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February 23, 2012

Dublin, Ohio St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2012 Schedule

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One of the BEST St. Patrick’s Day Parades in America (according to U.S. News Travel and Special Report) will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m. in Dublin, Ohio. The wearing o’ the green occurs a little early this year, so what exactly can you look forward to during this all day celebration? Mark your calendar with these great activities:

FRIDAY, March 9, 2012

Rest Up
Come to town on Friday night and stay in one of our 14 hotels with Irish Attitude! Enjoy Irish touches like Embassy Suites’ Kilpatrick’s Restaurant or Chase Suites’ cozy, Irish-inspired lobby, complete with a fireplace.

Strut your Stuff
(Friday, 6 p.m.) 75 S. High St.
Show off your legs in the annual Best Legs in a Kilt contest on Friday at the Dublin Village Tavern. The contest is sponsored and hosted by Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland, Dublin Village Tavern and Historic Dublin Business Association.
Registration is $10. Rent a kilt for an additional $5.
The first 17 contestants will be judged and all contestants receive a prize.

Want to know what it takes to win? Watch the video below. To register, call 614/889-9615

Watch the fierce competition from 2011

SATURDAY, March 10, 2012

Pancake Power Up
(7 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Sells Middle School: 150 West Bridge St.
Start your day with The Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Fill up on pancakes and sausage   before you head out and watch the parade. Win a variety of prizes during the ongoing raffle. Everyone wins because your money goes straight to a variety of eyesight-related charities.

Inflation Celebration
(9 a.m.) Crowne Plaza Hotel Parking Lot – Metro Center: 600 Metro Place North
What does it take to make one of the nation’s best St. Patrick’s Day parades? A lot of hot air. Watch the giant parade balloons come alive.


Jam Out
(10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) (Bridge Street near Indian Run Elementary)
Enjoy some iTunes (Irish Tunes) by The Hooligans. Listen to their version of Black Velvet Band.


Meet St. Patrick
(10-11 a.m.) Dublin Library: 75 N. High St.
Join the Man of the Hour(s). St. Patrick himself will be telling stories about his life and Irish traditions.

The Big Event
(11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Metro Place North into Historic Dublin.
Enjoy the 2-hour long, full mile stretch of Irish heritage.  Dublin, Ohio celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with floats, bands and bagpipers, not to mention the Grand Leprechaun.  The city-sponsored parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Metro Place North. (Don’t forget to wear your green!)

Get Jiggy With It
(Noon – 1 a.m.) Brazenhead Irish Pub & Restaurant 56 North High Street
We said ALL-DAY celebration, didn’t we? Raise your pint of Guinness and enjoy a full afternoon and evening of great food, Irish music and dancing at our traditional Irish Pub, the Brazenhead.

Performances:
Noon – 3 p.m. Bob Ford & The Ragamuffins
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Jenkins & Scott
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Plow Kings
Irish Dancers
Authentic Irish Drums & Bagpipes

Drink Specials:
$4 Irish Girl Scout Cookie Shots
Green Bud Light Drafts

Stroll the Streets.
Special St. Patrick discounts and freebies are happening all over Historic Dublin:

OurCupcakery Don’t just enjoy cupcakes, come play a game with Irish Attitude! (16 N. High St.)

Sister Sweet Shoppe : Needs some shamrock shaped chocolates? Who doesn’t? Wander in and meet the Sisters while sampling a variety of sweets. (45 N. High St.)

Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland : It might be your “lucky” day. Shop around this Irish import store and play the Lucky Coin Drawing. You could receive up to 17 percent (March 17th – get it?) or enter to win an eight-day trip for two to Ireland.  (75 S. High St.)

TehKu Tea Company will feature live music during the day, as well as Irish themed teas like “Kiss Me I’m Not Irish” and treats. (55 S. High St.)

Visit the City of Dublin for more information about the parade and visit the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn where to stay and play.

(www.IrishisanAttitude.com) or call 800/245-8387.

-Post by Allison

 

January 25, 2012

A Week of Winter Activities in Dublin, Ohio

Posted by irishattitude under Columbus Zoo, Dublin Ohio Parks, Family Fun, Ohio travel, What's New
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It’s hard enough getting out of your house to go grocery shopping, but why hibernate when there are so many cool things going on around town during the winter? Wake up and get out to explore a world of raptors, theatre, tornado alleys and professional baseball bat making. Below is a list of activites happening around Dublin, Ohio this week and through February.

Raptor Hike Search for owls and hawks at Glacier Ridge Metro Park on this 1.5 mile hike led by a Park Ranger. Meet at the bulletin board by the picnic shelter. Sunday, January 29th at 2 pm. Free. 9801 Hyland-Croy Road. 891-0700.

Echos in Time Theatre: Ruth Lyons Meet beloved pioneer broadcaster Ruth Lyons (1905-1988), said to have “invented” talk TV. “Mother” as she became known to millions of fans, hosted the 50/50 Club, one of the most popular shows on Cincinnati station WLW from 1949-1967. Portrayed by Robin Schuricht, the performance will start at 1 and 3 pm. Saturday, January 28th. Performance is included with your admission to the Ohio History Center. 800 East 17th Ave., Columbus. 297-2300.

Support Your Local Artist Day is this Saturday, January 28th. Come to TehKu Tea Company in Historic Dublin to see local art and enjoy a hot cup of tea! 55 South High Street. 761-3808.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium wants to thank everyone for their record breaking attendance last year by offering half-price admission through February 29th. Adults will be $7, $4.50 for children ages two to nine, and $5 for senior citizens age 60 and over. Be sure to see the polar bears Aurora and Anana swimming in their geothermal heated pool or enjoy the warm indoor exhibits like the aquarium at Discovery Reef, gorillas in the African Forest or the Manatee Coast buildings.  9990 Riverside Drive. 645-3400.

COSI is having their Family Friday Night this week. A special admission rate of $9 provides non-stop fun from 5-9 pm. Experience all their exhibits plus a movie in the Giant Screen Theatre.  Current features are “African Adventure – Safari in the Okavango” and “Tornado Alley”. 333 West Broad Street, Columbus. 228-2674.

Phoenix Bats is open for tours during the winter! Tours run every Tuesday at 6 pm and on Thursday and Friday at 1:30 pm. During the one-hour tour, you will learn how the business began, how they work with professional baseball players and teams, the process of creating a bat and will also spend time in the shop seeing a close-up view of the bat making and finishing process. 7801 Corporate Blvd., Plain City. 873-7776.

For more winter ideas visit: www.IrishisanAttitude.com

-Post by Allison & Katie

 

December 30, 2011

The Luck of the Irish New Year: Ideas to Ring in 2012

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Watching the ball drop, the midnight kiss, champagne toasts… these are some of our common New Year’s Eve traditions, but for centuries the Irish have celebrated the coming of the New Year in other interesting ways.

Luck of the Door
After the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve the Irish would watch to see who enters through their door first. If a tall, dark and handsome man is first to enter, this will bring the home and the family good luck, but if a red-haired woman enters, she will bring hardship and grief.

Luck in Love
Mistletoe is commonly associated with Christmas, but for the Irish this magical plant would be put underneath their pillows so they dream of their future wife or husband and receive special luck in love.

Honoring the Dead
The Irish honor loved ones by having an extra place setting at the table to represent a deceased friend or family member. The front door would also be unlocked to allow spirits to freely enter the home.

Luck of the Home
“Cleansing” is a spiritual action. The Irish represent this cleanse by cleaning the home for the New Year. A spotless home also represents making room for new memories, new joys, and new luck.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread was used to scare away bad spirits by banging it against the walls of the home. This also allowed good spirits to enter the home.

At midnight many would enter the house through the front door and leave through the back door for good luck.

Luck of the Hotel
Our Dublin hotels offer great packages for New Year’s Eve. It’s the perfect way to relax and packages start at $89. Aren’t you lucky? Start your own traditions with a fun hotel party and perhaps add in some of the Irish traditions you just read about.

Chase Suites Hotel
Enjoy a cozy fireplace suite, a fresh hot breakfast, indoor hot-tub, free movies for your in-room DVD and an Irish Gift Basket. Packages start at $89. 4130 Tuller Road. 766-7762. www.chasehoteldublin.com

Embassy Suites Dublin
Enjoy early check-in, an upgraded manager’s reception, movie rooms for families, big screen TV’s with football games, indoor pool and a Champagne toast at midnight. Packages start at $139. 5100 Upper Metro Place. 790-9000. www.embassysuitescolumbus.com

Hilton Garden Inn
Enjoy a champagne toast, a free in-room movie, indoor pool and spa and a hot breakfast buffet. Packages start at $99. 500 Metro Place North. 766-9900. www.columbusdublin.gardeninn.com
For more information about Irish traditions go to www.IrishCentral.com 

-Post by Allison

 

December 20, 2011

Did you Anticipate to Procrastinate? 5 Last Minute Gift Ideas

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I don’t recall when I found out that Santa didn’t exist. I don’t remember being sad, or throwing his cookies in the air and exclaiming, “Why is everything a lie?!”

But I do remember being excited. I remember hardly being able to sleep through the night knowing that glorious presents will be there in the morning waiting for me to rip them open. You could say I was a little like Ralphie. 

For whatever reason, I was always really excited for the first day of school too. I was kind of a nerd.

With the holiday right around the corner and me being well out of school, I now experience a different anticipation.

The anticipation of giving.

You proudly place your gift in the hands of your friend or family member, anxiously watching them figure out where the invisible scotch tape is located and then wait for the classic, “I love it!”

As much as I love anticipation there is one ugly thing that I can’t seem to avoid.

Procrastination.

How are we only a few days away from the big event? Where did the time go? Why am I paying shipping costs and hoping items arrive on time?

From the looks of our malls, I’d say procrastination or “last-minute shoppers” are in the majority. So to help you out, majority, here is a quick list of some awesome last minute gifts.

For the Hostess with the Most-ess

The Woodhouse Day Spa
Who doesn’t like to be pampered? Especially after the stress of having family over for the holidays. Make a spa day extra special and tell your mom or sister that you both are going for some quality time.

PRICE TAG DEAL:  For every $100 Woodhouse day spa gift certificate you purchase, you will receive both a free $20 Woodhouse gift card and a free $20 Mezzo’s Ristorante of Dublin gift card. You can knock out three people on your list!

For the Food “Nut”

Sister’s Sweet Shoppe
‘Cash & Pistach with Panache’ and ‘Pecan and Peanut Lover’s Unit’ are two gifts that are already put together and ready to be devoured. Don’t forget to buy one of the Sister’s famous fruitcakes.

PRICE TAG: $25.95 – $58.95

For the One Miles Away

Sometimes a person just can’t make it home for Christmas. So give the gift of Columbus, Ohio’s own, Jeni’s Splendid Icecreams. Jeni’s will ship a collection (or at least four pints) directly to their home. The new Holiday Collection will make their taste buds quake.

PRICE TAG: $50 – $175 per collection. $12 per pint.

For the Big Family
Do you have family in town for awhile? Give them something to do while they are here in Central Ohio. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights is a great event for all ages. You can even coax them into staying in a Dublin hotel by wrapping up the Dublin CVB’s Kids Go Free Columbus Zoo Wildlights Package.

PRICE TAG: The Dublin Wildlights Package rates at Dublin hotels begin around $109. With the package, kids ages 2-9 receive free admission to the Zoo, plus free kids meals at participating restaurants.

MILITARY DEAL: The Zoo is offering FREE Zoo admission to all who are serving and have served our great nation, including their immediate family, starting Monday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 1. Military personnel should show their military ID and veterans must show proof of service for free entry to the Zoo. Immediate family is defined as active or non-active military personnel, their spouse and any kids living in the household.

For the Crafty One
Guess what? You can make that bracelet (above).The Adventurine & Flower Bracelet (Toho Kit) is available at 1 Stop Bead Shop. Or buy one of the several classes and go together.

PRICE TAG: $36.60 Toho Kit.  $70 Class Fees + Class kit.

Happy shopping and happy holidays!

-Post by Allison

 

December 6, 2011

How the 19th Century started Santa Claus (and other holiday staples)

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The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, decorating and traveling makes me want to write “CHRISTMAS TO BE OVER” on my wish list to ol’ Saint Nick. That’s why I’ve decided to take a step back and find out the history behind these seasonal necessities, instead of spinning around in a blind fury of tinsel. 

Before Coca-Cola was placing a tall, cold, glass of soda in Santa Claus’ hand, America’s favorite holiday didn’t have our current traditions until the mid 19th century. I mean, how did a fat man in a red suit get so deep rooted into popular culture?

In 1821, an anonymous poem was published in a popular children’s book. This poem referred to a “Santeclaus” and was the first mention of a character based on St. Nicholas having a sleigh. Fun Fact: St. Nicholas in Dutch is “Sinterklaas” which would eventually evolve into our English “Santa Claus” which would eventually evolve into Tim Allen.

The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in Germany, but it didn’t gain popularity in British and American society until Queen Victoria’s husband, the German-born Prince Albert, decorated a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle in 1841. Illustrations of the tree were published in America a year later. The tree became a fashionable home-decor necessity for upper class homes.
I can understand this considering I want every outfit Princess Kate wears.

What else in the 19th century sparked our current holiday traditions? What traditions have been put to rest?

Find out by going to the Kelton House Museum & Garden Holiday Tour. From November 26, 2011 through January 6, 2012, The Kelton House will celebrate the holidays with a special tour of the Victorian-era Museum and teach you a little holiday history. This is the only home in Columbus that has been preserved exactly how life was from 1850 to 1900.

The Holiday Tour includes a display of 19th century Christmas ornaments from a collection provided by local collector Michael Girard.  Visitors will be able to see feather trees, handcrafted and glass ornaments, scenic cardboard villages, and observe how Santa Claus has changed over the years.

This truly beautiful home and tour is the perfect opportunity for you to slow down and enjoy the lovely holiday season.

The Details:
The museum offers an audio tour Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.).

Docent-led tours are available on Fridays from 12 noon – 2 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Tours for groups of six or more can be scheduled throughout the week by calling the Kelton House Museum and Garden at 614-464-2022.

Ticket prices are Adults $6, Seniors $4, Children 6 and over $2.
For more information, call 614.464.2022 or visit www.keltonhouse.com

586 East Town Street, Columbus, OH

-Post by Allison 

 

October 31, 2011

Hotel deals during Ohio State football season

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As the leaves change, so do our weekend priorities. If you are as crazed a football fan as my fellow coworkers, friends and basically everyone I come across with in Columbus, you will understand that Saturday is not the day for raking those orange and red leaves. No, Saturday is the day for college football.

Living here in the Capital City, I have an advantage of wandering to Lane Avenue donning necklaces made of poisonous nuts and sporting a scarlet and gray shirt.

As an Ohio State alumnus, I have perfected my season ticket holder status and have become quite the tail-gaiting aficionado.

Thanks Bachelor’s Degree!

I understand that to be a Buckeye fan does not mean you need to live in Central Ohio. We have Buckeyes all over the nation, the world, the universe! Ok, I’ll calm down. I’ll also let you in on a secret…

A part of my duty here at the Bureau is to celebrate all-things-Irish, but here in Dublin we have just as much Buckeye Spirit in our soul as Irish Attitude.

For you see, being so close to Ohio State’s campus (approximately 15 minutes) Dublin has become the hotel choice for the visiting teams and their families.

“Ick!” You might be saying to yourself, “I don’t want to stay in the same hotel as those Wisconsin Badgers!”

The 'Shoe - A short drive from Dublin, OH

No worries, dear Buckeye fan. We have 14 hotels to choose from in this fine City and several are offering special packages to accommodate your basic survival needs. Like providing our favorite candy Buckeye treats, indoor swimming pools, complimentary breakfast, flat screen TV’s, hotel bar or restaurant, and free parking.

So if you’re a Buckeye fan traveling to the game or the visitor rooting for the “other” team, take advantage of the upscale facilities, affordability and convenience Dublin provides.

Check out our Ohio State Football Getaway Packages to select your hotel and save even more money with our Dublin Discounts.

Feel free to call me at 614-792-7666 to answer any of your OSU football travel needs.

OH!… Dublin!

 

Upcoming home games:

Nov. 5 (vs Indiana) — 12 p.m.
Nov. 19 (vs Penn State) — TBA

-Post by Allison

 

September 2, 2011

Top 5 Reasons for Attending Tradeshows

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Deep dish pizza, Navy Pier and over 1,200 meeting professionals.

No, that’s not quite my top 5, but that is how I spent part of last weekend when I attended Connect Marketplace in Chicago, Illinois.

Connect Marketplace is an interactive conference, trade show and gathering where meeting planners, suppliers and experts in many fields have the opportunity to share ideas and best practices, as well as develop valuable relationships.

It’s a reverse trade show format where each destination will schedule a series of appointments with qualified meeting planners.

So basically, it’s like speed dating.

  • I have six minutes to make a meeting planner fall in love with me errr… Dublin, Ohio. Within these six minutes I find out if they plan any conferences that would fit well in the facilities we have here in this City.
  • If there’s a connection (CONNECTion) we will continue to date each other and perhaps get married. In other words, the planner will sign a contract with one of our Dublin hotel properties and their group will get to enjoy everything Dublin offers.
  • More meetings in Dublin means more revenue to our City.

Connect Marketplace at Navy Pier -- Chicago, IL

Did you know?

For every $1 Ohio spends on tourism advertising 13 new tax dollars are generated. –Ohio Tourism Works

The Dublin CVB actively works to bring that new business to our City through an aggressive marketing plan. Connect Marketplace is just one of our strategies.

 The REAL 5 best things about attending conferences like Connect Marketplace:

  1. You get to inform others about your organization. Where is Dublin, you ask? What is there to do in Dublin? Oh girlfriend, let me tell you!
  2. You meet so many new people! From planners to other CVB’s representing destinations across the nation.
  3. You learn new tips, resources and information that you can start implementing right away.
  4. You get to keep building relationships because guess what? The conference happens every year!
  5. You explore a new city and its bounty of food options (then you explore a new pant size- thanks deep dish pizza)

Lou Malnati's Pizza - Chicago, IL

For more information about other ways the Dublin CVB is promoting Dublin, Ohio to meeting and event planners, please contact me at apotter@IrishisanAttitude.com
-Post by Allison
 

June 27, 2011

What’s it like to live a Soldier’s Life?

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A Florida Reserve soldier says an emotional goodbye to his family before leaving for the Gulf War zone.

This guest post was provided by Mark Holbrook, Marketing Manager of the Ohio Historical Society.

Anger and frustration, humor and beauty, camaraderie and death, victory and defeat. Just a few of the emotions a soldier experiences during times of war. As a life-long student of military history, I have come to appreciate the roller coaster existence of a soldier’s life. Whether 150 years ago during the Civil War, 70 years ago in World War II or today in Afghanistan and Iraq, our soldiers represent a group of Americans whose courage and dedication are to be admired and recognized. So, I am very excited that here at the Ohio History Center, we will do just that with the opening of The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute From the Civil War to Iraq on July 1st.

I first learned of this exhibit from the curator, Cyma Rubin in 2008 when we featured her exhibit Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs. Cyma explained to me then that she felt compelled to gather images of our soldiers to tell their stories through photographs. As I looked at the preliminary materials, following the photographs through every American conflict since war photography began, I was struck by the timelessness of the images. While the uniforms changed, you get a sense that these soldiers all came from the same experience. And perhaps that is true because soldiers come to their work for the same reasons: duty, honor, commitment. I am looking forward to going through the exhibit myself and seeing these images presented in near life-size to get the full impact of their stories.

Equally as moving for us as Ohioans are the three new exhibits we are opening on July 1st as well. Follow the Flag, an exhibit I have had the honor to work on myself, features the largest display of conserved Ohio Civil War battle flags, telling the stories of brave Buckeyes in Blue. Over Here, Over There and at Home: Ohioans in Time of War explores Ohio’s proud tradition of military service on the front and at home. Connecting to Your History is a hands-on experience where you can find ancestors and your place in Ohio’s past.

Admission: $5/ youth, $10/ adult, free for Ohio Historical Society members.

For more information call 614-297-2300 or visit www.ohiohistory.org/soldier.

The Ohio Historical Society is located at 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43211, just off of I-71 at exit 111. The Dublin CVB is proud to partner with this center of learning.

 

June 24, 2011

An Afternoon with the Colonel’s Lady: Apparel of the Mid-19th Century

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This guest post was provided by Georgeanne Reuter, Executive Director of the Kelton House.

When: Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

Always wanted to wear a hoop skirt and portray Scarlett O’Hara? Now is your chance. Lynda Kerr will present a lively look into a woman’s life in the era of the Civil Gallagher FacadeWar through costume and accessories. Lynda will unveil the secret of the layers of clothing worn by women during the era of the Civil War.

Closest to the skin were the drawers made of cotton, a chemise, and stockings held up with garters. The next layer featured the corset and a crinoline or hoop skirt. Next came the petticoat bodice or corset cover, followed by the bodice, skirt, belt and slippers. Then a shawl or jacket, accompanied by gloves, boots, parasol, and bonnet. Ladies would always carry a purse, handkerchief, fan and perhaps a watch pocket.

Lynda Kerr has been a re-enactor since 1995 when she saw her first Gettysburg re-enactment. She began to research period attire and to make costumes for family and friends, finally creating a business called the Colonel’s Lady Civil War Attire. She is a member of the Civil War Preservation Trust.

$5/person

For reservations call 614-464-2022 or email keltonhouse@cs.com.

Throughout 2011, the Kelton House Museum & Garden will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War through a series of lectures and activities.

This program is made possible in part by the Ohio Humanities Council, a State Affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Kelton House is located just 20 minutes south of Dublin in downtown Columbus at 586 East Town Street. The Dublin CVB is proud to partner with this local historic treasure.

 

June 13, 2011

Insider Tips for Visiting COSI–the Country’s Number 1 Science Center!

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This week we’re pleased to feature a guest post by Jaclyn Reynolds, Public Relations and Social Media Manager at COSI Columbus.

School may be out for the summer but there is still plenty to learn at COSI!  Here at COSI, Q and A is in our DNA so we’ve compiledCOSI Getaway Package plenty of things for you to do this summer!  We’ve got so much for you to do; chances are you won’t realize you were learning until you head back to school!  Here are five things you may not know about COSI:

1.  Movies are always better in 3D!  Check out a dinosaur roaring right in your face or a giant wave that looks like it’s about to come crashing down on you in our new digital giant screen theater.  See Waking the T.Rex: The Story of SUE in heart-pounding 3D or  wonder why you aren’t soaked after seeing The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti in 3D. 

2.  Next time you see fireworks, you’ll have a whole new outlook when you find out the “Science of Fireworks.”  Find out how fireworks blow up, how they launch into the air and how they get their pretty colors.  And with a grand finale of colorful explosions, you’re sure to have a great time!  Runs daily this summer at COSI.

3.  Sometimes science gets messy and who wants to clean that up?  We do!  Check out Messy Science Day on July 4.  It’s all things squishy, squirty and downright gooey!  Learn all about our favorite messy science experiments and demonstrations.  

4.  Who else parks giant farm equipment out on the riverfront so you can learn all about the science behind them?  COSI of course!  Come see big farm equipment August 17 – 21, 2011. 

5.   Dinosaurs!  All summer long you can see our colossal creatures “come to life” through animatronics, find your inner paleontologist with our 3,000 square foot maze testing your knowledge of the prehistoric and “be the dinosaur” in one of our exclusive interactive simulator pods!

And don’t forget to take advantage of the awesome Kids Eat FREE Summer Getaway Package that the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau has going on this summer!  Not only do you get discounted passes to the #1 Science Center in the country and the Columbus Zoo, but kids eat free AND you get to hang out in one of central Ohio’s real gems – Dublin! 

Visit cosi.org or call 614.228.COSI for more information.

~Jaclyn Reynolds, Public Relations and Social Media Manager COSI.

 

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