Category Archives: places
Free Children’s Activities in Columbus
Raising children is ridiculously expensive. Keeping them entertained on a budget is a huge challenge, so I’ve compiled a list of free things to do here in the Columbus area, for those days when you need to get your children … Continue reading
Summer Activities: Workshops
My four year old friend Sam is a miniature Bob the Builder. He is much too busy inquiring about how things function or are produced to bother playing with his toys. 45 minutes into ink stamping trains, planes and automobiles, … Continue reading
Free Family Film Festival
Wanna get out of this sticky weather and enjoy a movie for free? Check out Rave Motion Picture’s summer movie series. Rave has a Columbus location at Polaris. I’ve never been to that theater, so I’m not sure if it … Continue reading
$20 Dates for the Family- Summer Edition
Summer is full of fun things to do outside in Columbus, Ohio! There are festivals, farmer’s markets, music & movies in the park and so much more to do during the warm months… and some of these things are … Continue reading
Local Business: Peanut Diaper Cakes & Gifts
There are a lot of creative people in this world with some amazing talents and hobbies. Ohio Mom Kristen Kempf turned her favorite pastime into a small business and launched Peanut Diaper Cakes and Gifts. Peanut specializes in diaper … Continue reading
Local Business: Team Chipmunk
Reduce, Reuse…Upcycle! Team Chipmunk is a local children’s clothier which upcycles vintage fabric destined for the landfill and transforms it into fun and quirky attire for your eco-conscience tot. Housed in a studio in Clintonville, Team Chipmunk brings new life … Continue reading
Day Trip: Clary Gardens
Located about an hour and a half northeast of Columbus in Coshocton, Clary Gardens is a up-and-coming botanical garden open to the public free of charge. Although they are in the stage of “infancy,” Clary encourages visitors as they grow … Continue reading
Friday morning around the web…
1. Live in the Grandview/ Short North/downtown area? Be on the lookout next Sunday, May 7, for PaperGirl Columbus- a bicycle ride distribution of free art to unsuspecting doorstops and random locals wandering around. Hey, ARTillery Ohio- why don’t you launch … Continue reading
Easter egg hunts at Columbus area parks
Big thanks to Anne at Columbus Underground for compiling this list of local parks with Easter egg hunts this Saturday, April 23, 2011. {Click Here}
Upcoming Events: The circus is coming to Columbus, May 12
Grab your peanuts, The Greatest Show on Earth is rolling into town next month. Check it out May 12-15 at the Nationwide Arena. This year Columbus will enjoy the Barnum 200 Tour, an event which commemorates the show’s long history. … Continue reading

