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 […]

California Pizza Kitchen

Recently, Stephen and I had the chance to check out the newly renovated California Pizza Kitchen at Polaris. I’ve always liked CPK, but, if I am being honest, I haven’t been in a few years. My, oh, my. CPK has changed or maybe I wasn’t remembering what they offer correctly! […]

Chinese Lanterns

We checked out the Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival a few weeks ago and were once again blown away! Located at the Natural Resources Park (Ohio Expo Center), we were impressed by 39 larger-than-life illuminated displays crafted by Chinese artisans. From the 200 foot long Chinese dragon to the color changing […]

Lynd’s Fruit Farm

I may not have very many ongoing traditions, but, visiting Lynd’s farm each September is one of them. For the last five years, I have taken my nanny kiddos, but, this year – I took my little sister and niece. Spoiler alert – they had the BEST time. Lynd’s has a […]

30 Days of Metro Park Fun

June 1 • Pre-K Storytime: Bring your little ones for a nature-inspired story or two. Scioto Audubon at 10 am. June 2 • Summer Campfire: Ohio Mammals: Enjoy a campfire and learn about interesting mammals that call Ohio home. Blacklick Woods at 8:30pm. June 3 • Morning Chores: Join the farmer in feeding animals and help with other barnyard […]

Free Movies Under the Stars

Bexley  When: Friday | Dusk Where: 2242 E Main St Bexley, Ohio, OH 43209 Website  | Facebook  Columbus Commons When: Friday or Saturday | Dusk Where: Columbus Commons | 160 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Website  | Facebook  Easton  When: Tuesdays | Dusk Where: Easton Town Center | 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219 Website | Facebook June […]

Touch-A-Truck

Community Touch-A-Truck – The Community Touch-A-Truck at Charity Newsies will give children the opportunity to see wheeled vehicles of all kind including a Columbus Fire Truck, SWAT car, military truck, race car, police car and local food truck. Charity Newsies is also partnering with the Bookworm Foundation to “Stuff the Charity Newsies […]