Sign up for fitness classes

• The Bounce Club | 3967 Presidential Parkway | Try full body workouts on the trampoline with the incorporation of weights. Bonus: City Editor Hanna teaches class on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
• Cycle614 | 1636 Northwest Blvd. | Try indoor cycling with high-energy music and intimate classes.
• Row House | 1643 West Lane Ave. | Rowing classes provide low-impact, full body workouts.

Read more books

• The Book Loft | 631 S. 3rd St. | Browse 32 rooms of new books in the German Village store.
• Prologue Bookshop | 841 N. High St. | Join a book club in this Short North shop near Roaming Goat.
• Gramercy Books | 2424 E. Main St. | From true crime to nature to cooking, there’s something for everyone at this Bexley shop.

Spend more quality time with family

• LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus | 157 Easton Town Center | Find attractions like a LEGO 4D cinema and a creative workshop to build anything with LEGOs.
• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | 1777 E. Broad St. | Explore nature through rotating exhibitions and interactive family events.

Try something new

• Chambers Purely Boulders | 1165 Chambers Rd. | Take your resolutions to new heights with indoor climbing on 20-ft walls without the need of belays, ropes, or harnesses.
• Columbus Idea Foundry | 421 S. State St. | Improve skills like welding, DIY crafting, woodworking, and glass blowing.

Shop local

• CBUS gear from Six and Main | Browse our e-shop for local gifts, including illustrations on coffee mugs or puzzles by Columbus-based artist Kayla Walker.
• The North Market | Multiple locations | Shop fresh produce and goods from local vendors at locations downtown and in Dublin.
• High Bank Distillery Co. | Multiple locations | Keep the liquor cabinet local with whiskey, vodka, and gin from this Columbus-based distiller.

• Oil Painting Class | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Terra Gallery & Creative Studio, 6631 Dale Dr., Dublin | $50-$275 | All experience levels are welcome to learn about color mixing, brushstrokes, and palette knife techniques.

• Barrel Thieving Experience and Distillery Tour | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Echo Spirits Distilling Co., 985 West 6th Ave., Columbus | $25 | Learn about the distillery and try samples along the way.

• Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Hockey vs. Bowling Green | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr, Campus | $16-$25 | Root for the Bucks as they take on a MAC Conference opponent.

• Brick Fest Live | Saturday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 7 | Times vary | Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Downtown | $20-$40 | See life-sized LEGO attractions and hands-on exhibits.
• Photo 102 - Intro To Photography | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Midwest Photo, 2887 Silver Dr., Columbus | $50 | Learn about exposure, camera functions, and essential photography terminology in this hands-on class.

• Columbus Singles Cocktail Mixer | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 4-6 p.m. | Pretentious Barrel House, 745 Taylor Ave., Columbus | $8-$18 | This speed dating mixer is intended for those in their 30s and 40s.

• Wondering the status on 2023 projects like Westland Mall or Cooper Stadium? Here’s the update on 54 developments that didn’t get off the ground in 2023. (Columbus Underground)

• Rag-O-Rama, a resale store in Clintonville, closed its doors after 25+ years. Customers can email the store to receive cash value for gift cards and trade in cards. It’s unclear what will take over the space at 3301 N. High St.

• Season two of “Top Vegan” is planned for this year. The vegan culinary show premieres on YouTube and is filmed and produced in CBUS. Get caught up on season one.

• Caribou Coffee is opening a second location in Upper Arlington at 1672 W. Lane Ave. An exact opening has yet to be announced, but customers can expect a drive thru, dine-in space, and a patio with WiFi. (614now)

• Looking for outdoor fun wih Columbus Metro Parks this weekend? Roast some marshmallows at “Sunset and S’mores” at Quarry Trails on Friday, Jan. 5, or try a trail run at Scioto Grove on Saturday, Jan. 6. All events are free and open to the public.

• Check out our recap of some of the top video content we shared in 2023. From Kendall Jenner visiting the Short North to feeding giraffes at the Columbus Zoo, it was a fun-filled year. More to come in 2024.

• Women’s gymnastics: The team will host a tri-meet on Sunday, Jan. 14 with Towson and Ball State.
• Wrestling: Root for the No. 8 ranked Bucks on Friday, Jan. 5 as they host Cornell.
• Men’s swim + dive: Support the Bucks against TTUN on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.
• Women’s ice hockey: The defending national champions are ranked No. 1 in the country. They host a double-header at home on Friday, Jan. 19 + Saturday, Jan. 20.
• Men’s volleyball: The season opener is tonight at 7 p.m. vs. North Greenville University at the Covelli Center.

• Women’s basketball
• Men’s basketball
• Men’s ice hockey
• Men’s gymnastics
• Women’s swim + dive