TAPS Togethers: WinterFest, Columbus

December 7, 2024, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern

Columbus, Ohio

Registration Close Date: December 5, 2024

This event is open to military adult and child survivors.

Please join other TAPS families for a fun-filled afternoon to kick off the winter season in Columbus! There will be live music, some of the best fare from local food trucks, and lots of outdoor winter fun at WinterFest Columbus.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Registration is required: Once you receive your registration confirmation, you will receive additional details for this event.

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43215

Parking: Parking is available throughout downtown Columbus, including at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and various area surface lots. Any associated parking costs will be your responsibility. If you do not want to park in the area, there are various bus stops in the area through Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and the Downtown Holiday Trolley Hop will be free for the day.

Meet-up Time: 10:45 a.m.

Upon Arrival: You will meet up by the Holiday Trolley Hop Stop by 10:45 a.m. and you can plan your day together from there. See the Festival Map for more information.

Attire: Casual attire. We encourage you to wear any TAPS attire you may have and/or a photo button of your loved one as this will allow you to more easily locate one another at the event.

What to Bring: Please bring any cold weather gear that you feel may be needed for the day.

Admission: Free. Any food or goods purchased will be your responsibility. You are welcome to pack a lunch if you do not want to purchase any from food vendors onsite.

Note: This event is wheelchair accessible. For more information on the event, please visit the WinterFest FAQ page.

Please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org with any questions.

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About TAPS Togethers

Community is important! This is why we create a broad variety of opportunities to bring the TAPS family together. TAPS Togethers are one-day, organized, social events across the country, led by TAPS Staff or a survivor like you, with the goal of expanding our peer support community.

If there is not a TAPS Togethers event in your area, consider hosting one. You know your community best! Perhaps you know of a simple cost-effective way to bring TAPS families together for a day of hope and healing in your area. We would love to hear from you! Please submit your idea and we will connect with you to explore the possibilities.

For more information about TAPS Togethers, please email tapstogethers@taps.org or call us at 800-959-TAPS (8277).