LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus is the place for LEGO lovers! It's the Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO® build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Your family will easily spend 2-3 hours (or longer!) exploring the LEGO fun at this two story, 36,000 … [Read more...] about Fun at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center at Easton Town Center
Do your kids LOVE to dance? Come have a bash on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party in Westerville. Celebrate the end of school and kick off summer! The American Legion Hall in Westerville is transformed into a kid’s night club from 6:30-9:00pm. The … [Read more...] about Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party
Trapper John's Canoe Livery is currently not booking trip for Summer 2024 and is for sale. Please check website for any changes during the season. Spring and Summer are here, and canoeing is a great option during the dog days AND once we head into fall and the leave start to … [Read more...] about Get on the water with Trapper John’s Canoe Livery on Big Darby Creek
TBA for 2024 The Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Thompson Park. This free festival will feature inflatables, obstacle course, contests, family music, balloon artists, face painting, treats and … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration
If you love LEGO®, this event is for you! BrickUniverse, the #1 family LEGO® Fan event, is coming to Columbus, with the most creations built by Professional LEGO Artists under one roof! On Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 2023, join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans when the BrickUniverse … [Read more...] about BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan event comes to Columbus
Lowe's has some free family Spring and Easter fun for families! The FREE Lowe's SpringFest Egg-Venture at Lowe's is full of family fun, treats and giveaways, especially for little bunnies and chicks. All of the fun takes place on April 8, 2023. Join Lowe’s for a fun-filled, Easter-themed … [Read more...] about Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture with baskets, treats and more
The New Albany KidsFest is Friday, March 10, 2023 from 5 - 8 pm, and will showcase camp options from throughout Central Ohio, family activities and so much more. This free family event features a visit with the Easter Bunny, mini egg hunt, candy, a special princess and superhero visit, … [Read more...] about New Albany Kids Fest with Easter Bunny Visits
Dining out can be pricey, but these Red Lobster deals will make your stop for Cheddar Bay Biscuits even more affordable. 10 Under 10 Weekday Lunch NEW! 10 Under $10 weekday lunch menu is available Monday through Friday until 3pm. The special menu features a variety of delicious … [Read more...] about Kids eat free and other special deals at Red Lobster
Dorothy and the Prince of Oz returns to BalletMet after the debut in 2018. Choreographed by BalletMet's Artistic Director Edwaard Liang, the story is described like a family-friendly sequel to The Wizard of Oz. You can catch the performance at Ohio Theatre from February 10-12, 2023, … [Read more...] about Catch BalletMet Dorothy and the Prince of Oz this February
Program has been discontinued and will change in 2024. If your kids need extra motivation to keep their grades up, tempt them with the Cheryl's Cookies for A's program! Cheryl's Cookies for A's Report Card Rewards Program Bring your kids to a Cheryl's retail store with their … [Read more...] about Students get rewarded with Cookies for A’s program at Cheryl’s Cookies
Horse -N- Round Fun LLC has been popping up around town for awesome events over the last couple of years with their animals. They offer pony rides, trail rides around Central Ohio, festivals and community events, carriage rides, horse-drawn sledding, and more! 2023 Public Events $5 … [Read more...] about Horse Drawn Sledding and other fun events with Horse -N- Round Fun
Joann is a one stop shop for projects and crafts for people of all ages. You'll also find lots of ready-to-give gifts, storage solutions, fabric, party supplies housewares and more. Discounts at JOANN JOANN offers well-deserved discounts for those employed in certain fields. Teacher … [Read more...] about JOANN discounts for veterans, teachers, healthcare, and more
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. TBA for 2023/2024 Columbus Metropolitan Library hosts the Winter Reading Challenge, for which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Not returning for 2023 The Historic Crew Stadium is aglow with holiday lights for the Magic of Lights drive through experience from Nov. 23rd - Jan. 1st, 2023. You'll drive through more than a mile of spectacular light displays with your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Don’t miss … [Read more...] about Magic of Lights drive through experience at the Historic Crew Stadium
Flying Horse Farms brightens the holiday season for all with their new twinkling, seasonal light display “Light Up Camp” drive-through event in Mt. Gilead. NOT SCHEDULED for 2023 at this time. Flying Horse Farms hosts medical specialty camps and on-site programming. When camps were put on … [Read more...] about “Light Up Camp” Drive-Through Light Display at Flying Horse Farms
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