The Scioto River may look a little spooky this Sunday when the witches hit the river for the 2024 Columbus Witches Paddle! The Wicked Witch of the West may melt in water, but these witches of the Midwest aren't afraid of water! Columbus Witches Paddle Got a paddleboard? Anyone is welcome to … [Read more...] about Witches on the water for the Columbus Witches Paddle (Warlocks welcome!)
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Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay- one last weekend!
Willkommen zum Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay! While the water park usually closes on Labor Day, they are staying open one last weekend to celebrate Oktoberfest on September 7-8, 2024 from 11 am - 6 pm! Slide into the world of German music, enjoy pumpkin and fall-flavored beers on tap courtesy … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Zoombezi Bay- one last weekend!
End of the Summer Dog Swims
The end of August and Labor Day weekend means that the pools are closing, and the dog days of summer are over. Let your pooch have one last dog day of summer! Many community pools offer dog swims at the end of the season before they drain and clean the pools. These events are open to … [Read more...] about End of the Summer Dog Swims
FountainSide Fun at the Scioto Mile Fountains
FountainSide Fun is BACK at the fountains at Bicentennial Park along the beautiful Scioto Mile! After being closed for a period of time, the fountains are ON this summer, daily through September 2, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. For information about changes to Fountain hours or closures … [Read more...] about FountainSide Fun at the Scioto Mile Fountains
Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited for a Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea, and a family friendly Pirate Marketplace. The first annual PirateFest is at Buckeye Lake on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It opens in the Village … [Read more...] about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Best places for Creeking in Columbus
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over Columbus. … [Read more...] about Best places for Creeking in Columbus
Evening kayaking on the Hoover with Celestial Paddles
Enjoy unique lunar events like super moons and full moons while kayaking on the Hoover with Celestial Paddles with City of Gahanna Parks and Recreation. Kayaks (solo or tandem), life vests, and paddles will be provided, and guides will assist participants along the float. Ages: 8+ … [Read more...] about Evening kayaking on the Hoover with Celestial Paddles
SUP and Kayaking with Get Out Adventures (Veterans Paddle Free!)
Go adventuring with Get Out Adventures! If you love being outside and being active, this organization will not only offer so much fun for you, but it's all in support of such a good cause. Get Out Adventures is a social enterprise with 100% of net revenue going to support Adaptive Sports … [Read more...] about SUP and Kayaking with Get Out Adventures (Veterans Paddle Free!)