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1. Marion Popcorn Festival When: Thursday – Saturday, September 8 – 10, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location: Downtown Marion Phone: 740-387-3378 Did you know Marion, Ohio is one of the top popcorn producers in the country? If you’re up for a road trip this weekend, you can celebrate popcorn with live musical acts …

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It’s Labor Day Weekend – the official end of summer. Sad. Tears. But I’m looking forward to things like apple picking and fall festivals, wearing boots and sweaters and drinking hot coffee instead of iced. 🙂 Enjoy your holiday weekend! 1. Gala Apple Picking at The Orchard and Company When: Friday – Sunday, September 2-4, 2016 Time: …

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  1. Obetz Zucchini Festival When: Thursday-Sunday, August 25-28, 2016 Time: schedule varies each day, see link for details Location: Memorial Park, 4175 Alum Creek Dr. Obetz, OH 43207 Phone: 614-491-1080 Celebrate zucchini with rides, food, a parade, live entertainment (like Clint Black), a cruise-in and more! Admission is free! 2. Kid’s Fest in Downtown Newark When: Friday, August 26, …

Read More about What Should We Do This Weekend? August 26-28, 2016

I’ve been working on this idea in my head for a while, keeping a mental list just for personal use, really. Once it started to come together, I decided I’d share it as a blog post because maybe it would help someone else who is staring into space during nap time, wondering what to have for …

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1. Commons for Kids at Columbus Commons When: Friday, August 19, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215 This week’s Commons for Kids includes putt-putt golf, a bubble play zone and music from Columbus Folk Music Society! This is the next to last Commons for Kids of the summer! (Also Saturday …

Read More about What Should We Do This Weekend? August 19-21, 2016

Lots of fun things going on this weekend! If I can combine a little shopping, superheroes and a free root beer float, it will be a success! 🙂 1. Tax Free Holiday When: Friday – Sunday, August 5-7, 2016 Time: Starts Friday at 12:00 AM and ends Sunday at 11:59 PM Location: Everywhere in Ohio! This weekend only …

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1. Commons for Kids at Columbus Commons When: Friday, July 15, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-227-3788 This week’s theme is safety! Kids can learn about fire safety and meet firefighters and police officers and view the equipment they use to keep people safe! Of course there will be the …

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1. Family Fun Night at Blacklick Woods When: Friday, July 8, 2016 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Ash Grove Picnic Area, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Phone: 614-508-8111 This fun (and free) evening features nature crafts, games and a campfire! 2. LuLu’s 1st Anniversary Party at LuLu’s Sweet Shop When: Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9, …

Read More about What Should We Do This Weekend? July 8-10, 2016