Get ready for lighthearted Halloween fun without the fright during the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's annual Boo at the Zoo celebration. This merry-not-scary, frightfully delightful event will take place the following weekends of October 2025. October 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26, 2025 Join the … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo is merry, not scary!
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Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
Get outside and enjoy nature with a paddle on the water this summer! Don't know where to go? We've gathered a list of the best places for canoeing and kayaking in Columbus, along with places to rent your boats or stand up paddle boards. Explore the waterways and the banks of the rivers and … [Read more...] about Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
2024 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, 2024, and you can find deals and freebies all over the city! Click on the link for details. We won't tell if you enjoy more than one of these offers (or 3!) on Sunday - just watch out for brain freeze! If you haven't already, you … [Read more...] about 2024 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
15 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
We can't get enough of gorgeous fields of flowers, and lavender fields are some of the prettiest (and best smelling) fields you can enjoy! Find out where you can find some amazing lavender in Ohio. And then see where you can find Sunflower Fields in Ohio, including many in Central Ohio, starting … [Read more...] about 15 fields and farms with Lavender in Ohio to visit this Summer
Discounts at Cinemark Theaters every Tuesday
If you're a movie lover on a budget, mark your calendar for Tuesdays for discounts at Cinemark Theaters. Cinemark offers its weekly Discount Day every Tuesday at participating locations, available exclusively to members of Cinemark Movie Rewards (CMR). As a member of this free program, use … [Read more...] about Discounts at Cinemark Theaters every Tuesday
Free Makebreak Craft Events and Kids Club Crafts
Michaels has brought back family fun in-store with Free Sunday Makebreak craft events. MAKEbreak crafts get creative juices flowing for you and your kids, and it's a great reason to get out of the house! Upcoming Michaels Sunday Makebreak schedule The weekly event takes place on … [Read more...] about Free Makebreak Craft Events and Kids Club Crafts
Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at PINS Easton
Blue Jackets fans don't want to miss this party! Catch the 2024 National Hockey League Draft Watch Party at the Columbus Blue Jackets official NHL Draft Watch Party at Pins Mechanical Company in Easton on Friday, June 28, 2024. The party is open to the public and free for all ages, … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at PINS Easton
Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Take a daytrip or overnight to Cleveland to check out the Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This unique festival is held select dates through Sunday, August 25, 2024 This year’s festival brings back live performances featuring acrobatics including foot … [Read more...] about Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In addition to Red, White and Boom, which is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest, there are so many July 4th celebrations, parades, and fireworks in Columbus in early … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Ohio History Center
Celebrate America's favorite pastime with one of the nation's largest Vintage Base Ball festivals on August 31 - September 1, 2024 at the Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Ohio History Center 17th Avenue fields. See over 25 vintage base ball teams from across the nation … [Read more...] about Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Ohio History Center
Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Enjoy free or cheap family-friendly summer movies almost every day of the week at various movie theaters across town. Beat the summer heat, escape the rain, or just quiet the "I'm bored" summer whining with a movie. Click on the links below for more details and film schedule for each … [Read more...] about Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
2024 Annual Columbus Greek Festival
The Annual Columbus Greek Festival is Labor Day Weekend, Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2, 2024. The festival is a Central Ohio Labor Day weekend tradition which highlights Greek culture and features cathedral tours, authentic food and drink, exhibits, shops, music, dancing, and … [Read more...] about 2024 Annual Columbus Greek Festival
The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the weekend with the famous $5 Pancake Breakfast at The Hills Market in Worthington. Every Saturday and Sunday on the beautiful veranda starting in May, you can enjoy 2 huge pancakes (plain, chocolate chip, or blueberry), plus sausage and coffee for just $5! Enjoy a Mimosa … [Read more...] about The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast
All skill levels welcome to pedal the Tour de Buckeye Lake
Experience the beauty of Buckeye Lake on scenic routes, perfect for cyclists of all skill levels. Tour de Buckeye Lake is cycling event, focused on displaying the beauty of the Buckeye Lake region hosted by Bike Buckeye Lake on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Bike Buckeye Lake is a nonprofit … [Read more...] about All skill levels welcome to pedal the Tour de Buckeye Lake
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Upper Arlington's Parks & Recreation Department hosts FREE outdoor movie nights with Upper Arlington Movies in the Park. Grab chairs, blankets, and snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars with friends or family. 2024 Movies in the Parks Series Schedule Wonka | Thursday, … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Movies in the Park