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Today: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter

All Day | FREE

Over 100 Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids around Columbus

All Day

Easter Bunny Photos

All Day | Polaris Fashion Place

Easter Bunny Photos at Tuttle Crossing Mall

All Day | The Mall at Tuttle Crossing

Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Columbus

All Day

Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus

All Day

Marcus Theatres $5 Movie Tuesdays

All Day | Marcus Theatres

Discount Movie Days with AMC Stubs

All Day

Discounts at Cinemark Theaters every Tuesday

Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Indian Mound Mall

Get started with Disc Golf in Columbus at these great courses

FREE

Spring Break 2023 at Skate Zone 71

Skate Zone 71

Riverboxes in Dublin: Geocaching + Art

FREE

Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at the mall in Columbus

Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail

F3 Columbus Free Workouts for Men (multiple locations)

5:30 am to 6:30 am | FREE

Spring Art Breaks

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Columbus Museum of Art

Blooms and Butterflies

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Easton Egg Hunt at Easton Town Center

10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Easton Town Center

Kids Eat Free and Two for Tuesday at Red Lobster

11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Red Lobster (multiple locations)

Spring Break at The Scene

11:00 am | Scene75

Two for Tuesdays at Skate Zone 71

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Skate Zone 71

Halfway to Oktoberfest Celebration

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Hofbrauhaus Columbus Brewery & Restaurant

Ballroom Group Class with Danceville, U.S.A.

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $20.00

Tomorrow: Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Over 75 ideas for Spring Break in Columbus

All Day

Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter

All Day | FREE

Over 100 Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids around Columbus

All Day

Easter Bunny Photos

All Day | Polaris Fashion Place

Easter Bunny Photos at Tuttle Crossing Mall

All Day | The Mall at Tuttle Crossing

Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Columbus

All Day

Westerville Senior Golf League - pay as you play

Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Indian Mound Mall

Free food freebies, delivery and cheap eats in Columbus

Free youth workshops with Microsoft held virtually

FREE | Virtual

Spring Break 2023 at Skate Zone 71

Skate Zone 71

Art in Public Places in Dublin

FREE

Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at the mall in Columbus

Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Smashburger

Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale

Pickerington Public Library

November Project Columbus

5:00 am to 7:00 am

F3 Columbus Free Workouts for Men (multiple locations)

5:30 am to 6:30 am | FREE

Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Caverns

9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Olentangy Indian Caverns

Welcome Home Ceremony – National Vietnam War Veterans Day

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Spring Art Breaks

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Columbus Museum of Art

Blooms and Butterflies

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Easton Egg Hunt at Easton Town Center

10:00 am to 8:00 pm | Easton Town Center

Spring Break at The Scene

11:00 am | Scene75

Lions Club Spring Craft Beer Fest

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $60.00

The Melting Pot Best Fondue Friends Forever

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $29.95-39.95

Columbus Job Fair East

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Wine Down Wednesdays at Cherry Valley Hotel

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cherry Valley Hotel

Star Lanes Kids Eat Free

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Star Lanes Polaris

Public Lands Youth Climb Night Discount

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $9.95 | Public Lands

Super Mario and Friends Affordable Skate

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $6.00 | Skate Zone 71

Midwest Comedy Tour at The Quarry Co. Bar & Grill

7:00 pm | The Quarry Co. Bar & Grill

Ballroom Group Class with Danceville, U.S.A.

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $20.00

FIA Females in Action Fitness Group: Tuttle Park Rec Center

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE

“And That’s Why We Drink” Podcast Tour

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | The Riffe Center Theatre Complex

Thursday, March 30, 2023

EventTimePriceLocation
Free Fitness around Columbus during the WinterAll DayFREE
Over 100 Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids around ColumbusAll Day 
Easter Bunny PhotosAll Day Polaris Fashion Place
Easter Bunny Photos at Tuttle Crossing MallAll Day The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in ColumbusAll Day 
Tickets on sale for the Ohio State Football Spring GameAll Day$5.00-5.00The Ohio State University
CabbageCon 2023 
Get tech savvy: Free Apple WorkshopsFREE
Photos with the Easter Bunny Indian Mound Mall
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail 
Marcus Theatres $7.50 Student Thursdays Marcus Theatres
Spring Break 2023 at Skate Zone 71 Skate Zone 71
The Melting Pot Thursdate$45.00
Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at the mall in Columbus 
Columbus Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale Young’s Jersey Dairy
Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale Pickerington Public Library
Grove City Bunny HuntFREE
F3 Columbus Free Workouts for Men (multiple locations)5:30 am to 6:30 amFREE
Preschool Story Time10:00 am to 10:30 amFREEGrange Insurance Audubon Center
Preschool Storybook Science10:00 am to 11:00 am The Dawes Arboretum
Spring Art Breaks10:00 am to 3:00 pm Columbus Museum of Art
Blooms and Butterflies10:00 am to 5:00 pm Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Easton Egg Hunt at Easton Town Center10:00 am to 8:00 pm Easton Town Center
Spring Break at The Scene11:00 am Scene75
Kelton House Tours12:00 pm to 3:00 pm$3.00-7.00Kelton House Museum
Paint and Karaoke at Brush Crazy5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Brush Crazy
$5 Thursdays at CMA5:00 pm to 9:00 pmDiscountedColumbus Museum of Art
College Climb Night at Public Lands6:00 pm to 8:00 pm$9.95Public Lands
Let’s Climb Together: Youth Climb Class6:30 pm to 7:30 pm$14.95Public Lands
In-person House Wine Thursday Night Tastings6:30 pm to 9:00 pm$15.00House Wine
Ballroom Group Class with Danceville, U.S.A.7:00 pm to 8:00 pm$20.00
Trivia Night at Taft's Brewpourium7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Taft’s Brewing Company
Trivia Night with Columbus Trivia Columbus7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Hollywood Casino Columbus
The Furious Bongos Play Frank Zappa7:30 pm to 10:30 pm$20.00-25.00
Adult Skate at Skate Zone 719:00 pm to 11:30 pm$11.00Skate Zone 71

Friday, March 31, 2023

EventTimePriceLocation
Library Story Time in Columbus (everyday!)All Day 
Over 75 ideas for Spring Break in ColumbusAll Day 
Free Fitness around Columbus during the WinterAll DayFREE
Over 100 Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids around ColumbusAll Day 
Easter Bunny PhotosAll Day Polaris Fashion Place
Easter Bunny Photos at Tuttle Crossing MallAll Day The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in ColumbusAll Day 
Hit the Columbus Ale TrailAll Day 
Discounted and Free Museum Days in ColumbusAll Day 
Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central OhioAll Day 
Get 31% off scoops at Baskin-Robbins today!All Day 
Easter events and egg hunts in ColumbusAll DayFREE
Reading Fun: Story times in Columbus 
Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring  
Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin 
Photos with the Easter Bunny Indian Mound Mall
Yard Sales and Garage Sales in Columbus 
Free youth workshops with Microsoft held virtuallyFREEVirtual
Spring Break 2023 at Skate Zone 71 Skate Zone 71
Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at the mall in Columbus 
Burger King "Fries Your Way" new Snacking fries 
Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail 
Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale Young’s Jersey Dairy
Worthington Library Book Sale Old Worthington Library
Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale Pickerington Public Library
BOGO Beer Battered Pacific Cod Sandwich on Fridays at Smashburger 
F3 Columbus Free Workouts for Men (multiple locations)5:30 am to 6:30 amFREE
Blooms and Butterflies10:00 am to 5:00 pm Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Marcus Theatres $7 Senior Matinees on Friday10:00 am to 5:00 pm Marcus Theatres
Easton Egg Hunt at Easton Town Center10:00 am to 8:00 pm Easton Town Center
Minecraft IRL at Blacklick Woods11:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Free falafel at Levant when you show the #FalafelFriday11:00 am to 8:00 pm Levant: Elevated Mediterranean Eatery
Spring Break at The Scene11:00 am Scene75
Kelton House Tours12:00 pm to 3:00 pm$3.00-7.00Kelton House Museum
Get inspired at the Columbus Home Improvement Show12:00 pm to 7:00 pm$6.00Ohio Expo Center
$3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series1:00 pm to 3:00 pm$3.00-3.00Marcus Theatres
Roaming Easter Bunny at Easton3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Easton Town Center
Fish Fries and Fish Dinners during Lent4:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
Paint and Karaoke at Brush Crazy5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Brush Crazy
Wine down with Fabulous Fridays5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wyandotte Winery
Family Climb Night6:00 pm to 8:00 pm$9.95Public Lands
Friday Night Pizza Family Skate6:30 pm to 9:00 pm$14.00Skate Zone 71
Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt at C3 Church7:00 pm to 9:00 pmFREE
Trivia Nights with Sotto Terra at The Sanctuary on Neil8:00 pm to 10:00 pm$10.00The Sanctuary on Neil

Saturday, April 1, 2023

EventTimePriceLocation
Free museum pass for Bank of America customersAll DayFREE
Over 100 Indoor Play Places and Activities for Kids around ColumbusAll Day 
Easter Bunny PhotosAll Day Polaris Fashion Place
Easter Bunny Photos at Tuttle Crossing MallAll Day The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in ColumbusAll Day 
RSVP for Easter meals in Columbus, including to-goAll Day 
Tickets on sale for the Ohio State Football Spring GameAll Day$5.00-5.00The Ohio State University
Easter events and egg hunts in ColumbusAll DayFREE
Photos with the Easter Bunny Indian Mound Mall
Yard Sales and Garage Sales in Columbus 
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail 
Get started with Disc Golf in Columbus at these great coursesFREE
Spring Break 2023 at Skate Zone 71 Skate Zone 71
Easter Bunny pictures at Cabela's and Bass Pro ShopsFREECabela’s
Riverboxes in Dublin: Geocaching + ArtFREE
BOGO Wings for March Madness at Smashburger 
Registration opens for Grove City Safety Town 
Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at the mall in Columbus 
Irish Fairy Door TrailFREE
Earth Day volunteer opportunities 
Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale Young’s Jersey Dairy
Worthington Library Book Sale Old Worthington Library
Friends of Pickerington Public Library Book Sale Pickerington Public Library
F3 Columbus Free Workouts for Men (multiple locations)6:00 am to 8:00 am 
German Village Walking Club8:00 am to 9:00 amFREE
FIA Females in Action Fitness Group: Wyman Woods Park in Grandview Heights8:00 am to 9:00 amFREE
Lady Tutu 5k and Little Princess Dash8:00 am to 9:30 am Easton Town Center
Get Air Pickerington: Dedicated time for jumpers with special needs8:00 am to 10:00 am$9.00-14.00
Breakfast with the Bunny at Pickerington Senior Center8:00 am to 11:30 am$10.00
Walk with a Doc8:30 am to 9:30 amFREEHighbanks Metro Park
Dublin Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast8:30 am to 11:00 am 
The Farm at Walnut Creek Drive Thru or Wagon Rides8:30 am to 6:00 pm$12.00-16.00
Breakfast with the Bunny at The Naz8:30 am to 11:30 pm$5.00
City of Delaware Easter Egg Hunts9:00 am to 10:00 amFREE
Easter Egg Hunt at Park of Roses9:00 am to 10:00 amFREE
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Senior Center of Reynoldsburg9:00 am to 11:00 am$6.00-13.00
Get Air Columbus: Dedicated time for jumpers with special needs9:00 am to 11:00 am$9.00-14.00
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops (registration required)9:00 am to 12:00 pmFREE
Community Egg-stravaganza by Fellowship Baptist Church9:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Young Eagle flights at Fairfield County Airport9:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Lowe's Free DIY Kids Workshop9:00 am to 12:00 pmFREE
Granville Indoor Farmers Market9:30 am to 12:00 pm 
Visit Grove City Altogether EggStravaganza9:30 am to 12:00 pmFREE
Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Caverns9:30 am to 5:00 pm Olentangy Indian Caverns
Birdwatching for Beginners10:00 am to 11:30 amFREEGrange Insurance Audubon Center
The giant Olentangy Community Easter Egg Hunt10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
City of Groveport’s Easter Eggs-perience10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic10:00 am to 1:00 pm Columbus Dog Connection
Blooms and Butterflies10:00 am to 5:00 pm Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad10:00 am to 5:00 pm$20.00-24.00LM&M Railroad
Get inspired at the Columbus Home Improvement Show10:00 am to 7:00 pm$6.00Ohio Expo Center
Easton Egg Hunt at Easton Town Center10:00 am to 8:00 pm Easton Town Center
RESCUEDohio Hoppin’ Hound Dog Easter Egg Hunt10:30 am to 2:00 pmFREERocky Fork Metro Park
Disney Mystery Character Skates11:00 am to 1:00 pm$9.50Skate Zone 71
Gahanna’s Eggs-hilarating Egg Hunt11:00 am to 1:00 pmFREE
Open Studio at CMA11:00 am to 2:00 pm 
Pop-Up Exhibits at Dawes11:00 am to 2:00 pm The Dawes Arboretum
Open Paint Party at Brush Crazy11:00 am to 7:00 pm Brush Crazy
Spring Break at The Scene11:00 am Scene75
Worthington Bunny Hop12:00 pm to 2:00 pmFREE
Kelton House Tours12:00 pm to 3:00 pm$3.00-7.00Kelton House Museum
Roaming Easter Bunny at Easton12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Easton Town Center
Monster Jam® at The Schott1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 
$3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series1:00 pm to 3:00 pm$3.00-3.00Marcus Theatres
Easter Eggsperience on the Farm1:00 pm to 3:00 pm$20.00
Easter Egg Hunt with Infinite Church 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 
Short North Gallery Hop2:00 pm to 8:00 pmFREE
Land-Grant Brewing Co. Tours2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Land-Grant Brewing Company
Paint and Karaoke at Brush Crazy5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Brush Crazy
10 for $20 Wine Tasting at The Hills Market6:00 pm to 9:00 pm$20.00The Hill’s Market
Monster Jam® at The Schott7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night7:00 pm to 9:00 pm National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Discounted Tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Nationwide Arena
Columbus Crew Youth Soccer Night7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Lower.com Field
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Fishnet Mafia11:30 pm$10.00Studio 35

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