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
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Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center offers fun events and activities for all ages to connect with nature. The Audubon Center is located in downtown Columbus, but you'll feel like you are away from the city and immersed in nature along the Scioto River. Grange Audubon Center offers … [Read more...] about Birding, Adventures, and more at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Ice Skating in Dublin at the Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing Park
The City of Dublin brought back the ice rink to Riverside Crossing Park for winter fun in Dublin! The 3,200-square-foot rink is located in the lower plaza on the east side of the Dublin Link pedestrian bridge. This ice rink differs from the Ice Rink at Coffman Park, which requires freezing … [Read more...] about Ice Skating in Dublin at the Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing Park
Marmon Valley Farm Country Christmas
Enjoy fun on the farm at Marmon Valley Farm in Zanesfield, Ohio. Located just 35 minutes northwest of Dublin, the farm is a great place to spend a couple of hours with kids. Enjoy a hayride or trail ride through the scenic hills Logan County, play in the Play Barn, visit the animals, and try out … [Read more...] about Marmon Valley Farm Country Christmas
A Winter Day on the Farm
Celebrate the holiday spirit as people would have in the 1930s at A Winter Day on the Farm at Gallant Farm Preserve on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 3 pm - 7 pm. Spend the day on the farm helping costumed interpreters prepare for guests. Enjoy making period crafts and taste some … [Read more...] about A Winter Day on the Farm
Christmas in Ash Cave in Hocking Hills
Head to the Hills for Christmas in Ash Cave this holiday season. Ash Cave in Hocking Hills will feature a cozy holiday set up and activities on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Christmas in Ash Cave This holiday program begins with a lighted walk along the paved … [Read more...] about Christmas in Ash Cave in Hocking Hills
Upcoming Holiday fun in Gahanna
There are so many fun events going on in the Creekside District and around Gahanna all year long! From music to movies to holidays - and so much more! See what Gahanna has to offer all year with so many outdoor activities and festivals! Visit the district, grab some food and/or adult beverage, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Holiday fun in Gahanna
Visit Dawes Arboretum: Turkey Trail, Winter Wonders Walk
Head to Licking County to enjoy acres of nature at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. Home to over 5300 different types of plants with more than 15,400 plants on grounds, you'll find new things to explore every time you visit. What you'll find at Dawe's Located about 30 minutes east of Columbus, … [Read more...] about Visit Dawes Arboretum: Turkey Trail, Winter Wonders Walk
Upcoming holiday fun in Hilliard
Hilliard, Ohio is located just west of Downtown Columbus, and is an area rich with festivals, fun events, parks, and more. Hilliard is home to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 2 public pools, a Community Center/Senior Center, Splash Pad at Hilliard Station Park, and over 27 parks and 41 miles of … [Read more...] about Upcoming holiday fun in Hilliard
Festivals and fun at Boardman Arts Park
The Boardman Arts Park in Delaware, Ohio began in 2017 as a volunteer organized effort to reclaim an unused green space. The 2.2 acre green space is filled with unique art pieces, walking paths, and benches. Annual events are held including the Delaware Vintage & Artisan … [Read more...] about Festivals and fun at Boardman Arts Park
Fall and Halloween fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
The Metro Parks are one of the great overlooked resources in our city - and nearly every program is free! With 20+ locations, you're never far from several Columbus Metro Parks. You'll find 75 miles of bike trails, 230 miles of trails, natural play areas, and so much more. The Columbus and … [Read more...] about Fall and Halloween fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
Free Fall fun at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Preservation Parks in Delaware County offer lots of free events for the whole family all year long. Whether you just go explore the parks, or you attend events, you'll find plenty to do while enjoying some fresh air - and it's all FREE. Year Round fun at Preservation Parks Letterbox … [Read more...] about Free Fall fun at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Plain City Fall Festival brings hayrides, trick or treat trail, and more fall fun to Pastime Park
Pastime Park in Plain City transforms into a bewitching wonderland on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3 pm - 7 pm for the Plain City Fall Festival. This FREE spooktacular experience will include lots of safe Fall fun for families and kids to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged! Plain City Fall … [Read more...] about Plain City Fall Festival brings hayrides, trick or treat trail, and more fall fun to Pastime Park
Kids Eat Free, Fall Fun, and Craft Shows at Brewdog DogTap Columbus
Brewdog DogTap Columbus is a must-visit brewery in Central Ohio! It's a destination in itself! Guests enjoy a fantastic menu of food and beer, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating in a park-like setting, dog park, beer museum, games, fire pits special events and more. You can even stay at the … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free, Fall Fun, and Craft Shows at Brewdog DogTap Columbus
The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
Kids of ALL abilities need to play and enjoy playgrounds, so its important to have plenty of options of accessible playgrounds for kids with disabilities or special needs. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds allow kids living with disabilities to play alongside kids without disabilities, which … [Read more...] about The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
