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Wonderade Punch List
Columbus Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is cold and cloudy around 48, then Sunday turns sunny and milder at 60. Storytime and a trunk or treat fill Saturday, and the Southern Orchards Fall Festival is the pick for Sunday.
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The weather read
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Saturday
48° / 37°
Cloudy, 5% rain.
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Sunday
60° / 37°
Sunny, 1% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Storytime is a cozy indoor start to a chilly morning. Check hours before you go, since the listing gives no set time.
1445 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43212 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Trunk or treat at Rhodes Park means costumes, candy and very little walking. It's in open sun, so check hours and bring a jacket anyway.
Rhodes Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
The Day of the Dead Festival is a colorful outdoor celebration worth an afternoon. Check hours first, and bring layers for the cool air.
1000 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43223 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Missed Saturday? The free Kwik Stix event runs again Sunday morning. Check hours before you go.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Free · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
A fall festival at Southern Orchards is an easy outdoor afternoon for the whole crew. It is open sun, so check hours and dress for the weather.
941 Carpenter St, Columbus, OH 43206-2481, United States · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Dinner, sorted · Kroger
Pork Night
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Whole pork shoulder gives a lot of protein for the money, and one roast covers dinner plus leftovers. It cooks itself while you're out enjoying the plan. |
| Whole Pork Shoulder (Bone-In or Boneless Pork Half Loin) |
$1.79/lb |
| Kroger Honeycrisp or Envy Apples 3 lb Bag |
$4.99 |
| Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 24 oz |
Buy 1, Get 1 Free |
| Fresh In-Store Made Salad Bowls 9-12 oz |
$6 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Rub with salt, pepper and garlic, roast covered at 325° for about 4 hours until it pulls apart, then shred for tacos or sandwiches.
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Runner-up dinner · Kroger
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
For a second night, chicken is close behind on protein for the money and roasts on one pan. Heritage Farm Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast or Chicken Wings, Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins 5 lb Bag ($4.99), Dole Salad Kits 7.1-12.25 oz (3 for $11).
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The weekend bonus
Grab a few Large Pumpkins at $3.95 and turn the kitchen table into a carving or painting station. Save the seeds and roast them for a snack while the jack-o'-lanterns dry.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Milk Gallon Kroger · about 49 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade A, 24 ct Kroger · about 28 g protein per $ |
$5.49 |
| Boneless Chuck Roast Kroger · about 11 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb |
| Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin 16 oz or Pre 92% Lean Grass Fed Ground Beef, 16 oz Kroger |
$5.99 |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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