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Tired Of Pumpkins? Try Apples!

by Christina Mack

October 27, 2008

You might be getting tired of pumpkin farms by now. My daughters have been to three now, including one with a preschool trip, and we have quite a collection of pumpkins of all sizes out in our front yard. But the weather is supposed to improve for the weekend, so we'd like to get out and do one more outdoor activity before the cold forces us indoors. While searching for one final  Read more...

Visiting the Pumpkin Patch: Circle S Farms

by Christina Mack

October 16, 2008

Last week I posted about a farm to the north of Columbus, so it's only fair to bring you a pumpkin patch for the southern part of the county, too. One of my favorites in southern Franklin County has to be Circle S Farms . I visited Circle S Farms for the first time last year, when my daughter's preschool class traveled to the farm to pick pumpkins. I remember it was a wet, dreary day, but  Read more...

It's Time for the Circleville Pumpkin Show!

by Christina Mack

October 13, 2008

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons This Wednesday marks the start of the 102nd Circleville Pumpkin Show . I went to this festival several times when I was younger, and I'm still stunned and amazed that you can hold a four day event dedicated to the orange gourd. Yet those four days are packed full of parades, competitions, demonstrations, entertainment, games, food, and of course, lots and  Read more...

A Special Fall Event For Special Kids

by Christina Mack

September 17, 2008

One of the things I love about fall is going to the local farms around Columbus for harvest celebrations. There's something about going out on a crisp, bright day, with the smell of fresh-cut hay filling the air and the trees beginning to change into their red, orange and yellow shades that fills me with joy for the changing of the seasons. For the past three years now, we've taken Cordy  Read more...

Three Days in and Around Columbus: Day 3

by Christina Mack

July 10, 2008

We've marveled at the sights of downtown, talked with the animals at the zoo, and splashed around in Zoombezi Bay. What's left to do for a third day in Columbus? Let's start by getting back to nature and end with a little shopping indulgence. The Columbus Metro Parks are located all around the county, preserving natural areas and providing walking/biking paths to enjoy Ohio's  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in columbus

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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