Our readers know that there's plenty to do in Franklin County, but that's no excuse to ignore our surrounding counties! When Visit Fairfield County contacted me about exploring our neighbor, Fairfield County, I was excited to check it out! Our overnight trip took us just 45 minutes away to … [Read more...] about Travel Ohio: Fun things to do in Fairfield County
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4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." The 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In addition to Red, White and Boom, which is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest, there are so many Independence Day celebrations, parades, and fireworks in Columbus on the 4th of July. … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
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
Carrie’s Cafe and Senior Dining Centers
Carrie’s Café is a unique dining center that offers a variety delicious and affordable menu items ranging from homemade soups and fresh salads to delicious desserts as a part of LifeCare Alliance. The Cafe serves lunch Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located south … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Cafe and Senior Dining Centers
Ways to Volunteer in Columbus
Volunteering is an important way to give back to your community. No matter what your interests, abilities, and availability are, there's a perfect volunteer opportunity for you. If there is a field or cause that is close to your heart, we suggest that you start there, as passion is a wonderful … [Read more...] about Ways to Volunteer in Columbus
Explore Gahanna: The Herbal Adventure Family Fun Pass
Scavenger hunts are fun for the whole family, and Visit Gahanna has put together an adventure scavenger hunt so you can explore the Herb Capital of Ohio, Gahanna. The Herbal Adventure Family Fun Pass showcases 15 local, family friendly businesses through experiences, discounts, freebies and other … [Read more...] about Explore Gahanna: The Herbal Adventure Family Fun Pass
Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmer's markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! These indoor farmer's markets in Columbus will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmer's markets, you'll still find plenty of healthy and tasty … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Grab your sled: Sledding hills in Columbus
The snow has hit the ground and it should be cold enough to stick around for a few days. Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding over winter break. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Sledding hills in Columbus
Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Westerville Senior Center
If you have a free morning on the first Wednesday of the month, head to Westerville Senior Center for the monthly Pancake Breakfast! Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and eggs, coffee and orange juice and is served from 7 am - 10 am, and is just $3.50 at the door. Cheaper than fast food, and … [Read more...] about Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Westerville Senior Center
Moving to Columbus: Affordable Suburbs
This article was written by Nick Elam of Zillow for Columbus on the Cheap. Relocating to the “‘burbs,” as Columbus locals often say, is ideal for families searching for new homes. Columbus families often live just outside the city limits in the suburbs. Bordering cities offer a more … [Read more...] about Moving to Columbus: Affordable Suburbs
Box Tops for Education
**This is part of a series of posts highlighting ways in which you can donate to community organizations and help others even when your budget doesn't have room for monetary support.Before you throw away or recycle (hopefully) an empty package, see if there is a "box top for education" logo to be … [Read more...] about Box Tops for Education
