Ah, the holidays… A magical time of year. The air is filled with the scent of gingerbread, the sound of carols, and holiday lights. In the midst of the festive chaos, there’s something truly special about slowing down and spending quality time with family. Whether it’s gathered around a crackling fireplace or sharing laughs over […]
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Whether you’re passing out candy at home or taking your little ones to trick or treat, here is the Trick or Treat Schedule around Columbus (or Beggar’s Night). Don’t forget to drive carefully on these days. Halloween falls on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and most communities avoid holding trick or treat on weekend evenings. Therefore,
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Here are the key points regarding Halloween safety tips from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Costume Safety Flame Resistance Choose costumes labeled as flame resistant, or use flame-resistant fabrics like polyester or nylon. Visibility Wear bright, reflective costumes or add reflective
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Why shop at Farmers’ Markets? Farmers markets offer your family access to fresh, locally grown foods, for starters. That may be one of the best reasons, but there are many more. Farmers’ markets have fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its freshest and tastes the best.
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The April 8 total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. from southern Texas traveling northeast through the Midwest and Ohio to Maine. It comes less than seven years after the last one on Aug. 21, 2017. The 2017 eclipse was the first one to sweep the nation since 1918. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio occurred in
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Ah, the holidays… A magical time of year. The air is filled with the scent of gingerbread, the sound of carols, and holiday lights. In the midst of the festive chaos, there’s something truly special about slowing down and spending quality time with family. Whether it’s gathered around a crackling fireplace or sharing laughs over
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Whether you’re passing out candy at home or taking your little ones to trick or treat, here is the Trick or Treat Schedule around Columbus (or Beggar’s Night). Don’t forget to drive carefully on these days. Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, and most communities avoid holding trick or treat on weekend evenings. Therefore,
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Columbus is home to lots of great farms with pumpkin patches and fall activities. Farm visits and activities might require reservations, so make sure you check before you go. Please call the individual farms or click on the links for more information or questions. From simple pumpkin patches to corn mazes and all-day fun with
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With the school year winding down in most districts, parents have started bracing for those inevitable words: “I’m bored!” Why not make this summer different by signing your kiddos up for some local summer camps? They are a great way for kids to socialize, get out their energy, and use their creativity. Here are some
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Whether you’re passing out candy at home or taking your little ones to trick or treat, here is the Trick or Treat Schedule around Columbus (or Beggar’s Night). Don’t forget to drive carefully on these days. Halloween falls on Monday, October 31, 2022, and most communities avoid holding trick or treat on weekend evenings. Therefore,
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Whether you’re passing out candy at home or taking your little ones to trick or treat, here is the Trick or Treat Schedule around Columbus (or Beggar’s Night). Don’t forget to drive carefully on these days. Halloween falls on Sunday, October 31, 2021, and most communities avoid holding trick or treat on weekend evenings. Therefore,
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Why shop at Farmers Markets? Farmers markets offer your family access to fresh, locally grown foods, for starters. That may be one of the best reasons, but there are many more. Farmers markets have fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its freshest and tastes the best.
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The Holiday Season Is Off And Running! Which means it’s time for holiday light displays around Columbus: Twinkling, sparkling, colorful, holiday lights! Luckily, there is no shortage of illuminated displays around Columbus to help us get through a much different holiday season this year. Due to COVID-19, some of these displays may have unexpected changes.
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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service. It was originally called Armistice Day. It fell
Have Fun While Staying Safe. Halloween Safety Tips and COVID-19. Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2020, and most communities avoid holding trick or treat on Friday and Saturday evenings. Therefore, many communities are electing to have trick or treat, or beggar’s night, on Thursday, October 29. Because of COVID-19, recommended safety precautions include Stay home if
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If 2020 wasn’t scary enough for you, here comes haunted woods, houses and car wash to really get your scare on! Halloween is almost here. Check the links for additional details! Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres 13861 E. Broad St., Pataskala – open at 8:30.p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, September 17 through October 31. 13th Floor Haunted
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Columbus is home to lots of great farms with pumpkin patches and fall activities. Farm visits and activities might require reservations, so make sure you check before you go. Please call the individual farms or click on the links for more information or questions. From simple pumpkin patches to corn mazes and all-day fun
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Our national parks are even better when admission is free! Ok, Columbus doesn’t have any national parks, but why not take advantage of free days at U.S. National Parks that are located in Ohio and states around Ohio. Remaining 2020 National Parks entrance fee-free dates August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 26: National Public Lands Day
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