Teaching kids at home can be hard - especially if you are also working at home and trying to maintain some level of cleanliness in your household. But you can do this! There are so many free educational resources to help! Most schools have prepared work for students to complete at home. That … [Read more...] about Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids
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Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
You're never too old to be a Buckeye at The Ohio State University! Ohio residents age 60 or older can take FREE courses and connect with The Ohio State University community through the Program 60. Program 60 participants attend courses on an instructor permission, space-available, audit basis … [Read more...] about Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
Learn at Home with Ohio History Connection
Ohio History Connection is such a fun and educational resource in our city, but the education doesn't stop in the museum or at school! Kids can continue to explore with Learn at Home through Ohio History Connection. They've gathered resources and content to keep your kids engaged and interested in … [Read more...] about Learn at Home with Ohio History Connection
Historian in Training at Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center hosts Historian in Training programs geared toward kids ages 3-6. A historian is curious. A historian never stops learning. A historian uses hands-on experiences and new information to draw conclusions. It's never too soon to start learning the tools of the history … [Read more...] about Historian in Training at Ohio History Center
POSTPONED: Free admission for National Museum Day
National Museum Day has been postponed due to the threat of COVID-19. Lose yourself in a great museum this year with FREE admission to one of 1,200 venues in the U.S. during the annual Smithsonian Museum Day Live! on Saturday, April 4, 2020. This is a special year for the event as it … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Free admission for National Museum Day
Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Learn how to get the most out of your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPod at Free Apple Workshops at the Apple Stores. If you're new to Apple technology or just doing the basics on your Apple products, you're probably missing out on some awesome features and capabilities. These … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
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
Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Get the kids outside this summer with Columbus Metro Parks. They are offering a variety of summer camps and various metro parks. Registration fills up fast, so sign up as soon as they open on February 19, 2020 at 8 am! There are 8 weeks of Traditional Day Camps with different … [Read more...] about Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Black History Month events in Columbus
February is Black History Month, and there are lots of events and activities around Columbus honoring the significance and celebrating the achievements by Black Americans in U.S. history. The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a special exhibition and … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in Columbus
Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Maple Sugar Season at Stratford
The Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware is celebrating Maple Sugar Season with a few special events that you don't want to miss! Maple Sugar Season Events On February 22 and 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., you can take a 1 hour guided hike on the sugar shack trail to learn … [Read more...] about Maple Sugar Season at Stratford
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, free-range turkeys and chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, greenhouses, beehives, and a system of walking trails, Shepherd’s … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Tours at Shepherd’s Corner
Night at the Museum at Ohio History Center
See what happens in a museum after hours...do the exhibits come to life? Find out for yourself at A Night at the Museum at Ohio History Center Museum on Saturday, February 29 from 7-9 pm. The whole family will love checking out the exhibits and meeting characters from different time … [Read more...] about Night at the Museum at Ohio History Center
Kelton House Museum Events and Teas
The Kelton House Museum stands as a snapshot of 19th century life and a station on the Underground Railroad. It is a treasure trove of Victoriana, containing everything from lavishly embellished Victorian silverware to unusual items such as a woven-hair brooch worn by Kelton family … [Read more...] about Kelton House Museum Events and Teas
Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. Columbus Metropolitan Library is holding the Winter Reading Challenge, in which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
