Join Mater Academy on October 28, 2023 from 11AM to 2PM for a delightful, FREE, family-friendly event welcoming the harvest season and the festive times that follow! - The Petting Zoo is sure to be a hit with kids giving them an opportunity to meet sweet and friendly animals - Bounce … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fall Harvest with Mater Academy Reed Road
Gather with community at the Powell Fall Festival and Food Drive on Saturday, October 28, 2023. There will be food trucks, kids activities, and live music at Village Green Park. Admission is free with a donation to People in Need of Delaware County. Powell Fall Festival … [Read more...] about Powell Fall Festival and Food Drive
EASE Logistics hosts a 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck event, where kids can get up close and personal with a dozen vehicles - pretending that they are the driver! Kids love these fun, interactive events. Touch a Truck at EASE Logistics The Touch-A-Truck is tba 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in … [Read more...] about EASE Logistics hosts Touch-a-Truck event with food, 20+ trucks, and fun
Wagfest is cancelled for 2024. A true dog day of summer, dog lovers won't want to miss the annual WAG! Festival! And the dogs deserve this day all about them! Celebrate all things dog at the largest dog festival in the Midwest on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm at the … [Read more...] about Wag! Festival: The Biggest Dog Fest of the Summer
The Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Thompson Park. This free festival will feature inflatables, obstacle course, contests, family music, balloon artists, face painting, treats and more. Full … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration
Sunlight Market is not scheduled for 2024. The first Sunlight Market kicks off the season this spring tba, and continues on 3rd Sundays between May and October from 11am to 4pm. Guests can enjoy brunch, shops, and sidewalk street markets with artisan goods and products. It's a … [Read more...] about Sunday Sunlight Market on Gay Street
The New Albany KidsFest is Friday, March 10, 2023 from 5 - 8 pm, and will showcase camp options from throughout Central Ohio, family activities and so much more. This free family event features a visit with the Easter Bunny, mini egg hunt, candy, a special princess and superhero visit, … [Read more...] about New Albany Kids Fest with Easter Bunny Visits
Program has been discontinued and will change in 2024. If your kids need extra motivation to keep their grades up, tempt them with the Cheryl's Cookies for A's program! Cheryl's Cookies for A's Report Card Rewards Program Bring your kids to a Cheryl's retail store with their … [Read more...] about Students get rewarded with Cookies for A’s program at Cheryl’s Cookies
Joann is a one stop shop for projects and crafts for people of all ages. You'll also find lots of ready-to-give gifts, storage solutions, fabric, party supplies housewares and more. Discounts at JOANN JOANN offers well-deserved discounts for those employed in certain fields. Teacher … [Read more...] about JOANN discounts for veterans, teachers, healthcare, and more
It definitely feels like winter right now, and you can Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink during winter! Dates are unknown for 2022/2023 Grab your friends and family and head to the Easton Ice Rink to Skate Around the Town on the synthetic ice. From tba 2023, skaters can enjoy fun on the … [Read more...] about Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink
Join Columbus Metropolitan Library for virtual community conversations, book club, and author talks to discuss race and social justice in Columbus and in America. Each month features a book, article, movie or music selection to experience and reflect upon together. Moderators and … [Read more...] about Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Two staples of childhood - cereal and books - join together for the Kellogg's Feeding Reading Program. Buy snacks and cereal, get free books from Kellogg's! When you buy select Kellogg's brand cereal, crackers, and snacks during this back to school season, you'll earn free books. If your kids … [Read more...] about Eat cereal, get 10 free books from Kellogg’s
Moo Moo Express Car Wash is celebrating their newest Central Ohio Grand Opening with FREE Crème De La Crème VIP car washes through August 7, 2022 at the the new Grove City Moo, located at 2615 London Groveport Rd. Free Car Wash at Grove City Moo Moo Express Customers will receive a FREE … [Read more...] about Free Car Wash at the new Grove City Moo Moo Express
Jam with the The Hilliard Arts Council and The Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department for a Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 7-8:30 pm at Hilliard Station Park. Enjoy a free concert at Hilliard's Station Park by the Greater Columbus Community Orchestra and … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash With The HAC
The festival will not be held in 2023. See press release. Old Hilliardfest is Saturday, September 10, 2022 in downtown Hilliard, Ohio to kick off that start of the fall season. Hilliard's flagship festival features multiple stages with live music, great food and beer, kids games, and … [Read more...] about Old Hilliardfest Street Festival cancelled for 2023
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