Christmas is our family’s favorite holiday season of the year. There are so many opportunities to enjoy holiday cheer throughout Central Ohio, but we always look forward to adding more festive locations to our list. Here are a few of our top Christmas displays in Ohio between Columbus and … [Read more...] about Magical Christmas Displays in Ohio from Columbus to Cleveland
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NEW McDonald’s Boo Bucket Halloween pails in 2025
The rumors are true! McDonald's Halloween pails that many of us remember from our childhood are back again in 2025 with purchase of Happy Meals! This year they gave them a monstrous makeover, with new monster designs in white, orange, green and blue. Fans can customize their Monster Boo … [Read more...] about NEW McDonald’s Boo Bucket Halloween pails in 2025
68+ Trunk-or-Treat and community Halloween parties in Columbus
Community trick-or-treating events are a wonderful and safe alternatives for young kids. We've gathered a huge list of Halloween parties and trunk-or-treating events in Columbus during the 2025 Halloween season. These family-friendly events are often held during the day and are … [Read more...] about 68+ Trunk-or-Treat and community Halloween parties in Columbus
Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show in Hilliard with pet photos with Santa
Do your Christmas shopping at Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show at Hilliard Davidson High School on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This annual craft show features 115+ crafters selling handmade items, including toys, clothing, accessories, decorative items, food items, OSU … [Read more...] about Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show in Hilliard with pet photos with Santa
Halloween Car Show and Trick or Treat at BrewDog Canal Winchester
Bring the family to BrewDog in Canal Winchester on Saturday, November 1, 2025 for the Steels & Wheels Halloween Car Show (and trick-or-treat!) from noon to 4 p.m. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, axe throwing, shopping with vendors, and a visit to The Candid Camera Photo Booth. Car, … [Read more...] about Halloween Car Show and Trick or Treat at BrewDog Canal Winchester
Find cheap Halloween costumes, or DIY with 100+ options!
Halloween is coming, so if you still need Halloween costumes for you or your kids, we have some ideas of where to get them - on the cheap! Before long, the stores will be running low on options, so why spend $30 for a generic, poorly fitting nylon costume when you could get creative for much … [Read more...] about Find cheap Halloween costumes, or DIY with 100+ options!
Learn all about bats at the Ohio Bat Fest in Cincinnati
As part of International Bat Week, the first annual Ohio Bat Festival is on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12 pm - 5 pm at Maple Ridge Lodge in Cincinnati. Ohio Bat Fest The Ohio Bat Fest is a fun, family-friendly, educational event on the Saturday before Halloween. While it was … [Read more...] about Learn all about bats at the Ohio Bat Fest in Cincinnati
Upper Arlington Golden Bear Scare haunts The Smith Nature Park (Oct 27-29)
The Smith Nature Park in Upper Arlington comes alive as a haunted forest this October with the Upper Arlington Golden Bear Scare. From October 27-29, 2025, from 6 pm – 9 pm, guests will be lead through the forest with a Scare Ranger, who will explain the history of the park and how it … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Golden Bear Scare haunts The Smith Nature Park (Oct 27-29)
Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival
Fall is here and it's time to celebrate! The Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival is Saturday, October 18, 2025, and is just a 40 minute drive from Columbus. The festival is from 12 pm - 5 pm, and features activities for the whole family...including pets! Stop downtown for an … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival
Washington Township Fire Station Open Houses
Kids who are into fire trucks aren't going to want to miss the Washington Township Fire Station Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2025 as a part of Fire Prevention Week. Washington Township Fire Station Open House Meet the firefighters, climb in a fire truck or ambulance, watch a cool … [Read more...] about Washington Township Fire Station Open Houses
