It's cold now, and 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 indoor play places … [Read more...] about Over 85 Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
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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
Over 60 FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
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 few … [Read more...] about Over 60 FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
Free Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art
Take a Sunday to appreciate art at Columbus Museum of Art during Free Sundays at CMA, open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The free admission also includes all exhibitions, as well as The Wonder Room for families, Big Idea Gallery, and much more during free Sundays at … [Read more...] about Free Sundays and other discounts at Columbus Museum of Art
Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmer's markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! These indoor farmer's markets in Columbus will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmer's markets, you'll still find plenty of healthy and tasty … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
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 … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup tours and events in Columbus
Grab your sled: Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can stick to your … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Sledding hills in Columbus
Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Best of February in Columbus
We put out a lot of information and fun events, so it can be hard to keep up with what's going on. We've gathered some of our most popular articles and events to make sure you don't miss out! February fun! February is Black History Month! There are events and activities around Columbus in honor of … [Read more...] about Best of February in Columbus
Maple Sugar Season at Stratford
The Stratford Ecological Center in Delware is celebrating Maple Sugar Season with a few special events. Reservations are required for all events. On February 16 and 23, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., you can take a 1 hour guided hike on the sugar shack trail to learn … [Read more...] about Maple Sugar Season at Stratford
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
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
There's a "National" day for everything, and I'm certainly not complaining about this one! Saturday, February 2 is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and we have some great options for you to celebrate! National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day in Columbus Hilliard Ice Cream Trail The … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
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
Big list of snow-day activities for kids 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 these resources. Also, if you haven’t done this yet, subscribe to receive Columbus on the Cheap’s emails. … [Read more...] about Big list of snow-day activities for kids in Columbus
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Columbus
Looking for something to do to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21? I've compiled a list of things to do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Columbus. The first section contains specific events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the following section … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Columbus
