If you're a college student, you need all the help you can get at saving money on Christmas presents. Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can … [Read more...] about Free shipping on holiday gifts with Amazon Student
You'll definitely get on Santa's nice list with this sweet treat! Nothing goes better with a glass of milk than free cookies from Fox in the Snow this Christmas! The first 100 customers in line at each of Fox in the Snow’s three locations on Christmas Eve, 12/24, will receive … [Read more...] about Free Cookies for Santa at Fox in the Snow
Programs at Slate Run Historical Farm and other Metro Parks are cancelled for 2020. Slate Run Historical Farm is hosting FREE family-friendly holiday events at the farm through November and December. These fun activities will get you out of the house and in the holiday spirit as you … [Read more...] about Family Holiday events at Slate Run Farm
Take a magical journey through a little girl's Christmas Eve dreamland to defeat the Mouse King, save the Nutcracker Prince, and dance with Sugar Plum Fairies. BalletMet will be performing The Nutcracker at the historic Ohio Theatre from December 13-28, 2019, and it's a timeless holiday … [Read more...] about Win a 4 tickets to BalletMet The Nutcracker
TBA for 2021 The North Market will have some special holiday visitors and events on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 8 am - 1 pm. North Market merchants, farmers, and makers on the first Saturday in December for a festive holiday market! Shop both inside the Market House and outside on the … [Read more...] about Holiday Guests at the North Market Holiday Market
No details available for 2021 events Head to The Shops at Worthington Place for a day of holiday fun on Saturday, November 24 from 12-7 pm. Sparkle Night at The Shops at Worthington Place features holiday activities, special performances, character meet and greets and the very special arrival of … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at The Shops at Worthington Place
Don't miss The Polar Express Movie Weekends at COSI for holiday fun for the whole family. Enjoy The Polar Express in COSI's National Geographic Giant Screen Theater with hot chocolate, cookies, games, and other surprises. Pajamas are welcome! Theater doors will open 45 … [Read more...] about Polar Express Movie Weekends at COSI
No longer being held. The Holiday Character Breakfast is one of the most popular community events in Gahanna, and it will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 with seatings times every hour starting at 8:15 am. The breakfast will include free arts and crafts activities, … [Read more...] about Holiday Character Breakfast in Gahanna
If you missed the stunning display of the Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival last year, you don't want to miss it again this year! Now called Dragon Lights Columbus - the celebration of Chinese Culture returns to the Ohio Expo Center from November 23, 2018 - January 6, 2019. This … [Read more...] about Experience the magic of Dragon Lights Columbus
Still have Christmas shopping to do? I don’t know about you, but I hate paying for shipping on online orders (which is why I usually shop through Amazon). If there's an item I want to purchase for Christmas, and I can't find a free shipping code, I wait until Free Shipping Day. This year, Free … [Read more...] about Free Shipping Day is December 14
Christmas is a time that always reminds me why I have Amazon Prime. I order from Amazon year round, but 75% of my Christmas gifts are ordered from Amazon. I have 2 small kids at home...shopping at a store isn't fun. I love Prime because if I see a gift for someone, I can just order … [Read more...] about It’s the time for Amazon Prime Free Trial
Shop local for Small Business Weekend in the Short North! Whether you’re looking for presents or treating yourself, the District’s galleries, shops, boutiques, restaurants, and salons are home to a plethora of perfect gifts including art, decor, accessories, clothing, and … [Read more...] about Short North Small Business Weekend
Don't forget - if you'd rather dine out for the holidays, there are many options for restaurants open for Christmas Eve and Christmas in Columbus. You can find it on the menu bar on the homepage for Columbus on the Cheap, or click here for the list of Columbus restaurants open for the … [Read more...] about Dine out for the holidays in Columbus
Give the gift of health and wellness to friends or family members who are into fitness and biking, or would like to be more active. As a fitness enthusiast myself, all of these items are either items I already own, or items that I would purchase myself or someone else. Amazon … [Read more...] about Fitness Gift Ideas
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