Looking for your next summer adventure? Lancaster, Ohio, is just a short drive from Columbus and home to an epic 10-day festival (because one weekend just isn’t enough time for all the fun!). Mark your calendars because the Lancaster Festival is just down the road and jam-packed with exciting … [Read more...] about Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
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Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75
Figuring out how to entertain the kids for cheap during the summer isn't easy. Cinemark Movie Theatres are bringing back the Summer Movie Clubhouse for 8 weeks of fun family films from June 2 – August 7, 2025. These Summer Movies will be shown on select days at 10 am, and tickets are just … [Read more...] about Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75
Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
No matter how many years go by, drive-in movies are still fun! We are fortunate to have many drive-in theaters in Ohio, including a couple in Central Ohio. Skyview Drive-in is located in Lancaster, which less than 40 minutes from downtown Columbus! Skyview Drive-in is also having a flea market on … [Read more...] about Visit Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-in movie theatre for double feature fun and flea markets
Festivals and top things to do in Lancaster, Ohio
There are so many fun things to do in Lancaster, Ohio, and at just 45 minutes from Columbus, it's an easy place to visit for a day or weekend! Nestled in the heart of Fairfield County, Lancaster is a vibrant destination offering a diverse array of activities for residents and visitors alike. … [Read more...] about Festivals and top things to do in Lancaster, Ohio
Columbus Bonsai Society’s Annual Show and Sale, plus monthly meetings
Bonsai enthusiasts and nature lovers, mark your calendars! The Columbus Bonsai Society is hosting its annual show and sale on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 2025. This long-standing tradition, running for nearly 50 years, offers a display of approximately 50 stunning bonsai trees, … [Read more...] about Columbus Bonsai Society’s Annual Show and Sale, plus monthly meetings
Picture-Perfect Memories: Santa Photo Experiences in Columbus
This article is sponsored by Cherry Hill Programs; all opinions are our own.
Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable photo experience. With a jolly, authentic Santa and a friendly team that knows how to make families feel at home, you can skip the long lines and stress. The company behind the photos, Cherry Hill Programs, has been taking Santa photos at … [Read more...] about Picture-Perfect Memories: Santa Photo Experiences in Columbus
Holidays in Fairfield County: Santa, parades, holiday celebrations, and more
There's so much Christmas fun going on for the Holidays in Fairfield County. From tree lightings, to holiday markets, to nativities and more, there's always some holiday cheer to find in Lancaster and the surrounding communities of Fairfield County. Lancaster Holiday Parade November … [Read more...] about Holidays in Fairfield County: Santa, parades, holiday celebrations, and more
Days of Knights transports you to Medieval Times
Are you ready to party like it's 1399? Days of Knights is coming on October 5-6, 2024 to Lancaster, Ohio - less than 40 minutes from Columbus! Travel back in time and experience the Middle Ages during one of the largest medieval-focused living history events in the country. Days of … [Read more...] about Days of Knights transports you to Medieval Times
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
Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Experience the trials and tribulations that the first settlers in the Ohio Territory endured as they fought for and carved out a home with Frontier Spirit 1799 on September 28 & 29, 2024. Frontier Spirit 1799 showcases the events and lives of these settlers featuring characters from … [Read more...] about Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Wands and Wizards Weekend Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—is returning to Fairfield County from October … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Travel Ohio: Fun in Lancaster and Fairfield County
Our readers know that there's plenty to do in Franklin County, but that's no excuse to ignore our surrounding counties! When Visit Fairfield County contacted me about exploring our neighbor, Fairfield County, I was excited to check it out! Our overnight trip took us just 45 minutes away to … [Read more...] about Travel Ohio: Fun in Lancaster and Fairfield County
Field trips and fall fun day trips to Fairfield County
Fairfield County is just a short drive from Columbus, and there's so much to do and see! You'll find kid-friendly museums, spacious parks, beautiful green spaces, art centers, great dining options, community events, 17 historical covered bridges, and an open-air art trail Fall Fun in Fairfield … [Read more...] about Field trips and fall fun day trips to Fairfield County
