It's hot, but we're all looking for outdoor activities to entertain our kids this summer. Want to fill a morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over … [Read more...] about New parks added! Best places for Creeking in Columbus
Spring
Memorial Day events around Columbus
Memorial Weekend is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the Summer, when weather has finally warmed up. Don't forget to take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial Day. There are Memorial Day events and ceremonies around Columbus to honor our … [Read more...] about Memorial Day events around Columbus
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus To-Go
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 - not Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16), as many think. The holiday isn't widely celebrated in Mexico, but has become quite the Americanized holiday. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday, so it's … [Read more...] about How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus To-Go
Northstar Café Earth Day Burger benefits Employee Relief Fund
Every year in the past, Northstar Cafe has celebrated Earth Day with free veggie burgers at Columbus locations. This year with restaurant closures, they are doing things a little differently to help support their team members affected by the closures. Northstar Cafe has created a special … [Read more...] about Northstar Café Earth Day Burger benefits Employee Relief Fund
CANCELLED: Annual Ride of Silence Columbus with Yay Bikes
CANCELLED for 2020 Join cyclists in a short, slow and silent processional through Downtown Columbus in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways with the annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm with YAY Bikes. Riders will be … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Annual Ride of Silence Columbus with Yay Bikes
Virtual events for Easter in Columbus, craft ideas, Easter meals, and more
Easter falls on Sunday, April 12, 2020! Easter may look a little different for you this year...okay, a lot different. No visits with the Easter Bunny, no (in-person) church events, no community Easter egg hunts, and no large family gatherings. While there won't be any Easter egg hunts in person, … [Read more...] about Virtual events for Easter in Columbus, craft ideas, Easter meals, and more
Spring Break: at home edition
It's Spring break for many schools over the next couple weeks, but this year, you're not going anywhere. Having Spring break at home doesn't have to be boring - and it doesn't have to be jammed packed with exciting activities. Go day by day, and let the kids make suggestions. Let them have some … [Read more...] about Spring Break: at home edition
POSTPONED: Get a Taste of Granville at Bryn Du Mansion
Take a short drive outside of Columbus to taste all that Granville has to offer with a Taste of Granville on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 5 - 8 pm at the Bryn Du Mansion. You'll experience an afternoon full of food, music, wine and beer in support of the causes of the Granville Rotary Foundation … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Get a Taste of Granville at Bryn Du Mansion
Celebrate 3/14 with Pi Day Specials in Columbus
It's Pi Day - which mean there are some tasty specials going on for pizzas and pies! Pi Day, 3/14, in honor of the Greek letter that represents the symbol used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - approximately 3.14. What that means to you … [Read more...] about Celebrate 3/14 with Pi Day Specials in Columbus
POSTPONED: Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on first day of Spring
THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED Spring is almost here, whether it feels like it or not (this is Ohio, after all). Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring on Thursday, March 19, 2020 by giving customers a FREE cup of Rita's popular Italian Ice from 12 pm - 9 pm. Did … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Free cup of Rita’s Italian Ice on first day of Spring
Worthington Community Center Egg Scramble
It's time to hunt some eggs! The Worthington Community Center Egg Scramble at McCord Park is on Friday, April 3 at 6:00 pm - rain or shine. Kids can hunt for toy and candy-filled eggs. The hunt will start right at 6 pm, so allow plenty of time for parking and getting to the correct area … [Read more...] about Worthington Community Center Egg Scramble
POSTPONED: Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen for Children’s Hospitals Week
This event has been postponed. Dairy Queen celebrates Children’s Hospitals Week and the first day of spring with Free Cone Day on March 19, 2020. Stop by a participating location for a FREE small vanilla soft-serve cone with its signature curl on top. Some locations will use the … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen for Children’s Hospitals Week
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Columbus (that aren’t cancelled so far)
St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, which means there will be parties on the weekend AND parties for St Patrick's Day in Columbus! Make your plans now, so there will be no shortage of green beer, Guinness, or Irish whiskey in your life. Some parties, dinners, and races require advanced … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Events in Columbus (that aren’t cancelled so far)
Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Weather in Ohio often means that it's too cold, too rainy, or too hot to play outside, depending on which season we are in. Get active and go skating! Check out Skate Zone 71 discounts and special events and skate off some energy. Skate Zone 71 offers 2-4 skate sessions most days of … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Free Fishing Days in Ohio
Get the family to some water for National Fishing and Boating Week, a celebration of fishing and boating the first week of June every year. The week highlights the benefits of recreational boating and fishing, as well as preserving our country's natural beauty. Each state celebrates different … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Days in Ohio
