Experience Columbus

May 14, 2013 / Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Rich Terapak and Steve Stover create a classic spring menu of savory celery salad, colorful fish en papillote, hearty Israeli couscous risotto, homemade Italian bread and a decadent almond tart with chocolate glaze. Demonstration and tasting. Pre-registration required.

May 14, 2013 / The LC, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Insane Clown Posse is a hip hop duo from Detroit composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope.

May 11-12, 2013 / Starts in Downtown Columbus
America's bicycle touring classic. Join us in our 52nd Annual trek from Columbus to Portsmouth and back on Mothers Day weekend.

May 11-12, 2013 / Ohio Expo Center
The Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association is dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of owning and exhibiting the American Quarter Horse.

May 12, 2013 / Easton Town Center
Mother's Day at Easton Town Center is extraordinarily special! Easton Town Center offers a complimentary 5x7 photo to all mothers and their children.

May 12, 2013 / Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Looking for a fun unique way to celebrate this Mother's Day? Mom's get in free with a paying child admission - so bring the whole family too the zoo and see all exciting new attractions and experiences we have to offer.

May 12, 2013 / Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Treat mom with a special opportunity to release a newly emerged butterfly and watch it take its first flight into the Pacific Island Water Garden.

May 12, 2013 / NorthPointe Hotel and Conference Center
Come celebrate her! Enjoy a delicious meal, Jazz band, complimentary flowers and photographer to document the special day.

May 12, 2013 / Columbus Museum of Art
Share ideas, laugh, and play games during this docent-guided experience. Your family team may embark on a scavenger hunt, imagine yourselves inside a painting, or discover a work of art that tells a family story. Family Adventures are a great way to share quality time and make new memories together. Family programs are supported by Cardinal Health Foundation.

May 12, 2013 / Columbus Museum of Art
The Chamber Jazz series is produced by Mark Flugge and performed by great central Ohio musicians in a variety of acoustic jazz settings.

May 12, 2013 / Ohio Stadium
The Ohio State men's lacrosse team will host an NCAA tournament game for the first time in program history, taking on Towson (10-7).

May 10-12, 2013 / Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in student-athletes' lives and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. Big Ten universities have more than 8,700 men and women student-athletes who compete for 25 championships, 12 for men and 13 for women.

May 8-12, 2013 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
Experience circus spectacles so incredible that once again you will believe in the unbelievable! Dragon tribes from the far reaches of the earth are brought together in a single performance, displaying their breathtaking skills in a circus tournament of champions. Each tribe must prove that they have virtues of Courage, Strength, Wisdom and Heart to arouse dragons which appear right before your very eyes! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime family event when The Greatest Show On Earth brings the world together to bring your family together!

May 9-12, 2013 / Funny Bone Comedy Club
Josh Wolf is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He has written for a number of sitcoms, including All of Us and Cuts. He is best known for his regular appearances on the round table of E!'s late night talk show Chelsea Lately.

April 25 - May 12, 2013 / Columbus Children's Theatre
CCT's comedic adaptation of this classic fairytale transports the audience to magnificent Old France. Help Cinderella make her way to the ball and help the prince find his elusive princess. Just watch out for the evil step-sisters. In this version they are not only ugly, unattractive, and repulsive - they're also played by male actors! Mayhem, fun and audience participation abound in this off-the-wall adaptation of Cinderella.

May 11, 2013 / The Moonlight Market
Sidewalk vendors include a wide variety of clothing retailers, bakers, artisans and more. Existing brick-and-mortar Gay Street business are also joining in, providing later hours of business and special offers. With illuminated building projections and ubiquitous live music, visitors can expect the Downtown hotspot to be transformed into a unique market bazaar with Columbus flair.

May 11, 2013 / Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center
The annual Ohioana Book Festival will feature noted Ohio writers, representing a diversity of literary styles and genres. Featured authors will participate throughout the day in panel discussions and book signings. The celebration includes gourmet food truck fare, entertainment, and kids' activities. Featured authors will be Ellis Avery, Carla Buckley, Rae Carson, Bob Hunter, Daniel Kirk, Robert Olmstead, Raul Ramos y Sanchez, Emilie Richards, P. Craig Russell, and Sharon Short.

May 11, 2013 / Ohio Herb Education Center
Herb Day is a celebration of all things herbal with a day-long herb plant sale. Come and shop from over 100 varieties of herbs and heirloom plants. All plants and seeds are organic, healthy, and affordable! Herb Day also offers a variety of herbal activities and speakers relating to herbs with fantastic herbal vendors and tasty foods to sample!

May 11, 2013 / Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra performs a family-friendly concert, followed by a musical instrument petting zoo and drum circle.

May 11, 2013 / Ohio Expo Center
Check out the excitement and action of the Ohio Roller Girls as they take on Blue Ridge in this home match-up.