Enjoy free or cheap family-friendly summer movies almost every day of the week at various movie theaters across town. Beat the summer heat, escape the rain, or just quiet the "I'm bored" summer whining with a movie. Click on the links below for more details and film schedule for each … [Read more...] about Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
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Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
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 in 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 were … [Read more...] about Huge updated list of Columbus Happy Hours
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2024
There are so many festivals in Columbus and around Ohio back on the schedule for 2024! Events and more details will be added throughout the season. If you see any missing, please leave a comment. Let me know what your favorite festival is! WEEKLY/MONTHLY FESTIVALS in … [Read more...] about Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2024
Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Spending time in the great outdoors is a relaxing and wonderful experience. In central Ohio, we are fortunate to have plenty of greenspaces and parks, including Alum Creek State Park located in Delaware County. Only 25 minutes north of downtown Columbus, Alum Creek's 4,630-acres of shale … [Read more...] about Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 24-August 4, 2024! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on the third weekend in June. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2024
Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy this summer throughout Central Ohio every night of the week. These concerts make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. Check out our list of outdoor music … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2024
Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. Many community-sponsored movies are returning for 2024. There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie experience in your car. Please check individual … [Read more...] about Huge list of Outdoor movies around Columbus
Huge list of Easter Bunny Pictures, Easter Egg Hunts, and Easter in Columbus
Easter falls on Sunday, March 31, 2024! There are so many events going on around the city to celebrate the spring season and Easter in Columbus. Find all of the special events listed below through Easter, including Easter fun for grownups, Easter Egg hunts in Columbus, photos with the Easter … [Read more...] about Huge list of Easter Bunny Pictures, Easter Egg Hunts, and Easter in Columbus
2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to Columbus
The 2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships are coming to Columbus on January 22–28, 2024 at Nationwide Arena, and tickets are on sale now! This is the first time Columbus will host the nation’s best figure skaters as they compete to determine the national champions across … [Read more...] about 2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to Columbus
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
Back to School: Best School Supplies Sales
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It may not feel like it's time for back-to-school, but stores have their school supplies displays up and ready, and it's time to start looking out for the best deals to stock up on school supplies! Grab your class supply lists and start stocking up! Start early and hit the best sales each week … [Read more...] about Back to School: Best School Supplies Sales
Dairy Queen serves BOGO 80 cents Blizzard
In honor of its 80th birthday this year, DQ® is “gifting” fans a sweet deal – BOGO 80 cents Blizzard Treats, available March 4 through March 15 at participating locations nationwide. BOGO 80 cents Blizzard Treats Grab your family, coworker, friend, or even your frenemy and head to Dairy Queen to … [Read more...] about Dairy Queen serves BOGO 80 cents Blizzard
Where to watch Betty White documentary on her 100th birthday in Columbus
Thank you for being a friend, Betty. Celebrate the life of America's favorite Golden Girl, Betty White, at the screening of her documentary on her 100th birthday. The documentary, Betty White: 100 Years Young, was planned to celebrate her 100th birthday on January 17, 2022. But America's … [Read more...] about Where to watch Betty White documentary on her 100th birthday in Columbus
