Inspiring Spots Within Your Reach - A Guide to Columbus Ohio
Last updated: October 11, 2026 Halloween is almost here, and there are so many fun ways to celebrate around Columbus! I’ve rounded up public trunk-or-treat events happening throughout Columbus and the surrounding suburbs, other fun trick-or-treat style events, along with official neighborhood trick-or-treat and Beggars’ Night times for 2026. You’ll […]
We’ve only called Grove City home for a few months, but one thing I’ve learned pretty quickly is just how much this community SHOWS UP for local businesses, for families, for each other and, after experiencing my first Arts in the Alley, for the arts. I had heard Arts in […]
If you’ve been looking for a new Ohio road trip idea, let me introduce you to one of my newest adventures: the Ohio Hard Cider Trail. I’ve always loved the kind of road trip where you end up somewhere you never would have found on your own, like a small-town […]
One of my favorite things about exploring Ohio is discovering places I probably never would have found otherwise. That’s exactly why I was excited to kick off the Ohio Hard Cider Trail with a visit to Dutch Creek Winery at 12157 State Route 690 in Athens. I love taking the […]
One of the best parts about summer in Columbus? Columbus Commons! If you’re looking for free things to do in Columbus Ohio this summer, this downtown gem is back for 2026 with over 200 events—many of them FREE. From concerts and food trucks to family-friendly activities and fitness classes, there’s […]
If you’re looking for that holiday sparkle moment — where the lights twinkle just right, the cocoa’s warm, and downtown feels like a Hallmark movie — Wanderlights is your spot. Downtown Columbus’ free holiday lights program is back starting Friday, November 21, and it’s going all out this year. Stretching […]
Halloween in Central Ohio is seriously magical — from merry-not-scary trunk-or-treats and spooky festivals to pumpkin-lit trails and boo bashes for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for free events, classic favorites like Boo at the Zoo, or new community celebrations, this 2025 roundup has you covered. I’ve organized everything […]
Looking for easy, fun, and totally free ways to beat the heat with your kids this summer? The Phoenix Theatres Free Summer Movies Series is BACK in Columbus, Ohio for 2025—and it’s one of my favorite low-key summer traditions. Held at Lennox 20, this series offers free 10AM showings every […]
Summer Movie Clubhouse is Back at Cinemark! 🎬 $1.75 Movies for the Win! If you’re looking for simple, affordable ways to keep the kids entertained this summer—this is it. Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse is back and it’s the ultimate low-cost way to enjoy big-screen fun as a family! Here in […]
There’s something magical about summer — and Powell delivers BIG fun in a charming little package. Whether you’re looking for a quick morning adventure, an all-day outing, or a spot to cool off with ice cream, Powell’s got something for every kind of family. From caves and animal encounters to […]
