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Winter Hike Series at Columbus Metro Parks. A Great Way To Start A Healthy New Year!

by Michele SavoldiJanuary 4, 2010 Columbus

Columbus Metro Parks are beautiful any time of the year. But there is something special about hiking in the snow and crisp, fresh air. Beginning in January, Columbus Metro Parks will begin their Winter Hikes series. Bring your friends and family for a hike through the fields and forests of your Metro Parks. Enjoy the [...]

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Have a Merry Christmas

by Jason BlantonDecember 25, 2009 Family

From the Greatest City of All family to yours . . . have a very merry Christmas!

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CML Christmas Huntington Train

by Michele SavoldiDecember 17, 2009 Columbus

Thanks to Julie at the Columbus Metropolitan Library for the scoop on the CML Christmas Huntington Train. Another great Christmas attraction in downtown Columbus.
A fixture of holiday festivities since 1992, the display includes seven miniature trains that run on more than 280 feet of track—through tunnels, over bridges, around mountains and among buildings that are [...]

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Weekend Christmas Events in Downtown Columbus

by Michele SavoldiDecember 17, 2009 Concerts

Whether you are ready or not, the week of Christmas is at our heels.  Yes, it’s hard to believe Christmas is just about a week away!
If you are not yet in the holiday spirit, below is a list of events going on in downtown Columbus this weekend that just might help put you in the [...]

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HOLIDAYS AT THE CONSERVATORY

by Jason BlantonDecember 7, 2009 Family
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HOLIDAYS AT THE CONSERVATORY
NOVEMBER 25, 2009 – JANUARY 3, 2010
The spirit of the holidays returns to Franklin Park Conservatory. Hundreds of poinsettias, the traditional15-foot poinsettia tree, the delightful model garden railway by designer Paul Busse, the third annual Gingerbread House Competition and display, Candelight Nights, family activities, and special performances all taking place while Chihuly [...]

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Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

by Jason BlantonNovember 28, 2009 Family
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This year Wildlights will premier our new Holiday Encounter’s Village presented by Bob Evans in which guests can experience the following activities:
* Memories of the Season Display – where we salutes some memorable holiday moments from such great holiday traditions as:
o Nutcracker
o [...]

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Tiny Canary Indie Design Market

by cherylharrisonNovember 14, 2009 Events

Looking to snag some unique holiday gifts, or maybe just looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday? Enter Tiny Canary Indie Design Market.
Today was the first day of the modern arts and crafts marketplace in it’s third year. Tiny Canary is being held at Junctionview Studios, the off-the-path warehouse in Grandview Heights that [...]

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The Nutcracker – BalletMet

by Jason BlantonNovember 13, 2009 Family
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The leaves have fallen along with the temperatures here in The Greatest City. And this can mean only one thing. The holidays are right around the corner.
Its that time of year when State street in Columbus become Nutcracker blvd and for 2 weeks BalletMet performs the classical fairy tale ballet written by [...]

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Hockey Fest This Weekend Benefits Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation

by Michele SavoldiNovember 11, 2009 Columbus

This Sunday, November 15th from noon until 6:00 p.m., why not head down to the Nationwide arena where you can rub elbows with some of your favorite Blue Jackets players and personalities in a fun, casual setting. There will be no checking on Sunday and you’ll be helping the Blue Jackets Foundation!
The Columbus Blue Jackets [...]

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Pumpkin Hike

by tiffeckhardtOctober 27, 2009 Family

Take a drive south of Columbus to Lancaster to take part in a FREE annual Halloween tradition. The Pumpkin Hike at Alley Park draws hundreds each year. Over 600 pumpkins donated by a local couple, David and Carola Neeley, are carved by the community and illuminated for an evening of hiking, activities and [...]

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