The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with these Author Talks. The Carnegie Author Series Author Talks brings national authors to you! 2025 Carnegie Author Series Author Talks The Carnegie Author Series … [Read more...] about Carnegie Author Series with Columbus Metropolitan Library: Rick Steves, Mary Robinette Kowal
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Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's Ice … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
Kids Eat Free Night at Chick-fil-A Sawmill on Tuesdays
Visit Chick-fil-A Sawmill for a Kids Eat Free Night every Tuesday from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm in February and March! Enjoy a FREE kids meal with the purchase of every adult meal! Cow will be there from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm to see his friends! Terms and Conditions: *Child must be present *Dine-In … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Night at Chick-fil-A Sawmill on Tuesdays
Shamrock Shake is BACK (and benefits RMHC families), and free fries at McDonald’s
McDonald's is a big part of many people's lives. Whether it's your favorite fast food stop, or it's the easiest to find (they're everywhere!), you've probably dined from a McDonalds once or twice...per week, per month, or year. McDonald's deals make an affordable place even more affordable, so … [Read more...] about Shamrock Shake is BACK (and benefits RMHC families), and free fries at McDonald’s
2025 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other Irish fun
The City of Dublin knows how to celebrate Irish fun, and they go all out for St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin! The Greenest & Grandest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin returns in 2025, along other with other fun events that day! St. Patrick's Day in Dublin Saturday, March 15, … [Read more...] about 2025 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other Irish fun
Go stargazing with Planetarium at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State
If you're fascinated with the night sky, stars, and the rest of space out there, check out some fun programs at the Planetarium at Ohio State University. The Arne Slettebak Planetarium Operating since 1968 by the Department of Astronomy, the 63-seat 30-foot dome theater with brand new … [Read more...] about Go stargazing with Planetarium at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State
IHOP serves free pancakes for charity on National Pancake Day
Flip for a free short stack! In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP is serving FREE pancakes for a good cause. IHOP: Free pancakes for National Pancake Day On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 more than 1,500 IHOP locations will be flipping FREE short stacks of three buttermilk pancakes … [Read more...] about IHOP serves free pancakes for charity on National Pancake Day
YMCA Enchanted Evening parent/child night out
Join the YMCA of Central Ohio and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an Enchanted Evening event at the Highbanks Metropark Nature Center on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. YMCA Enchanted Evening Enjoy food, crafts, a campfire, scavenger hunts, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about YMCA Enchanted Evening parent/child night out
Culture Pass: Free admission to the Zoo, FPC, CMA, and more from the library
Visit amazing attractions in Columbus for FREE with a Culture Pass from the Columbus Metropolitan Library. These aren't only available for museums and the like, but also for FUN in Columbus, like Columbus Clippers games. You can check out Culture Passes for free admission to a variety of … [Read more...] about Culture Pass: Free admission to the Zoo, FPC, CMA, and more from the library
Book sales and fun events at Upper Arlington Public Library
Upper Arlington Public Library offers many fun and educational programs for children ages 0-18 through the Youth Services program, as well as events for adults, all year long. With three branches in the UAPL system, you'll always find something to do! Friends of the Upper Arlington Library Book … [Read more...] about Book sales and fun events at Upper Arlington Public Library
KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest
Feeling cooped up this winter? Enjoy some family fun at KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. This free family event showcases camp options from throughout Central Ohio, family activities and so much more, and is held at Worthington … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest
Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is working to improve early childhood literacy across Ohio by joining forces with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to babies and young children in Ohio. They are providing books to children each month starting at birth in the hopes that … [Read more...] about Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2025
There are so many festivals in Columbus and around Ohio back on the schedule for 2025! 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 2025
Get four FREE COVID-19 test kits for at-home use
With cooler weather, the school year in session, and more indoor events, COVID and other respiratory viruses are on the rise again. While COVID-19 still poses a health threat to people at higher risk, its recovery and outcomes are now similar to other respiratory viruses, like the flu. Just … [Read more...] about Get four FREE COVID-19 test kits for at-home use
Big list of snow day activities for kids in Columbus
The weather outside is frightful and cold, and many schools are cancelled. If you have to go out, bundle up and be careful! If you or the kids are suffering from cabin fever, check out this Big list of snow day activities for kids in Columbus. If any level of snow emergency is in effect, … [Read more...] about Big list of snow day activities for kids in Columbus
