Head to Licking County to enjoy acres of nature at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. Home to over 5300 different types of plants with more than 15,400 plants on grounds, you'll find new things to explore every time you visit. Located about 30 minutes east of Columbus, Dawes Arboretum … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Days, Nature Fun, and more at Dawes Arboretum in Newark
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What’s going on at Easton? Valentine’s events, good eats, and more…
Easton Town Center keeps growing and growing, which means there's ALWAYS something fun going on at Easton! Whether you want dining, shopping, movies, fun events, or even a weekend getaway, you'll find everything you need at Easton. Upcoming Events at Easton There's always something going on … [Read more...] about What’s going on at Easton? Valentine’s events, good eats, and more…
Over 115 options for fun this weekend in Columbus!
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 winter fun, date ideas, festivals, outdoor activities, and so much more! Some events may require advance registration, so check … [Read more...] about Over 115 options for fun this weekend in Columbus!
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
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
Upcoming events at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM), located in Downtown Columbus, honors all of our veterans from all branches and all eras. Guests experience a narrative journey of individual stories and experiences of veterans through photos, letters and personal effects, multi-media … [Read more...] about Upcoming events at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Huge List of Columbus Happy Hours (lots of updates!)
If you want to go out, but want to save money, happy hour is the way to go! There are so many fantastic happy hours around Columbus, that its nearly impossible to list them all. Please let me know if there are any others great Columbus happy hours that you love! When my husband and I … [Read more...] about Huge List of Columbus Happy Hours (lots of updates!)
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus
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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
Columbus Zoo Winter Admission and Discounts
You may feel like hibernating in the cold weather, but winter is the perfect time to visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. While the winter discount isn't available for 2023, read about other Zoo discounts below! The Zoo is open every day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. until March. The winter … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Winter Admission and Discounts
Special exhibits, tours and events at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
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 Special exhibits, tours and events at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
Explore Ohio’s past at Ohio History Center and Ohio Village: MLK Day and more
Ohio History Center and Ohio Village are the perfect places to visit for some historical fun in Columbus. Ohio Village is a full-scale 1890's village, with characters ready to tell you about life in the 1890's as you explore the buildings, homes, and participate in traditional … [Read more...] about Explore Ohio’s past at Ohio History Center and Ohio Village: MLK Day and more
Take a literary adventure on The Ohio Literary Trail
Book lovers can go on an adventure trail across Ohio with the Ohio Literary Trail. Created by the Ohioana Library Association, the Literary Trail spotlight's Ohio's role in shaping culture and literature worldwide. There are over 70 literary sites across Ohio to visit on the Trail map. … [Read more...] about Take a literary adventure on The Ohio Literary Trail
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
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
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
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. For the 2022/2023 series, the hikes are not guided or … [Read more...] about Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
