The 2024 solar eclipse is fast approaching on April 8, 2024, and if you don't have solar eclipse safety glasses yet, now is the time to find (or make) them! Solar Eclipse Glasses safety You need a solar filter to view the partial eclipse stage. As we get closer to the date of the eclipse, … [Read more...] about Where to get Solar Eclipse glasses for April 8
Happy Easter from Columbus on the Cheap! If you're looking for something to do today, there are a few things going on around Columbus. There are lots of fun places open, including Franklin Park Conservatory (read about ways to get discounted/free admission), Columbus Museum of Art (FREE on … [Read more...] about Happy Easter from Columbus on the Cheap!
Don't miss the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast organized by the Dublin Kiwanis Club on March 23, 2024. This Easter Egg Hunt gets a huge turnout every year, but with 8000+ eggs, there will be plenty to go around. No signup required. Arrive early for the pancake breakfast … [Read more...] about Dublin Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast
Easter fun isn't just for the kids! Grab your friends, some flashlights, and let's go hunt for some eggs in the dark at the Annual Marysville Adult Easter Egg Hunt. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 8:30 - 11pm. Even bigger than last year, you'll be hunting over 10,000 Easter eggs at the … [Read more...] about Annual Marysville Adult Easter Egg Hunt with flashlights!
Landoll's Mohican Castle is a unique and picturesque resort located in Loudonville, Ohio, about an hour's drive north of Columbus. The castle offers a distinctive lodging experience with its medieval-inspired architecture and beautiful surroundings. In addition to lodging, they also hosting … [Read more...] about Landoll’s Mohican Castle Easter Egg Hunts (both Adult and Kids versions!)
Join Social City Events for the Annual St. Patrick's Pub Crawl in the Arena District on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The party starts at noon, and spans 8-10 bars in the Arena and Park Street District. St. Patrick's Pub Crawl Tickets for the St. Patrick's Pub Crawl are $26 plus fees in … [Read more...] about Annual St. Patrick’s Pub Crawl with Social City Events
The Easter bunny is hopping back to town for a beloved Easter event! Anthony-Thomas Candies is holding its annual Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House at the candy factory on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House Along with the free tour, you can … [Read more...] about Anthony-Thomas Easter Open House, with tours and the Bunny!
It's almost time for the Easter Bunny to fill those baskets! We put together a huge list of Easter Basket Fillers for all ages! (besides the obvious and necessary Easter candy). With young kids, we try to keep the basket light on candy, so I'm always looking for other non-candy Easter basket … [Read more...] about Easter Basket Filler Ideas for all ages
Who loves doughnuts?! Whether you like the round doughnuts, filled doughnuts, mini doughnuts, or other types...most people will agree that Krispy Kreme doughnuts are SO GOOD. Especially when they are warm! Krispy Kreme constantly offers new flavors, products, and special deals - and we've … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme special offers
Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy and fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a fun Bunny and the cutest photos to capture the moment! The Easter Bunny will hold court (with his professional photographers) at several Central … [Read more...] about Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at the mall in Columbus (and get a special offer from COTC)
Fans are Chipotle Mexican Grill are BIG fans, and Chipotle Rewards gives members a chance to earn discounts and free food throughout the year. Chipotle celebrates Leap Day with Free Guac Chipotle celebrates February’s “Extra Day” by offering Rewards members FREE guac on digital orders … [Read more...] about Chipotle: Free Guac on Leap Day for Rewards members
The Unchained OSU Fashion Show tells the story of an overcomer of human trafficking through three stages: summer, winter, spring. Join Unchained OSU on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 7 pm at the Great Hall Meeting Room in the Ohio Union. This unique event aims not only to showcase the latest … [Read more...] about Unchained OSU Fashion Show: Illuminating the Fight Against Human Trafficking
It's Science time! The COSI Science Festival is May 1-4, 2024 featuring science-based events all over the city for ALL AGES! At the end of all of the learning (that'll feel more like fun than education), celebrate your newfound science skills at the Big Science Celebration on May … [Read more...] about Celebrate Science! COSI Science Festival
Got pets? Want pets? You're going to want to put Hollywood Feed on your list for pet needs, holiday parties and photos, and adoption events. By shopping or attending events at Hollywood Feed stores, you can be sure that you aren't supporting the puppy mill pet industry, as with certain other … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Hollywood Feed pet events
The Guide Church Easter EGG-splosion at Franklin County Fairgrounds is one of the bigger Easter egg hunts in Central Ohio! On Saturday, March 23, 2024, all are welcome for this fun egg hunt with inflatables, picture with the Easter Bunny, and prizes. Not only is there an actual … [Read more...] about Guide Church Easter EGG-splosion at Franklin County Fairgrounds
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