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
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Celebrate the Arts District at the Short North Gallery Hop
Short North Gallery Hop is a monthly tradition that spans 30 years. celebrating art, local shops, and good food. On the first Saturday of each month, thousands of people head to the Short North Arts District for new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Arts District at the Short North Gallery Hop
Free DC Kids FanDome virtual immersive experience
DC Kids FanDome is a first-of-its-kind, 24-hour, truly immersive, global virtual event that will celebrate all things DC – films, games, TV, comics and more. It’s also completely FREE with no lines or badges required. The one-day-only festivities kick-off on October 16, 2021 at … [Read more...] about Free DC Kids FanDome virtual immersive experience
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
Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton
Scrawl returns to the renewed arts neighborhood of Franklinton on Saturday, August 28, and Sunday August 29, 2021 with a bigger location at 400 Square, next to 400 West Rich St. The free 2 day festival will feature local artists painting murals as you watch, local music, dance and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Local Art with Scrawl in Franklinton
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
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
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
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
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
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
