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Wonderade Punch List
Columbus Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Highs near 68 Saturday and 70 Sunday, clouds and no rain make a comfortable outdoor weekend, though mornings start near 43. Saturday runs from Brunch with Bluey to WestFest, the free Kwik Stix event and Pumpkin Painting & Movie Night, and Sunday brings a Trunk or Treat, Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art and Kids Try Improv.
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The weather read
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Saturday
68° / 43°
Partly cloudy, 0% rain.
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Sunday
70° / 51°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Brunch with Bluey at TownHall Short North is a treat for little fans of the show. Price and time aren't listed, so check both before you go.
TownHall Short North · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
WestFest celebrates its tenth year of science and sustainability fun on Carmack Road, a good open-air afternoon for curious kids. Dress for being outside and check hours first.
1070 Carmack Rd · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
This free event at the Lakeshore Learning Store centers on Kwik Stix, so expect colorful art making indoors. Confirm the time, since the listing doesn't say.
Lakeshore Learning Store · Free · Indoors
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 Evening |
Pumpkin painting and a movie in the DICK'S House of Sport lot make an easy Saturday night out. Pack a blanket and layers, and check the start time.
DICK'S House of Sport · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Sunday plan |
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A Sunday morning trunk or treat on West Broad Street gets costumes back out for one more candy run. Check the time before you go, since it isn't posted.
2480 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43204 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art make a gallery afternoon easy on the wallet. Confirm hours before you go, as the listing leaves them out.
480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215 · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Kids ages 8 to 12 get to try improv at The Hashtag Comedy Club, a fun confidence stretch. It's $39 and booking ahead is advised.
The Hashtag Comedy Club · $39 · Indoors · Book ahead
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Dinner, sorted · Meijer
Burger Night
Protein value: about 16 g protein per $
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At $4.79 lb, Meijer's 80% lean ground beef lands at about 16 g protein per $, the top value in this week's ads. Burgers please almost everyone, and BOGO salad and $1.99 avocados make the sides simple. |
| Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger |
$4.79 lb |
| Small Avocados 3 ct. bag |
$1.99 ea |
| Dole Salad Blends or Kits 5-13.25 oz. or Fresh from Meijer Greenhouse Lettuce 4 oz.: BOGO |
$1.00 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Form patties a bit wider than the buns, press a dimple in the center, and cook in a hot cast iron pan about 4 minutes a side to 160. Serve with avocado slices and a big bowl of salad.
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Runner-up dinner · Giant Eagle
Chuck Steak Night, at home
Boneless chuck at $6.99 lb from Giant Eagle comes to about 11 g protein per $, a solid second pick this week. Steak night at home feels special, and BOGO potatoes and raspberries keep the rest of the meal cheap. Market District Boneless Chuck Roasts or Value Pack Steaks ($6.99 lb., about 11 g protein per $), Giant Eagle, Fresh Express or Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits ($2.99 ea.), Giant Eagle Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.98)), Market District Authentic Italian Bread ($2.99 ea.), Red Raspberries 6 oz. pkg. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.98)).
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The weekend bonus
Grab a $5.99 pumpkin pie and turn dessert into a decorating contest with whipped cream and sprinkles. Kids judge, grown-ups taste.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Eggs Large, Grade A 12 ct Kroger · about 51 g protein per $ |
$1.49 |
| Shady Brook Farms 85% Ground Turkey Value Pack, 3 lb. pkg. Giant Eagle · about 19 g protein per $ |
$11.99 ea. |
| Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef 1 lb Kroger · about 16 g protein per $ |
$4.99 |
| Extra Large Wild Red Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb. bag Giant Eagle · about 10 g protein per $ |
$8.99 lb. |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 28. 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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