Friday, March 29, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
March 29, 2024

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

We made it, friends! Friday has arrived and I have a feeling it’s going to be a fun weekend here in Columbus. As usual, we’ve got all of the best events rounded up for you in the Weekender below. But before we dive into that, we’ve got to talk about peonies. You guys were such massive fans of the Tulip Festival we talked about a couple of weeks ago that I knew I had to let you in on Peony Palooza. If you’ve been thinking about planting peonies at home, or you just enjoy incredible vibes, you’ll want to schedule a visit to Groovy Plants Ranch during Peony Palooza. I will most definitely see you there!

🌳 This Incredible Ohio Park Was Built On The Former Site Of A Glass-Making Factory
While I’m generally a fan of preserving old buildings, even I have to make exceptions every now and then. This Ohio park might just be my favorite example in the entire state of letting Mother Nature take back over. Plus, you can’t beat the views from the tower!

The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
There’s a lot going on around town this weekend. Whether you’re looking for family activities like COSI’s 60th Birthday or Easter Egg Hunts, or you’re just trying to catch some live music or a pro-volleyball game with the squad, I promise you’ll find something fun to do. Have a great weekend, friends!

Headlines 📰 

🕶 The Columbus Library has given away 100,000 pairs of free eclipse glasses in anticipation of the upcoming total solar eclipse. Unfortunately, that means they’re all out. (NBC4)

🍻 After an auction that reached over $2.4 million, Rockmill Brewery officially has new owners. (Columbus Monthly)

🍬 Have you ever wondered what kind of Easter candy Ohioans prefer? Honestly, I don’t think the answer will surprise you, considering this is the home of Buckeye candies. (Axios)

☀️ Weather: 61 and mostly sunny

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Coming Up Next Week 📆

🏒 4/1: Blue Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche
⚾️ 4/2-4/7: Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha
🎸 4/2: Buddy Guy
🎵 4/2: The Last Dinner Party
🎶 4/3: The Wood Brothers
🩰 4/4: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
🏒 4/4: Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
🎵 4/4: Sampha
🎭 4/4-4/6: “You Will Get Sick” by Noah Diaz
⛸ 4/4-4/7: Cirque du Soleil: Crystal
🎭 4/4-4/7: The Prom
🎵 4/5: Columbus Against The World
🎙 4/5: Welcome to Night Vale
🎸 4/5: Guided by Voices
🕺 4/5: Howl At The Moon: 2000s Party
🎻 4/5-4/6: Columbus Symphony: Beethoven, Mozart, & Haydn
🏒 4/6: Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers
😂 4/6: Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour
🎥 4/6: Nite Owl 50th Anniversary
😍 4/6-4/7: Spring Into History: Indigenous Wonders of Our World
🌸 4/7: Franklin Park Conservatory Cherry Blossom Community Day
🖼 4/7: Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art

Today's Photo 🤳

This is the perfect time of year to check out some of central Ohio’s waterfalls. Indian Falls, pictured above, is located in Dublin.

💦 Read More: 6 Stunning Waterfalls To Check Out Around Central Ohio

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- Chelsea