We'd been to the fairy trail before, so when we heard about their 10th anniversary party Kid K was…read moreeager to go. Started at the pavilion in Riverside Crossing Park, across from Bridge Park where there was parking. Fairies there, and sway, and a map to visit all the fairy doors and get more swag. You can walk across the bridge or drive around to old Dublin, since there are sites both there and in Bridge Park. Shop staff were super friendly, and some places they had snacks, stickers, etc., for the kids. If you have trouble finding a door they'll help. Some are easy, some are tricky to see. The Visit Dublin staff at the start and the end (the visitor's center on South High) were great. It may seem silly but it's big fun for the kids, and gets people into the shops. We got a couple of things, and discovered a few new shops. Also got my steps in.

Went yesterday with my two grandsons (Ages 5 & 8) to escape the poor air quality. They enjoyed the…read moreexperience, especially the interactive floor projections and bubbles! If purchasing tickets, there is NO NEED to upgrade to Premium or VIP. The seat cushions are not necessary, as there are benches, the floor is carpeted, and the kids are up and moving a majority of the time. The light up wristbands are underwhelming, at best. There was only one scene that I felt they were actually synced to the music; the remainder of the time you see two lights periodically change color on wrist. And more importantly, if you weren't wearing one, you (or your kids) would never notice! Lastly, the "free" print is given away as they parade you into the gift shop. . . Just looks like people are in line to purchase something. . . Again, your kids would not feel as if they were missing out. Enjoy, but don't be sucked in to spend the extra money.

I was trying to find CBJ tickets as a Xmas gift for a coworker and her family. I called Matt at…read moreMinuteman Tickets and he explained the options available between purchasing online vs over the phone. He was extremely patient and sensitive to my needs and offered the option of paying with Paypal when I expressed my aversion to providing credit card numbers over the phone. I could not be more pleased with a monetary transaction.....and he saved me some money by doing the transaction through him vs online. I'll certainly be doing more business with him. I've recommended him/Minuteman Tickets to several of my colleagues. Well, I said I would do more business with Matt/ Minuteman Tickets and here I am three months later. I wanted to get a pair of tickets to a Brad Paisley concert at Blossom Music Center in July, '18 for a special relative, who happens to be a police officer. I called Matt (who remembered me!!) and explained what I wanted. He said his staff would work on it and call me within an hour. In the interim, I went on line with StuHub and TicketMaster to at a seating map; I also noted there prices. I called Matt again and explained, to narrow their search, where I wanted the seats to be. Matt said they'd call me within 30 minutes. He called 20 minutes later with several options, all much cheaper than StubHub and TicketMaster!! He was also able to get the parking pass I requested. Within 20 minutes, I received my receipt and the police officer received his emailed tickets. I cannot imagine having a better experience. I am very grateful I heard their radio ad on 105.7 ("Hooley ans Spielman") back in November, '17. I'm certain I'll be doing business with Minuteman Tickets many more times.

I was looking for tickets to a concert in Pittsburgh, PA. I wasn't sure if Minuteman Tickets would…read morehave tickets outside of the Columbus area but they did! Matt was so helpful and provided excellent customer service. He emailed the tickets to me immediately and we had no problems when we arrived at the venue (PPG Arena). The seats were great and it was the best night of my daughter's life! Thank you Matt!

Stopped by Port Lounge & Smokehouse for their fathers day lobster fest on June 18, 2023. Being…read morefrom out of town, I noticed a handicap parking space located by the AMVET Post 51 building. Being 100% disabled Vet, and have served my country for 20 years active and another 20 years as a AF civil servant, I honestly believed no one would question my rental car with a handicap placard hanging on the mirror. Boy was I wrong. A woman who was part of AMVET Post 51 was playing parking police. She told me if I was not a member of AMVET Post 51 I was to move my car or she would have it towed. I did tell her I was a disabled vet and parking in a handicap space, but she stated I had to be a member of AMVET Post 51 to park in her parking lot even in the handicap parking space. I would have expected this from a private company with limited parking, but not an institution that thinks they are there supporting our VETS. AMVET POST 51 will never get my support. They need to be shut down and that woman needs to find a better job. Parking police is not her strong point nor customer service!!!

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Via Colori is a two day festival at Goodale Park where local artists, under sponsorhip from local…read morebusinesses, chalk huge drawings on the streets and sidewalks around the park. The festival takes place as the artists are doing the work, so you can see the art develop and multiply throughout the day. I walked over just to grab a bite of festival food before work. I was surprised in two ways. One, I thought it would be a more extensive festival. But then, I've only been to Comfest, which is the biggest festival of the year at Goodale Park. Two, I was impressed both at how good a lot of the work was, as well as how different everyone's technique was. Some artists were sprawled out on the ground like a 5 year old kid with a coloring book. Others sat upright detailing the huge pieces with wet paint brushes. Overall, it's just one more reason why I like living in the Short North.

I was quite excited to see this festival of chalk. Parking is nearly impossible on a weekend in the…read moreshort north so I opted to park in the Giant Eagle parking lot(off of Neil Avenue) in hopes that I wouldn't get towed. The festival is only a couple blocks away at Gooddale Park and as I am entering I hear belly dancing music. (Yes, there was belly dancers on a stage.) Strange but entertaining. The artists are lined up on two streets surrounding the park and each is given their own square to create art with chalk. I was impressed with each artist and that they have the courage to draw in front of many spectators. Many with zoom camera's. I ventured to the park for awhile and decided to relax. There was a nice breeze that day and it was refreshing to sit under a tree for a moment. I then hear blues music from that same stage. Later....I walked over to see the progress of the artists but was distracted by the amazing lily pads in the pond. Be sure to check that out! All n' All very fun afternoon but I do suggest going later in the day/evening because the artists are then done creating their masterpieces. Art, Music, Live Entertainment, Food.

Did you know Gahanna was named the "Herb Capital of Ohio" in 1972? And because of this, The Ohio…read moreHerb Education Center came into existence (read its own review), which led to the establishment of historical gardens and the cultivation of neighborhood landscapes. Each springtime brings about a celebration of all things herbs! The Gahanna Historical Society, in conjunction with the Ohio Herb Education Center hosts an annual crafts and herbs festival at a beautiful garden located adjacent to Gahanna's Municipal building, named after Herb Center founder, Mrs. Jane "Bunnie" Geroux. Herb lovers will find fresh plants, floral & herbal artisans, crafts, demonstrations, lectures, children's activities and great food! For local herb enthusiasts, such as me, this is a special event not many people know about.

This was my first Herb Day, but it won't be my last. It was a perfect, beautiful day. We started…read moreat Koko's for breakfast, wandered into the herb education center next door, then across the street to check out the plant sales, all the vendors, and speakers. There was musical entertainment and people were making use of the paddleboats in Big Walnut Creek. There were lots of herb plants to choose from, and volunteers assisting. The lines to pay weren't terrible, and using little tablets, the cashiers accepted cash and credit. With Local Cantina so conveniently located, we were able to sit on the patio to eat, enjoy the music, and people-watch. It was a nice time without being overcrowded, and I look forward to next year!

I feel really awkward reviewing a charity event, so please don't take this as mean-spirited…read morecriticism--but rather, feedback to hopefully help one of my favorite events get back on track. I've been coming to Slice Of Columbus for about 8 years, and I look forward to it every time. It has always been a relatively chill event: tasting pizza, drinking beer, listening to live music, and supporting a good cause (Nationwide Children's Hospital). I was thrilled when it moved to the Commons, which has so much space for hosting events. But this year was different. I'm not sure how to better say this, but this year was a disaster--IMO. Here's what went wrong: -There were simply too many people. I could understand it better if this were an open event where you couldn't predict the attendance, but this is a ticketed event. The organizers were in complete control and sold too many tickets. -Because of the size of the event, the lines were disgusting. Ridiculously long. Almost every line had a 20-30 minute wait--for a teeny tiny slice of pizza! -In addition to being the biggest crowd ever, SOC decided to heavily market this year's event toward kids and families. Part of me is definitely a hater and loved how "adult" this event felt in the past, but I understand wanting to make it family-friendly. Here's the problem though... they already oversold the event, and then they attracted truckloads of families. Imagine the Commons completely slammed and hundreds of strollers pushing through the park. Everything moves a bit slower with kids (no hate, I swear), so this definitely slowed the lines. -While we're talking about kids, there were so many kid activities happening on the west side of the park. The pizza lines were so long that they kept running into all the kids! -The number of attendees appeared to have doubled, but the number of pizza vendors did not. Yep, you guessed it--another factor in the miserably long lines. -The vendors each brought several types of pizza, and with long lines filled with lots of kiddos--making a decision took longer than it should have. -The beverage situation is crazy. At first glance, it looks like you need a ticket for any drink. But then you can magically buy water without one. It's confusing. This is another case of bigger not being better. Although more people means more money, sometimes you have to make sacrifices for the good of the event--and for the experience of the people attending. If it's a great experience, they'll come back next year. Or you can cram as many people into the event as possible and risk having many of them never return.

Wow this was a bit of a strange encounter.... We came looking for the museum about the history of…read moreprohibition however, it seems like the museum is in the process of transition to an interactive exhibit on journalism and the history of newspapers in the area. It's definitely coming together and there are a few prohibition artifacts left , but we were definitely disappointed not to learn more about the origins of the prohibition movement--A bit of a disappointment. The museum is located in the public library downtown.

Did you ever wonder why Westerville remained "dry" until just a few years ago? Not many people are…read moreaware the Prohibition movement began as a moral crusade right here in Ohio. In Oberlin, to be exact, but it moved to Westerville in 1893. Back in the late 19th century, the movement to make alcohol illegal was spawned in our very back yard. It was known as the "Anti-Saloon League" and its headquarters was moved to Westerville, and remained active from 1893 to 1933. National politics was influenced through the printed word and lobbying and eventually, Prohibition was enacted by Constitutional amendment. A truly amazing story. The League bequeathed an important collection of written material to the Westerville Public Library which houses the Anti-Saloon League Museum. It is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm and by appointment. A very cool piece of national history in Westerville!