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Just because it's cold this time of year doesn't mean you have to stay cooped up inside.
What's happening: Central Ohio has lots of upcoming festivals that make for perfect weekend plans. A few others are just a quick road trip away.
- In chronological order:
โ๏ธ Mohican WinterFest: Jan. 13-15, Loudonville. Free!
๐งฑ Brick Fest Live: Jan. 14-15, Greater Columbus Convention Center. $17+. Kids 2 and under free!
๐บ Columbus Winter Beerfest: Jan. 21, Convention Center. $45, includes 25 drink tickets and a souvenir sample mug.
๐ง Logan Frozen Festival: Jan. 21. Free!
๐ค Buckeye Lake Winterfest: Jan. 28. Free!
๐ซ Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival: Jan. 28, COSI. $60, unlimited tastings.
๐ง Sweet Treats Dessert Festival: Jan. 28, Municipal Light Plant. $20.
๐ต Winter Werkout Music & Arts Festival: Feb. 17-18, The Bluestone. $25 daily tickets, $45 weekend pass.
๐ African American Heritage Festival: Feb. 23-March 4, Ohio State University. Free!
๐๏ธ Arnold Sports Festival: March 2-5, Convention Center. $20-30 daily expo tickets, $70 weekend pass.
๐ Maple Syrup Festival: March 5, Malabar Farm, Lucas. Free!
๐งช Columbus Brew Festival: March 11, COSI. $50, includes museum access and unlimited tastings.

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