The Metro Parks are one of the great overlooked resources in our city - and nearly every program is free! With 20+ locations, you're never far from several Columbus Metro Parks. You'll find 75 miles of bike trails, 230 miles of trails, natural play areas, and so much more. The Columbus and … [Read more...] about Fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
Fitness
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
Get out and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful metro parks this winter. Get in shape this winter and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our metro parks with the Annual Winter Hike Series with Columbus Metro Parks. For the 2020/2021 series, the hikes are not guided or scheduled. … [Read more...] about Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Planning to make a fitness resolution for the new year? Working out can be expensive if you join a gym, but there are plenty of cheap or free fitness opportunities around Columbus throughout the week. Don't slack off just because its the middle of winter! Check out these 10 free or cheap … [Read more...] about Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Weather in Ohio often means that it's too cold, too rainy, or too hot to play outside, depending on which season we are in. 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 … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
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Ice skating is a favorite wintertime activity, and there are several options for ice skating in Columbus, whether you want to brave the outdoor cold on skating ponds, or stick to indoor ice skating rinks. Ice skate rental is not available at most outdoor skating rinks, and costs extra at indoor … [Read more...] about Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
Free fun at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Preservation Parks in Delaware County offer lots of free events for the whole family all year long. While programs have been suspended at the parks, you'll still find plenty to do while enjoying some fresh air - and it's all FREE. Winter Letterbox Adventure Explore the parks this winter … [Read more...] about Free fun at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Run or Walk: Columbus Races Roundup for 2021
Race entry frees aren't exactly cheap, but registering for races helps people stay accountable with a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine - and being healthy IS frugal. Find a race that supports a cause close to your heart, or that has the best swag bag. Running in the USA already has … [Read more...] about Run or Walk: Columbus Races Roundup for 2021
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike
January seems to be the time of year everyone commits to fitness. Start it off right and brave the cold this winter by taking part in Hocking Hills Annual Winter Hike on Saturday, January 16, 2021. There's a little extra challenge for 2021....read below for details. Annual Hocking Hills … [Read more...] about Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike
Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
Skiing, snowboard, and tubing season is here, and we are lucky enough to have a great place to go that's less than 1 hour from Columbus! Mad River Mountain is located just Northwest of Columbus, and features 144 skiable acres, 4 Terrain Parks, and Avalanche Park, Ohio's Largest Tubing Park with ten … [Read more...] about Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
Grab your sled: Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Sledding hills in Columbus
Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
With the cold and/or wet weather, it's harder to get the kids outside to run off energy. Head to Skate Zone 71 and let them skate off their energy. They offer skate sessions most days and have a bunch of holiday and winter break sessions with special guests, as well as other deals. Best … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
Hit the Slopes at Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Ohio
Snow Trails slopes are open for skiing and snowboarding! Now that it feels like winter, its time to think about skiing and snowboarding! Located in Mansfield, Ohio, Snow Trails is just a quick trip up Route 71 from Columbus – close enough to drive up in the evening or for a one day trip! Snow … [Read more...] about Hit the Slopes at Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Ohio
Christmas Tree donations, Farm Stands and Goat Yoga at Harrison Farm
Goat Yoga is a must-do experience at Harrison Farm! Yes, you can practice yoga...with goats. Adorable, friendly, mischievous goats + yoga. What's not to love?! Harrison Farm also hosts farm stands on select days through the year where you can shop farm goods AND meet some of the goats -no yoga … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree donations, Farm Stands and Goat Yoga at Harrison Farm
Cranksgiving Columbus Food Drive powered by bikes benefits CRC Food Pantry
Help out the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center Food Pantry and those they serve by joining in for Cranksgiving Columbus on November 14, 2020. What is Cranksgiving? It's a food drive without the drive! Cranksgiving combines cycling and charity into a fun event where participants … [Read more...] about Cranksgiving Columbus Food Drive powered by bikes benefits CRC Food Pantry
USA Hockey: Try Hockey for Free Day!
Get your kids on the ice with Try Hockey for Free Day on Saturday, November 7, 2020, to introduce them to the sport and give them a chance to test it out. Kids ages 4-9 are eligible to register for these free hockey-intro events as part of the NHL's Come Play Hockey Month. All … [Read more...] about USA Hockey: Try Hockey for Free Day!
