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Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas

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Ohio Village celebrates a Victorian Christmas with Dickens of a Christmas, inspired by the stories of Charles Dickens. The village will come to life during 3 weekends this holiday season for some olde time Christmas fun.  DUE TO CLOSURE/REMODELING  of Ohio Village, Dickens of a … [Read more...] about Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas

Horse Drawn Sledding and other fun events with Horse -N- Round Fun

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

Piada Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest at Easton

Love the movie Elf? Don't miss this hilarious event at Piada Italian Street Food! The 'Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest' is Friday, December 16, 2023 at 2pm at the Easton Town Center location. The restaurant will be decked out for the holidays, so get read for lots … [Read more...] about Piada Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest at Easton

Celebrate with the Critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at Ohio Wildlife Center

TBA for 2023 Animals deserve a Christmas too! Get the kids out of the house and celebrate the holiday season to celebrate with the critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at the Ohio Wildlife Center. This is a favorite annual event, and a chance to help the animals while you have a little … [Read more...] about Celebrate with the Critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at Ohio Wildlife Center

The Grinch is coming to Selfie WRLD Columbus

The Grinch is coming to Selfie WRLD Columbus! Can you stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas? If you can't, you can at least get some great photos while you try! Selfie WRLD Columbus As most instagrammable places in Ohio, you'll immerse yourself in fun, eye-catching, interactive art … [Read more...] about The Grinch is coming to Selfie WRLD Columbus

Reserve the Greenhouse at Getaway Brewing for holiday parties, and buy Beer Bonds!

Getaway Brewing Company, located on N. High Street in Dublin, is offering a special deal on its Greenhouse at Getaway, a perfect space to accommodate parties of 15 to 35 people for corporate or personal holiday gatherings. For all of November and December, the Greenhouse is free to rent … [Read more...] about Reserve the Greenhouse at Getaway Brewing for holiday parties, and buy Beer Bonds!

Free Thanksgiving meal from Ibotta after cash back

Some stores offer free or greatly discounted Thanksgiving turkeys. Ibotta steps it up and offers the whole Thanksgiving dinner for free! For the third year, Ibotta is offering its “Free Thanksgiving Dinner” program in an effort to feed millions of families for less this Thanksgiving.  The … [Read more...] about Free Thanksgiving meal from Ibotta after cash back

Magic of Lights drive through experience at the Historic Crew Stadium

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

“Light Up Camp” Drive-Through Light Display at Flying Horse Farms

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

Lowe’s Holiday House Kit and Winterfest

Lowe's wants to help ramp up holiday spirit with their with their first Winterfest event this December with several holiday experiences, including free Holiday House Kits. Holiday House Kits To help customers with this goal, they are giving away Holiday House Kits to reinvent the standard … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Holiday House Kit and Winterfest

Inexpensive Kitchen Gift Ideas

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If you're looking to buy a gift for someone who likes to cook or bake, this list of affordable kitchen gift ideas will help you pick out something unique or useful.  I own many of these items myself and use them on a regular enough basis that I think they are worth the space in my cupboard … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Kitchen Gift Ideas

Free Admission to Columbus Zoo Wildlights for Public Safety and Healthcare Employees

Offer not valid for 2022. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is honoring those who protect and care for our communities (and their guests) with free admission at the Columbus Zoo for First Responders and Public Safety Appreciation Days AND Healthcare Professionals Appreciation Days from December 26, … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Columbus Zoo Wildlights for Public Safety and Healthcare Employees

Magical Lights of Winter at National Trail Raceway

National Trail Raceway is a 1/4 mile drag strip located just east of Columbus, Ohio that allows people from the Central Ohio area to participate in the thrills of NHRA Drag Racing.  Since 1964, National Trail Raceway has been the largest motorsport's facility in Central Ohio. The track … [Read more...] about Magical Lights of Winter at National Trail Raceway

Catch some wild turkeys with the Dublin Turkey Park Hunt

It's November, so it's time to catch some turkeys! There are some goofy gobblers on the loose in Darree Fields in Dublin, and your family can help find them all during the Turkey Park Hunt.  Head over to Darree Fields during daylight hours, and help track down the turkeys in the … [Read more...] about Catch some wild turkeys with the Dublin Turkey Park Hunt

The best Thanksgiving turkey sales in Columbus

With many families having smaller Thanksgiving gatherings this year, more people will be buying turkeys to make for their own family (possibly for the first time ever!). Fortunately, many stores have great Thanksgiving turkey sales in November, so you'll be able to make an affordable Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about The best Thanksgiving turkey sales in Columbus

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