Outdoor winter activities in Columbus, Ohio

The first day of spring is Sun., Mar. 20, which means outdoor winter activities are in their final weeks. Be sure to try some of these cold-weather adventures before stepping into a new season.

Igloos

• Beer garden igloos at Land-Grant Brewing Co. are kid and dog friendly, heated, and come for free with any reserved brewing curling lane. All igloo experiences at Land-Grant end on Mon., Mar. 14 in preparation for spring.
• Other seasonal igloos can be found at VASO, The Royce, Lumin Sky Bar and Kitchen, and The Beeline.

Skiing + snowboarding

• Mad River Mountain is the closest skiing destination to Columbus and is set to close in mid-March. The resort is open Mon.-Fri. from 3-9 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pro tip: The resort will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mon., Feb. 21 for President’s Day.

Ice skating

• Outdoor ice skating at Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink is $10 per skater and includes skate rentals. The rink is open Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday + Sunday from 12-9 p.m. The rink’s last day of the season is Sun., Mar. 13.
• Easton Town Center also has free ice skating + skate rentals available through Wed., Feb. 23, at their new outdoor rink.

Winter hikes

• Enjoy a hike these final two Saturdays of February at Glacier Ridge, Pickerington Ponds, Rocky Fork, Scioto Grove, Slate Run, or Walnut Woods where campfires will be available from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to warm you up before or after your hike.
• The Winter Hike Celebration will be held on Sun., Feb. 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Blacklick Woods Golf Course and will have hot chocolate, a fire, and a skating rink to enjoy after your hike.