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Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

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It's time to start your holiday shopping, and you can earn cash back for shopping at your favorite stores by going through Rakuten (f.k.a. Ebates) - no strings attached!  Thousands of stores participate with 1-25% cash back on your whole order, plus you'll usually find coupon codes that may … [Read more...] about Get Rakuten Ebates Cash back for Online Shopping

OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk

The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk

Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville

Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 3, 2023. This annual event features neighborhood merchants participating with specials and promotions for a neighborhood party that'll help you shop your Christmas list and get in the … [Read more...] about Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville

New Years Eve and New Years Restaurant options for 2023

Want to go out to eat on New Years Eve or New Years Day? There are plenty of restaurants open for New Years in Columbus. You'll find that most restaurants are open for New Year's Eve, but many require reservations are have special menus during dinner service.   New Years Eve is one of … [Read more...] about New Years Eve and New Years Restaurant options for 2023

The Best White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas

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White Elephant gift exchanges, or as some call them, Yankee Swaps or Greed, are about as popular as ugly Christmas sweater parties. Gifts for these exchanges can be hard to choose because there are often a variety of people participating and you may have to gear the appropriateness around the … [Read more...] about The Best White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas

Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus

If you're hosting overnight guests over Christmas, make sure you show them some gems in our city! Here are some FREE and cheap ways to keep them entertained, and give them a taste of Cbus. Don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Columbus on the Cheap’s daily emails, and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2023. Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly. Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts and hostess gifts

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Need a small gift of appreciation for someone in your life? This list of small gift ideas is great for teacher gifts, hostess gifts, as well as office, friend, or extended family gifts - basically, any adult in your life!  Most people have enough "stuff", so aim for gifts that are … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts and hostess gifts

Holidays with Grandview Heights Public Library

Enjoy the holidays with Grandview Heights Public Library, including Letters to Santa, holiday-themed story festivals, and more. Letters to Santa with GHPL Send a letter to Santa and let him know your holiday wishes starting November 25! You can use holiday templates provided by the library, or … [Read more...] about Holidays with Grandview Heights Public Library

Celebrate Chanukah in Columbus with Menorah lightings and more

Enjoy Eight Nights of Fun with Chabad Columbus to celebrate the season of Chanukah in Columbus! Pajama Party and Cookie Decorating Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm.  Featuring Chanukah Cookie Decorating and Whimsical Chanukah Crafts at Kitchen of Life, 2525 E. Main Street. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Chanukah in Columbus with Menorah lightings and more

Granville Tree Lighting and Granville Candlelight Walking Tour

Get into the holiday spirit in the quaint Village of Granville with the Village Tree Lighting and Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour. You will also see some beautifully decorated properties through the whole holiday season. Granville Village Tree Lighting Sunday, December 1, 2024. … [Read more...] about Granville Tree Lighting and Granville Candlelight Walking Tour

Comfort Dental: Free dental care on Care Day

Here's a reason to smile: Comfort Dental is once again providing FREE dental services for those in need. Patients will be seen for free dental care on Saturday, December 23, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at most locations. The company has been providing this service since … [Read more...] about Comfort Dental: Free dental care on Care Day

2024 Chanukah Celebration Menorah Lighting at Easton

Join Easton and Chabad of Columbus for the special Menorah Lighting at Easton Town Square on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6 p.m. Menorah Lighting at Easton for Chanukah This family party will include Menorah lighting, sufganiot, dreidels, music, raffle prizes, dancing and refreshments with … [Read more...] about 2024 Chanukah Celebration Menorah Lighting at Easton

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

Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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There is still time to grab some grab stocking stuffers! Many of these things are available via Amazon or at local stores! Christmas stockings have always been one of my favorite things about Christmas Day.  Stocking Memories Growing up, we were allowed to get up as early as we wanted, … [Read more...] about Huge list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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