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Weekend Roundup 6/24-6/26

June 22, 2022 Julie

🎈Commons for Kids Friday, 10 am-1 pm When it comes to summer fun, kids are all-in. And Columbus Commons is…

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Gahanna Splash Pad

June 15, 2022 Julie

148 Parkland Dr.  Open free to the public 8am-12pm This is the most hands on/interactive splash pad we have visited.  My…

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Posted in: Gahanna, Splash Pad

Splash Pads-Revamped

May 17, 2022 Julie

Making those summer break lists?  I have the splash pads for you!  See all the pictures, in depth detail, tips in…

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Westerville Playgrounds

March 22, 2022 Julie

Westerville Parks are some of our favorites!  I’ve compiled a list of 19, so you can take a day or a…

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Quarry Trails Metro Park-Columbus

December 11, 2021 Julie

We braved the rainy but warm morning to beat the crowds. I can’t wait to see this park progress while…

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Posted in: Climber Favorites, Columbus, Creeking, Nature Preserve, Playground

Lights on the Eastside-Columbus

December 7, 2021 Julie

Make an entire night of it!  🎄Easton An original tradition, we love the huge Christmas tree closest to Cheesecake Factory…

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Young’s Jersey Dairy

October 11, 2021 Julie

Young’s Jersey Dairy 6880 Xenia Springfield Rd. Yellow Springs I’ve had this adventure on our to do list for quite…

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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

September 21, 2021 Julie

2200 Gratiot Road SE Newark, OH 43056 When I was a kid, my family would bike the main paved path…

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Posted in: Free activity, Nature Preserve, Newark

Dublin, Ohio Guide

September 5, 2021 Julie

We love all the ways you can adventure in Dublin.  Outdoor art, beautiful architecture, parks galore, riverboxes, fairy doors, and more!  Here’s…

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Dawes Arboretum

August 23, 2021 Julie

Dawes Arboretum  7770 Jacksontown Rd, Newark The Dawes Arboretum’s collections include over 5,300 different types of plants (taxa) with more…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Exploring Gahanna Ohio

August 16, 2021 Julie

We live in Gahanna and love it!  There are so many fun parks, art, events and food options. As the…

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Posted in: Art, Festival, Free activity, Gahanna, Nature Preserve, Playground

Polaris Founder’s Park

August 10, 2021 Julie

Polaris Founder’s Park 8800 Lyra Drive  I always wondered if there was something cool by that sculpture by the Polaris…

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Posted in: Columbus

Shepherd’s Corner-Blacklick

August 3, 2021 Julie

987 N Waggoner Rd, Blacklick Did you know you can explore labyrinths, meditation trail, vernal pool, and see sheep and…

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Posted in: Blacklick, Nature Preserve

Johnston-McVay Park, Westerville

July 27, 2021 Julie

Johnston-McVay Park 480 S Hempstead Rd. Westerville Holy hammocks!  We love the Storybook Trail here.  They change them frequently and my 7…

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Posted in: Playground, Storybook Trail, Westerville

Hoover Prairie And Mud Hen Marsh

July 20, 2021 Julie

Hoover Prairie And Mud Hen Marsh We explored two new to us hiking trails.  They are pretty close to each other…

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Posted in: Galena, Nature Preserve, Westerville

Family adventure to Alpena Michigan

July 12, 2021 Julie

We fell in love with Michigan before kids, and now we like to pick a new area every few years…

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Posted in: Michigan, Travel

Woodward Park and Nature Preserve

June 22, 2021 Julie

Woodward Park and Nature Preserve 5121 Karl Rd. Columbus Any hockey fans?  This playground is perfect.  Any Nature Preserve lovers?  This park has…

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Posted in: Columbus, Nature Preserve, Playground

Pine Quarry Park

June 15, 2021 Julie

Pine Quarry Park 8000 Kingsley Dr. Reynoldsburg West end of Kingsley Drive there is a small parking lot, the rd. dead…

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Posted in: Creeking, Reynoldsburg

Your Guide To Columbus and Franklin Metro Parks

June 1, 2021 Julie

I thought this would be a great overview of the Metro Parks we’ve visited that lets you explore through a…

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Posted in: Climber Favorites, Columbus, Creeking, Nature Center, Nature Preserve, Playground, Road trip, Splash Pad

Natural Splash Pads 💦

May 17, 2021 Julie

We love nature and exploring. These are our favorite natural splash pads.  I hope you’ll enjoy them too! Creekside Gahanna …

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Posted in: Delaware, Dublin, Gahanna, Pickerington, Splash Pad

Jefferson Community Park

May 4, 2021 Julie

Jefferson Community Park 7494 Clark State Rd. Blacklick This 28 acre park has it all!  A new playground, nature trail with…

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Posted in: Blacklick, Nature Preserve, Playground

New Albany Nature Preserve and Wetlands

April 27, 2021 Julie

New Albany Nature Preserve  and Wetlands🐸 7587 Fodor Rd. New Albany My girls love boardwalks, and the wetlands were a…

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Posted in: Nature Preserve, New Albany

Cherrybottom Park

April 13, 2021 Julie

Cherrybottom Park 5301 Cherrybottom Rd. Columbus Only a spot to park, but we enjoyed the ‘having the trails to ourself’…

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Posted in: Columbus, Nature Preserve

934 Gallery

April 5, 2021 Julie

934 Gallery 934 Cleveland Ave. Columbus This is such a great option to get out of the house.  All the vibrant…

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Posted in: Art, Columbus

Edward S. Thompson State Nature Preserve

March 29, 2021 Julie

Edward S. Thompson State Nature Preserve @ Sharon Woods Metro Park 1069 W Main St. Westerville This Nature Preserve has…

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Posted in: Nature Preserve, Westerville

🌳ML “Red” Trabue Nature Reserve 🌳

March 9, 2021 Julie

ML “Red” Trabue Nature Reserve 6500 Post Rd, Dublin (this is where we entered and the pictures are in order of…

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Posted in: Dublin, Nature Preserve

Story Trails with Park Highlights for Adventure Days

March 3, 2021 Julie

This warm weather today made me think about hiking and story trails. It’s a great way to introduce hiking to…

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Posted in: Columbus, Free activity, Gahanna, Nashport, Nature Preserve, Storybook Trail, Upper Arlington

Pandemic Holiday Happenings

November 10, 2020 Julie

Holiday fun isn’t canceled with the pandemic, there are a lot of creative options this year. And many activities to…

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Posted in: Columbus, Holiday Fun

🌹Green Lawn Cemetery💀

October 27, 2020 Julie

Green Lawn Cemetery  1000 Greenlawn Ave. Columbus We discovered this cemetery a few years ago at the Dia De Los…

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Posted in: Columbus, Nature Preserve

Giving Back

October 26, 2020 Julie

With the pandemic, it’s hard to focus on good and happy things.  And with the month of Thanksgiving, I wanted to…

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Kiwanis Dublin Riverway Park and Dublin Park Pedestrian Bridge

October 20, 2020 Julie

☘️Kiwanis Dublin Riverway Park 6245 Riverside Dr. Dublin We visited a few weeks ago for the colorful leaves.  Add a boardwalk…

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Posted in: Dublin, Nature Preserve

Smith Nature Preserve-Fairies🧚🏻‍♀️

October 13, 2020 Julie

Smith Nature Preserve 1270 Fishinger Rd. Upper Arlington All I can say is WOW! This was created by a local…

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Posted in: Nature Preserve, Upper Arlington

Alum Creek Visitor Center-Lewis Center

September 28, 2020 Julie

Alum Creek Lake Visitor Center 5905 Lewis Center Rd. Lewis Center We enjoyed the White-tail Run trail and the other…

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Posted in: Lewis Center, Nature Center

Rose Run Park-New Albany

September 8, 2020 Julie

Rose Run Park-New Albany🌹 E Dublin Granville Rd.  Park your car behind the library and walk down to the park.  A…

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Posted in: Creeking, New Albany, Playground

Walnut Woods Metro Park🌲

August 31, 2020 Julie

Walnut Woods Metro Park 6723 Lithopolis Rd. Groveport We enjoyed the playground last Fall, but I forgot to share with…

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Posted in: Groveport, Playground

Glen Echo Park-Columbus

August 17, 2020 Julie

Glen Echo Park 510 Cliffside Dr.  Columbus Ok, so I went for the tunnel with bird art and got so much…

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Posted in: Columbus

Ruffner Park-Galena

August 12, 2020 Julie

Ruffner Park-Galena 183 Harrison St. Galena Another creeking find!  This park also has an old school playground. There is a nice…

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Posted in: Creeking, Galena, Splash Pad

Spring Valley Nature Preserve- Granville

August 11, 2020 Julie

Spring Valley Nature Preserve 1539 Columbus Rd. SW, Granville  Another hidden creeking gem!  There’s a nice clear creek that has shallow…

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Posted in: Creeking, Granville, Nature Preserve

Gnomewood-Galena

August 4, 2020 Julie

Gnomewood 6002-, 6090 Lewis Center Rd, Galena This is a bike trail, so if you have kids that are old…

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Posted in: Galena

Boyer Nature Preserve-Westerville 🐸

Julie

Boyer Nature Preserve  452 E Park St, Westerville Tucked away in a neighborhood, this nature preserve is a gem.  My daughter’s…

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Posted in: Nature Preserve, Westerville

Orange Bridge and Imagination Garden

July 29, 2020 Julie

A cool bridge and small art garden, yes please.  It was a nice little morning excursion with no one in sight.  We…

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Posted in: Art, Delaware, Free activity, Lewis Center Filed under: Bridge, columbus, Columbus Kids, columbus parent, lewis center, orange bridge

🧚🏻‍♀️Fairy Roadtrips and More!🧚🏼‍♂️

July 19, 2020 Julie

Fairy Roadtrips and More! I wanted to pull together some fairy fun for my girls.  These are great outdoor options with…

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Posted in: Dublin, Free activity, Granville, Nashport, Zanesville Filed under: Columbus adventures, columbus backyard, Columbus Kids, Columbus Mom, columbus ohio, columbus parent

Mission Oaks Gardens-Zanesville🌲

Julie

Mission Oaks Gardens 425 Hunter Ave. Zanesville We had our pictures taken here a few times.  It’s a hidden gem in…

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Posted in: Zanesville

🧚🏻‍♀️Fairy Trail @ Infirmary Park, Granville🧚🏼‍♂️

Julie

Fairy Trail @ Infirmary Park, Granville 4351 Lancaster Road Follow the Shelter 6 signs to the Wildflower Trail, left of…

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Posted in: Granville

Storybook Trail-Dillon State Park📚

Julie

Storybook Trail @Dillon State Park 5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport, OH The Storybook Trail is on the Black Locust Trail,…

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Posted in: Nashport, Storybook Trail

Pickerington Ponds Metro Park🦆

July 14, 2020 Julie

Pickington Ponds 7680 Wright Rd, Canal Winchester, OH  A great little walk and view of the pond.  A cute mural and…

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Posted in: Pickerington

Backyard Adventure Oasis🌲

July 7, 2020 Julie

With the pandemic, our backyard has become our entertainment.  This week’s topic was chosen by my 6 year old daughter. According…

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Posted in: Backyard Filed under: backyard adventures, columbus, columbus backyard, Columbus Mom, columbus parent

Tanglebrook Park-Grove City

June 16, 2020 Julie

Tanglebrook Park 🦅 behind Fire Station 201 off Grove City Rd.  A small little park with a variety of activities 🌳4…

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Posted in: Grove City Filed under: Grove city

✨Disney at Home✨

April 28, 2020 Julie

With the current pandemic, it is unlikely that we’ll be going to Disney World like we planned. I think I’m…

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Posted in: Free activity

Earth Day

April 21, 2020 Julie

Earth Day I know, some you have seen.  But, these are great reminders.  We have added changes along the way.  It can be…

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Posted in: Holiday Fun

Great Educational Resources and Fun!

March 19, 2020 Julie

I know many of you have seen a lot of cool activities for kids.  I wanted to wait until today to…

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Posted in: Free activity

Thompson Rec Center Open Gym

March 10, 2020 Julie

We always love checking out new open gym experiences. I personally enjoyed this one the most, I got to shoot…

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Posted in: Columbus, Free activity, Play cafe

Maple Syrup Festival@Malabar Farms 🌳

March 8, 2020 Julie

4950 Broomfield Rd. Lucas Growing up, we visited Malabar Farms. I have a lot of great memories! We went to…

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Posted in: Farm, Festival, Free activity, Lucas

Glacier Ridge Metro Park 🧗🏻‍♂️-Plain City

March 3, 2020 Julie

Glacier Ridge Metro Park9801 Hyland-Croy Rd. Plain City I have a super climber, well, let’s just be honest, I wanted…

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Posted in: Plain City

Motor Skills and more through Swimming!

February 29, 2020 Julie

My oldest daughter has been working on fine and gross motor skills.  One of the benefits of learning different swim strokes…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

OSU Airport ✈️

February 25, 2020 Julie

OSU Airport2160 W Case Rd. Columbus We checked out the airport on a hot day in the summer.  But if you’re…

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Posted in: Columbus, Free activity

Community Play Cafe at DNA Community Center

February 11, 2020 Julie

We heard about the DNA Community Center from our new friends at Memorial Baptist Play Cafe.  I was very impressed with…

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Posted in: Free activity, Plain City

Memorial Play Cafe-Memorial Baptist

January 28, 2020 Julie

Memorial Baptist Play Cafe 2435 Eakin Rd. Columbus Tuesdays 10 AM-12 PM Ages 5 and under September-November and January-May So…

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Posted in: Columbus, Free activity, Play cafe

3 Key Ways Swimming Benefits Total Baby Health and Wellness -Goldfish Swim School

January 22, 2020 Julie

My youngest has been taking lessons for a year now, crazy right?  She loves it so much, that tonight when I…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Toddler Open Gym-Orange Friends Church-Lewis Center

January 21, 2020 Julie

Toddler Open Gym @Orange Friends Church 3467 E Orange Rd. Lewis Center 👍🏻👍🏻FREE open gym  👧🏼👶🏻Kids 5 and under 📆Every…

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Posted in: Lewis Center

Orange Playtime-Lewis Center

January 13, 2020 Julie

We checked out Orange Library Playtime last Friday.   👧🏼My middle always enjoys the sensory area which is rotated with experiences,…

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Posted in: Free activity, Lewis Center, Library

Last minute gift?

December 14, 2019 Julie

Need that last perfect gift?  Use ‘cbus4kids’ to get an extra $10 off an already great deal to start the…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Creekside Gahanna Lights 🎄

November 26, 2019 Julie

Creekside Gahanna Lights 117 Mill St. Gahanna 🎅🏻3 large trees with a Santa Letter box 🎵Music synchronized to the ball…

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Posted in: Gahanna, Holiday Fun

Paulette’s Palace and Productions 👑

November 25, 2019 Julie

Paulette’s Palace and Productions @The Shops at Worthington Place 7227 N High St, Worthington Paulette’s Princess Parties 👑 IMAGINE, pure excitement…

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Posted in: Columbus, Holiday Fun, Worthington

Strawberry Farms Park

November 18, 2019 Julie

Strawberry Farms Park 3591 Watt Rd. Columbus It’s crazy how 45-50 degree weather now feels warm.  We’re soaking up the weather…

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Posted in: Columbus, Playground, Uncategorized

Lazer Kraze-Gahanna

November 17, 2019 Julie

Lazer Kraze  5524 N Hamilton Rd. Gahanna ‘Out of This World’ Fun! As we celebrated my daughter’s 6th Birthday.  Have you…

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Posted in: Gahanna Filed under: Columbus adventures, columbus for kids, Columbus Kids

Holiday Character Breakfast 🌲

November 8, 2019 Julie

2019 Holiday Character Breakfast  12/7, 8:15, 9:40 and 10:45 AM We love this new tradition(this will be our 2nd year).  The…

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Posted in: Festival, Gahanna

Experience over toys? 🏊🏻‍♀️

November 4, 2019 Julie

Experiences over toys? Anyone else🙋🏻‍♀️ $300 value for $191(with promo code ‘cbus4kids’) 🏊🏻‍♀️What you get- 2 months of lessons, Goggles,…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Movin’ Up-Glider 🏊🏻‍♀️

October 28, 2019 Julie

We have a Glider folks!   My oldest was having a hard time with bubbles getting in her nose when…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Toddler Playgrounds- North Columbus

October 27, 2019 Julie

Toddler Playgrounds-North Columbus Our old stompin’ grounds, I miss it.  These were are favorites for the 3 years we lived in…

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Posted in: Columbus, Free activity, Lewis Center, Playground, Sunbury, Worthington

Learning Made Fun-New Albany Ballet Company

Julie

My girls are loving their ballet classes at New Albany Ballet Company.  I get just excited as they do because of…

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Posted in: New Albany Filed under: Ballet, columbus for kids, Columbus Kids, columbus ohio, New Albany, new albany ballet

Alum Creek Beach Trifecta-📚🧗🏻‍♂️🚢

October 22, 2019 Julie

Alum Creek Beach Trifecta📚🧗🏻‍♂️🚢 3305 S Old State Rd. Delaware Take a little vacation for the day!  A new story trail,…

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Posted in: Lewis Center, Playground

Playground @ St. John Neumann Catholic Church-Sunbury

October 15, 2019 Julie

St. John Neumann Catholic Church  9633 E State Route 37, Sunbury I saw this park in one of my follower’s…

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Posted in: Galena, Playground

Haunted House-Sambuca’s Greenhouse

Julie

Haunted House @ Sambuca’s Greenhouse & Country Market 577 Walnut St, Galena, OH  We passed this little haunted house on…

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Posted in: Galena

Road Trip to Fort Wayne 🚙

October 8, 2019 Julie

🚗Road trip to Fort Wayne Indiana We traveled to Fort Wayne last weekend for a wedding, congrats Hannah and Joseph!  We…

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Posted in: Road trip

DeMonye’s Haunted House and More!

September 30, 2019 Julie

DeMonye’s Greenhouse Haunted House and More!  👻 2500 Airport Dr. Columbus We checked the haunted greenhouse out today.  It had way more…

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Posted in: Columbus, Haunted House

Goldfish Instructors-Life Lessons Learned

September 28, 2019 Julie

Goldfish Swim School 🏊🏻‍♀️ We’ve had a variety of instructors with 3 girls in lessons.  We have our favorites, which by fluke…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Gantz Park🐸

September 24, 2019 Julie

Gantz Park 2255 Home Rd. Grove City The updated park is great!  I love the nature decor designed throughout and the  natural…

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Posted in: Grove City, Playground

PV’s Pumpkin Patch 🎃

September 22, 2019 Julie

PV’s Pumpkin Patch🎃 9860 Vicker’s Hill Rd. Frazeysburg  In the words of my oldest, ‘these guys have it goin’ on!’  My…

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Posted in: Frazeysburg, Pumkin Patch

Wildwood Park-Granville

September 17, 2019 Julie

Wildwood Park Playground-Granville 🧗🏻‍♂️ 785 W Broadway, Granville Holy playground!  You’ll want to make a visit, promise.  We loved the divided areas based…

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Posted in: Granville, Playground

Pumpkin Patches 🎃

September 9, 2019 Julie

It’s almost Pumpkin patch time. These fun options will entertain and keep you busy with the kids.  Enjoy the season!  I’ve…

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Ducks, no bread 🥖

September 3, 2019 Julie

Did you know bread isn’t good for ducks?

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Water Safety Skills-Goldfish Swim School 🏊🏻‍♀️

August 30, 2019 Julie

Water Safety Skills 👍🏻 Do you remember how hard it was to pull yourself out of the pool as a kid?…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Homestead Park-Hilliard

August 27, 2019 Julie

Homestead Park 4675 Cosgray Rd. Hilliard We love this park and I haven’t shared it with you yet.  This park is…

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Posted in: Hilliard, Playground, Uncategorized

New Albany Ballet

August 14, 2019 Julie

New Albany Ballet  5161 Forest Drive New Albany Did you know that you can start dance classes at age 2?  …

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Posted in: New Albany

Trapp Playground-Gahanna

Julie

Trapp Park 756 Trapp Dr. Gahanna This park has The coolest climbing double slide we’ve seen.  It also has a pole elevator…

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Posted in: Gahanna, Playground

School of Rock🤘🏻-Dublin and Gahanna

August 13, 2019 Julie

School of Rock Dublin🤘🏻 6727 Dublin Center Dr. Dublin And School of Rock Gahanna-5225 N Hamilton Rd. Columbus The performance…

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Posted in: Dublin, Gahanna

Imaginative Playgrounds 🎭

August 3, 2019 Julie

🎭Imaginative Playgrounds We love being outside at parks and playgrounds.  Throw in some options for dramatic play and we’ll be there…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Sunblock less Swimming 🏊🏻‍♀️-Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School

July 31, 2019 Julie

Family Swim 🏊🏻‍♀️ Tired of slathering sunscreen on the entire family to go swimming?  Family Swims at Goldfish Swim School is the…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Slate Run Metro Park Playground

July 30, 2019 Julie

Slate Run Metro Park Playground  1375 St. Rte 674 North We love Slate Run Metro Park and Historical Living Farm…

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Posted in: Canal Winchester, Playground

Water World-Deer Haven

July 29, 2019 Julie

Deer Haven Park World of Water 💦 Daily, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Exhibits at Deer Haven Park will focus on ponds, wetlands and lakes and introduce you…

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Posted in: Delaware, Nature Center

CherryHawk Farms 🍎

July 26, 2019 Julie

CherryHawk Farms 🍎 16220 Springdale Rd. Marysville Apples in July?  Yes please!  We checked out CherryHawk Farms and my girls…

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Posted in: Farm, Marysville

Krumm Park 🏒-Columbus

July 23, 2019 Julie

Krumm Park 854 Alton Ave. Columbus Any hockey lovers out there?  I have the park for you!  3 separate play…

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Posted in: Columbus, Playground

Toddler Parks on the West Side of Columbus

July 22, 2019 Julie

You asked for it!  These are our favorite toddler parks on the West-ish side of Columbus.  Let me know if…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Getaway to Fairfield County

July 16, 2019 Julie

Great Getaway Close to Home- Fairfield County(Lancaster) Just 45 mins from the East side of Columbus, it was just the…

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Posted in: Farmer's Market, Free activity, Lancaster, Library, Playground, Road trip

Westover Park-Upper Arlington

July 9, 2019 Julie

🚨New park alert!   Westover Park Playground 2111 Westover Rd. Upper Arlington I love when a new park has features…

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Posted in: Playground, Upper Arlington

7 Best Toddler Parks-East-ish Side

July 7, 2019 Julie

7 Best Toddler Parks-East-ish Side A few readers have asked for suggestions on toddler playgrounds.  So I thought I would…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Victory Park-Pickerington

July 3, 2019 Julie

Victory Park-Pickerington 100 Lockville Rd. Pickerington Just minutes from Sycamore Creek Park, this park is fun and should be checked…

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Posted in: Climber Favorites, Pittsburgh, Playground

Sycamore Creek Park 🌳

July 2, 2019 Julie

Sycamore Creek Park 🧗🏻‍♂️ A legit Ninja Warrior Course, say what!  I am going back with the hubby so I…

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Posted in: Climber Favorites, Pickerington, Playground

Baby Bonding Time-Goldfish Swim School 👶🏻

June 26, 2019 Julie

With baby 3 I have less time to share.  I really enjoy my individual time with her while my older…

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Posted in: Dublin, Westerville

Dublin Library📚

June 25, 2019 Julie

We made it to the new library in Dublin!  I love the beautiful architecture and bright airy space.  It has…

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Posted in: Dublin, Library

Marysville Library📚

June 18, 2019 Julie

Marysville Library 231 S Plum St, Marysville They have the cutest green alien book return!  Lots of developmental toys, kitchen,…

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Posted in: Library

Tumblin 4 Kids

June 14, 2019 Julie

Tumblin 4 Kids 🤸🏼‍♂️ We had our first class this week.  My 3 year old’s favorite was rolling down the…

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Posted in: Columbus, Gahanna, New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington, Westerville

Splash Pads and Beyond💦

Julie

With the warmer weather I wanted to share a few splash pads to start summer break off right for the…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

I4 Climber Playgrounds🧗🏻‍♂️

June 10, 2019 Julie

My middle daughter is a super climber, so I thought it would be fitting to share our favorite parks for…

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Posted in: Climber Favorites

Summit Park 🧗🏻‍♀️

June 4, 2019 Julie

Summit Park 4335 Glendale Milford Rd. Blue Ash We took a few days off to visit an amusement park close…

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Posted in: Cincinnati, Playground, Road trip

Watlao Buddhamamakaram🐉

May 29, 2019 Julie

Watlao Buddhamamakaram 3624 Bexvie Ave, Columbus My oldest loves to learn about other cultures.  This was a great way to…

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Posted in: Columbus

Whitehall Library 🔴

May 28, 2019 Julie

Whitehall Library🔴 4445 E Broad St. Whitehall  This library was bright and airy and had fun for my climber girl. …

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Posted in: Library, Whitehall

Level Up-Goldfish Swim School 🏊🏻‍♀️

May 22, 2019 Julie

Goldfish Swim School🏊🏻‍♀️ My oldest worked hard to get to her next level at swimming. 👍🏻Swimming was always her favorite…

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Posted in: Columbus

Metro Parks Passport Program

May 20, 2019 Julie

👍🏻We got stamped at 2 parks today for our Metro Parks Passport. Want to join with your family?  Find out…

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Posted in: Columbus

The Naz Playplace-Grove City 🖍

May 14, 2019 Julie

4770 Hoover Rd. Grove City The Naz Playground WOW!!!  This place is huge, and free!  My oldest daughter said this…

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Posted in: Grove City

Mud painting 🎨

May 13, 2019 Julie

Mud painting✔️ I think they enjoy the spray bottles the most! 

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Graeters Ice Cream Playground 🍦

April 30, 2019 Julie

Graeters Ice Cream Playground 🍦 2136 Bethel Rd. Columbus With the rainy days upon us, I thought you might want…

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Posted in: Columbus, Indoor Playground

Clifton Gorge 🍃

April 29, 2019 Julie

Clifton Gorge 🍃 2381 State Route 343 Yellow Springs After your visit to Young’s Jersey Dairy, you need to check…

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Posted in: Yellow Springs

Jump Start Clinics-Goldfish Swim School 🏊🏻‍♀️

April 27, 2019 Julie

Goldfish Swim School’s Summer Jump Start Clinic Registration:  NOW OPEN! Get a “jump start” on swimming!  Jump Start Clinics include four…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

Outdoor Car Track 🚗

April 24, 2019 Julie

About $13 for this quick and easy car track.  I’m really enjoying creating stations in our new yard.  We love…

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Penny the Pig-Worthington Farmer’s Market

April 23, 2019 Julie

I can’t believe we didn’t know about Penny until today 🤯 Find Penny the Pig at the Worthington Farmer’s Market,…

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Whitehall Community Park

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Whitehall Community Park 🌳 402 N Hamilton Rd. Whitehall  Drive past the airport and find this gem of a park! …

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Posted in: Playground, Whitehall

Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning👍🏻

April 19, 2019 Julie

Clean Rite Carpet Cleaning 👍🏻 I hated this tile when I moved into our house.  I tried a steam mop…

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The Learning Academy

April 5, 2019 Julie

The Learning Academy 1325 E Walnut St. Westerville  I took a tour of the newly renovated daycare that has a…

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Posted in: Westerville

uPaint Pottery🖌

April 2, 2019 Julie

uPaint Pottery 🖌 1205 Polaris Parkway, Columbus My girls and I love art.  This was their first experience painting pottery…

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Posted in: Columbus, Pottery

Vertical Adventures 🧗🏻‍♀️

March 26, 2019 Julie

Vertical Adventures 🧗🏻‍♀️ 6513 Kingsmill Ct. Columbus A rock climbing gym with very tall walls.  My girls were ready for…

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Library Park and Powell Library Branch 🐶

March 12, 2019 Julie

Library Park and Powell Library Branch🐶 420 Liberty Street This little library and park are perfect for toddlers to age…

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Posted in: Library, Playground, Powell

Chick-fil-A in Dublin

March 5, 2019 Julie

Chick-fil-A Sawmill Rd. Dublin 🐮 6051 Sawmill Rd. Dublin Besides the great service, we love this play place most for…

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Posted in: Dublin, Indoor Playground

Instructors at Goldfish Swim School 🙌🏼

February 27, 2019 Julie

My oldest is so close to moving up to the next level @Goldfish Swim School.  We took a month off…

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Posted in: Dublin, Lewis Center, Westerville

‘Explore The Rooms’ by COSI @Easton🚪

February 19, 2019 Julie

We ventured out to Easton to ‘Explore The Rooms’ by COSI.  My daughters enjoyed the ‘Building in Blue’ room to…

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Loveland Castle🏰

February 17, 2019 Julie

Loveland Castle 🏰-Roadtrip🚗 12025 Shore Dr. Loveland We traveled for a wedding close to Kings Island and wanted to squeeze…

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Explore the Ocean🐳 Westerville Library

February 5, 2019 Julie

Explore the Ocean🐳 Westerville Library  126 S. State St.  We enjoy the imagination station at the Westerville Library.  I love…

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Posted in: Library, Westerville

Blendon Woods Nature Center 🦆

January 29, 2019 Julie

Blendon Woods Nature Center 🦆 4265 E Dublin Granville Rd. Columbus Walk through the doors and explore! There is so…

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Posted in: Columbus, Nature Center

Hilliard Library

January 22, 2019 Julie

Hilliard Library 📚 4500 Hickory Chase Rd. Hilliard We visited the new Hilliard branch library in early Fall and forgot…

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4 months old? Goldfish Swim School 🏊🏻‍♀️

January 19, 2019 Julie

Our baby V is really wanting to get in the water.  She loves watching her older sisters.  Did you know…

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New Life Church Play Cafe🌱-Gahanna

January 15, 2019 Julie

New Life Play Cafe🌱 3690 Stygler Rd. Gahanna We spied this little gem when we attended the Character Breakfast.  My…

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Posted in: Gahanna, Indoor Playground

Pickerington Library 📚

January 8, 2019 Julie

Pickerington Library📚 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington We checked out the Toddler Time since we were in town for an appointment. …

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Posted in: Library, Pickerington

Sunpoint Park- Gahanna 🏒

January 4, 2019 Julie

Sunpoint Park-Gahanna 🏒 NE side of McCutcheon Rd. and Hines Rd, behind CenterPoint Church building(620 McCutcheon Rd. Gahanna).  Oh my…

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Posted in: Gahanna, Playground

Blacklick Woods Nature Center 🐢

January 1, 2019 Julie

This was our first visit to the nature center at Blacklick Woods and it didn’t disappoint.  I wish we had…

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Posted in: Blacklick, Nature Center

Find 12 Elves 🧝🏼‍♂️

December 19, 2018 Julie

Find 12 Elves 🧝🏼‍♂️ Highbanks Metro Park 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center Help find the 12 elves in the Nature…

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Orton Museum🦖-Columbus

December 11, 2018 Julie

Orton Museum 125 Oval Dr. S, Columbus My girls love dinosaurs! This has been on our list for some time,…

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Posted in: Columbus, Museum

Microwave smores 🍫

December 1, 2018 Julie

Doesn’t a s’mores sound delicious? You’re in luck!  Pop it in the microwave until the marshmallow expands then squish together.…

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Ro Park-Lewis Center 😎

November 7, 2017 Julie 1 Comment

Ro Park6804 Snap Dragon Way, Lewis Center A fun park with different play features than most parks. The tallest slide…

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Posted in: Lewis Center, Playground

Everal Barn and Homestead-Westerville 📍

October 11, 2017 Julie

Everal Barn and Homestead 📍60 N Cleveland Ave. Westerville My daughters love exploring and going on adventures to playgrounds. Sometimes,…

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Posted in: Free activity, Westerville

Weekend Roundup 6/17-6/19

June 15, 2022 Julie

So many interesting programs to choose from this Father’s Day weekend.  What will your family choose?  📖Friday Storytime @ Blendon Woods…

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Weekend Roundup 6/10-6/12

June 9, 2022 Julie

🎠Commons for kids Friday, 10 am-1 pm When it comes to summer fun, kids are all-in. And Columbus Commons is…

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Weekend Roundup 6/3-6/5

June 2, 2022 Julie

Weekend fun? Heritage Day, art walk, children’s business fair, maker’s market, farm fridays, smores, an art walk and  more!  🐷Farm Fridays…

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Weekend Roundup 5/27-5/30

May 25, 2022 Julie

📚💦Read & Make a Splash Kickoff @Westerville Library Challenge yourself to a summer of reading & earn a prize when…

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Weekend Roundup 5/20-5/22

May 18, 2022 Julie

Weekend plans, here are some choices… 🍎Pearl Market 10:30 am-2 pm Your downtown Columbus farmer’s market is here every Tuesday…

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Weekend Roundup 5/13-5/15

May 12, 2022 Julie

🌳Stories in the Park – Lower Sycamore Creek Park Friday, May 13: 10:00am – 11:00am Lower Sycamore Creek Park: Pickering…

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Weekend Roundup 5/6-5/8

May 4, 2022 Julie

Touch-a-Truck, Folk Festival, Herb Day, Comic Fest, Kids Hip Hop at the library, unicorn storytime, community events, nature and more! …

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