Holiday traditions are a great way to create memories throughout the Christmas season. They give families and friends something to look forward to other than Christmas Day. Continue traditions from your own childhood, or start new ones, like we did with St. Nicholas Day. These special activities … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day
The City of Powell celebrates Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting & Festivities starting on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Head to this quaint downtown to enjoy the sounds, sights, and tastes of the season from 12-7 pm. Holidays in Powell Shop in the boutiques and dine at the local … [Read more...] about Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting and Festivities
Mark your calendars for a holiday tradition that Clinton Township residents look forward to every year: the annual Santa Parade! On Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:30 a.m., Santa, his elves, fire trucks, and police cruisers will be making festive rounds across the township, spreading holiday … [Read more...] about Santa Parade in Clinton Township Spreads Holiday Cheer!
Drexel Theatre celebrates the season with the Holiday Film Series. Grab the family or friends for some cheap holiday fun at the Drexel for Elf! ELF (pg) Join Drexel for the Elf Hot Cocoa and PJ Party. Wear your PJ's, bring your blankets! The Hot Cocoa Bar will start 30 minutes before the … [Read more...] about Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
If you grew up in Columbus, you probably remember visiting Santa at The Lazarus Building. He's coming back in 2024 as one of the most anticipated events for Christmas in Downtown Columbus! Santa at the Lazarus Building The free Santa Extravaganza at Lazarus is Saturday, December 7, 2024 … [Read more...] about Santa at The Lazarus Building in Downtown Columbus
Wexner Center for the Arts on the campus of The Ohio State University has fun events and activities for all ages throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Zoom Family Film Festival! Zoom Family Film Festival This year’s weekend festival includes a Friday night screening … [Read more...] about Zoom Family Film and Book Festival at Wexner Center
The Columbus Metropolitan Main Branch Library is a family-favorite holiday destination with the beloved Huntington Holiday Train. Make it a stop on your holiday lights viewing, or come for the Holiday Open House. Huntington Holiday Train at the Main Library View this huge display from … [Read more...] about Huntington Holiday Train at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Get ready to be WOWED! WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio returns to the Harford Fairgrounds. Just 30 minutes from Columbus, you'll find a drive-through Christmas lights display featuring over 1 million LED lights. WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio is aglow at Hartford Fairgrounds from … [Read more...] about Wonderlight’s Christmas in Ohio at Hartford Fairgrounds
Wildlights is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this year as a fantastic holiday tradition, and you won't want to miss this event powered by AEP Ohio. From November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026, you can check out the Columbus Zoo Christmas lights and festivities featuring displays of … [Read more...] about Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Did you know kids can earn report card rewards for A's, good grades, and other academic improvements? From cookies, doughnuts, hockey games, and even discounted travel, your kids are rewarded BIG when they work hard in school. While most report card rewards require A's (or … [Read more...] about Report card rewards for A’s and good grades
Get your kids interested in music with a symphony program they can relate to. Columbus Symphony hosts Family Concerts that are geared towards kids ages 2-10 and their families. These one-hour concerts will introduce children to classical music, light classics, and selections from favorite … [Read more...] about Halloween Spooktacular Family concert with Columbus Symphony
Columbus is on the list to expect a brand-new type of adventure in 2025 with the opening of Slick City Action Park, the first indoor slide and action sports park. This innovative waterless waterpark offers the thrills of a traditional waterpark but without the water. Slick City Waterless … [Read more...] about Slick City Action Park Waterless Waterpark coming to Columbus
Looking for a fun, free way to spend a Sunday in Columbus? Go Fourth! A Block Party for All is back for its third year in Italian Village, and it’s bigger than ever! Hosted by the Short North Alliance, this event will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a … [Read more...] about Go Fourth! A Block Party returns to Italian Village
Mark your calendars for a day of art and exploration at Art & Adventure on Jefferson Avenue on Sunday, September 8, 2024. This celebration takes place at the historic Jefferson Avenue Center, home to nonprofits like Thurber House and Columbus Landmarks Foundation. Art & … [Read more...] about Art and Adventure on Jefferson Avenue
Bring the family to the Wild & Wooly Sheep Day event on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. at Romans 1:20 Christian Retreat & Environmental Education Center. There are so many fun things for all ages to enjoy. See Sheep Dog and Sheep Shearing demonstrations. Try out … [Read more...] about Wild & Wooly Sheep Day at Romans 1:20
Columbus on the Cheap is a
member of Living on the Cheap, a
network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer
advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and
shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less
at Living on the Cheap. 
