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
Check out lots of fine arts and crafts at the annual Worthington Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2025 at the Worthington Village Green in Downtown Worthington. This Worthington Arts Festival features over 150 artists, plus food and beverage vendors. The festival takes place … [Read more...] about 2025 Worthington Arts Festival celebrates creativity
Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs, a Master of Fine Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design, and they also do a fantastic job at connecting with the community … [Read more...] about Columbus College of Art & Design CCAD Fashion Show and “Best of” Show
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 Monday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus with food and drink specials
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
Explore a northwestern part of Central Ohio in an fun and adventurous way this Summer - and through the rest of the year with the Covered Bridge Trail in Marysville and Union County, Ohio. Covered Bridge Trail There are 35 stops on this fun trail, including the central feature - seven … [Read more...] about Covered Bridge Trail in Marysville and Union County, Ohio
Head southeast of Columbus to check out the breweries from just outside of Columbus, through Lancaster to Hocking Hills with The Route 33 Brew Trail! It's the perfect time to take a drive and check out the great craft beer they have to offer. Pick up a trail guide at the … [Read more...] about Explore The Route 33 Brew Trail throughout Fairfield County
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
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
Score some amazing handmade goods and art at the Columbus Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show on Sunday, March 23, 2025 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
Need to purchase seasonal clothing for your kids, shoes/boots, or athletic gear? Having a baby and need, well, everything? What about books, toys, jewelry, and toys for upcoming holidays? How about some clothing for yourself, or some fun items for your home? Or do you have TOO MUCH STUFF and … [Read more...] about Shop the Three Bags Full Consignment Sales
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)
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 50 Central Ohio Breweries. New Volume activated! Mark off your … [Read more...] about Hit the Trail! Sip your way through Volume 9 of the Columbus Ale Trail
Stroll through Westerville's historic district, enjoying the shops and businesses while you collect cookies on the Uptown Cookie Walk on Saturday, March 1, 2025 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
If you’re into handmade gifts, fine art, and crafts, you must visit the Ohio Craft Museum in Grandview Heights for holiday gifts at the Gifts of the Craftsmen Holiday Exhibition and Sale from November 3 through December 23, 2024. This sale features one-of-a-kind and … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Craftsmen Sale at Ohio Craft Museum
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