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Get the HBO Max subscription deal — just $2.99 per month

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Winter is great time to try out a different streaming service. HBO Max, now formally rebranded as Max, has an awesome Black Friday deal to make it more affordable! Now through November 27, you can get a six-month subscription to Max for just $2.99 per month.  Stream blockbuster … [Read more...] about Get the HBO Max subscription deal — just $2.99 per month

Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Preview Party

Cheryl's Cookies are a favorite in Columbus, and their treats are always a hit on a holiday cookie tray or as a gift! Stock up NOW with the Cheryl's Cookies Holiday Preview Party at all retail stores, and save on these tasty sweets. From November 13-19, 2023, take 25% off all Holiday gifts. … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Preview Party

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club is hosting Holiday Weekends with Model Trains starting Thanksgiving weekend. Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House The annual holiday open house with COMRC starts on Friday, November 24, 2023, and runs every every Saturday and Sunday through … [Read more...] about Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

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

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

Experience the Dino and Dragon Stroll in Columbus

Skip the shopping this weekend and go check out some dinos and dragons instead! The Dino & Dragon Stroll is coming to the Greater Columbus Convention Center on November 27-28, 2021, and your kids will want to check out this unique experience.  Get up and close with life-like and … [Read more...] about Experience the Dino and Dragon Stroll in Columbus

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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