Goldfish Swim School

We started swim lessons 5 or 6 weeks ago and absolutely LOVE them. As you can imagine, it isn’t easy to get three babies fed, dressed, out the door and to swim lessons by 5:30pm – but, we absolutely look forward to swim lessons each week. I’m not sure I […]

Free KidX club at Polaris

Polaris Fashion Place is all about the kids on Friday mornings! KidX club is a FREE event to get the kids out of the house and kick off the weekend in a fun way. Every Friday, from 10:30 AM – 12 PM, you’ll find a themed event which includes crafts, […]

Free Kids Concerts this Summer

Can we all agree Summer in Columbus is the best when it comes to the number of activities that are going on?! Most weekends, it’s hard to choose because there are just that many. One of my favorite things to do with my previous nanny kiddos (and now with my […]

Time to start your Family Friendly Summer Bucket List!

It’s almost that time — SUMMER BREAK! While I was a nanny, I LOVED starting our bucket list as soon as the weather started getting nice outside. Brainstorming with the kids all the adventures we were going to have was almost as fun as actually having the adventures. Plus, it […]

U-Pick Apple Schedules

Fall is without a doubt my favorite time of year. Changing leaves, temperatures dropping, pumpkin carving and best of all – apple picking, the perfect step into the fall season. Check out the list below for u-pick farms all within one hour of Columbus. Make sure to check out their […]

The Perfect Thursday Night in Galena

One of my favorite hidden gems is Galena – technically a village in Delaware. Galena’s historic New England style downtown still features structures built in the 1820s and is sprinkled with a restaraunt/pub, coffee shop and a 1500 ft boardwalk. Just a short drive down the road, you will find a delicious pizza […]

Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series {2023}

One of the best FREE outdoor activities for kids in Central Ohio is the Lolli-Pops! summer children’s concert series in Powell. If you haven’t heard of it before, Lolli-Pops is an event that happens at Village Park Green in Powell, and the best part is that it’s completely FREE! Yes, […]

30 Days of Metro Park Fun

June 1: Alphabet Walk at Slate Run Farm from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Explore the farm while learning 26 facts about tools, animals and life in the 1880s. No Sign-up Required. June 2: National Prairie Day: Bison, Flowers, and Fun at Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center from 1:00 pm –3:00 pm. Celebrate National Prairie Day with […]

June Events at Columbus Commons

Columbus Commons is the ultimate summer spot. There is something for EVERYONE and most events are FREE! Family Commons for Kids Fridays, June 1 – August 10 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday mornings at Columbus Commons focus is officially on the kids of Columbus. Give the carousel a whirl […]

Free Outdoor Movies

Is there anything better than watching movies outside under the stars on a warm summer night? Maybe only if they were free, right? Well, you’re in luck! Columbus is filled with free, outdoor summer movies. Plus, you don’t even need to sneak in the snacks because they suggest bringing your […]