Is it time to update your family photos? Spring, Summer, and Fall are all great season to take outdoor photos, and provide a variety of scenery. In the spring you'll have bright greenery, budding trees, and early flowers. Summertime features lush green and an abundance of flowers, including roses, … [Read more...] about Best photography locations in Columbus
Events for Families and Kids
The most beautiful public gardens in Columbus
Columbus may be a city, but it's also full of green space, parks, and beautiful gardens. The seasons in Ohio lend to stunning and ever-changing displays at these beautiful public gardens in Columbus. Some of the gardens and arboretums that we've included are also free, so pack a picnic, … [Read more...] about The most beautiful public gardens in Columbus
Homeschool and options for online school in Ohio
If you have school-aged kids, you probably spent the end of last school year scrambling to "homeschool" and facilitate online school work. It wasn't an ideal situation for anyone, but everyone did the best they could. School plans for 2020/2021 are still very uncertain, and may continue change … [Read more...] about Homeschool and options for online school in Ohio
Adventure Awaits! Explore the Magical Fairy Trail in Granville
Need to get out of the house for a little fun? Head to the Fairy Trail at Infirmary Park in Granville, Ohio! Take the kids on an adventure through the woods and keep an eye out for fairies as you find all 30 little fairy homes, schools, and businesses. The fairy trail is a must-do this spring and … [Read more...] about Adventure Awaits! Explore the Magical Fairy Trail in Granville
Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers season is highly anticipated in Central Ohio during which the sunflower unofficially officially becomes the flower of Instagram. The Coshocton Sunflower Festival brings all of the happiness and photo ops to a 4-acre field. Heading in the 3rd year of the festival, the Coshocton … [Read more...] about Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Annual All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville (cancelled for 2020)
The Annual All Ohio Balloon Fest held annually in Marysville at the Union County Airport as been cancelled for 2020. Read below for details on the 2021 All Ohio Balloon Fest! 2021 All Ohio Balloon Fest The 2021 All Ohio Balloon Fest is scheduled for August 12-14, 2021. There will be … [Read more...] about Annual All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville (cancelled for 2020)
KidX Summer Series at Polaris Fashion Place
KidX Club at Polaris Fashion Place brings kids together with FREE activities that inspire them to explore their world. Kids will have fun, playful and educational experiences at the events throughout the year. For the time being, in-person KidX events have been suspended, but they've come up … [Read more...] about KidX Summer Series at Polaris Fashion Place
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is a main reason why children miss school. New clothes help improve self-esteem, and … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is working to improve early childhood literacy across Ohio by joining forces with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to babies and young children in Ohio. They are providing books to children each month starting at birth in the hopes that … [Read more...] about Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
In addition to school supplies and clothes, back-to-school season also means its time for vaccines for some kids. If you don't have a well child visit scheduled with a pediatrician or family doctor, there are regularly scheduled vaccine clinics are held at different locations each month with … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
Delaware County Fair and Little Brown Jug modified for 2020
The Delaware County Fair is scheduled for September 19 - 26, 2020, is modified significantly for 2020 with Junior Fair only, and select events conducted without spectators. Delaware County Jr. Fair The Delaware County Fair is a Junior Fair only this year. The Fair will hold a virtual, online … [Read more...] about Delaware County Fair and Little Brown Jug modified for 2020
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
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (and great cookies around Cbus!)
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is Tuesday, August 4! Need an excuse to enjoy a chocolate chip cookie? This is your chance! Whether you like your cookies crunchy or chewy, with dark or milk chocolate chips, homemade, bakery, or store-bought (nah), make sure you enjoy a cookie in honor of … [Read more...] about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (and great cookies around Cbus!)
See the status of County Fairs in Ohio for 2020
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, but there's no doubt that 2020 has been a weird summer. Many fairs and festivals have been cancelled, including the Ohio State Fair, and the remaining county fairs will be Jr. Fair only, and spectator-free racing events, where applicable. Due to … [Read more...] about See the status of County Fairs in Ohio for 2020
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
You've heard of bar crawls, wine trails, coffee crawls, and other treks for goodness, but here's one you don't want to miss. Butler County is home to the popular Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 12 family-owned businesses with a combined 300+ years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
