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 natural outdoor skating rinks, and may cost extra … [Read more...] about Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
The City of Dublin brought back the ice rink to Riverside Crossing Park for winter fun in Dublin! The 3,200-square-foot rink is located in the lower plaza on the east side of the Dublin Link pedestrian bridge. This new ice rink differs from the Ice Rink at Coffman Park, which requires … [Read more...] about Ice Skating in Dublin at the Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing Park
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmers markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! Shopping at an indoor farmers market in Columbus will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmers markets, you'll still find plenty of … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Whether you have friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving Day Weekend, or you're looking for something to do to get out of the house, we have the list for you! We've gathered LOTS of things to do Thanksgiving weekend in Columbus besides eating turkey and shopping (though we included a … [Read more...] about FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
The PBJ and Jazz Concert Series is back at the Lincoln Theater for the 2022/2023 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 $5 PBJ and Jazz Concerts for kids at Lincoln Theatre
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
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 13 family-owned businesses with over combined 300+ years of donut-making … [Read more...] about Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings this fall. Kids of all ages will enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids' gym activities. The activities last from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., and are the perfect way to usher … [Read more...] about Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
When it's too hot, too cold, or too rainy, 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 … [Read more...] about So many Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
Join ProMusica Chamber Orchestra musicians at local library branches for FREE family-friendly concerts as part of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Series. These fun concerts combine classical music and children’s literature and give you a chance to check out libraries throughout Central … [Read more...] about ProMusica Family-friendly Library Concerts
Making your own coffee at home is the cheapest way to enjoy a cup of joe. But if you like to grab a cup while you're out, and are frequently near a Panera - this is a deal that will make you perk up! With a MyPanera Coffee subscription, you'll get unlimited Panera coffee for $8.99/month - the … [Read more...] about MyPanera Coffee Subscription: 3 months of unlimited coffee for FREE!
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 something … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
The weather outside is frightful and cold, and many schools are cancelled. If you have to go out, bundle up and be careful! If you or the kids are suffering from cabin fever, check out this Big list of snow day activities for kids in Columbus. If any level of snow emergency is in … [Read more...] about Big list of snow day activities for kids in Columbus
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