Winter 2026 Activity Guide

Day Trips Enjoy these opportunities for local exploration and fun! Registration available with Winter season registration. All transportation provided via the City’s 14-passenger shuttle bus.

WONDERS ABOVE & BELOW | 50+ YRS Recreation Staff Start the day at Ohio Caverns, often recognized as “America’s most colorful caverns.” The caverns are the largest in the state, with approximately one mile of surveyed passage ranging in depth from 30 feet to 103 feet. The winter tour includes highlights of the Natural Wonder Tour and Historic Tour plus a section that is not toured during the summer session, providing guests with a balance of historical and geological information. Descend 38 steps into the cavern, walk on a level concrete path throughout the cavern and exit 60 steps into a small building. After the caverns, eat lunch at The Farmer’s Daughter in Urbana. Then go to Freshwater Farms to tour the largest indoor fish hatchery in Ohio! Tours include educational exhibits and displays, trout feeding frenzy, sturgeon petting zoo and live animal exhibits with interactive critter displays. Finish the day with a quick stop at the Champaign Aviation Museum. Challenge Level 4 . 551902 A 8:40 am-4 pm Th 3/12 Gather with new friends to enjoy a meal out on the town. You may register to ride in our 14-passenger bus or there are a limited number of spots for those who would like to drive on their own at the same price. Bring a payment method to purchase all meals and beverages. Attendees order at the restaurant; no pre-ordering required. End time varies depending upon meal service and traffic. Pre-register at least one week prior. Passenger bus riders meet at the BCCC Cafe & Lobby. Self-drivers receive the restaurant address in an emailed PDF receipt. Challenge Level 1 . January: Hofbrauhaus in Grandview 555967 A| Bus Rider 11 am-3 pm Th 1/29 555967 A1| Self Driver 11:30 am-2:30 pm Th 1/29 February: Marcella’s at Polaris 555967 B| Bus Rider 11 am-3 pm W 2/25 555967 B1| Self Driver 11:30 am-2:30 pm W 2/25 March: House of Japan in Dublin 555967 C| Bus Rider 11 am-3 pm Tu 3/24 555967 C1| Self Driver 11:30 am-2:30 pm Tu 3/24 $6 R-BCCC | $7 NR for all sections Day Trip Cancellation Policy If you must cancel a trip reservation, notify us as soon as possible. Unless an earlier registration deadline or refund policy is listed, our regular cancellation policy applies. Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Reasonable accommodations are made for travelers with disabilities. Travelers who require assistance must register a traveling companion at their expense to assist during the trip. If you are concerned about your ability to manage a trip, please contact us at parks@uaoh.net or 614-583-5300. BCCC, Level 1, Café $70 R-BCCC | $84 NR GRUB CLUB | 50+ YRS Recreation Staff

Register early to secure your spot! COLUMBUS ARTS | 50+ YRS Recreation Staff

Head to the Ohio Theater for the Columbus Symphony’s Coffee and Dress! Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program. Guest conductor Josep Vicent leads the orchestra in a captivating concert featuring Prokofiev’s vibrant Symphony No. 1 (“Classical”)—an echo of the elegant 18th-Century musical style. Korngold’s emotionally rich Violin Concerto delights and elevates the occasion with its lyrical beauty. Falla’s El amor brujo and Márquez’s Danzón No. 2 complete the program in a lively homage to Flamenco, Latin dance and Spanish passion. After the performance, eat lunch in German Village. End the day with a visit to the Columbus Museum of Art to view their current exhibits. Challenge Level 2 . 551900 A 9:15 am-4:30 pm F 1/16 BCCC, Level 1, Café $60 R-BCCC | $72 NR HISTORY CLOSE TO HOME | 50+ YRS Recreation Staff Tour the American Whistle Corporation, the ONLY manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States! See a thriving, small, American manufacturing plant and learn interesting information about whistles and fascinating machinery – some state of the art, some dating back to the beginning of the company. Eat lunch, then visit the Orange Johnson House Museum. Step back into 19th-Century Worthington in one of the oldest residences standing in its original location in central Ohio. This property offers a unique view of both the pioneer and Federal periods in Worthington. Challenge Level 3 . 551901 A 9:30 am-3 pm Tu 2/10 TRIP CHALLENGE LEVELS Use these challenge levels to judge your own ability to enjoy any trip Challenge 1 (Easy) Minimal walking/standing, may include some stairs Challenge 2 (Moderate) Moderate walking/standing, may include stairs and/or uneven terrain BCCC, Level 1, Café $50 R-BCCC | $60 NR

OLDER ADULT

(Moderate Active) Longer walking/standing periods of time, quicker pace, includes stairs and/or more difficult terrain (Challenging Active) Very active paced activity/program, extensive walking/ standing, includes stairs/hills and/or extended outdoor weather exposure

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Challenge 4

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