Enjoy a walk around downtown Powell on Sunday, July 19, 2020 for the summer season Powell Street Market. There will be over 100 unique and eclectic collection of vendors lining the streets of Downtown Powell with antiques, hand-made arts & crafts, edibles, and specialty products from 9:00 am - … [Read more...] about Shop local at the Summer Powell Street Market
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Ways to Volunteer in Columbus
Volunteering is an important way to give back to your community. No matter what your interests, abilities, and availability, 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
Merion Village Garden Tour
Enjoy the beautiful summer weather during the annual Merion Village Garden Tour. The Garden Tour is typically held on the 2nd Saturday in July, but adjustments have been made to make it safer for 2020. The 21st Annual Merion Village Garden Tour is Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July … [Read more...] about Merion Village Garden Tour
July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! Unfortunately, many community 4th of July celebrations, parades, and fireworks are cancelled or postponed for 2020. While your celebrations may be mostly at home, you can still celebrate our … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
Walking labyrinths in Columbus and Central Ohio
Need a little calm in your life? Visit a labyrinth for walking meditation and personal reflection. Labyrinths are a single patterned path, often circular, leading to the labyrinth's center or heart. While a labyrinth looks like a maze, there are no dead ends and no wrong turns. It's a single … [Read more...] about Walking labyrinths in Columbus and Central Ohio
The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
Kids of ALL abilities need to play and enjoy playgrounds, so its important to have plenty of options of accessible playgrounds for kids with disabilities or special needs. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds allow kids living with disabilities to play alongside kids without disabilities, which can … [Read more...] about The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks
Whether you Wine with DeWine, whine about DeWine, or just wait for the recaps, it hard to keep up on what's open in Ohio and when things will reopen. Ohio is in the process of reopening slowly in phases of Responsible RestartOhio. "Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it's also a risk if you don't move … [Read more...] about What’s reopening in Ohio: entertainment, attractions, amusements, and water parks
Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores
Grocery stores will continue to remain open during the stay-at-home order. In order to protect seniors and people with underlying medical conditions, many stores in Columbus have created designated senior shopping hours to minimize the health risk. Senior shopping hours in Columbus … [Read more...] about Updated: Senior shopping hours in Columbus stores
Community resources in Columbus during closures
There's no way to know what the next few weeks or months will bring, but we do know that the degree of closures and cancellations in Ohio is unprecedented in our lifetime. The good news is that things are starting to reopen. The wary news is that we don't know what effect this will have on community … [Read more...] about Community resources in Columbus during closures
Comcast extends assistance through June; free internet for low-income
In effort to do their part in helping to manage the effects of closures in Ohio, Comcast extends assistance through June to help customers stay connected, including free internet for low income families. While school and work continues at home, and people are encouraged to stay at home, Comcast … [Read more...] about Comcast extends assistance through June; free internet for low-income
Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
During the coronavirus crisis, many students are dependent on access to the internet at home for school work, as most schools have move to online education and coursework. With libraries and other gathering spots closed, students without access to internet services may fall behind. Charter-Spectrum … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from July through September from 6-9 pm. Events were cancelled for April-June. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and 100-plus street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Sunday Sunlight Market on Gay Street; season is cancelled
All Sunlight Markets are cancelled for 2020 You can shop local during the day thanks to the Gay Street Collaborative's BRIGHT idea. The Sunlight Market will take place on select Sundays between May and October from 11am to 3pm, with brunch, shops, and over 50 sidewalk street markets with … [Read more...] about Sunday Sunlight Market on Gay Street; season is cancelled
Shop and Mingle at Worthington First Wednesdays
Head to Old Worthington on the first Wednesday of each month for entertainment, food, drinks, and community with Worthington First Wednesdays from 5-8 pm. Enjoy entertainment on Dewey's plaza, dine or drink, and visit shops until 8 pm. Plus, you can grab an adult beverage as you wander! The D.O.R.A. … [Read more...] about Shop and Mingle at Worthington First Wednesdays
