Get outside to start off 2026 with a New Year's Day Hike at Shale Hollow Park on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. Kick off the new year by joining Preservation Parks for the annual first hike of the year. Hike a 1.2 mile gravel trail, then celebrate with hot refreshments. The … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hike at Shale Hollow Park
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Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike: Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave
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 17, 2026. Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike Join the Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike to view the … [Read more...] about Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike: Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave
Columbus Christmas lights displays, and a Google map to find them!
Columbus LOVES Christmas lights! From free but amazing neighborhood displays, to immersive paid Christmas lights experiences, you'll find plenty of holiday joy around the city with the best Christmas lights in Columbus. Driving around to see Christmas lights is always fun during the holiday … [Read more...] about Columbus Christmas lights displays, and a Google map to find them!
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops: Build a Tow Truck on Jan 3
Kids love learning new skills, and Home Depot has been a leader in teaching kids how to build for years with Home Depot Free Kids Workshops. Stores are once again offering free in-person workshops again, with the option to purchase monthly kits to build at home. Home Depot Free Kids … [Read more...] about Home Depot Free Kids Workshops: Build a Tow Truck on Jan 3
Columbus Museum of Art Free Sundays, $5 Thursdays and more
If you’re looking for a fun and creative day out in Columbus, the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) is a top choice for all ages! With Free Sundays, $5 Thursday evenings, and a big lineup exhibitions and events, it a gem for locals and visitors alike. CMA Admission and Hours Columbus Museum of … [Read more...] about Columbus Museum of Art Free Sundays, $5 Thursdays and more
Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with this Authors at the Library series. Listen to and talk with your favorite authors through the year, including local, nationally-known, and award-winning … [Read more...] about Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Kids can try Hockey for Free with Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL program
Looking for something new and exciting for your kids to try? Kids can Try Hockey For Free with the Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL - Get Out And Learn! Program. The Blue Jackets GOAL! program powered by Performance Columbus is designed for boys and girls, ages 5-9, with no prior hockey experience … [Read more...] about Kids can try Hockey for Free with Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL program
Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Want to get in shape for warmer weather? Working out can be expensive if you join a gym, but there are plenty of cheap or free fitness opportunities around Columbus throughout the winter! Don't slack off just because it's not January 1st! It's never too early or late to start! Check out these … [Read more...] about Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Grab your sled: Best 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: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it's part of your trade, it's often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone's Loan-A-Tool, you can get free tool rentals so you don't have to buy a tool you'll only use … [Read more...] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Christmas Parades in Columbus
The holiday season is here, and that means holiday cheer is parading into town all over the place! We've gathered a list of Christmas parades in Columbus that you don't want to miss! The Christmas parades around town are celebrating the arrival of Santa, community tree lightings, or even just … [Read more...] about Christmas Parades in Columbus
Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day
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Holiday traditions are a great way to create memories throughout the Christmas season. They give families and friends something to look forward to other than Christmas Day. Continue traditions from your own childhood, or start new ones, like we did with St. Nicholas Day. These special activities … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day
A Winter Evening on the Farm
Celebrate the holiday spirit as people would have in the 1930s at A Winter Evening on the Farm at Gallant Farm Preserve on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3 pm - 7 pm. Things slow down on the farm in winter allowing more time for simple pleasures. Come to Gallant Farm for an evening of … [Read more...] about A Winter Evening on the Farm
Ohio Statehouse Holiday Choir Performances
Get into the holiday spirit with FREE lunchtime holiday choir performances on weekdays by Ohio musical groups in the Museum Gallery at the Ohio Statehouse. The concerts are open to the public and will begin at noon on select weekdays, from December 8-19, 2025. Bring your lunch, … [Read more...] about Ohio Statehouse Holiday Choir Performances
Free Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart 2025
Santa is coming to PetSmart, and you know your pets need a photo with Santa! Santa Photo Days at PetSmart PetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa on December 13-14, 2025 at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery … [Read more...] about Free Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart 2025
