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6 Farms Where You Can Pick Your Own Apples Near Columbus, Ohio

Going apple picking, a classic fall activity in Central Ohio, is a sure sign of the changing seasons! Even if you live in the city of Columbus, a u-pick apple farm is less than an hour away! 6 Places to Pick Apples in Columbus and Central Ohio: Our family loves to pick apples. We have …

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What Should We Do This Weekend? Columbus, Ohio, August 25-27, 2023

Family-Friendly Things to do This Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: 1. Share Kindness (& Snacks!) with Kids Staying at CHOICES Through Sept. 17, kids ages 6-12 can explore kindness and self-care in this Anywhere Project from Seeds of Caring. Helping hands will then share that kindness by packing 5+ snack kits and making cheer cards for …

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What Should We Do This Weekend? Columbus, Ohio, August 18-20, 2023

Family-Friendly Things to do this Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: 1. S’Miles of Sunflowers at Lynd Fruit Farm On Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM take a free wagon ride to apple cannons, kids zone and sunflowers at the Pataskala Farm. Cost is $10/person. 5 and under free. 2. EcoKids at The …

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What Should We Do This Weekend? Columbus, Ohio, August 11-13, 2023

Family-Friendly Things to do this Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: 1. Farm Days at COSI Learn about farm equipment, how plants grow, see baby chicks and other farm animals and learn about where your food comes from at Farm Days at COSI during regular business hours at COSI from August 9-13! 2. Wands & Wizards Weekend …

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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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What Should We Do This Weekend? Columbus, Ohio, August 4-6, 2023

Family-Friendly Things to do this Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: 1. Ohio State Fair The Ohio State Fair takes place from July 26 – August 6, 2023! Don’t miss the Butter Cow, free performances, rides, concessions, fair foods, animals, petting zoo, horse shows and more! Kids will love the Natural Resources Park with tons of free …

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What Should We Do This Weekend? Columbus, Ohio, July 28-30, 2023

Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio this Weekend: 1. Lancaster Festival The Lancaster Festival takes place July 20-29 all over the city of Lancaster and features tons of live music and concerts, a children’s corner, bike races, a drum circle, and more! This weekend includes a pottery class, a Children’s Corner dance performance and free concerts …

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