America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks + Free National Parks Pass for 4th grade families
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Carnegie Author Series with Columbus Metropolitan Library: Rick Steves, Mary Robinette Kowal
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with these Author Talks. The Carnegie Author Series Author Talks brings national authors to you! 2025 Carnegie Author Series Author Talks The Carnegie Author Series … [Read more...] about Carnegie Author Series with Columbus Metropolitan Library: Rick Steves, Mary Robinette Kowal
Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
If you like to celebrate your birthday all week (or all month), we've gathered up a huge list of local birthday freebies and deals for free meals, beauty items, clothing discounts, and more. Celebrate your birthday with some special treats this year! Some of my favorites are Jeni's Ice … [Read more...] about Birthday deals and freebies around Columbus
Kids Eat Free Night at Chick-fil-A Sawmill on Tuesdays
Visit Chick-fil-A Sawmill for a Kids Eat Free Night every Tuesday from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm in February and March! Enjoy a FREE kids meal with the purchase of every adult meal! Cow will be there from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm to see his friends! Terms and Conditions: *Child must be present *Dine-In … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Night at Chick-fil-A Sawmill on Tuesdays
Winter events and Black History Month at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
The stunning Capitol Square complex sits in the middle of downtown Columbus, surrounded by Broad, High, State, and 3rd Streets. Capitol Square includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. The buildings are working government offices, and monuments to the people and the period during … [Read more...] about Winter events and Black History Month at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
Go stargazing with Planetarium at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State
If you're fascinated with the night sky, stars, and the rest of space out there, check out some fun programs at the Planetarium at Ohio State University. The Arne Slettebak Planetarium Operating since 1968 by the Department of Astronomy, the 63-seat 30-foot dome theater with brand new … [Read more...] about Go stargazing with Planetarium at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State
YMCA Enchanted Evening parent/child night out
Join the YMCA of Central Ohio and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an Enchanted Evening event at the Highbanks Metropark Nature Center on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. YMCA Enchanted Evening Enjoy food, crafts, a campfire, scavenger hunts, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about YMCA Enchanted Evening parent/child night out
Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
If you haven't been to Franklinton lately, check out all of the changes on the second Friday of each month for Franklinton Fridays and the 400 Market. The galleries, businesses, and institutions of East Franklinton host an art crawl for the public, and new places open regularly with the … [Read more...] about Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
Fun things to do today in Columbus, Ohio
Looking for something to do? Check out our suggestions for fun to do in Columbus today (and in the near future). Many are FREE or CHEAP. Whether you are into music, movies, art, food, hanging out with friends, or enjoying quality family time, we’ve got you covered with free fun, cheap … [Read more...] about Fun things to do today in Columbus, Ohio
KidsLinked Winter KidsFests in Worthington and Polaris
KidsLinked.com puts of fun and free festivals throughout the year all over the city. These KidsFest events are planned with kids and parents in mind! They featured fun and freebies, scavenger hunts, games, and activities for kids, plus vendors with great resources for parents. Past … [Read more...] about KidsLinked Winter KidsFests in Worthington and Polaris
Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Second Saturday Kids Days are free events that take place in the Ross Community Studio at the WOSU Public Media headquarters. Each Second Saturday event features a new theme to explore that combines imagination, interaction and technology to explore art, science, math and reading. Children … [Read more...] about Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Head to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for family-friendly and free JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 am - noon! Kids can pick up a fun craft, id badge, lanyard, collector's pin, and a project master medallion if they complete 6 projects! Parents get a special 10% off coupon to use … [Read more...] about Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series and Celebration
Get out and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful metro parks this winter. Get healthy and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our metro parks with the Annual Winter Hike Series with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. For the 2024/2025 series, the hikes are not guided or … [Read more...] about Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series and Celebration
Best of February in Columbus
We put out a lot of information and fun events, so it can be hard to keep up with what's going on. We've gathered some of our most popular articles and events to make sure you don't miss out on the Best of February in Columbus! What's going on this February in Columbus February is Black … [Read more...] about Best of February in Columbus
2025 Home Depot Free Kids Workshops
Kids love learning new skills, and Home Depot has been a leader in teaching kids how to build for years with Home Depot Free Kids Workshops. Stores are once again offering free in-person workshops again, with the option to purchase monthly kits to build at home. Home Depot Free Kids … [Read more...] about 2025 Home Depot Free Kids Workshops
