Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited for a Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea, and a family friendly Pirate Marketplace. The annual PirateFest is at Buckeye Lake on May 16-18, 2025. This 3-day family friendly festival … [Read more...] about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Licking County
Visit Dawes Arboretum: Spring fun and blooming beauty
Head to Licking County to enjoy acres of nature at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. Home to over 5300 different types of plants with more than 15,400 plants on grounds, you'll find new things to explore every time you visit. What you'll find at Dawe's Located about 30 minutes east of Columbus, … [Read more...] about Visit Dawes Arboretum: Spring fun and blooming beauty
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
Granville Easter Egg Hunts include a special needs option and traditional hunt
Granville Recreation District hosts two Easter Egg Hunts in Granville on April 19, 2025 One hunt is with Granville Outreach for special needs people of all ages at Wildwood Playground. The other hunt is a traditional egg hunt for kids at Bryn Du Mansion. GO Egg Hunt for Special Needs … [Read more...] about Granville Easter Egg Hunts include a special needs option and traditional hunt
See the Spring blooms at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms in Granville
Tulips in bloom means Spring is FINALLY here! Celebrate with a sea of colorful tulips at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms. Located in Granville, Ohio, this annual event is a must-visit destination for flower lovers and photographers alike. Tulips at Timbuk Timbuk Farms, known for its … [Read more...] about See the Spring blooms at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms in Granville
Easter Eggsperience at Heart of a Warrior Farm
Heart of a Warrior Farm in Granville hosts an Easter Eggsperience on the Farm on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 pm. Your experience includes 1 pony ride, petting zoo, Easter egg hunt. All donations go to Heart of a Warrior Farm. The event costs $20 per child; must pre … [Read more...] about Easter Eggsperience at Heart of a Warrior Farm
Easter Egg Hunt at Newark Courthouse Square
Reimage Church and Little Arrows Play Cafe are hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Square in Downtown Newark, Ohio Easter Egg Hunt in Newark Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11 am at Courthouse Square. There will be thousands of eggs for your kiddos to hunt and gather in … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunt at Newark Courthouse Square
Dawes Arboretum Arbor Day Festival and Spring Plant Sale
The Dawes Arboretum Spring Plant Sale and Arbor Day Festival is Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am – 2pm. Admission is free all day thanks to presenting sponsor Park National Bank! Celebrate all things trees with hands-on activities, a tree giveaway (while supplies last), tree climbing, music and … [Read more...] about Dawes Arboretum Arbor Day Festival and Spring Plant Sale
Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring
When flowering cherry trees are in bloom, it's a beautiful sign that spring is finally here in Ohio. Cherry blossoms fill the branches with tiny, fragrant confetti-like flowers in shades of pink, white, and red. The blooms are stunning, but they don't last long! If you want to find Cherry … [Read more...] about Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring
Historic Newark Arcade
Holiday fun at Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake, just 30 minutes east of Columbus, is the optimal city-life escape for all things lake, land + leisure. From dining or shopping, to walking, biking, and watersports, there's something at Buckeye Lake for everyone! Buckeye Lake History The destination was once the go-to hub for … [Read more...] about Holiday fun at Buckeye Lake
Christmas Open House at Wilson’s Garden Center
Wilson's Garden Center in Newark is hosting the annual Christmas Open House on Friday, November 29 - Sunday, December 1, 2024. They are transforming the space into a winter wonderland filled with festive sights, sounds, and treats. Christmas Open House Highlights Holiday Shopping. In addition … [Read more...] about Christmas Open House at Wilson’s Garden Center
Free Santa pictures at Indian Mound Mall in Heath
Santa is at Indian Mound Mall in Heath, Ohio again in 2024, and taking photos with Santa is FREE! Photos with Santa at Indian Mound Mall November 22 - December 24, 2024 Meet with Santa at the Indian Mound Mall in Heath, Ohio for photos (or just a chat). There is no photographer on site this … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures at Indian Mound Mall in Heath
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
Granville Tree Lighting and Granville Candlelight Walking Tour
Get into the holiday spirit in the quaint Village of Granville with the Village Tree Lighting and Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour. You will also see some beautifully decorated properties through the whole holiday season. Granville Village Tree Lighting Sunday, December 1, 2024. … [Read more...] about Granville Tree Lighting and Granville Candlelight Walking Tour
