Animals deserve a Christmas too! Get the kids out of the house and celebrate the holiday season with Celebrate with the Critters at the Ohio Wildlife Center. This is a favorite annual event, and a chance to help the animals while you have a little fun. Celebrate with the Critters The … [Read more...] about Celebrate with the Critters at Ohio Wildlife Center
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Hit the Slopes at Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Ohio
Snow Trails slopes are about to open for skiing and snowboarding! Now that it feels like winter, its time to think about skiing and snowboarding! Located in Mansfield, Ohio, Snow Trails is just a quick trip up Route 71 from Columbus – close enough to drive up in the evening or for a one day … [Read more...] about Hit the Slopes at Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Ohio
Columbus Christmas lights displays, and a Google map to find them!
Columbus LOVES Christmas lights! From free but amazing neighborhood displays, to immersive paid Christmas lights experiences, you'll find plenty of holiday joy around the city with the best Christmas lights in Columbus. Driving around to see Christmas lights is going to be one of the safer … [Read more...] about Columbus Christmas lights displays, and a Google map to find them!
Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
With the cold and/or wet weather, it's harder to get the kids outside to run off energy. Head to Skate Zone 71 and let them skate off their energy. They offer skate sessions most days and have a bunch of holiday and winter break sessions with special guests, as well as other deals. Best yet, they … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
Take a festive ride around the Town with Easton Holiday Carriage Rides
Take a festive trip around Easton Town Center with Holiday Carriage Rides on the weekends after the Grand Illumination at Easton. Enjoy the holiday lights of Easton before or after your shopping or dining. Experience the lights and beauty of the holiday season around Easton Town Center … [Read more...] about Take a festive ride around the Town with Easton Holiday Carriage Rides
Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights and Santa’s House
Load the family into the car and enjoy Butch Bando's Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from November 19, 2021 through January 2, 2022. The Drive-Thru Light Show features 3 miles of magical twinkling light displays that will amaze all ages from the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights and Santa’s House
Kings Island Winterfest
Just over an hour away from Columbus, Kings Island Winterfest features all of the sounds, traditions, and activities of the Christmas season at Kings Island. You'll enjoy carolers, holiday shows, fresh baked treats, as well as 9 winter wonderlands featuring ice skating on the Royal … [Read more...] about Kings Island Winterfest
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
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Ice skating is a favorite wintertime activity, and there are several options for ice skating in Columbus, whether you want to brave the outdoor cold on skating ponds, or stick to indoor ice skating rinks. Ice skate rental is not available at most outdoor skating rinks, and costs extra at indoor … [Read more...] about Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
Free youth workshops with Microsoft held virtually
Kids can learn to code, create and play at free youth workshops with Microsoft stores! These free programs get kids of all ages coding games and apps, creating digital art, powering up their study skills - and they'll have so much fun they won't know they are learning. Stores aren't holding … [Read more...] about Free youth workshops with Microsoft held virtually
Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Looking for a fun and inexpensive family getaway close to Columbus? Enjoy indoor waterpark fun for the price of a hotel room at Comfort Inn Splash Harbor in Bellville, about an hour from Columbus. With room rates starting around $100 depending on the season, it's an affordable trip that … [Read more...] about Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend some time! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days. There are even several great museums that are free all of the … [Read more...] about Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Want to get in shape for warmer weather? Working out can be expensive if you join a gym, but there are plenty of cheap or free fitness opportunities around Columbus throughout the week. Don't slack off just because its the spring is almost here and you think you're out of time! It's never too late … [Read more...] about Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. Columbus Metropolitan Library is holding the Winter Reading Challenge, in which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
There's so much to do in Columbus when the weather is nice, but the winter months seem to take forever, with a range of temps from cold to colder. There's still so much to do in the winter in Columbus, and plenty of it is free and cheap. Weekend Fun There's always plenty to do over the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
Skiing, snowboard, and tubing season is here, and we are lucky enough to have a great place to go that's less than 1 hour from Columbus! Mad River Mountain is located just Northwest of Columbus, and features 144 skiable acres, 4 Terrain Parks, and Avalanche Park, Ohio's Largest Tubing Park with ten … [Read more...] about Snow Fun: Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
