Snow Trails slopes are open for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing! Now that it feels like winter, its time to play in the snow! Located in Mansfield, Ohio, Snow Trails is just a quick trip up Route 71 from Columbus – close enough to drive up in the evening or for a one day trip! Snow Trails … [Read more...] about Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding is OPEN! Read more about the snow season
Winter
Visit Columbus Zoo on President’s Day with Winter Discount
Lots of people have off work and school on President's Day! It's a perfect day to visit the Columbus Zoo and take advantage of the winter discount! Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day during the winter season. The winter months are one of our favorite … [Read more...] about Visit Columbus Zoo on President’s Day with Winter Discount
QDOBA Mexican Eats BOGO Free entrée for Valentine’s Day
QDOBA Mexican Eats has been a Valentine's Day staple for years, due to their generous V-day specials. Take your love, a friend, your mom, your child, or anyone out for a Valentine's Day meal, and you'll love the big savings! Be My BOGO: QDOBA Valentine Rewards Member Exclusive FREE … [Read more...] about QDOBA Mexican Eats BOGO Free entrĂ©e for Valentine’s Day
Over 175 options for fun this weekend in Columbus
Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also find holiday and winter fun, date ideas, outdoor activities, and so much more! Some events may require advance registration, so check links. We’ll add more as we hear of them, and … [Read more...] about Over 175 options for fun this weekend in Columbus
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series and Celebration
Get out and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful metro parks this winter. Get healthy and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our metro parks with the Annual Winter Hike Series with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. Visit the parks and hike any trail on your own schedule, pace, … [Read more...] about Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series and Celebration
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
Schools Out! President’s Day Weekend
This weekend is a long weekend for many with President's Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. Whether you think of it as honoring the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, or a day in honor of all of the Presidents, everyone can agree - it's nice to have a long weekend just when it … [Read more...] about Schools Out! President’s Day Weekend
Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)
Whether you have a love in your life, or friends and family that you want to show your love to, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to do something fun to celebrate love. There are lots of events going on around Valentine's Day in Columbus. While these all may not be frugal, a lot of people … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)
2026 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
While Columbus isn't "known" for Mardi Gras celebrations, that doesn't mean YOU can't celebrate in your own way! The celebration of Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday marks the end of the Carnival season and the last night of excess before the Lenten season. Originally adopted from French immigrants, … [Read more...] about 2026 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
Maple Syrup Tours at Shepherd’s Corner
Shepherd's Corner, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a 160 acre farm and ecological center in Blacklick, Ohio. In addition to chemical-free gardens, chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, greenhouses, beehives, and a system of walking trails, Shepherd’s Corner offers events … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Tours at Shepherd’s Corner
Best of February in Columbus
We put out a lot of information and fun events, so it can be hard to keep up with what's going on. We've gathered some of our most popular articles and events to make sure you don't miss out on the Best of February in Columbus! What's going on this February in Columbus February is Black … [Read more...] about Best of February in Columbus
Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
There's so much to do in Columbus when the weather is nice, but the winter months seem to take forever, with a range of temps from cold to colder. There's still so much to do in the winter in Columbus, and plenty of it is free and cheap. Weekend Fun in Columbus There's always plenty to do over … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
Unique Valentine’s Day gifts for a Columbus Clippers fan
Treat your love to a night at the ballpark! Or at least, tickets to a night at the ballpark. Columbus Clippers baseball season opens in April, and the Columbus Clippers Valentine's specials that include tickets and Clippers Cash to spend at the game. These gifts are a perfect gift for the … [Read more...] about Unique Valentine’s Day gifts for a Columbus Clippers fan
Get your tickets for the Westerville Uptown Cookie Walk
Stroll through Westerville's historic district, enjoying the shops and businesses while you collect cookies on the Uptown Cookie Walk on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 12-4 pm. Tickets would make a great inexpensive gift for Valentine's Day, and a fun activity to look forward … [Read more...] about Get your tickets for the Westerville Uptown Cookie Walk
Saturday Cinema Classics at Studio 35
Some movies just have to be seen on the big screen, and you won't want to miss these Saturday Cinema Classics at Studio 35 this winter. Saturday Cinema Classics at Studio 35 This is such a fun day date idea! Movies are on Saturdays mornings, starting January 25 through March. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Saturday Cinema Classics at Studio 35
