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The Paul Busse Garden Railway at Franklin Park Conservatory is an outdoor model railroad that will delight children AND adults through January 2025! The Paul Busse Garden Railway has reopened at Franklin Park Conservatory and will remain on display through January 5, 2025. This exhibit makes its home in the Grand Mallway outside Franklin Park …

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Family-Friendly Events in Columbus, Ohio this Weekend: 1. Commons for Kids at Columbus Commons Each Friday from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Columbus Commons, kids of all ages can enjoy activities like free carousel rides, lawn games, and activities by community partners. This week’s theme is Carnival Day. 2. Columbus Food Truck Festival on the …

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Ohio’s Vacationland features roller coasters, beaches, lighthouses and more! Take a trip to the Sandusky area of Ohio for your perfect Lake Erie vacation! Since we’ve had young kids, our vacations have been largely within driving distance of Columbus, Ohio! We’ve come to love vacationing on Lake Erie and have done so year after year …

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Happy Independence Day! If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the 4th of July, check out my list of Independence Day Celebrations Around Columbus! 1. Independence Day Family Value Week at Young’s Dairy Through July 7th, you can purchase a special value wristband good for all unlimited fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow …

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Blacklick Woods Metro Park in Reynoldsburg, Ohio is a great Metro Park to visit with kids! There is a great playground, a nature center and the incredible Canopy Walk! One of the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, this 652-acre park features beech-maple forests and a buttonbush swamp. The trails we have been on have …

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Celebrate Independence Day in Central Ohio with one of these parades, firework displays or community celebrations! There are so many 4th of July celebrations near Columbus! This year, the 4th of July falls on a Thursday so you can find community celebrations happening that day and before and after the 4th as well. Columbus’ main …

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1. Disney’s The Lion King at Ohio Theatre Watch the Broadway Show, Disney’s The Lion King at Ohio Theatre this weekend! Upcoming show times are Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Sunday at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM. 2. Make ART from the HEART with Seeds of Caring Beat …

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Outdoor movies in Columbus are the one of the best parts of summer! Check out one of these outdoor or drive-in movie options for your family this summer! There are many opportunities for outdoor movies in Columbus! Make sure to check each link in case tickets are needed in advance! And don’t forget South Drive-In …

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