Beyond the Basic Visit
As I mentioned as a tip in the previous post, sometimes you need to keep the familiar attractions fresh and new. So you change up the exhibits at Cosi, visit different animals at the Zoo, and overall try to have a different enrichment experience each time you take the kids somewhere. This keeps both you [...]
Read moreFall for the Zoo
Many people consider zoos to be summer entertainment, but I tend to disagree and think this is the perfect time of year to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. School-aged children are back in the classrooms and class field trips haven’t started up yet. That means the Zoo on weekdays is not very crowded and [...]
Read moreFair People
Columbus Confession: I have not been to the Ohio State Fair in at least 25 years. Something about the crowds, the questionable food and the heat have kept me away. However, I bit the bullet and spent a few hours at the fairgrounds this afternoon and I have to admit I had a lot [...]
Read moreArt Appreciation
Mamas, did you know you and the little ones could get into the Columbus Museum of Art for free through August? Yep, there is free admission for the public throughout July and August (and always on Sundays). It’s never too early to start a conversation about art – even the littlest kiddos can appreciate the [...]
Read moreBird Watching in the City
While you would never guess this birding oasis is back there (behind the city impound lot), the Grange Insurance Audubon Center is a great place for a kiddo outing. The building itself has learning and fun opportunities behind each door. Kids can don bird costumes and climb through a nest, see native animals and talk [...]
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