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
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Train Lovers: Don’t miss the Great Train Show
If trains are a beloved hobby in your family, don't miss the Great Train Show at the Ohio Expo Center on January 10-11, 2026. Surprise the train lover in your family with tickets! You'll find tables of trains for sale, exhibitors from around the country, Model Train displays, and a Thomas the … [Read more...] about Train Lovers: Don’t miss the Great Train Show
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 in Columbus There's always plenty to do over … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
One good thing came from the year we shall not mention... outdoor dining in winter with igloos in Columbus! In order to allow customers to dine outside in winter in Ohio, restaurants around Central Ohio came up with creative outdoor dining experiences. And many of these have come back year after … [Read more...] about Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
New Year’s Day Hike at Shale Hollow Park
Get outside to start off 2026 with a New Year's Day Hike at Shale Hollow Park on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. Kick off the new year by joining Preservation Parks for the annual first hike of the year. Hike a 1.2 mile gravel trail, then celebrate with hot refreshments. The … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hike at Shale Hollow Park
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series and Celebration
Get out and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful metro parks this winter. Get healthy and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our metro parks with the Annual Winter Hike Series with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. Visit the parks and hike any trail on your own schedule, pace, … [Read more...] about Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series and Celebration
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 … [Read more...] about FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
PBJ and Jazz Concerts for kids at Lincoln Theatre
The PBJ and Jazz Concert Series is back at the Lincoln Theater for the 2025/2026 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 … [Read more...] about PBJ and Jazz Concerts for kids at Lincoln Theatre
Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmers markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! Shopping at an indoor farmers market in Columbus and Central Ohio will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmers markets, you'll … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
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
Garden of Lights Alice in Wonderland in Frazeysburg
Looking for a whimsical, family-friendly adventure this winter? The Garden of Lights is transforming Crawford Barn in Frazeysburg, Ohio, into an illuminated Wonderland inspired by the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. They've reduced the price, so it's more affordable for families to … [Read more...] about Garden of Lights Alice in Wonderland in Frazeysburg
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 tba 2026, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a weather-dependent … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Celebrate Syrup at Camp Lazarus Maple Fest
Boy Scouts of America sponsor the Camp Lazarus Maple Fest, and everyone is invited! Celebrate maple syrup season at this fun event TBA 2026 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Lazarus Maple Fest Visit the Adams Mullins Sugar Shack to learn how to make maple syrup and meet the syrup … [Read more...] about Celebrate Syrup at Camp Lazarus Maple Fest
“Michelangelo: A Different View” at Columbus Convention Center
You may not have a chance to visit the Sistine Chapel anytime soon, but you can get a taste of the amazing art of Michelangelo in Columbus. "Michelangelo: A Different View" is a exhibition that displays Michelangelo’s world-famous work up close at the Columbus Convention Center from December 22, … [Read more...] about “Michelangelo: A Different View” at Columbus Convention Center
Hocking Hills Sweetheart Hike is a unique Valentine date
Not on the calendar for 2024 This February for Valentine’s Day, give your loved one an experience rather than typical restaurant meal. Take your love to Hocking Hills for the Hocking Hills Sweetheart Hike on tba 2023. Bring your love (or your family) to the Ash Cave parking lot for a … [Read more...] about Hocking Hills Sweetheart Hike is a unique Valentine date
