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 natural outdoor skating rinks, and may cost extra … [Read more...] about Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
Merry Christmas to our amazing readers! I hope you are having an wonderful holiday season and have been able to enjoy some of the events and activities we've shared. There's still time to enjoy some holiday and winter break fun, so I wanted to leave you some links that you may … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Columbus on the Cheap
Looking for Santa? There are several ways to track Santa on his flight for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning! Track Santa with NORAD Since 1955, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has kept track of Santa's Sleigh flying through the sky. Starting on Christmas Eve, kids all … [Read more...] about Where’s Santa? How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve
Horse -N- Round Fun LLC has been popping up around town for awesome events over the last couple of years with their animals. They offer pony rides, trail rides around Central Ohio, festivals and community events, carriage rides, horse-drawn sledding, and more! 2023 Public Events $5 … [Read more...] about Horse Drawn Sledding and other fun events with Horse -N- Round Fun
No matter if you've checked your list twice (or 5 times), sometimes you need to know what's open on Christmas Day in Columbus. Or maybe you just need to take a break from family and get out of the house! Maybe you suddenly decide you need sangria and have to run to a gas station at noon … [Read more...] about What’s open on Christmas Day in Columbus
When it's time to take down your Christmas tree, you'll need to know how to properly dispose of it if you purchased a real tree. There are multiple ways to recycle your Christmas tree, including curbside pickup, drop-off locations for mulching, easy backyard composting, or you can even give it to … [Read more...] about How to recycle your Christmas tree in Columbus (to the goats, fish, birds and more)
Love the movie Elf? Don't miss this hilarious event at Piada Italian Street Food! The 'Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest' is Friday, December 16, 2023 at 2pm at the Easton Town Center location. The restaurant will be decked out for the holidays, so get read for lots … [Read more...] about Piada Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest at Easton
The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
In addition to all of the holiday fun and family gatherings over Christmas break, you'll probably encounter bored kids or will just need to get out of the house. There are plenty of free and cheap activities for winter break in Columbus, so plan ahead to keep the kids from complaining. This … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
If you need a quick gift for a beer lover, dress up a 6 or 12 pack of dark bottles with Rudolph gear for a gift of Rudolph Beer! Just pick up some brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, red pom poms, and glue. I didn't bother removing the labels, but you could if you wanted. For the antlers, I … [Read more...] about Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer
Tis the season to be tacky with BrewDog Short North! BrewDog Short North is in the full spirit of the holiday season with its Tacky Christmas bar! BrewDog Short North Tacky Christmas Bring your crew to BrewDog Short North for a holiday wonderland. Feel festive amongst floor to … [Read more...] about Merry Tacky Christmas at Brew Dog Short North
Santa isn't just for the kids! Grab some drinks with the big guy during Cocktails with Santa at Danceville, U.S.A. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Cocktails with Santa at Danceville, USA Enjoy holiday cocktails, cookies, and Christmas fun. Bring your pets, bring your friends, or come on … [Read more...] about Cocktails with Santa at Danceville, USA
Here's a reason to smile: Comfort Dental is once again providing FREE dental services for those in need. Patients will be seen for free dental care on Friday, December 23, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at most locations. The company has been providing this service since 1984. About … [Read more...] about Comfort Dental: Free dental care on Care Day
Tuba and euphonium players are invited to come together to participate in local TubaChristmas concerts, and the public is invited to enjoy the holiday show. The concerts are part of the annual TubaChristmas tradition, in which tuba players around the world gather to play Christmas … [Read more...] about Take in a TubaChristmas performance this holiday season – performers welcome!
If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2022. Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly. Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
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