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Brick Fest Live in Columbus is fun for all LEGO fans!

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Kids and adults who love LEGOS do not want to miss Brick Fest Live in Columbus from January 4-5, 2025! This national tour is coming to the Columbus Convention Center, and is great for all ages! Guests will immerse themselves with over a million bricks on display - and they can play … [Read more...] about Brick Fest Live in Columbus is fun for all LEGO fans!

Shop Ohio Vintage Festival at Ohio Expo Center

Love vintage? Don't miss Ohio Vintage Fest on February 8, 2025. Ohio's biggest vintage clothing event is the perfect place to grab some vintage threads for yourself, or gifts for the vintage lovers in your life! Ohio Vintage Fest You'll find over 70 different vendors with vintage clothing, … [Read more...] about Shop Ohio Vintage Festival at Ohio Expo Center

Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus

In addition to all of the holiday fun and family gatherings over Christmas break, you'll probably encounter bored kids or will just need to get out of the house. There are plenty of free and cheap activities for winter break in Columbus, so plan ahead to keep the kids from complaining. This … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus

Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

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It's time to start your holiday shopping, and you can earn cash back for shopping at your favorite stores by going through Rakuten (f.k.a. Ebates) - no strings attached!  Thousands of stores participate with 1-25% cash back on your whole order, plus you'll usually find coupon codes that may … [Read more...] about Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

2024 Columbus Winter Beerfest features 150+ craft brews!

The annual Columbus Winter Beerfest returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center on January 20, 2024. This is a splurge event, but if you are a beer lover, it will be worth it! Tickets make a great holiday gift too! This delicious and boozy event will have over 150 local and craft … [Read more...] about 2024 Columbus Winter Beerfest features 150+ craft brews!

$3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series

Looking for a way to spend a few fun hours with family this winter? Some favorite family movies are coming back to the big screen with Winter Kids Dream Family Films at Marcus Theatres. Catch favorites kids movies on the big screen for just $3 (or FREE!) this winter! Whether you already … [Read more...] about $3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series

Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer

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If you need a quick gift for a beer lover, dress up a 6 or 12 pack of dark bottles with Rudolph gear for a gift of Rudolph Beer! Just pick up some brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, red pom poms, and glue. I didn't bother removing the labels, but you could if you wanted. For the antlers, I … [Read more...] about Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer

OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk

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

Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day

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Holiday traditions are a great way to create memories throughout the Christmas season. They give families and friends something to look forward to other than Christmas Day. Continue traditions from your own childhood, or start new ones, like we did with St. Nicholas Day. These special activities … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day

Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville

Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 3, 2023. This annual event features neighborhood merchants participating with specials and promotions for a neighborhood party that'll help you shop your Christmas list and get in the … [Read more...] about Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville

Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding events and Season information

Snow Trails slopes are open for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing! Now that it feels like winter, its time to play in the snow! Located in Mansfield, Ohio, Snow Trails is just a quick trip up Route 71 from Columbus – close enough to drive up in the evening or for a one day trip! Snow Trails … [Read more...] about Snow Trails Skiing and Snowboarding events and Season information

Wendy’s: $3 key tag gets free Frosty every visit for a year

Love Wendy's Frostys? You can get a free Frosty during every visit in 2024!  Get a FREE Jr. Frosty at Wendy's, throughout 2024 when you purchase a Frosty Key Tag for just $3 at participating locations. It's a feel good promotion because 90 percent of the proceeds benefit the … [Read more...] about Wendy’s: $3 key tag gets free Frosty every visit for a year

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Get the HBO Max subscription deal — just $2.99 per month

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Winter is great time to try out a different streaming service. HBO Max, now formally rebranded as Max, has an awesome Black Friday deal to make it more affordable! Now through November 27, you can get a six-month subscription to Max for just $2.99 per month.  Stream blockbuster … [Read more...] about Get the HBO Max subscription deal — just $2.99 per month

Hulu Black Friday deal: 99 cents/mo for 12 months

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Watching more TV this year, or running out of shows to watch? The best deal on Hulu is this Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2023, so it's a great time to cancel other subscriptions and try out Hulu! New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for $0.99/month for … [Read more...] about Hulu Black Friday deal: 99 cents/mo for 12 months

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