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71 Things to Do Thanksgiving Week in Columbus (2023)

Looking for things to do in Columbus, Ohio the week of Thanksgiving? If you have family in town and/or a few days off of work and are looking for something to do, check out this list of 71 events and things to do Thanksgiving week in Columbus! If there’s a chance you’ll need to walk …

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10 of Our Favorite Columbus Christmas Traditions (Updated for 2023)

These are 10 Holiday and Christmas events we make sure not to miss every year! If you’re looking to start some family-friendly Christmas traditions around Columbus, start here! Every year I feel slightly overwhelmed by all of the Holiday events in Columbus that I really don’t want to miss. A few years ago, I sat down and …

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13 Central Ohio Metro Park Playgrounds

We love exploring the playgrounds in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks System! Combining a nature experience, be it a hike or looking for creatures in the woods, with time on a playground makes a perfect outing for my kids! The Metro Parks offer so many free opportunities to learn about and explore nature …

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5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Grove City

These 5 parks and playgrounds in Grove City, Ohio will keep your kids entertained and tired out for nap time! Grove City, just southwest of Columbus, offers a cute downtown area, a really amazing library, a Metro Park and some really cool accessible playgrounds for kids of all ability levels! These 5 parks in Grove City …

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9 Things to do at Homestead Metro Park

Homestead Metro Park, located in Hilliard, Ohio, offers many enjoyable activities for families. Spanning 44 acres, the park boasts a fishing pond, multiple playground areas, paved trails, and even a kid-friendly Nature Center. In 2022, Homestead Metro Park received several upgrades, including a new accessible playground and an obstacle course. The park also features reservable …

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8 Things to do at Quarry Trails Metro Park

With a beautiful waterfall, a floating boardwalk, a zip line and a mountain bike trail, Quarry Trails Metro Park will keep your whole family entertained! Quarry Trails Metro Park was created out of an abandoned quarry (Marble Cliff Quarry) on the west side of Columbus. The park is the 20th park in the Columbus and …

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5 Summer Adventures for Kids in Columbus

These fun summer activities in Columbus will get your family out of the house and exploring this summer! This summer we have also been on the search for new, outdoor activities to keep our cabin fever at bay! Whether it’s wading in a creek, taking carousel rides or watching a super cool model train weave in an …

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