Wintertime is all about comfort food, but you can get out of the house AND enjoy comfort food this winter. Head to Hocking Hills for the annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise on March 2, 3, 9 & 10 2024, and sample comfort food at 12 restaurants around the Hills. The cruise … [Read more...] about 2024 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Tour
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Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
Maple trees are truly a hero in the tree world. They provide shade in the hot weather, beautiful leaves in the fall, and when winter seems like it'll never end, they can be tapped for their sap. The sap is boiled down to produce maple syrup, and then it's pancake time! Who would think … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
Ice skating is a favorite wintertime activity, and there are several options for ice skating in Columbus, whether you want to brave the outdoor cold on skating ponds, or stick to indoor ice skating rinks. Ice skate rental is not available at most natural outdoor skating rinks, and may cost extra … [Read more...] about Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
$5 PBJ and Jazz Concerts for kids at Lincoln Theatre
The PBJ and Jazz Concert Series is back at the Lincoln Theater for the 2023/2024 season of Jazz Academy’s concert series. PBJ and Jazz concerts are 1 hour long interactive and casual concerts intended to introduce young children and their families to jazz and American music, and feature some of … [Read more...] about $5 PBJ and Jazz Concerts for kids at Lincoln Theatre
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 19, 2024. 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
Visit Columbus Zoo on President’s Day
Lots of people have off work and school on President's Day, and it's a perfect day to visit the Columbus Zoo. 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 times to visit the Zoo, because … [Read more...] about Visit Columbus Zoo on President’s Day
2024 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 2024 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
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
Ice Skating in Dublin at the Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing Park
The City of Dublin brought back the ice rink to Riverside Crossing Park for winter fun in Dublin! The 3,200-square-foot rink is located in the lower plaza on the east side of the Dublin Link pedestrian bridge. This ice rink differs from the Ice Rink at Coffman Park, which requires freezing … [Read more...] about Ice Skating in Dublin at the Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing Park
Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmers markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! Shopping at an indoor farmers market in Columbus will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmers markets, you'll still find plenty of … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
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
Maple Sugar Season at Stratford Ecological Center
The Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware celebrates Maple Sugar Season with a few special events that you don't want to miss! Maple Sugar Tours February 10 and 17, 2024 from 10 am - 1 pm Discover the wonder of this local Ohio natural food. Your small group will learn how to tap a maple … [Read more...] about Maple Sugar Season at Stratford Ecological Center
Tickets available 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 2, 2024 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 Tickets available for the Westerville Uptown Cookie Walk