Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! Relax at home with your family, or find plenty of things to do in Columbus! You'll also find date ideas, virtual options, winter fun, and so much more! Some events may require advance registration, so check links. We’ll add more … [Read more...] about Over 55 free or cheap events this weekend in Columbus
Visiting Columbus
Sweetest Trail in Ohio: Butler County Donut Trail
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
Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
Whether you're a foodie, love a good drink, or you just want to explore, these tasty and fun trails will take you on an adventure in Ohio. Take a day or weekend to complete a trail, or take all year! Some adventure trails offer a prize at the end, but if not, you'll enjoy the treats and the … [Read more...] about Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
Franklin Park Conservatory, Butterflies, Free Community Day and Chihuly Nights plus other discounts
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden, just east of Franklin Park approximately two miles from downtown Columbus. Explore 13 acres of botanical biomes, stunning gardens, art installations and exhibitions, and seasonal attractions as you wander … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory, Butterflies, Free Community Day and Chihuly Nights plus other discounts
Last chance to finish Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
Get out and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful metro parks this winter. Get in shape this winter and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our metro parks with the Annual Winter Hike Series with Columbus Metro Parks. For the 2020/2021 series, the hikes are not guided or scheduled. … [Read more...] about Last chance to finish Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
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
Columbus Zoo Half Price Winter Admission Discount
You may feel like hibernating in the cold weather, but winter is the perfect time save some money with the Columbus Zoo Winter Admission Discount. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering 50% off admission discount from January 4 through February 28, 2021 to show their appreciation for the … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Half Price Winter Admission Discount
Play & Party Nights, plus a big discount at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus is hosting LEGO lovers again! It's the Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Your family will easily spend 2-3 hours (or longer!) exploring the LEGO fun at this 2 story, 36,000 square … [Read more...] about Play & Party Nights, plus a big discount at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Grab your sled: Best 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 get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
Tours and events at Ohio Statehouse, Museum, and Gift Shop
The stunning Capitol Square complex sits in the middle of downtown Columbus, surrounded by Broad, High, State, and 3rd Streets. Capitol Square includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. The buildings are working government offices, and monuments to the people and the period during … [Read more...] about Tours and events at Ohio Statehouse, Museum, and Gift Shop
Free Admission at Columbus Zoo on President’s Day
Lots of people have off work and school on President's Day, and it's a perfect day to get free admission at Columbus Zoo. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering free admission on President’s Day, Monday, February 15, 2021. The Zoo is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day during the winter … [Read more...] about Free Admission at Columbus Zoo on President’s Day
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
Columbus Zoo tickets and discounts, plus new babies and rescues!
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Columbus - for good reason! Our Zoo is amazing and regularly ranks as one of the best Zoos in the U.S. There's so much to enjoy this year at the Zoo, including new exhibits and new babies. With tons of outdoor exhibits and miles … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo tickets and discounts, plus new babies and rescues!
Free Admission to Columbus Zoo for MLK Jr. Day
Get FREE ADMISSION to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Monday, January 18, 2021, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Use this day off of work and school to see what the Zoo offers in the colder months. There are plenty of indoor attractions to seek respite from the cold, … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Columbus Zoo for MLK Jr. Day
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