Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons

Columbus Commons celebrates kids on Friday mornings from June 5 – August 14, 2026 with Commons for Kids. We are so excited for these fun events to return this Summer!

All activities and games are offered free of charge from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Family Funday Columbus Commons credit: Randall L. Schieber

Fun at Commons for Kids

Free kid–friendly fun including inflatables (select weeks), face painting, hands-on educational activities, crafts, and carousel rides.

If the temperature is 80 degrees or above, the inflatable water slide will be available – kids can wear swimsuits.

Commons for Kids Themes

Friday, June 5: Animal Day
Friday, June 12: Environmental Day
Friday, June 26: Celebrate Summer
Friday, July 10: STEAM
Friday, July 17: Music
Friday, July 24: Carnival
Friday, July 31: Sports & Games
Friday, August 7: Imagination
Friday, August 14: Arts & Crafts

No event on June 19 and July 3

Read more about themes and special activities on the website.

Free Carousel Rides 

Carousel Rides are FREE this year from April 20 – September! The carousel is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed during private events)

Affordable and convenient parking is available at the Columbus Commons Garages (55 E. Rich Street, 191 S. Third Street).

More at Columbus Commons

• Columbus Commons Fitness Classes
• Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights
• Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
• Popcorn Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
• Food Truck Food Court on Thursdays at the Commons
• Free Concerts at Columbus Commons

200+ events for Summer fun at Columbus Commons