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
Summer
End of the Summer Dog Swims
The end of August and Labor Day weekend means that the pools are closing, and the dog days of summer are over. Let your pooch have one last dog day of summer! Many community pools offer dog swims at the end of the season before they drain and clean the pools. These events are open to … [Read more...] about End of the Summer Dog Swims
Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton
Scrawl returns to the renewed arts neighborhood of Franklinton on Saturday, August 28, and Sunday August 29, 2021 with a bigger location at 400 Square, next to 400 West Rich St. The free 2 day festival will feature local artists painting murals as you watch, local music, dance and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton
Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 10 am - 12:30 pm, where kids can explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, snow … [Read more...] about Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck
From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
The farmers and tractors head into the city for Farm Days at COSI from August 12-15, 2021. Meet and greet the farmers and learn where their food comes from. Explore and climb aboard the tractors and combines and other fun equipment. Get "eggcited" about baby chickens hatching, and ask all … [Read more...] about From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Back-to-school Shopping
Back to school shopping is never cheap, but Ohioans can save a little more this year with a one weekend per year sales tax holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation. Plan ahead, because from Friday, August 6, 2021 until Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., you can do some tax free back to school … [Read more...] about Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Back-to-school Shopping
Storybook Village at Ohio Village Returns for 2021!
Get lost in a fairytale or two with Storybook Village on August 14-15, 2021 from 10 am - 5 pm at Ohio Village. Yes - Storybook Village is returning for IN PERSON fun in 2021! Storybook Village is one of my kids favorite events of the Summer, and you don't want to miss it! Meet some of your … [Read more...] about Storybook Village at Ohio Village Returns for 2021!
Summer Fun with AMF Summer Bowling Pass
Get out of the house this summer and bowl with the AMF Summer Bowling Pass at AMF locations! You can bowl 3 games on everyday from May 21 to September 7, 2020. AMF Summer Bowling Pass Pricing Kids Summer Bowling Pass is $34.95 for ages 15 and under (and includes a $5 Arcade Credit Reload with … [Read more...] about Summer Fun with AMF Summer Bowling Pass
Merion Village Garden Tour featuring front yard gardens
Enjoy the beautiful summer weather during the annual Merion Village Garden Tour. The Garden Tour is typically held on the 2nd Saturday in July, but adjustments have been made to make it safer again for 2021. The 22nd Annual Merion Village Garden Tour is Sunday, July 11 through Saturday July … [Read more...] about Merion Village Garden Tour featuring front yard gardens
Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Visiting a sunflower field is a "must do" in late summer or fall, and fields are popping up all over. Grab your family or friends, and get ready to post your sunny pics on IG when you visit one of these sunflower fields around Central Ohio (or a little further). Most fields won't bloom until late … [Read more...] about Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Free summer meals for kids and Mobile Produce Markets
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months at … [Read more...] about Free summer meals for kids and Mobile Produce Markets
Virtual ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Comfest will be held as a virtual event from June 25-27, 2021. Comfest is typically held as a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. For 2021, the festival is going virtual. Virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Franklin County Fair returns to Hilliard in full for 2021
The Franklin County Fair is gearing up for the return of the full fair from July 19-25, 2021 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find … [Read more...] about Franklin County Fair returns to Hilliard in full for 2021
ProMusica SummerFest Outdoor Music Series
ProMusica is back with a 4 day festival of outdoor music! ProMusica SummerFest brings three different performances to two different venues. SummerFEST includes three programs over four nights as the orchestra returns to Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and performs at … [Read more...] about ProMusica SummerFest Outdoor Music Series
2021 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Festival is bringing the best food trucks to Whitehall on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 11 am - 10 pm. Yearling Road will be shut down for food, music and family fun. There will be over 30 food trucks/stands to fill your belly, craft beer, and lots of … [Read more...] about 2021 Whitehall Food Truck and Fun Fest
