Apr 14, 2023

Spring isn’t just the time for flowers to bloom. It’s time to bloom where you are planted and explore your own backyard during the season of renewal. Step back into nature, the sun, and Heath, OH. If you are ready to put the indoors and gray skies of winter in the past, here are the top five spring activities to do near Heath that are sure to please.

A barefoot person in a white dress holding a polka-dotted handbag with yellow tulips.

1. Tunes in the Tulips

Spring 2023 brings in the first-ever Tune in the Tulips hosted by Timbuk Farms in Granville. Tickets are $25.00, which includes admission, live music, and dinner. Enjoy music by the Matt Simmons Band and dinner provided by the Frillin’ and Chillin’ food truck. The event takes place on Saturday, April 29, and all processed support the Utica FFA Alumni.

2. Mother-Daughter Spring Event

Celebrate with Mom at the Davis Shai House on May 13, 2023. The annual Mother-Daughter Spring Event takes play between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM and features a mother-daughter pampering session by Girls, Glitter & Grace that includes a braided updo, makeup application, and manicure. The festivities include refreshments, a princess castle, a princess meet and greet, and fun activities.

3. Arbor Day Festival

Stop by The Dawes Arboretum in Newark for the Arbor Day Festival. Admission is free on Saturday, April 29, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to celebrate all things trees. The whole family will have a blast with tree climbing, tree giveaways, child activities, touch-a-truck, live music, and food trucks. Visitors to the festival also get a preview of the 2023 History Center Exhibit that showcases The Dawes Family Homes.

4. Sip Into Spring

Visit the Sand Hollow Winery in Heath on Saturday, April 29, between 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and enjoy wine, warm weather, and nature. Stroll through the scenic trails of the winery and enjoy your choice of wine through six different wine stops. Enjoy tasting the winery’s Wild Berry White Zinfandel, Tropical Fruit Chardonnay, Raspberry Merlot, and more. Please remember to drink responsibly.

5. Made Local Spring Event at the Granville Inn

Stop by the Granville Inn on Thursday, April 27, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the Made Local Spring Event. Shop and sip as you browse local vendor booths throughout the inn’s carriage house and courtyard. The free event features photo ops and live music from the Bourbon Legend. Please remember never to drink and drive.

From shopping local to sipping and strolling to frolicking in the flowers, Licking County has all-around enjoyable spring adventures for all ages, whether you are planning a date as a twosome or a family. While you enjoy the warm weather, you can drive with the peace of mind that you are leaving the planet as you found it in your RAV4 Hybrid. Stop by Coughlin Toyota today and let us help you find the right vehicle for whatever your spring outings hold.

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