Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts with programming featuring performing arts, exhibitions, and media arts. The Wex has closed again due to rising COVID-19 cases in Central Ohio. The center will continue to … [Read more...] about Wexner Center for the Arts: Closed; offers virtual experiences
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Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
You've heard of bar crawls, wine trails, coffee crawls, and other treks for goodness, but here's one you don't want to miss. Butler County is home to the popular Donut Trail in Ohio. The Butler County Donut Trail features 12 family-owned businesses with a combined 300+ years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
At -home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center is having their first at-home Historian in Training program geared toward kids ages 3-6. They'll send the at-home Historian in Training kit to your home full of activities to celebrate that galaxy far, far away. A historian is curious and never stops learning. A historian … [Read more...] about At -home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
Virtual events for Easter in Columbus, craft ideas, Easter meals, and more
Easter falls on Sunday, April 12, 2020! Easter may look a little different for you this year...okay, a lot different. No visits with the Easter Bunny, no (in-person) church events, no community Easter egg hunts, and no large family gatherings. While there won't be any Easter egg hunts in person, … [Read more...] about Virtual events for Easter in Columbus, craft ideas, Easter meals, and more
Spring Break: at home edition
It's Spring break for many schools over the next couple weeks, but this year, you're not going anywhere. Having Spring break at home doesn't have to be boring - and it doesn't have to be jammed packed with exciting activities. Go day by day, and let the kids make suggestions. Let them have some … [Read more...] about Spring Break: at home edition
Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Weather in Ohio often means that it's too cold, too rainy, or too hot to play outside, depending on which season we are in. Get active and go skating! Check out Skate Zone 71 discounts and special events and skate off some energy. Skate Zone 71 offers 2-4 skate sessions most days of … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
PBJ and Jazz Concert Series at Lincoln Theatre
The PBJ and Jazz Concert Series is back at the Lincoln Theater for the 2019/2020 season of Jazz Academy’s concert series. PBJ and Jazz concerts are 1 hour long interactive and casual concerts intended to introduce young children and their families to jazz and American music and feature some of … [Read more...] about PBJ and Jazz Concert Series at Lincoln Theatre
Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
To celebrate the spring season and Easter, the Columbus Zoo is having their annual celebration Eggs, Paws and Claws presented by Kroger on April 10-11, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get ready for Easter with the incredible diving and swimming Aqua-Bunny, Bunny Bonanza at Conservation … [Read more...] about Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
Over 85 Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
It's cold now, and indoor play is a great way for kids to burn off some energy. Whether you're at home with your children during the week, or you're hanging out with them on the weekends and evenings, sometimes you just need to get out of the house! There are plenty of indoor play places … [Read more...] about Over 85 Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
CANCELLED: Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning
Every Saturday from 11am - 3pm, Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE crafts for kids for ages 3 and up at all locations! Get the kids out of the house and let them be creative (while someone else deals with the mess). Free Lakeshore Learning Kids Crafts Calendar February 22: Friendly … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning
Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
Maybe you aren't heading to a warm beach for Spring Break this year, but there's no reason you can't have lots of fun around Columbus! With Easter falling in mid-April this year, Spring Break in Columbus ranges from mid-March to mid-April at schools around the area. Take short (less expensive) trip, … [Read more...] about Unlimited ideas for Spring Break in Columbus
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
$3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series
Feeling cooped up during winter and early spring weather? Bring the family to Marcus Theatres for the Kids Dream Winter Film Series - powered by American Family Insurance. Catch a family-friendly movie for just $3 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m., from February 21 to April 5. … [Read more...] about $3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series
Cheap Kids Craft Events at Michaels
Michaels stores offers inexpensive Kids Club craft projects and MAKEbreak crafts that will help get those creative juices flowing for your kids. Check to make sure your local stores are participating and whether advance signup is required. The cost is $2-$5 per child for … [Read more...] about Cheap Kids Craft Events at Michaels
