Things to Do in Ohio

Professional artists teach fundamentals of portraiture, painting, beadwork, or metalwork during project-oriented classes

Drive-in theater offers double features at two locations with free, family-friendly games to play before showtime

Air-conditioned facility houses inflatable obstacle courses, slides, and castles, and fuels jump sessions with pizza

18-hole, par 71 course snakes across 6,012 yd. of rolling hills & memorable holes, including 155 yd. par 3 with island green

Two hours of bowling with soda for up to six; party package includes cosmic bowling, a tour of the lanes, and cotton candy for up to 10

Instructors demonstrate flame-working safety tips and how to make brightly colored beads with a torch during classes

Climbers practice skills learned during intro classes in 7,000-sq.-ft. indoor enclave designed by Nicros with varying difficulty

Historical tour of 150-year-old antebellum winery that houses Kentucky varietals such as vidal blanc and cabernet franc

Mud run confronts entrants with 20–40 minutes of challenging terrain and various obstacles, ending in party and Facebook album

Guides & re-enactors provide realistic look at Columbus’s voyage through scripted scenes, gameplay & antiquated nautical instruments

Openly gay comedian seen on Last Comic Standing skewers his sexuality, religion, and audience

Par 40 miniature-golf course challenge players with scenic outcroppings, sand traps, and crashing waterfalls

Rent a cruiser or comfort bicycle for four hours to explore Cincinnati

In a modern space with mat rooms and MMA cages, kids and adults pick up muay thai and judo moves along with boxing and grappling techniques

A 9 ft. deep foam pit and competitive trampolines let kids practice gymnastics skills during classes or birthday parties

An asteroid belt serves as the backdrop to this glow-in-the-dark laser-tag arena, where players dodge and shoot beneath black lights

A year after taking the NPSL by storm and claiming the Great Lakes Conference title, AFC Cleveland enters a new season of seven home matches

Costumed reenactors, hands-on exhibits, & master craftspeople guide guests of all ages through travails & daily life of 19th-century Ohio

Interactive dinnertime murder mystery that stars professional actors tests diners’ sleuthing skills throughout a multicourse meal

Lighted driving range with up to 60 available tees, 18 holes of mini golf, and fast and slow pitching machines

More than 120,000 species of trees, wildflowers, and native plants take root across 12 gardens and more than 20 miles of trails

Owned by instructor with more than 10 years of yoga experience, studio bolsters stamina and strength amid 95- to 100-degree temperatures.

Bounce houses with themes such as princesses and sports; concession machines supply cotton candy, snow cones, and popcorn

Instructors teach tennis fundamentals in six classes; summer membership included

Class-A short-season affiliate of the Cleveland Indians returns to the field for its 15th season

Innovative play environment hosts development-based classes focused on creativity and physical activity

Golf discount pass grants $4000+ in savings and includes 28 buy-one-get-one-free rounds at 26 premier courses throughout Northeast Ohio

Indoor playground hosts weeklong summer camps with air-inflated obstacle courses and creative art projects

Pick up indoor climbing basics in belay class before one week of open access to the gym’s 20,000 sq. ft. climbing wall

Putt through a scaled-down, par 40 version of a resort-style course, avoiding fountains, waterfalls, and other water hazards on most holes

Certified, experienced staff members accompany clients on jumps that start 10,000 ft. above the ground and include 50 seconds of free fall

Soak in aerial views of Caesar Creek and downtown Dayton during a flight experience and learn about historic planes during a museum tour

Learn the basics of knitting or crocheting during two 90-minute classes; six-week quilting course teaches all the basics of creating a quilt

Skaters of all ages careen across the hardwood floors of the indoor rink amid arcade games, a bounce house, and a concession stand.

Trees, leaves & slides fill jungle-themed playground, and black lights illuminate players within laser-tag arena

Covered hitting stalls and outdoor lighting foster golf practice even at night and during bad weather; golf pros improve swing mechanics