Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
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Thurber House Author Events and Writing Programs
Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center that serves as an educational gathering place for readers, writers, and artists from all over the world. Due to COVID-19 closures, Thurber House events have shifted to online. Thurber House is experiencing decreased attendance and a drop in funding … [Read more...] about Thurber House Author Events and Writing Programs
Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Learn how to get the most out of your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPod at Free Apple Workshops through Apple Stores. Workshops are currently held virtually, so you can learn from home (and stay in your pajamas). If you're new to Apple technology or just doing the basics on your Apple … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Virtual ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Comfest will be held as a virtual event from June 25-27, 2021. Comfest is typically held as a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. For 2021, the festival is going virtual. Virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Virtual and in-person programs at Wexner Center for the Arts
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. While the Wex has reopened, they continue to also provide a robust selection of virtual experiences … [Read more...] about Virtual and in-person programs at Wexner Center for the Arts
At-home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center is continuing at-home Historian in Training program geared toward kids ages 3-6. The at-home Historian in Training kit is sent to your home full of activities to celebrate. There is also a short Zoom activity to join in if you can. A historian is curious and never stops … [Read more...] about At-home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
Online 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 May 29 though July 31, 2021 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Online Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Virtual PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk 2021
Be like Bob Barker and help promote awareness of pet overpopulation and support efforts to change the future for homeless pets by participating in the annual PetPromise Rescue Run/Walk. The event is typically held Memorial Day weekend at McFerson Commons Park in the Arena … [Read more...] about Virtual PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk 2021
Farm Fresh 5K All Terrain Run/Walk
The Farm Fresh 5K All Terrain Run/Walk at Shepherd’s Corner is a hybrid format for 2021 from Thursday, June 10 - Saturday, June 12, 2021. This 3.1 mile course will lead you alongside organic gardens and hayfields, across meadow trails, and through wooded paths. Bring your old sneakers and join us on … [Read more...] about Farm Fresh 5K All Terrain Run/Walk
Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Join Columbus Metropolitan Library for virtual community conversations 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 panelists are community leaders … [Read more...] about Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Stonewall Run for Pride 5K is virtual for 2021
The annual Stonewall Pride 5k is virtual for 2021 during June! Organized by Stonewall Columbus and Columbus Pride, this event allows to to run, walk, roll, dance, skip, hop, or jump for Pride on your own time and place this June. The virtual race is officially June 5 – 6, 2021, but you can … [Read more...] about Stonewall Run for Pride 5K is virtual for 2021
Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio
We love the vintage feel of a drive in movie experience. I went to the drive-in with my family many times growing up - piled in our station wagon. Last year, we took our young children to Skyview Drive-in Lancaster and they loved the experience (even if they didn't make it to the second movie). … [Read more...] about Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio
2021 Memorial Day events around Columbus
Memorial Weekend is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the Summer, when weather has finally warmed up. Don't forget to take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial Day. There are Memorial Day events and ceremonies around Columbus to honor our … [Read more...] about 2021 Memorial Day events around Columbus
Free Crocs for Healthcare Workers for 5 days in 2021
Remember this offer from 2020? It's back temporarily for 2021, just in time for Nurse Appreciation Week! Crocs is sharing a pair for healthcare workers! Crocs is donating pairs of free Crocs to healthcare workers on the frontlines as a thank you for their hard work, and to support them as they … [Read more...] about Free Crocs for Healthcare Workers for 5 days in 2021
Metropolitan Opera offering free nightly streams
The Metropolitan Opera cancelled performances during the coronavirus outbreak until further notice, but you can catch free nightly streams of encore presentations from Met Opera Live in HD series. The shows began on Monday, March 16th, 2020, starting at 7:30 p.m. each evening. They will be … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera offering free nightly streams
