Let the kids meet the good guys at Cops & Kids Day at Hoff Woods Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11 am - 2 pm. Kids can interact with the law enforcement community and learn about the equipment and technology that they use to keep the community safe. Cops & Kids Day There will … [Read more...] about Cops & Kids Day in Westerville – June 13
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Free MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club Workshops: June 13 – Trophy Cup
Lowe's Kids Club Workshops are so much fun for kids! The learn how to follow directions and safely use tools to create a real project to take home. Kids who pre-register for multiple events have a chance to become a Jr. Builder or Sr. Builder to earn recognition and a prize! Select … [Read more...] about Free MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club Workshops: June 13 – Trophy Cup
Travel Ohio: The Ohio Aviation Trail – 12 Seconds that Changed the World
Every time I look up and see a jetliner painting lines across the sky, I like to imagine where it might be heading. It’s hard to believe that just over a century ago, traveling by air was considered impossible. It only took 12 seconds in December of 1903 to change the future of travel forever. … [Read more...] about Travel Ohio: The Ohio Aviation Trail – 12 Seconds that Changed the World
Free ‘Gone Fishing’ event at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops for kids
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are aiming to get kids interested in fishing with their FREE fishing activities for kids at the Gone Fishing event near Father's Day. Gone Fishing at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops June 13-14 and 20-21, 2026 from 10am-2pm 'Gone Fishing' event at Cabela's and Bass … [Read more...] about Free ‘Gone Fishing’ event at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops for kids
PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park (it’s a family favorite!)
PBJ & Jazz Concert Series at Topiary Park is one of our favorite casual events to attend in the summer! Kids love these concerts! Learn about all types of music while enjoying the amazing Topiary Park! PBJ & Jazz concerts are free 1-hour long interactive concerts with … [Read more...] about PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park (it’s a family favorite!)
The Science of Big Machines at COSI
COSI partners up with the Ohio Contractor’s Association and the Local 18 Operating Engineers for fan-favorite event, The Science of Big Machines. The Science of Big Machines at COSI Big machines and construction equipment converge in downtown Columbus from Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June … [Read more...] about The Science of Big Machines at COSI
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 1 though July 31, 2026 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers
Bookworms, unite! If you live for libraries, collect more books than you'll every read, or dabble in writing yourself, you probably LOVE literary events and book sales. From book clubs, author talks, workshops, literary festivals, and the ever-popular book sales, you cannot get enough of the … [Read more...] about Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers
Volunteer opportunities for kids with Seeds of Caring
Families are often looking for ways to introduce kids to volunteerism, and Seeds of Caring is a great organization hosting events throughout the year! Seeds of Caring hosts service-focused programs for Columbus-area kids to help plant the seeds of volunteering in our young citizens. Kids LOVE … [Read more...] about Volunteer opportunities for kids with Seeds of Caring
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Kids and their guardians can pick up their interactive reading log and … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Pizza Hut Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Who remembers the Pizza Hut Book-IT program from our childhood? Did you have the Book-IT pin and the gold star stickers that earned a personal pan pizza? Now families can participate in an undated version of Pizza Hut Book-IT with the summer reading program. The Pizza Hut Book-IT … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading Program at Barnes and Noble Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on the third weekend in June. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour, including Safaris, Horseback, Zipline, Sunset, and more!
Looking for something interesting to do this Spring and Summer? Explore The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, with nearly 10,000 acres of open range habitat for rare and endangered species. Go on a Wilds Tour via open air safari, horseback, and more! They have plenty of adventures and … [Read more...] about Safari in Ohio: Take a Wilds Tour, including Safaris, Horseback, Zipline, Sunset, and more!
