If you're a college student, you need all the help you can get at saving money on Christmas presents. Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can … [Read more...] about Free shipping on holiday gifts with Amazon Student
Programs at Slate Run Historical Farm and other Metro Parks are cancelled for 2020. Slate Run Historical Farm is hosting FREE family-friendly holiday events at the farm through November and December. These fun activities will get you out of the house and in the holiday spirit as you … [Read more...] about Family Holiday events at Slate Run Farm
Join Eleventh Candle Co. as we make an attempt to make history, breaking the world record for the most candles hand-poured in a day! Stop by and pour your own unique scent on November 10 from 11 am - 5 pm for 15 minutes or stay for the whole day and be a part of history! These candles smell … [Read more...] about Eleventh Candle Co. World Record Event
Don't miss The Polar Express Movie Weekends at COSI for holiday fun for the whole family. Enjoy The Polar Express in COSI's National Geographic Giant Screen Theater with hot chocolate, cookies, games, and other surprises. Pajamas are welcome! Theater doors will open 45 … [Read more...] about Polar Express Movie Weekends at COSI
No longer being held. The Holiday Character Breakfast is one of the most popular community events in Gahanna, and it will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 with seatings times every hour starting at 8:15 am. The breakfast will include free arts and crafts activities, … [Read more...] about Holiday Character Breakfast in Gahanna
You won't have your toes in the sand, but you'll feel like you're at the ocean at Newport Aquarium. Whether you make it a long weekend in Cincinnati or head there for the day, you'll find plenty to explore for hours. Get BOGO tickets through November 3 to celebrate the new baby … [Read more...] about Baby Gators and BOGO admission at Newport Aquarium
Think your older kids may enjoy the sport of curling? Columbus Curling Club offers a Junior Curling program for anyone under the age of 22 who wants to learn to curl and is able to maneuver a 44 pound rock of granite on the ice. Generally the starting age for juniors is between 11 and … [Read more...] about Youth Learn to Curl Clinics at Columbus Curling Club
Join LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus for their Bricktastic Birthday Celebration from September 21-28, 2019! LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus has been open to the public for nearly a year and to celebrate its first birthday this month, it’s launching a week-long event for guests. Enjoy … [Read more...] about LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Birthday Celebration
Head to the beautiful Bicentennial Park in downtown Columbus along the Scioto Mile on Friday, August 30 at 8 pm for a free BalletMet performance for Rhythm on the River - An Evening of Dance. BalletMet, along with Opera Columbus, will preview select works from their upcoming 2019-2020 … [Read more...] about Free BalletMet performance: An Evening of Dance
Kings Island is offering free admission to teachers, first responders and healthcare professionals on select days in August in honor of Community Appreciation Days. The 364-acre amusement park hosts free weekends for the community heroes who serve us everyday. Tickets can be purchased for … [Read more...] about Free admission to Kings Island for teachers, first responders, and healthcare professionals
Preservation Parks in Delaware County offer lots of free events for the whole family this summer. Between hikes, educational events, and fun for kids, you'll find plenty to do this summer while enjoying some fresh air - and it's all FREE. World of Water Check out the featured exhibit for … [Read more...] about Free Summer Hikes and Events at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Enjoy a walk around downtown Powell on Saturday, June 26, 2021 for the summer season Powell Street Market. There will be over 65 unique and eclectic collection of vendors lining the streets of Downtown Powell with antiques, hand-made arts & crafts, food items, and specialty products from 9:00 am … [Read more...] about Shop local at the Summer Powell Street Market
Carrie’s Café is a unique dining center that offers a variety delicious and affordable menu items ranging from homemade soups and fresh salads to delicious desserts as a part of LifeCare Alliance. The Cafe serves lunch Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is … [Read more...] about Carrie’s Cafe and Senior Dining Centers
See new Easton Unplugged at the Yard concerts, and lots of other fun at Easton. https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/easton-town-center/ Easton Town Center will be hosting Sounds on the Town Concert Series on Wednesdays from June through August, from 6 - 9 p.m. on the Town Square. These … [Read more...] about Sounds on the Town free concerts at Easton
The Refectory is hosts casual Saturday Samplings and Wine Tastings that you won't want to miss. You're sure to find a new favorite for the warm weather and patio season. Upcoming Wine Tastings April 27, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Italian Cruise May 4, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: … [Read more...] about Refectory Saturday Samplings and Wine Tastings
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