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 got us through the last […]
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, you read that right – […]
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 activities at the nature center. […]
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 or hit the bouncehouses free […]
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 own! Make sure to bring […]
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 chores. Age 5 and older. […]
Free Live Music Events
Summertime in Columbus is all about the outdoors and if you’re like me, there is nothing better than being outside on a warm summer night. listing to live music underneath the stars! Lucky for us, Columbus offers FREE outdoor music series all over the city. The list below includes all of the reoccurring music events throughout the […]
June Festivals in and around Columbus
One of the many reasons I love Columbus is the fact that summers are filled with festivals. Every single weekend from June-August, I guarantee you will find more than one festival going on. There are many reasons to love festivals but my favorite reason is the environment and all the people I meet along the way. […]
Veterans Park Spray and Play in Delaware
This afternoon we headed up to Delaware to check out the new splash pad with much anticipation. When I heard that it was dinosaur themed, I knew one four year old that was going to be very excited. At first, I was a bit confused on how to get there. My GPS stopped us in […]
Ten of my favorite things so far
Columbus in the summer is the BEST! I feel like I almost need to flip a coin to decide what to do because there are so many fun events happening every single day. I am fortunate enough to have a husband who loves adventure, as well as having a job where I get to explore […]
