In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long, and the pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
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Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage Site 1st Anniversary events
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks was inscribed Ohio’s first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site on September 19, 2023. World Heritage inscription brings recognition to places of exceptional interest and value. These sites serve to honor and preserve the world’s cultural and natural … [Read more...] about Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage Site 1st Anniversary events
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 31 - September 2, 2024. Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Community Chess at Columbus Chess Academy
Want to learn to play chess or practice your chess skills? Join Columbus Chess Academy and Third Way Coffee House for Community Chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to come hang out, play, and learn something new! Community Chess Saturdays, June 15 - August 3, 2024 from 10 … [Read more...] about Community Chess at Columbus Chess Academy
60+ Columbus Podcasts made in or about Central Ohio
I'm a huge fan of podcasts. If I'm driving, running errands, or doing housework, I'm probably listening to a podcast. While I have a wide range of podcast interests, I want to share a list of local Columbus podcasts for you to check out. I love supporting these Columbus podcasters, and they all … [Read more...] about 60+ Columbus Podcasts made in or about Central Ohio
Take Yale’s most popular course for FREE: The Science of Well-Being
Even if you aren't Ivy League material, you can take a course at Yale for free! The Science of Well-Being is Yale University's most popular class in the history of the University, with over 4.7 million people already enrolled. It's the ultimate self-help course, and now is the perfect … [Read more...] about Take Yale’s most popular course for FREE: The Science of Well-Being
Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
You're never too old to be a Buckeye at The Ohio State University! Ohio residents age 60 or older can take FREE courses and connect with The Ohio State University community through the Program 60. Program 60 participants attend courses on an instructor permission, space-available, audit basis … [Read more...] about Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
Visit Shepherd’s Corner for a Labyrinth Walk or Summer events
Shepherd's Corner, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is a 160 acre farm and ecological center in Blacklick, Ohio. As an Earth-centered leader in Central Ohio, they offer environmental education, reflective experiences on care of creation, and land renewal while providing healthy, … [Read more...] about Visit Shepherd’s Corner for a Labyrinth Walk or Summer events
The Science of Big Machines at COSI
COSI partners up with the Ohio Contractor’s Association and the Local 18 Operating Engineers for fan-favorite event, The Science of Big Machines. The Science of Big Machines at COSI Big machines and construction equipment converge in downtown Columbus from Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June … [Read more...] about The Science of Big Machines at COSI
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 though July 31, 2024 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Kids and their guardians can pick up their interactive reading log and … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading Program at Barnes and Noble Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
Brown @ 70 with Ohio Humanities
When Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1954, making school segregation illegal across the United States, it changed everything—and nothing. Seventy years later, we explore the decision’s legacy and honor Ohio leaders in the civil rights movement. Join Ohio Humanities on Thursday, May … [Read more...] about Brown @ 70 with Ohio Humanities
