Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited for a Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea, and a family friendly Pirate Marketplace. The annual PirateFest is at Buckeye Lake on May 16-18, 2025. This 3-day family friendly festival … [Read more...] about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson and discount at Zoombezi Bay
Make sure your kids know how to swim so they can stay safe this summer! Kick start (or refresh) their swimming abilities with a giant swimming lesson at Zoombezi Bay. With summertime fun, comes sad news stories of kids drowning in pools and other bodies of water. Kids are going to … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Swimming Lesson and discount at Zoombezi Bay
Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Bring the family out for a good time at the Columbus Commons for Family Funday on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 am - 4 pm. Enjoy free family-friendly games, crafts, face painting, carousel rides, live music, inflatables and more. More fun events include: … [Read more...] about Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Festivals and fun at Boardman Arts Park
The Boardman Arts Park in Delaware, Ohio began in 2017 as a volunteer organized effort to reclaim an unused green space. The 2.2 acre green space is filled with unique art pieces, walking paths, and benches. Annual events are held including the Delaware Vintage & Artisan … [Read more...] about Festivals and fun at Boardman Arts Park
Summer fun and annual events in Hilliard, Ohio
Hilliard, Ohio is located just west of Downtown Columbus, and is an area rich with festivals, fun events, parks, and more. Hilliard is home to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 2 public pools, a Community Center/Senior Center, Splash Pad at Hilliard Station Park, and over 27 parks and 41 miles of … [Read more...] about Summer fun and annual events in Hilliard, Ohio
Visit Dawes Arboretum: Spring fun and blooming beauty
Head to Licking County to enjoy acres of nature at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. Home to over 5300 different types of plants with more than 15,400 plants on grounds, you'll find new things to explore every time you visit. What you'll find at Dawe's Located about 30 minutes east of Columbus, … [Read more...] about Visit Dawes Arboretum: Spring fun and blooming beauty
Specials and events for Earth Day and Arbor Day in Columbus
Everything that we have comes from the Earth, one way or another. Celebrate those gifts and give back with these Earth Day specials and events in Columbus, including volunteer opportunities, free food, parties, kids' activities, and so much more! Earth Day in Columbus Volunteer with Green … [Read more...] about Specials and events for Earth Day and Arbor Day in Columbus
See the Spring blooms at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms in Granville
Tulips in bloom means Spring is FINALLY here! Celebrate with a sea of colorful tulips at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms. Located in Granville, Ohio, this annual event is a must-visit destination for flower lovers and photographers alike. Tulips at Timbuk Timbuk Farms, known for its … [Read more...] about See the Spring blooms at the Tulip Festival at Timbuk Farms in Granville
All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville not held in 2025
The All Ohio Balloon Fest will not be held in Marysville in 2025, due to ongoing construction planned for the airport, and the chance to host the 2026 Hot Air Balloon World Championships. There will be over 15+ Hot Air Balloons in the sky, plus helicopter, plane, and balloon rides, live music, … [Read more...] about All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville not held in 2025
Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring
When flowering cherry trees are in bloom, it's a beautiful sign that spring is finally here in Ohio. Cherry blossoms fill the branches with tiny, fragrant confetti-like flowers in shades of pink, white, and red. The blooms are stunning, but they don't last long! If you want to find Cherry … [Read more...] about Where to find Cherry Blossoms in Ohio this Spring
2025 Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Get the kids outside this summer with Columbus Metro Parks. They offer a variety of summer camps and at various metro parks. Registration opens in early March, and spots go fast! Traditional Day Camps There are 8 weeks of Traditional Day Camps with different themes at Highbanks, … [Read more...] about 2025 Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
2025 Summer Camps in Columbus, Ohio
It may seem too early to think about Summer Camps for your kids, but registration for Summer camps in Columbus begins in late January - early March for most programs. There are many summer camps in Columbus that cater to a variety of interests, including athletics, STEM, day camp, outdoor … [Read more...] about 2025 Summer Camps in Columbus, Ohio
Overnight Summer Camps create lasting memories
Is your child ready for more of an immersive summer camp experience? Overnight summer camps can be SO MUCH FUN for youth! For many, it's the first time they are "on their own" without parents, though there are plenty of counselors to take care of your loves. There are a variety of overnight … [Read more...] about Overnight Summer Camps create lasting memories
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
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, chickens, sheep, a llama, a turf labyrinth, greenhouses, beehives, and a system of walking trails, Shepherd’s Corner offers events … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Tours at Shepherd’s Corner
