Give the kids something fun to do on a Friday Night to celebrate summer break! COSI offers reduced admission and extended hours on the last Friday of every month for Family Friday Nights! General admission is $15 for adults and $10 for youth from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., including all of COSI’s … [Read more...] about Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
Events for Families and Kids
The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the weekend with the famous $5 Pancake Breakfast at The Hills Market in Worthington. Every Saturday and Sunday through September on the veranda, you can enjoy 2 huge made-to-order pancakes (plain, blueberry, or chocolate chip), sausage links, and coffee for just $5! They'll also have $5 … [Read more...] about The Hills Market $5 Pancake Breakfast
Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning
Every Saturday from 11am - 3pm, Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE crafts for kids for ages 3 and up at all locations! Free Kids Crafts Calendar: August 11: What Time Is It? Sundial August 18: Bird-Watching Bird Feeder August 25: Cool Drink Holder September 1: My … [Read more...] about Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning
The best upcoming Central Ohio Festivals
Festival Season is here and there are over 325 Central Ohio festivals throughout the year with free and cheap options nearly every weekend within a short drive of Columbus. Get out and explore a few new festivals this year! There are still plenty of festivals in August that you don't want to … [Read more...] about The best upcoming Central Ohio Festivals
Free kid admission at Newport Aquarium
You won't have your toes in the sand, but you'll feel like you're at the ocean at Newport Aquarium near Cincinnati. Whether you make it a long weekend in Cincinnati or head there for the day, you'll find plenty to explore for hours. Newport Aquarium is just 2 hours away and showcases … [Read more...] about Free kid admission at Newport Aquarium
Find nearly 135 free or cheap events this weekend in Columbus
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Columbus? Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Central Ohio this weekend. There's so much to do this weekend, including Columbus Food Truck Festival, Columbus Duck Race, North Market Night Market, Powell … [Read more...] about Find nearly 135 free or cheap events this weekend in Columbus
Lobster Roll Days at the Hills Market
You don't have to be near the beach to enjoy fresh lobster rolls this month! Don't miss Lobster Roll Days at the Hills Market in Worthington Hills on Saturdays through August 25 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Enjoy freshly made lobster salad on a buttered & toasted New England roll along with chips, … [Read more...] about Lobster Roll Days at the Hills Market
Annual Columbus Food Truck Festival
It's going to be a Food Truck Extravaganza from August 17-18 at the Annual Food Truck Festival! Over 60 Food Trucks and Carts will be taking part in the Food Truck Festival at Bicentennial Park and Scioto Mile which will also feature live music, family fun, arts and craft vendors, games and more. … [Read more...] about Annual Columbus Food Truck Festival
U-pick: Best places to pick apples and peaches in Columbus
Apple and peach season is here at orchards around Columbus! While it's early in the season for apples and only select varieties are available now, you can plan your picking for the fall! I gathered up a list of the 12 best places to pick apples in Columbus, and the 5 best orchards to pick peaches … [Read more...] about U-pick: Best places to pick apples and peaches in Columbus
Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, you don't want to miss the New Albany Touch a Truck event! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 18 from 10 am - 12:30 pm, where kids can explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police … [Read more...] about Explore at New Albany Touch a Truck
Wag! Festival: The Biggest Dog Fest of the Summer
A true dog day of summer, dog lovers won't want to miss the annual WAG! Festival! Celebrate all things dog at the largest dog festival in the Midwest on Saturday, August 18 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Darby Bend Lakes Area of Prairie Oaks Metro Park. The free family festival features unique pet … [Read more...] about Wag! Festival: The Biggest Dog Fest of the Summer
KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest on Saturday, August 18, 2018. The free family festival will be held from 8 a.m. - noon at Powell Adventure Park and will feature events for everyone. The Columbus Youth triathlon, duathlon or foam runs will kick the day off with some active fun and start … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest
Sweet Times at Ohio Village Sugar Social
Who has a sweet tooth? (raises hand) Indulge in some sweet treats at the Ohio Village Sugar Social on Saturday, August 18 from 10 am - 5 pm. The day will be filled with cooking demos, ice cream making, tasting some delectable 1890s sweets and other fun activities for all. Desserts were different … [Read more...] about Sweet Times at Ohio Village Sugar Social
2nd Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, visit Ohio Wildlife Center to learn, explore and discover during 2nd Sundays from noon - 2 pm. The Center sits on 20 acres of woods, wetlands and meadows providing a permanent sanctuary to 59 animals ranging from coyote and fox to hawks, owls, squirrels and … [Read more...] about 2nd Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is a main reason why children miss school. New clothes help improve self-esteem, and … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
