Spring is nearly here and it's time to tackle that list of home projects that has been lingering. Get ideas and advice from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts from the Columbus area at the Columbus Home Improvement Show on March 27-29, 2026 at the … [Read more...] about Get inspired at the Columbus Home Improvement Show
Spring
Free Community Day and more at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in Ohio. It's located just east of Franklin Park approximately two miles from downtown Columbus. If you're looking for things to do in Columbus, this will always be one of our top suggestions! It's fun for … [Read more...] about Free Community Day and more at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
2026 Ohio State Football Spring Game – tickets on sale now!
Tickets to an Ohio State Football game can be expensive and hard to get. Fans can get a chance to enjoy an experience in the 'Show for cheap with the Ohio State Football Spring Game! The team will be divided into Scarlett and Gray squads for a game day format scrimmage. The first several series … [Read more...] about 2026 Ohio State Football Spring Game – tickets on sale now!
2026 Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
To celebrate the spring season and Easter, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium hosts their annual Spring celebration Eggs, Paws and Claws on April 3-4, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fun Eggs, Paws and Claws activities Get ready for Easter with Eggbert's Rolling Shell-A-Bration, and more … [Read more...] about 2026 Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
Indoor Playground at Recreations Outlet open 7 days/week
Imagine your kids playing on huge playground structures, trampolines, basketball courts, swings, and outdoor recreational equipment, no matter what the weather conditions and temperature. At Recreations Outlet in Powell, they can play on the best playground equipment in the huge … [Read more...] about Indoor Playground at Recreations Outlet open 7 days/week
Jurassic Quest Indoor Experience at Ohio Expo Center
ARE. YOU. READY?? The dinosaurs are coming back to town when Jurassic Quest indoor experience comes to Ohio Expo Center with the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit for a fun family outing! More than 100 realistic dinosaurs are back from extinction to invade Columbus from … [Read more...] about Jurassic Quest Indoor Experience at Ohio Expo Center
Marietta Awaits: Ohio’s First Riverboat Town
Celebrate Spring by planning your first road trip of the season to Ohio’s first city. Just a two-hour drive from Columbus, a visit to Marietta is the perfect destination trip to the Ohio River. Immerse yourself in centuries old history and make a few new memories of your own. Settled in … [Read more...] about Marietta Awaits: Ohio’s First Riverboat Town
Free Yoga on the Square at Easton on Fridays
Fitness Yoga on the Square is back at Easton Town Center on Fridays! Do some yoga al fresco on Fridays at 8:30 am on the Town Square. The season kicks off on June through August, 2025. This basic yoga class is designed for beginner and mainstream fitness participants to focus on strength, … [Read more...] about Free Yoga on the Square at Easton on Fridays
Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Created in 1953, Columbus Park of Roses in Whetstone Park is one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S. It has grown to include over 7,500 rose specimens, as well as 100's of varieties of bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs and trees. I'm embarrassed to admit that I lived … [Read more...] about Columbus Park of Roses features 13 acres of blooms in the middle of Columbus
Shadowbox Live and Free Concerts at Columbus Commons
Free concerts are in full swing at Columbus Commons this summer, so grab your dancing shoes and head to the Commons with friends for some outdoor music. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs, but leave the coolers at home - drinks and food are available for purchase. Columbus Commons Concert … [Read more...] about Shadowbox Live and Free Concerts at Columbus Commons
Best places for Creeking in Columbus
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm 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 Columbus. … [Read more...] about Best places for Creeking in Columbus
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, July 26, 2025 from 5 - 8 pm at the Bryn Du Mansion. Taste of Granville is at the Bryn Du Mansion Fieldhouse and Carriage House. The event features local restaurants, caterers … [Read more...] about Taste of Granville at Bryn Du Mansion
Mitchell’s Berries U-pick and Special Farm events
Mitchell's Berries LLC, located in Plain City, is a destination you'll want to put on your Spring and Summer bucket list. With strawberries and a variety of raspberries (u-pick depending on crop availability each year), plus special farm events, this family farm is a fun place for all … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s Berries U-pick and Special Farm events
Visit these Story Trails in Columbus for reading + nature fun!
Did you know that there are Story Trails and Story Walks all over Columbus? These special trails are located in parks, and feature nature-inspired stories for you to enjoy along your walk. Storybook Trails combine the love for reading, nature, and outdoor activity, and are a great way to spend … [Read more...] about Visit these Story Trails in Columbus for reading + nature fun!
Take a hike! 13 Wildflower Hikes in Columbus and Central Ohio
Springtime in Ohio may mean lots of rain, but the rain brings the wildflowers in bloom! Plan some Wildflower Hikes in Columbus and Central Ohio at these parks, trails, and nature preserves. Ohio is home to many different types of wildflowers! You'll spot bloodroot, spring … [Read more...] about Take a hike! 13 Wildflower Hikes in Columbus and Central Ohio
