Wintertime is all about comfort food, but you can get out of the house AND enjoy comfort food this winter. Head to Hocking Hills for the annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise on March 1, 2, 8, & 9 2025, and sample comfort food at 12 restaurants around the Hills. The cruise … [Read more...] about 2025 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise
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Columbus Zoo Winter Admission and Online discount
You may feel like hibernating in the cold weather, but winter is the perfect time to visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Not only is it one of the best time to go, you'll get a discount by purchasing tickets online in advance through mid-March! The Zoo is open every day from 10 a.m. - 4 … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Winter Admission and Online discount
6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
There's a "National" day for everything, and I'm certainly not complaining about this one! Saturday, February 1, 2025 is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. My kids have been asking for months when Ice Cream for Breakfast is - it's one of their favorite fake holidays to … [Read more...] about 6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Arnold Sports Festival and Expo in Columbus
The largest multi-sport event in the Nation is back in Columbus when the Arnold Sports Festival returns to the Columbus Convention Center from February 27 - March 2, 2025! This event is every fitness enthusiasts “must-attend” event. It draws more than 22,000 athletes annually who compete in … [Read more...] about Arnold Sports Festival and Expo in Columbus
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
Get your tickets for the Westerville Uptown Cookie Walk
Stroll through Westerville's historic district, enjoying the shops and businesses while you collect cookies on the Uptown Cookie Walk on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 12-4 pm. Tickets would make a great inexpensive gift for Valentine's Day, and a fun activity to look forward … [Read more...] about Get your tickets for the Westerville Uptown Cookie Walk
Splash for Special Olympics with the 2nd Annual New Albany Polar Plunge
Move over Snow Angel Challenge...it's time to plunge! Kick off February with a splash for Special Olympics Ohio with the New Albany Polar Plunge! The New Albany Police Department is hosting one of the 14 statewide Polar Plunges with the The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. … [Read more...] about Splash for Special Olympics with the 2nd Annual New Albany Polar Plunge
Columbus Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ohio
Can you brave the icy cold water in the middle of an Ohio winter? Jump right in at the The Polar Plunge at Lower.com Field Plaza on Saturday, February 28, 2025 starting at 9:30 a.m. Hundreds of participating Plungers will jump into a freezing pool of water to raise money for Special … [Read more...] about Columbus Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ohio
Join in Civil War Era Grande Winter Ball at Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse is hosting the Grande Winter Ball on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 7 - 9 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend the Grande Winter Ball hosted by Civil War re-enactors, 1stOhio Light Artillery Battery A. Dress in Civil War period attire or in your … [Read more...] about Join in Civil War Era Grande Winter Ball at Ohio Statehouse
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
Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)
Whether you have a love in your life, or friends and family that you want to show your love to, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to do something fun to celebrate love. There are lots of events going on around Valentine's Day in Columbus. While these all may not be frugal, a lot of people … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day in Columbus (gifts, dates, and more)
Franklin Park Conservatory Wedding Showcase
Did you get engaged over the holidays? Check out one of Central Ohio’s most popular and elegant wedding venues at the Franklin Park Conservatory Wedding Showcase. After being cancelled for a few years, the wedding showcase is back at Franklin Park Conservatory on Friday, January 24, … [Read more...] about Franklin Park Conservatory Wedding Showcase
Winter Festivals in Columbus and throughout Ohio
I know...Ohio is cold in the winter. But that doesn't mean we should stay holed up inside, not emerging until Spring like Punxsutawney Phil. There are too many winter festivals in Columbus to enjoy! Bundle up and enjoy fun things to do around the city, including both indoor and outdoor … [Read more...] about Winter Festivals in Columbus and throughout Ohio
Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
Train Lovers: Don’t miss the Great Train Show
If trains are a beloved hobby in your family, don't miss the Great Train Show at the Ohio Expo Center on January 11-12, 2024. Surprise the train lover in your family with tickets! You'll find tables of trains for sale, exhibitors from around the country, Model Train displays, and a Thomas the … [Read more...] about Train Lovers: Don’t miss the Great Train Show
