The 2024 solar eclipse is fast approaching on April 8, 2024, and if you don't have solar eclipse safety glasses yet, now is the time to find (or make) them! Solar Eclipse Glasses safety You need a solar filter to view the partial eclipse stage. As we get closer to the date of the eclipse, … [Read more...] about Where to get Solar Eclipse glasses for April 8
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup - like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on tba 2025, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a weather-dependent … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Ohio Village celebrates a Victorian Christmas with Dickens of a Christmas, inspired by the stories of Charles Dickens. The village will come to life during 3 weekends this holiday season for some olde time Christmas fun. DUE TO CLOSURE/REMODELING of Ohio Village, Dickens of a … [Read more...] about Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas
The Columbus Zoo is once again teaming with the Jazz Arts Group to bring you the JazZoo Concert Series, which kicks off in July, at Water's Edge Pavilion at the Columbus Zoo for 4 shows. All-day Zoo entry is included with concert ticket purchase. Arrive early and enjoy the Zoo … [Read more...] about JazZoo Concert Series at the Columbus Zoo
The Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Thompson Park. This free festival will feature inflatables, obstacle course, contests, family music, balloon artists, face painting, treats and more. Full … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration
Don't miss this event if you are planning a wedding! Get ideas for all areas of your special day at the 2023 Spring Wedding Experience presented by Devoted Columbus. Spring Wedding Experience Start planning your big day on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 6:30 - 9:30pm at COSI in Downtown … [Read more...] about The Spring Wedding Experience at COSI
Grove City Lions 2024 Beer Fest is Canceled The Grove City Lions Club hosts the annual Spring Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 2-6 p.m. at Scioto Downs Racino. The festival gets bigger and better every year! The Lions Club Spring Craft Beer Fest will feature over … [Read more...] about Lions Club Spring Craft Beer Fest
The New Albany KidsFest is Friday, March 10, 2023 from 5 - 8 pm, and will showcase camp options from throughout Central Ohio, family activities and so much more. This free family event features a visit with the Easter Bunny, mini egg hunt, candy, a special princess and superhero visit, … [Read more...] about New Albany Kids Fest with Easter Bunny Visits
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. TBA for 2023/2024 Columbus Metropolitan Library hosts the Winter Reading Challenge, for which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
TBA for 2023 Animals deserve a Christmas too! Get the kids out of the house and celebrate the holiday season to celebrate with the critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at the Ohio Wildlife Center. This is a favorite annual event, and a chance to help the animals while you have a little … [Read more...] about Celebrate with the Critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at Ohio Wildlife Center
Getaway Brewing Company, located on N. High Street in Dublin, is offering a special deal on its Greenhouse at Getaway, a perfect space to accommodate parties of 15 to 35 people for corporate or personal holiday gatherings. For all of November and December, the Greenhouse is free to rent … [Read more...] about Reserve the Greenhouse at Getaway Brewing for holiday parties, and buy Beer Bonds!
It definitely feels like winter right now, and you can Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink during winter! Dates are unknown for 2022/2023 Grab your friends and family and head to the Easton Ice Rink to Skate Around the Town on the synthetic ice. From tba 2023, skaters can enjoy fun on the … [Read more...] about Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink
Not returning for 2023 The Historic Crew Stadium is aglow with holiday lights for the Magic of Lights drive through experience from Nov. 23rd - Jan. 1st, 2023. You'll drive through more than a mile of spectacular light displays with your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Don’t miss … [Read more...] about Magic of Lights drive through experience at the Historic Crew Stadium
Flying Horse Farms brightens the holiday season for all with their new twinkling, seasonal light display “Light Up Camp” drive-through event in Mt. Gilead. NOT SCHEDULED for 2023 at this time. Flying Horse Farms hosts medical specialty camps and on-site programming. When camps were put on … [Read more...] about “Light Up Camp” Drive-Through Light Display at Flying Horse Farms
The festival will not be held in 2023. See press release. Old Hilliardfest is Saturday, September 10, 2022 in downtown Hilliard, Ohio to kick off that start of the fall season. Hilliard's flagship festival features multiple stages with live music, great food and beer, kids games, and … [Read more...] about Old Hilliardfest Street Festival cancelled for 2023
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