Events in Columbus: Bark Bash Dog Festival at Prairie Oaks Metro Park Thousands of dogs and their owners enjoyed a fun day at the first Bark Bash dog festival in Columbus. Thousands of puppies panted and played Saturday afternoon at the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks’ first Bark Bash dog festival. Visitors could browse […]
Despite the news that all KFC locations in the Peoria area have closed their doors, Central Illinois residents still have many popular chicken dishes to choose from. Among them are the best fried chicken restaurants in the Peoria area, as voted by Journal Star readers in the 2023 Community’s Choice Awards. This includes: Gil’s Supper […]
Tips for your safety in summer While summer can be fun, it also comes with some dangers. Here are the best tips to stay safe this season. Is there anything new about the Champlain Valley Fair? It has been entertaining people every year for over a century with animal and plant exhibits, thrilling rides, celebrity […]
If we turn the calendar back to the 1890s, there will be a classic baseball game hosted by the National Park Service (NPS) in Lackawaxen on Saturday, August 24th at noon. The game will be played on the baseball field at Veterans’ Memorial Park across from the fire station. The Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational […]
One of the most popular summer events on the world’s most famous beach continues, with new editions of the Sounds of Summer series on Friday night and the Star Spangled Summer Concert Series on Saturday night at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Admission to both shows is free. VIP seating tickets with reservation are also available […]
The OC Air Show offers a fun day at the beach and exciting aerial acrobatics: VIDEO Visitors return to Ocean City every year to see the USAF Thunderbirds perform in the unique setting of the beach. Lauren Roberts, Salisbury Daily Times The 17th annual Ocean City Air Show is taking place in town this month. […]
If you want to stay up to date on all the fun things to do in Des Moines, sign up for Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register that highlights all the fun things to do in central Iowa. Recently we’ve written about karaoke bars, thrift stores, arts and crafts, vegan […]
Marilyn Johnson, advertising director for the Ames Senior Variety Show, believes that “life always goes on,” regardless of age. This annual reminder is why more than 600 people have performed in the annual Ames Senior Variety Show over three decades. This year’s performance of “Footloose and Fancy Free: Oh! The Places We’ll See!” will feature […]
George Clinton of P-Funk returns to his elementary school in Newark. The music room at Avon Avenue School in Newark was renamed the George Clinton Music Room on March 17, 2022. Chris Jordan, Asbury Park Press Cheers to the ladies! Especially the ladies from Jersey. The Garden State will be well represented at the annual […]
Kendra Scott, the renowned jewelry retailer, celebrates the grand opening of its new Coralville Iowa River Landing location with a weekend of community-focused events on Thursday, August 22nd. The IRL location is the brand’s second store in Iowa following the West Des Moines store at Jordan Creek Town Center, which opened in 2019. Although the […]
