Are you a fan of creepy, crawly, scaly, and slithery things? Check out the All Ohio Reptile Show located at the Franklin County Fairgrounds each month! The largest Reptile Sale and Show in Ohio has been held since 1988! Each month, professional dealers/vendors offer a wide variety of reptiles … [Read more...] about All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs – now even bigger!
Second Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, visit Ohio Wildlife Center Cook Road Education Center in Powell to learn, explore and discover during Second Sundays. The Center sits on 20 acres of woods, wetlands and meadows providing a permanent sanctuary to 59 animals ranging from coyote and fox to hawks, … [Read more...] about Second Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
Shop the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market at Clark County Fairgrounds
The Springfield Antique Show is a huge flea market that has been mentioned in national media, such as Country Living, Country Home, Martha Stewart Living, and CNN. This long-running show (over 40 years!) is held 9 times a year at the Clark County Fairgrounds. You'll find 200-400 vendors … [Read more...] about Shop the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market at Clark County Fairgrounds
Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Head to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for family-friendly and free JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 am - noon! Kids can pick up a fun craft, id badge, lanyard, collector's pin, and a project master medallion if they complete 6 projects! Parents get a special 10% off coupon to use … [Read more...] about Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Second Saturday Kids Days are free events that take place in the Ross Community Studio at the WOSU Public Media headquarters. Each Second Saturday event features a new theme to explore that combines imagination, interaction and technology to explore art, science, math and reading. Children … [Read more...] about Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Free Fruits and Veggies at Mobile Produce Markets
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offer Mobile Produce Markets to provide boxes of free fruits and veggies to families in need. Eligible families (200% or below of the Federal Poverty Level) will receive approximately a one week supply of fresh produce based on the family size. You … [Read more...] about Free Fruits and Veggies at Mobile Produce Markets
Holiday fun at Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake, just 30 minutes east of Columbus, is the optimal city-life escape for all things lake, land + leisure. From dining or shopping, to walking, biking, and watersports, there's something at Buckeye Lake for everyone! Buckeye Lake History The destination was once the go-to hub for … [Read more...] about Holiday fun at Buckeye Lake
Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's Ice … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long, and the pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
Cruise into these Bike Nights in Columbus
The weather is warming up, which means Bike Nights in Columbus are about to begin! Whether you have a motorcycle, or you just enjoy looking, all are welcome to enjoy these fun nights outside. Bike Nights usually offer live music, food and drink specials, and of course, lots of … [Read more...] about Cruise into these Bike Nights in Columbus
Go treasure hunting with Pop-up Pickers Club
Pop-up Pickers Club organizes fun, curated pop-up shopping market in Columbus, Ohio! Find out where they'll be, and shop vintage and handmade, enjoy live music, and more. Friday Nites Vintage, Makers Mart at Tafts Go shopping on 1st Friday nights, and maybe grab a drink or bite to … [Read more...] about Go treasure hunting with Pop-up Pickers Club
Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library offers FREE movies with the beloved series, From Book to Film. Head to Gateway Film Center for FREE family-friendly movies every weekend through August. As part of the film center’s ongoing efforts to improve the central Ohio … [Read more...] about Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
15 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
We can't get enough of gorgeous fields of flowers, and lavender fields are some of the prettiest (and best smelling) fields you can enjoy! Find out where you can find some amazing lavender in Ohio. And then see where you can find Sunflower Fields in Ohio, including many in Central Ohio, starting … [Read more...] about 15 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
Free Makebreak Craft Events and Kids Club Crafts
Michaels has brought back family fun in-store with Free Sunday Makebreak craft events. MAKEbreak crafts get creative juices flowing for you and your kids, and it's a great reason to get out of the house! Upcoming Michaels Sunday Makebreak schedule The weekly event takes place on … [Read more...] about Free Makebreak Craft Events and Kids Club Crafts