Compass Ohio

01/11/2026

Winter in Medina feels a little slower, in the best way. ❄️ Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau

After the busy holiday season, it’s a place to catch your breath, meet friends for coffee, take a quiet walk, or spend time browsing books without watching the clock.

February brings the Ice Festival, filling the square with sculptures, conversation, and reasons to linger a little longer. Add in local dining, small shops, and peaceful park trails, and winter starts to feel like something to enjoy.

➡️ Read more about winter in Medina. Link in comments.

Black Cat Books & Oddities / On Tap Medina

Winter in Medina County brings ice sculptures, cozy shops, scenic trails, local dining, and welcoming places to stay for a relaxing getaway.

01/11/2026

01/10/2026

There is nothing quite like the smell of no-knead bread baking in the oven. It slowly fills the whole house, and that first warm slice with butter never disappoints. Best of all, this recipe is simple and stress-free. 🍞

👉 Recipe in the comments.

Warm, comforting, and easy to make, no knead bread fills your home with the smell of fresh baking and delivers a simple loaf anyone can make.

01/09/2026

Winter road trips deserve more credit ❄️

Visit Fairfield County Ohio offers a cozy, easy getaway with local art, warm coffee stops, craft brews, quiet winter trails, and lakeside events that make the season feel inviting.
Close to Columbus and full of small moments worth slowing down for, this is a winter escape that feels refreshing without going far.

👉 Read more and start planning your winter getaway in Fairfield County.
🔗 Link in the comments

Ohio Glass Museum and Glassblowing Studio / Decorative Arts Center of Ohio / Clear Creek Metro Park / BLRCC Buckeye Lake Winterfest / Double Edge Brewing Co.

Plan a winter getaway in Fairfield County Ohio with cozy coffee stops, art museums, brew trails, quiet parks, and lakeside winter events.

01/08/2026

January nights are long — and that’s not a bad thing. ☕📖 Grab a blanket, pour something warm, and lose yourself in Ohio stories written by Ohio voices. From familiar settings to unforgettable characters, these reads feel right at home this winter.

👉 Read more link in comments.

Toni Morrison / R.L. Stine / Celeste Ng / America 250-Ohio

Curl up with this Ohio authors winter reading list, featuring local voices and familiar stories for long January evenings.

01/08/2026

January is packed with reasons to get out and enjoy winter, and you’ll find them all on Compass Ohio ❄️

Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
📅 January 10–11, 2026
🍁 Maple Fest

📅 January 11, 2026
💍 Cambridge Bridal Show

📅 January 16–18, 2026
🔥❄️ Annual Fire & Ice

📅 January 16–18, 2026
🎶 Winter Blues Weekend

📅 January 17, 2026
⛄ Winterfest ’26

📅 January 18–19, 2026
🎯 Cambridge Gun Show

👉 Find details, times, and more January events at the link in comments. We’re pointing you to adventures all winter long.

Upcoming Events 

01/07/2026

Winter along Lake Erie looks different when the crowds are gone. Ice reshapes the shoreline. Birds gather near open water. Walks slow down. This is the lake without summer noise, and it’s worth seeing.

👉 Read more: Link in comments

Winter along Lake Erie reveals a quieter shoreline shaped by ice, wind, and open water. Fewer crowds mean more space to notice.

01/07/2026

Cure the winter blues with an adventure. Hubs and I are out and about in the Cleveland area. First stop

01/07/2026

This year, take a page from Uncle Travelling Matt’s itinerary and explore your world. You never know what you’ll find!
Don’t miss the Fraggles all-new holiday special, The First Snow of Fraggle Rock! Only on !

01/06/2026

January in Ohio can feel long, especially when cabin fever sets in. ❄️

If you’re looking for a weather-proof way to get out of the house, Columbus has you covered. Experience Columbus

Start the day burning off energy at Slick City North Columbus, OH, then slow things down with hands-on fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center. It’s an easy indoor plan that works for families, visiting grandparents, and anyone needing a winter reset.

👉 Read more. Link in comments.

Beat cabin fever with indoor winter fun in Columbus. Spend a January day at Slick City and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

01/06/2026

Cold days are better with snowy adventures and sweet treats — and we’re giving you a chance to enjoy both! 🎁 Enter to WIN FOUR passes to Winterplace Ski Resort and an overnight stay at Quality Inn New River Gorge. Perfect for a family day, a friend's getaway, or a winter thrill fix ⛷️❄️

✨ A huge thank you Dairy Queen-Hills & Dales Hills & Dales Rd, Canton, Ohio, for helping make this giveaway happen! 📣 Winner announced January 13, 2026

How to enter: (Remember, we NEVER ask for credit card information).
1️⃣ Follow WinterPlace & Dairy Queen – Hills & Dales Rd, Canton & Quality Inn
2️⃣ Share this post
3️⃣ Tell us 👉 Who are you bringing along for a day of winter fun?

🚫💡 ATTENTION: Avoid Scammers During Our Giveaway! 💡🚫
📢 Winner Announcement: We'll post the winner's name only on Compass Ohio's official Facebook and Instagram page. Stay tuned on both places!
🕵️‍♂️ Beware of Fakes: Watch out for imitation accounts trying to snag your info.
❌🚫 No Personal Info Requests: We NEVER ask for your credit card details or any codes to register or download. Always stay alert!
💌📬 Winner Contact: We don't notify winners individually. If you win, you'll see your name in our post, and then you DM us privately.
🚫💬 No Comment Notifications: Remember, we won't notify winners in the comments of any post.
🚫👥 No Friend Requests: Compass Ohio can't send friend requests. If you get one, it's a scam alert!
⏳ 7-Day Response: Winners, you have 7 days to message us to claim your prize.
📜🔍 Rules & Info: For complete giveaway details, visit link in the comments.

Good luck — and let the snow day dreaming begin! ⛄💙

01/06/2026

🎉💦 WE HAVE A SPLASHY WINNER! 💦🎉

Our Splash Lagoon Giveaway winner has been chosen, and we’re so excited to share the news! 🏆 Congratulations: Gretchen Gifford. 👉 Please DM us to claim your passes and get ready for waves, slides, and all the indoor water fun.

A big thank you to Second Sole Canton for partnering with us and helping make this giveaway possible 👟💙

Didn’t win this time? Don’t worry—more fun and more chances to win are coming throughout 2026.