Move over sunflowers - lavender fields may take over as THE place to take a selfie in 2023. Actually, we've got room for both types of flower photos (and more) on IG, so find out where you can find some amazing lavender in Ohio. And then see where you can find Sunflower Fields in Ohio, including … [Read more...] about 15 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
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New Albany Symphony series and sensory-friendly symphony
The New Albany Symphony Orchestra brings live music to the community through a variety of concerts and events each season. In addition to free outdoor concerts, ticketed events, and inclusive events, they have continued to make symphony music safe and accessible to kids and adults. Rose Run … [Read more...] about New Albany Symphony series and sensory-friendly symphony
Annual Powell Festival with Sister Hazel and Smash Mouth
The Annual Powell Festival will take place downtown in the Village Green Park on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 2023. The festival is bigger and better this year with lots of musical entertainment, merchants, food vendors, Kids' Zone, activity stations, animal visits, games, DORA, and … [Read more...] about Annual Powell Festival with Sister Hazel and Smash Mouth
Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
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 … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
The Irish Fairy Door Trail in Dublin is fun for the whole family
This adventure trail is just for the kids, but you'll have fun exploring too! Bring the kids to historic Dublin to find the tiny magical fairy doors in 12 downtown businesses with the Irish Fairy Door Trail. Irish Fairy Door Trail To start, download the Trail Guide, or pick one up at Dublin … [Read more...] about The Irish Fairy Door Trail in Dublin is fun for the whole family
Ohio State Fair 2023 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 26-August 6, 2023! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2023 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 though July 31, 2023 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
If you're an animal lover, make plans to visit Sunrise Sanctuary for Open Barn Days! You'll meet the dogs, cats, bunnies, and a plethora of farm animals who have been rescued and now call Sunrise "home". Sunrise Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit organization that rescues and cares for farmed and … [Read more...] about Visit rescued animals at Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary
Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Head to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for family-friendly and free JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 am - noon! Kids can pick up a fun craft, id badge, lanyard, collector's pin, and a project master medallion if they complete 6 projects! Parents get a special 10% off coupon to use … [Read more...] about Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.50
Figuring out how to entertain the kids for cheap during the summer isn't easy. Cinemark Movie Theatres are bringing back the Summer Movie Clubhouse for 8 weeks of fun family films from June 19 – August 10, 2023 These Summer Movies will be shown on Wednesdays at 9:30 am, and tickets are just … [Read more...] about Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.50
2023 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville for the full fair experience for the 177th year from July 23 - July 29, 2023! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule … [Read more...] about 2023 Union County Fair in Marysville
All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs (oh my!)
Are you a fan of creepy, crawly, scaly, and slithery things? Check out the All Ohio Reptile Show located at the Franklin County Fairgrounds each month! The largest Reptile Sale and Show in Ohio has been held since 1988! Each month, professional dealers/vendors offer a wide variety of reptiles … [Read more...] about All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs (oh my!)
Star Lanes Specials: Manic Mondays and other deals
Looking for something to do inside? Star Lanes in Polaris is way more than just bowling, and has so much fun for everyone. Whether its too cold, too hot, too rainy, or you're just looking for something fun to do, Star Lanes is a great option. Plus, they have lots of good deals, so you can … [Read more...] about Star Lanes Specials: Manic Mondays and other deals
Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks
Enjoy free music in at Gallant Woods Park in Delaware with Thursday Evening Concerts from July 6 through August 10, 2023. Concerts are be from 7 - 8:30 pm. Bring your own picnic dinner; alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. Don't forget a blanket or lawn … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks
