Skiing, snowboard, and tubing season is here, and we are lucky enough to have a great place to go that's less than 1 hour from Columbus! Mad River Mountain is located just Northwest of Columbus, and features 144 skiable acres, a Terrain Park, 20 trails, and Bubly, Ohio's Largest Tubing Park with … [Read more...] about Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing at Mad River Mountain
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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
New Year’s Day Hike at Char-Mar Ridge Park
Get outside to start off 2023 with a New Year's Day Hike at Char-Mar Ridge Park on Sunday, January 1, 2025 at 10 a.m. Kick off the new year by joining Preservation Parks for the annual first hike of the year. Hike 1.5 miles, and then celebrate with hot refreshments in the Visitor … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hike at Char-Mar Ridge Park
OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Garden of Lights Alice in Wonderland in Frazeysburg
Looking for a whimsical, family-friendly adventure this winter? The Garden of Lights is transforming Crawford Barn in Frazeysburg, Ohio, into an illuminated Wonderland inspired by the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. They've reduced the price, so it's more affordable for families to … [Read more...] about Garden of Lights Alice in Wonderland in Frazeysburg
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
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
Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings throughout the year Kids of all ages enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids' gym activities. There are themed activities and crafts to enjoy. The activities last … [Read more...] about Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
Whether you have friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving Day Weekend, or you're looking for something to do to get out of the house, we have the list for you! We've gathered LOTS of things to do Thanksgiving weekend in Columbus besides eating turkey and shopping (though we included a … [Read more...] about FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
Take a festive ride around the Town with Easton Holiday Carriage Rides
Take a festive trip around Easton Town Center with Holiday Carriage Rides on the weekends after the Grand Illumination at Easton. Enjoy the holiday lights of Easton before or after your shopping or dining. Experience the lights and beauty of the holiday season around Easton Town Center … [Read more...] about Take a festive ride around the Town with Easton Holiday Carriage Rides
Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup - like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on tba 2025, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a weather-dependent … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Celebrate Syrup at Camp Lazarus Maple Fest
Boy Scouts of America sponsor the Camp Lazarus Maple Fest, and everyone is invited! Celebrate maple syrup season at this fun event TBA 2025 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Camp Lazarus Maple Fest Visit the Adams Mullins Sugar Shack to learn how to make maple syrup and meet the syrup … [Read more...] about Celebrate Syrup at Camp Lazarus Maple Fest
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
“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