Columbus Commons is a 6-acre park and green space in downtown Columbus, Ohio, located on the site of the former Columbus City Center mall. The park features gardens, a performance stage, carousel, reading room, a NEOS play system and two cafes! Numerous special events!
Open everyday with four great escape rooms
1) “A Christmas Story” – A Fully licensed Escape Room based on the movie!
2) Nightmare in Pink
3) Curse of the Hidden Temple
4) Candy Factory Challenge
Fun for the entire family!
Weekly Urban Farmers Market starting in June and ending in August, Located at The Kelley Green in Whitehall, Ohio. Every Tuesday 4pm-7pm. We hope to see you this Summer!
Embark on an exciting adventure into the world of the Conservatory’s Topiary Collection! Discover the captivating Garden Safari exhibit, showcasing a stunning array of plant topiaries designed to mimic the vibrant colors and intricate textures found in the skin, fur, and scales of various animals. This experience invites you to embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt, guiding you through the sprawling safari spread across the Conservatory Courtyards, Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden, and Grand Mallway. Don’t miss out on exploring the remarkable animal kingdom brought to life through the artistry of plant topiaries. The exhibit is available until September 10th, 2023.
Enjoy the charm of Grove City’s historic Town Center set to music on Friday evenings as open-air concerts fill the warm summer night. The free Grove City Summer Sizzle concerts are sponsored by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and feature a variety of entertainment by some of the best acts in central Ohio.
Please bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the performances in Town Center Park, 3359 Park St., across from the Safety Complex.
2023 Concert Series Schedule | Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m.
- June 2, The Usual Suspects (blues, Southern rock, Motown and jazz)
- June 9, The Twylights (classic rock & blues)
- June 23, Ladies of Longford (contemporary Celtic, acoustic, pop)
- June 30, 7-8:30p.m., Central Ohio Brass Band (patriotic marches and jazz)
- July 7, Whiskey Would (classic rock & roll)
- July 21, 50 Steps Up (Rock)
- Aug. 4, Lee Gantt Band (country, rock & roll)
- Aug. 18, The Conspiracy Band (R&B, rock & roll and jazz)
- Sept. 1, These Guys Live (variety, 80s and up)
The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure! Start by picking your theme – from a 1950’s prison to deep space, or even a classic art heist – then team up to follow clues, solve puzzles, and complete your mission in under 60 minutes! Our games provide a unique hands-on experience, designed for families, friends, couples, corporate groups, and anyone else looking for an elevated unplugged adventure! Can’t play in person? Try playing one of our experiences virtually!
At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, we know that kids and parents want something different with their haircut experience. So we provide it all: a superior haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean place filled with fun! Kids can sit in a Dodge Police Cruiser, Frozen Jeep, Fire Engine, or a Corvette while watching their favorite cartoons or Netflix, Hulu or Disney! Every hair cut comes with a hair wash, blow dry, nail painting, a removable tattoo, a lollipop and a balloon! In addition, every kid gets a free Dippin’ Dots ice cream after a haircut until Labor Day.
Pins Mechanical Company is based on the idea of creating a social gathering place that connects people through a non-traditional/playful experiences. Whether it’s duckpin bowling, pinball, bocce or classic arcade games, Pins brings ‘Old School’ entertainment, creative craft cocktails and regional craft beer together to redefine how time should be spent with friends.
Urban Air Dublin is an indoor amusement park! We have so much more than trampolines. We have an indoor sky coaster, ball pits, warriors course, dodge ball, basketball, climbing walls, drop zone, tubes, play grounds, battle beam ropes course, the climbing hill and so much more. We also have a café to enjoy some delicious pizza and drinks!
Join us for our monthly home school art day class.
uPaint Pottery Studio is a paint your own pottery studio with locations in Plainfield (317) 406-3072, Greenwood (317) 893-5700, Hamilton Town Center (317) 773-4880, and Polaris Towne Center (614) 505-6446. For more information, visit us on the web – http://www.upaintpotterystudio.com
Paulettes Princess Parties is a full-service character production company with 80 plus characters to choose from. All cast members are talented singers, dancers, and actors who go through rigorous training to depict characters. With amazing skills, we can do something as simple as a 30-minute birthday party at your home to an Extravagant Princess Ball. Costumes are hand-crafted. Wigs are of superior quality. Our New venue Paulettes Palace and Productions is a beautiful space for parties, events, camps and classes.
- INSIDE THE PALACE: we create a gorgeous setting for any party. Scenery and props to fit each theme. A fully decorated royal table to enjoy your cake. Lots of costumes and accessories for dress up and even a darling “spa” area for the girls to get sparkle make-up and hair up-dos! A throne and even a red carpet for a spectacular coronation. Don’t forget our little gentleman, the Palace can be turned into superheroes, princes or even pirates! Add a mini obstacle course and POW! The Palace can fit your needs for just about any theme and character. Tea Party anyone? These are great for themed birthdays, mother/daughter events, baby showers, and wedding showers!!! A dream is a wish your heart makes…. let Paulettes Palace and productions make dreams come true!
- CLASSES: Princess Dance and Theatre class, a Character hip hop or a palace dance class. These classes run in 6-week and 12-week sessions and are available throughout the year. So many smiles are created in these special classes.
- PARTIES AT YOUR HOME or venue are so special. Choose a character(s) to come to entertain your guests with amazing singing, dancing, interactive stories, a grande coronation or superhero oath ceremony and so much more. We customize to your needs.
- PERFORMANCES: characters can be booked for a performance to WOW your crowd. These can be performed for 20 minutes to an hour with dancing, singing and lots of interaction with your guests.
- OUR ENCHANTED BALLS are spectacular. We have produced and presented The Enchanted Ball and Cinderella’s wedding, The Enchanted Princess Ball of Columbus & The Lancaster Princess Ball. Coming up is The Enchanted Princess Ball and Belle’s Royal Wedding (Oct 2019), The Frozen Holiday Princess Ball (Dec 2019) and The Enchanted Princess Ball of Columbus (Feb 2020).
- HOLIDAY CHARACTERS: Our entertainers go all out for the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Magnificent Carolers, Toy Soldiers, Elves, Sugar Plum Fairy , Buddy, and Jovie Elves and of course the Frozen Queen, Princess and Smiling Snowman. Make your holiday extra special …..
Among our clients are Channel 6, Sunny 95, Polaris Fashion Place, Chase Bank, Scene75 Entertainment Park, The Columbus Clippers, The Columbus Blue Jackets, Skate Zone 71, Kidsinked, Cities of Dublin, Worthington, Lewis Center, Marysville, Plain City, and Upper Arlington to name a few. Many preschools, schools, daycares, retirement centers country clubs and more. Paulettes Princess Parties is Disney compliant.
New updated outdoor area with a kid play area as well!
Indoor playground featuring play area, trampoline, rock wall, activity room, party room, motion sensing interactive play area and more!
Pay Per Visit
First child – $15
Each additional child – $10
Children under 2 -$10
Children under 12 months with a paid sibling – Free
- Facility is 5,690 sq ft with ample space to host your next private event!
- Private event rental allows you enjoy our entire facility to yourselves, perfect for hosting private birthday parties, field trips and more.
2 rides, 10 interactive Lego build zones, 4-d theater and so much more! A great spot to hit for your kids for the ultimate play land!
A social destination featuring duckpin bowling, 40 + pin ball machines, and many more old school entertainment options. Craft beer and classic cocktails and food trucks outside!
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, OH, will be the only place where the stories of our veterans, their families and the Fallen will be told . NVMM is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. NVMM takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of veterans throughout history. Paying tribute to the sacrifices of servicemen and women and their families.
The headquarters of the Ohio History Connection, the Ohio History Center includes a museum, archives/library, historic preservation office, and Ohio Village.
Entertainment and event venue in Columbus with fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels. The venue includes an upscale restaurant, bar, music, and much more. 100 climate controlled hitting bays!
Star Lanes Polaris is a boutique bowling experience—a blending of bowling with high-end technology and amenities to create an upscale entertainment experience. The venue offers guests state-of-the-art lanes, billiards, bar, and seasoned dining at the Point.
Northwest Columbus JBF is an Upscale Popup Consignment Sales Event in Central Ohio for Baby, Kid and Maternity Items.
Whatever you do, don’t miss this Fantastic SAVINGS EXTRAVAGANZA!
- Shop and get fabulous deals 50-90% off retail prices. Two sales events a year. Check out our website for coupons and sale dates.
- Sell your kids unwanted items and earn 60-75% of your items sold. Register online as a CONSIGNOR to sell at one of our events. Price, tag and prep your items at home on our free tagging website. Tagged items are then brought to the sale location (Tags last two years). You tagged it we sell it. Unsold items may be picked up or donated to our charity partners at the end of the sale. Two weeks later you receive your check. Simple as that. Check out our website for more information at http://www.northwestcolumbus.jbfsale.com
Inspire your creativity with a visit to Columbus Museum of Art for special exhibitions, events, and the JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity.