Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Columbus, OH

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Aquariums

A Fishy Book List

August 22, 2008

When we recently visited the zoo, my daughter begged to see the fish. Fish are one of her new obsessions (don't all preschoolers have at least one?), so I'm doing all I can to meet her needs and funnel as much information about aquatic creatures into her hungry brain. I've visited the library and book store and found every book about fish I can find, too. If your child also  Read more...

Finding Nemo (or other fish) in Columbus

August 19, 2008

As a child I used to love when my mom had her weekly softball games only because it meant I got to go sit on the edge of the ball park and gaze into the stream flowing by. There were always lots of fish in the stream, and occasionally I'd throw bits of bread to them in an effort to get them to come closer. Watching the fish swim in the stream was probably one of the most peaceful moments of my  Read more...

When In Doubt, Go To The Zoo

August 11, 2008

The Columbus Zoo is always my go-to resource whenever I need something to do with the kids. We have a membership, so we're there at least every couple of weeks. Which, by the way, if you visit the zoo more than twice a year, you should really save yourself some money and get the membership. Plus there are all kinds of extra benefits, like free parking, gift shop discounts, special event  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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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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