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 The best Columbus Christmas lights displays – new options added!
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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 20, 2020 through January 3, 2021. The Drive-Thru Light Show features tons of twinkling light displays that will amazing all ages from the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights and Santa’s House
Free Sundays and other discounts and events at Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art is a gem to explore in Columbus, and they have reopened with precautions in place. Enjoy FREE Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art, including $5 Thursday evenings, Blue Star Museum discounts, and more. Take a Sunday to appreciate art at Columbus Museum … [Read more...] about Free Sundays and other discounts and events at Columbus Museum of Art
Virtual: Free youth workshops at Microsoft stores
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 are currently … [Read more...] about Virtual: Free youth workshops at Microsoft stores
CANCELLED: Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
UPDATE: COSI is closed until further notice. Please read COSI’s statement regarding COVID-19. For facts and up-to-date information on the novel coronavirus and associated disease (COVID-19), please visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. Give the kids something fun to do on a Friday Night to celebrate back … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
AMC Theatres has come up with a way for those living with an autism spectrum disorder to enjoy a trip to the movies. AMC Sensory Friendly Films are geared towards enjoying an outing to the theatre in a safe and accepting environment. The theatres will have the lights up, sound turned lower, and … [Read more...] about AMC Sensory Friendly Films
Hoot Family Film Series for families
Due to COVID-19 and the orders of the Governor, Gateway Film Center is closed until April 3. Bring the family to Gateway Film Center for a free monthly Hoot Family Film Series. Kids will sing songs, make crafts, and more! At 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month (except … [Read more...] about Hoot Family Film Series for families
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
Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Ohio
Snow Trails slopes are open for skiing and snowboarding! Now that it feels like winter, its time to think about skiing and snowboarding! Snow Trails, located in Mansfield, Ohio is ready for you to hit the slopes and trails! Snow Trails is just a quick trip up Route 71 from Columbus – close … [Read more...] about Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Ohio
CANCELLED: Adult Nights at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Legoland Discovery Center is closed. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus has become a premier Columbus attraction since it opened in the fall. But it's not always just for kids! Grab some fellow adults and have a blast during Adult Nights at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus on the 1st Thursday … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Adult Nights at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
Planning to make a fitness resolution for the new year? 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 middle of winter! Check out these 10 free or cheap … [Read more...] about Free Fitness around Columbus during the Winter
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
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
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
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
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
