events
Jurassic Quest Indoor Experience at Ohio Expo Center
ARE. YOU. READY?? The dinosaurs are coming back to town when Jurassic Quest indoor experience comes to Ohio Expo Center with the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit for a fun family outing! More than 100 realistic dinosaurs are back from extinction to invade Columbus from March … [Read more...] about Jurassic Quest Indoor Experience at Ohio Expo Center
Columbus Air Show Takes Flight in Aug 2025 at Rickenbacker Intl Airport (buy tickets now!)
Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring displays of aviation agility as the Columbus Air Show soars into the skies of Columbus, Ohio. This thrilling spectacle returns August 22-24, 2025. Catch jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers, breathtaking aerial displays, and an up-close looks at an impressive … [Read more...] about Columbus Air Show Takes Flight in Aug 2025 at Rickenbacker Intl Airport (buy tickets now!)
Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time there, you'll wonder why you've never gone before! They open for the season on March 21, 2025! There's so much to do...from caverns, petting zoo, playground, putt-putt, gem … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
Bank of America customers can enjoy free museum admission on the first full weekend of every month through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch, or U.S. Trust credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday of the first full weekend. You'll … [Read more...] about Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
‘Museums for All’ makes Columbus attractions accessible to all
Some of the best museums and cultural centers have collaborated to become more accessible and affordable for all. Columbus Museum of Art, COSI, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, Ohio History Center and Ohio Village, and the Wexner Center for … [Read more...] about ‘Museums for All’ makes Columbus attractions accessible to all
Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend some time! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days. There are even several great museums that are free all of the … [Read more...] about Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Art and Rooftop Garden Tours at OSU Urban Arts Space and Hopkins Hall Gallery
Tucked in the historic Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus, OSU Urban Arts Space is a gallery space that hosts FREE exhibitions, performances, activities throughout the year. The experimental galleries adapt to the needs of Ohio State's arts curriculum, and makes art more accessible. The … [Read more...] about Art and Rooftop Garden Tours at OSU Urban Arts Space and Hopkins Hall Gallery
2025 Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
To celebrate the spring season and Easter, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium hosts their annual Spring celebration Eggs, Paws and Claws on April 18-19, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fun Eggs, Paws and Claws activities Get ready for Easter with Eggbert's Rolling Shell-A-Bration, and more … [Read more...] about 2025 Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
Teachers get free admission to COSI
COSI, Columbus' Dynamic Hands-On Science Center supports our educators and teachers with free admission at COSI! Teachers get free admission to COSI, and receive a $30 discount on memberships. COSI is FULL of fun for all ages, featuring classic and traveling exhibits, Live Shows, … [Read more...] about Teachers get free admission to COSI
Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Maybe you aren't heading to a warm beach for Spring Break this year, but there's no reason you can't have lots of fun around Columbus! With Easter falling at the end of March this year, Spring Break in Columbus ranges throughout the month of March at schools around the area. Take short (less … [Read more...] about Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Fun, Factory Tours in Columbus, and other fun public tours in Ohio
Have you ever looked at something and wondered how it's made? Ever attend a stage production or sporting event and wish you could peek behind the scenes? Ohio is home to a lot manufacturing companies and other cool venues. A few of them invite the public to visit for a more in-depth look at … [Read more...] about Fun, Factory Tours in Columbus, and other fun public tours in Ohio
Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
.DWhether you're a foodie, love a good drink, or you just want to explore, these tasty and fun trails will take you on an adventure in Ohio. Take a day or weekend to complete a trail, or take all year! Some adventure trails offer a prize at the end, but if not, you'll enjoy the treats and the … [Read more...] about Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
