Back to school shopping is never cheap, but Ohioans can save a little more this year with a one-time sales tax holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation. From Friday, August 3, 2018 until Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 11:59 p.m., the following items are exempt from sales and use tax: Clothing … [Read more...] about Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping
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Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, you don't want to miss the New Albany Touch a Truck event! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 18 from 10 am - 12:30 pm, where kids can explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police … [Read more...] about Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck
Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Learn how to get the most out of your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPod at Free Apple Workshops at the Apple Stores. If you're new to Apple technology or just doing the basics on your Apple products, you're probably missing out on some awesome features and capabilities. These hour-long … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Sometimes it too hot, too rainy, or too boring in the summer! Get active and go skating! Check out Skate Zone 71 discounts and special events and skate off some energy. Skate Zone 71 offers 2-4 skate sessions most days of the week, as well as other deals and special events throughout the … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Local Matters Pay-What-You-Can Cooking Classes
Learning to cook, garden or get a better understanding about nutrition will benefit you for the rest of your life; financially and health-wise. It's a great time to learn to prepare healthful meals on a budget, as gardening season is in full swing and local produce is abundant … [Read more...] about Local Matters Pay-What-You-Can Cooking Classes
Free Apple Camp for kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director's eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes. Camps are offering in three subjects: Beat Making and … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp for kids
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!
Free Summer Hikes and Events at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Preservation Parks in Delaware County offer lots of free events for the whole family this summer. Between hikes, educational events, and fun for kids, you'll find plenty to do this summer while enjoying some fresh air - and it's all FREE. Adventures in Flight Check out the featured exhibit … [Read more...] about Free Summer Hikes and Events at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Kelton House Museum Events and Teas
The Kelton House Museum stands as a snapshot of 19th century life and a station on the Underground Railroad. It is a treasure trove of Victoriana, containing everything from lavishly embellished Victorian silverware to unusual items such as a woven-hair brooch worn by Kelton family members. When … [Read more...] about Kelton House Museum Events and Teas
Free YouthSpark programs at Microsoft stores
Kids can learn to code, create and play at free YouthSpark programs at Microsoft stores! YouthSpark Programs get kids of all ages coding games and apps, creating digital art, powering up their study skills - and they'll have so much fun they won't know they are learning. The Microsoft store at … [Read more...] about Free YouthSpark programs at Microsoft stores
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge will be running June 2 - August 4 to encourage people of all ages to read, from babies … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Half Price Books hosts the “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Kids 14 and under should print off a Feed Your Brain Reading Log from the website and try to read for at least 15 minutes each day through June and … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Summer Reading Program. Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to read books and fill out their Reading Journals about each … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
First Friday Film Series at Ohio History Center
Enjoy a night of family fun at the Ohio History Center with the First Friday Film Series on the first Friday of the month. You'll enjoy museum exhibits and family activities starting at 5 pm before watching a family-friendly movie at 7 pm. Starting at 5 p.m., museum admission is just $6, $3 for … [Read more...] about First Friday Film Series at Ohio History Center
Sunday in the Park: Lecture & Brunch series
Topiary Park will be the beautiful background for Sunday in the Park, a garden glove lecture & brunch series this summer. Try your hand at a "hands-on" gardening experience while listening to some new trends in gardening including container gardening, cooking with herbs and pollinators & … [Read more...] about Sunday in the Park: Lecture & Brunch series
