Riverside Crossing Park Ice Skating Rink, 6625 Riverside Dr.

• Open on Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 12-9 p.m., and Sunday 12-6 p.m. through mid-March, admission and skate rental is $12 for this outdoor Dublin rink. Pro tip: Head over to Bridge Park after you skate, which is a mile away, for shopping and dining options.

Coffman Park Ice Rink, 5200 Emerald Pkwy.

• This outdoor rink is open daily when temperatures are below freezing for multiple days in a row. Admission is free, but guests must bring their own skates. When school is closed and the weather is cold enough (think MLK Day), the rink is open 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Pro tip: Take a break by the fireplaces in the nearby pavilion to keep warm.

Obetz Ice Rink, 4390 Lancaster Ave.

• Obetz residents can skate for free at this outdoor rink, while non-residents can pay $5 cash for admission. The rink is open daily, weather permitting, with potential two-hour limits on Saturday and Sunday if nearing capacity. Pro tip: Each resident can also bring two guests to skate for free.

• West Coast Swing Night | Friday, Jan. 6 | 7-10 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom Dance Center, 402 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. STE. A, Worthington | $15
• Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Hockey vs. Michigan State University | Friday, Jan. 6 | 7:35 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $15-$25

• Indoor Farmers Market | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Philip Heit Center, 150 W. Main St., New Albany | Free | Browse local produce, baked goods, coffee, cold treats, and artisan products.
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 4 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $48-$295
• Owls of Darby Creek | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Batelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway | Free | Join a park naturalist as she attempts to lure in various owls native to the area.

• Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Basketball vs. University of Illinois | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 1 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $15
• Baby It’s Cold Outside | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 2-4 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette Short North, 691 N. High St., STE. 101, Columbus | $39 | Paint a winter scene with guidance and supplies provided.
  

• 36º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288, which means you can now be pulled over in Ohio for using and holding a phone while driving. The law aims to reduce distracted driving across the state and exceptions apply, such as using speakerphone without holding the phone. 📱

• If you’re looking to get active in 2023, the Get Active Wellness Expo by Columbus Recreation and Parks is a great way to start. On Saturday, Jan. 14, try fitness classes like soccer, yoga, volleyball, disc golf, cycling, and running among other physical activities. Register online by Wednesday, Jan. 11. 🏃

• Savor Pint in Clintonville is hosting a 10 for $10 wine tasting on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Guests can sample a variety of blends and bring their own food. Tickets are available online for $10 and there is limited capacity. 🍷

• The Ohio Black Expo, which is returning to Genoa Park on Thursday, May 25-Sunday, May 28, will feature Sheila E. in the musical lineup. Sheila is a percussionist and singer who won the 2021 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Grab tickets. 🎶

• Unfinished business? Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, who scored 14 touchdowns in the 2022 season, announced his return to OSU next year for his fourth season. Go Bucks. 🏈
• The Columbus Crew preseason officially begins tomorrow. The home opener at Lower.com Field will be on Saturday, March 4 against D.C. United. Season ticket packages are available now. ⚽

• Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from going to outdoor sporting events or enjoying local hiking trails. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

🍺 N/A beer

• BrewDog — Try the Elvis AF + Hazy AF, both alcohol-free versions of popular BrewDog beers.
• Land-Grant Brewing Co. — Get your hands on a can of Hazy Wave, a hazy non-alcoholic IPA, or the Cerveza Atlantic, a N/A Mexican beer, both made by Athletic Brewing Co.

🍹 N/A mixed drinks

• W*nder — Make your own CBD cocktail at home with this recipe from W*nder, which is located in the Short North.
• High Bank Distillery Co. — Find four different mocktail options like the gin-free cucumber gimlet, made with seedlip garden, lime, simple syrup, and cucumber.
• Watershed Distillery — The “N/A” logo in the cocktail menu shows the numerous drinks that can be made alcohol-free, with each page themed after a different region of the world.