Load the family into the car and enjoy Butch Bando's Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from November 22, 2024 through January 1, 2025. The drive-thru light show features 3 miles of magical twinkling light displays that will amaze all ages from the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights
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Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend some time! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days. There are even several great museums that are free all of the … [Read more...] about Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Looking for a fun and inexpensive family getaway close to Columbus? Enjoy indoor waterpark fun for the price of a hotel room at Comfort Inn Splash Harbor in Bellville, about an hour from Columbus. With room rates starting around $100 depending on the season, it's an affordable trip that … [Read more...] about Fun Family Getaway: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
Merry Christmas from Columbus on the Cheap
Merry Christmas to our amazing readers! I hope you are having an wonderful holiday season and have been able to enjoy some of the events and activities we've shared. There's still time to enjoy some holiday and winter break fun, so I wanted to leave you some links that you may … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from Columbus on the Cheap
Train Lovers: Don’t miss the Great Train Show
If trains are a beloved hobby in your family, don't miss the Great Train Show at the Ohio Expo Center on January 13-14, 2024. Surprise the train lover in your family with tickets! You'll find tables of trains for sale, exhibitors from around the country, Model Train displays, and a Thomas the … [Read more...] about Train Lovers: Don’t miss the Great Train Show
Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
There's so much to do in Columbus when the weather is nice, but the winter months seem to take forever, with a range of temps from cold to colder. There's still so much to do in the winter in Columbus, and plenty of it is free and cheap. Weekend Fun There's always plenty to do over the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. TBA for 2023/2024 Columbus Metropolitan Library hosts the Winter Reading Challenge, for which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Celebrate with the Critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at Ohio Wildlife Center
TBA for 2023 Animals deserve a Christmas too! Get the kids out of the house and celebrate the holiday season to celebrate with the critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at the Ohio Wildlife Center. This is a favorite annual event, and a chance to help the animals while you have a little … [Read more...] about Celebrate with the Critters with Breakfast with Santa Paws at Ohio Wildlife Center
Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink
It definitely feels like winter right now, and you can Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink during winter! Dates are unknown for 2022/2023 Grab your friends and family and head to the Easton Ice Rink to Skate Around the Town on the synthetic ice. From tba 2023, skaters can enjoy fun on the … [Read more...] about Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink
“Michelangelo: A Different View” at Columbus Convention Center
You may not have a chance to visit the Sistine Chapel anytime soon, but you can get a taste of the amazing art of Michelangelo in Columbus. "Michelangelo: A Different View" is a exhibition that displays Michelangelo’s world-famous work up close at the Columbus Convention Center from December 22, … [Read more...] about “Michelangelo: A Different View” at Columbus Convention Center
Willow Wood Event Park Winter Wonderland Walkthrough
Get out of the house and explore with family at Willow Wood Event Park in Johnstown, Ohio this winter break. As a follow-up to their Fall Fantasy Walkthrough, they are hosting the first annual Winter Wonderland Walkthrough. Willow Wood Event Park is an event and photography venue that … [Read more...] about Willow Wood Event Park Winter Wonderland Walkthrough
Free Admission to Columbus Zoo Wildlights for Public Safety and Healthcare Employees
Offer not valid for 2022. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is honoring those who protect and care for our communities (and their guests) with free admission at the Columbus Zoo for First Responders and Public Safety Appreciation Days AND Healthcare Professionals Appreciation Days from December 26, … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Columbus Zoo Wildlights for Public Safety and Healthcare Employees
Head to another reality with Dreamscape Immersive at AMC Easton
Take a little escape from reality with Dreamscape at Easton Town Center! It's like watching a virtual reality movie - but you're one of the stars! Dreamscape at Easton Town Center Dreamscape is back at AMC Easton, and the immersive, virtual reality entertainment company once again is … [Read more...] about Head to another reality with Dreamscape Immersive at AMC Easton
Hoot Family Film Series for families
Not currently being held in 2021. Bring the family to Gateway Film Center for a free monthly Hoot Family Film Series. Kids will sing songs, make crafts, and more! At 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month (except November), the film center provides stimulating activities for … [Read more...] about Hoot Family Film Series for families
