🌷 Stop and smell the roses

• Natural Dye Workshop on Saturday, April 15
• A Taste of Italy on Thursday, April 20
• Scouts Night Out: Buggy for Butterflies on Friday, April 21

🍽️ What’s cookin’?

• Spring in Tuscany: On Thursday, April 13 from 6-8 p.m., learn to make a Tuscan meal finished with dessert and wine.
• Cooking With Kids: A Fun Family Dinner: Grab the family on Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a fun day of decorating cupcakes and making mac and cheese.
• Spring Soufflés: Create spring flavors and colors in this baking class with savory and sweet soufflés on Thursday, May 18 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

🍹 Create cocktails with your spring fling

• Thursday, April 13 — Sweet Pea cocktail
• Thursday, April 20 — Springtime Campfires cocktail
• Thursday, April 27 — Strawberry Fields cocktail

• Community Fun Run | Wednesday, April 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | This three-mile fun run route starts and ends at the taproom.

• Christian Johnson | Thursday, April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr. | $25 | Laugh with the up-and-coming stand-up comedian with 500,000 followers on his social media platforms.

• Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. University of Maryland Terrapins | Friday, April 14 | 6 p.m. | Bill Davis Stadium, 560 Borror Dr., Columbus | $8-$11
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres | Friday, April 14 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $48-$295

• I Love the 90s Bash Bar Crawl | Saturday, April 15 | 3-10 p.m. | Park Street Cantina, 491 Park St., Columbus | $12 | Dance to 90s music with drink specials at each participating bar.

• Symphonic Sundays | Sunday, April 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Understory, 2571 Neil Ave., Columbus | Free | Listen to Chris Shaw perform an acoustic, string, and jazz performance.

• The Blowout Bar, which specializes in hair and makeup services, is doubling its size with a new location at 7196 Muirfield Dr. The new space will open Friday, April 14 and guests can claim free scalp massages + enter raffles for blowouts to celebrate the new space. (Columbus Business First)
• Spaghetti Warehouse, an Italian eatery, is opening a downtown location at 150 S. High St. this fall. The new space will be able to seat 200 people but will also offer grab-and-go options. (NBC4)

• Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Co. released a new spring menu, which is the first menu from new executive chef Kris Ludwig. Some featured items include salmon tartine, Kentucky fried chicken, and a breakfast pierogi.

• A neighborhood consisting of 151 luxury ranch homes for those ages 55+ is planned for New Albany. These homes are geared for empty-nesters + will be anywhere from 1,400-4,000 sqft. Community amenities will include a swimming pool, pickleball courts, and a clubhouse. (Columbus Business First)

• Congratulations to Taylor Mikesell of the Ohio State women’s basketball team, who was drafted by the Indiana Fever in 2023 WNBA Draft. Mikesell led the Buckeyes in scoring and three-point shooting this past season + surpassed 2,000 career points.
• Here’s your chance to be the ultimate Buckeye fan. If you’re attending the Ohio State football spring game on Saturday, April 15, you can add on a ticket to the 2 p.m. OSU baseball game for just $1. Grab tickets.

• The time is now to start planning the perfect way to celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day. Try local events like a floral arranging class, paint and sip, or a mother daughter princess tea party.

• Planning a spring or summer getaway? Enter: Greenville, SC, an affordable and fun destination. From self-guided tours to museums, check out 18 Free Things To Do In Greenville.*

• We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.

🎾 Tennis courts

• Goodale Park, 714 Dennison Ave. | Six courts with a free parking lot
• Schiller Park, 1009 Jaeger St. | Four courts with lights for darker hours
• Tuttle Park, 214 W. Northwood Ave. | Four courts north of The Ohio State University

🏐 Sand volleyball courts

• Fred Beekman Park, 2200 Carmack Rd. | Public sand volleyball courts surrounded by a one mile walking track if you need a break between games
• Flannagan’s Dublin, 6835 Caine Rd. | Sign up for a league or drop in for open play
• Woodland’s Backyard, 668 Grandview Ave. | Enjoy the outdoor courts while the weather is nice + indoor courts in the colder months