Columbus Commons celebrates kids on Friday mornings with Commons for Kids, when all activities and games are offered free of charge from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. from June 7 - August 9. Kids can enjoy the carousel or bounce on inflatables for free, or they can get creative with the Imagination … [Read more...] about Free family fun: Commons for Kids
Events for Families and Kids
“Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Half Price Books hosts the “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Kids 14 and under should print off a Feed Your Brain Reading Log from the website and try to read for at least 15 minutes each day … [Read more...] about “Feed Your Brain” Summer Reading Program with Half Price Books
Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at GFC
Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library have teamed up to offer FREE movies with the series, From Book to Film. Gateway Film Center will be showing family-friendly movies every day at 11 am and 2 pm from May 24-August 22, 2019. As part of the film center’s … [Read more...] about Free Movie Admission: From Book to Film at GFC
Free Concerts at Columbus Commons
There are a bunch of free concerts going on at the Columbus Commons this summer, so grab your dancing shoes and head to the Commons with friends for some outdoor music. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs, but leave the coolers at home - drinks and food will be available for … [Read more...] about Free Concerts at Columbus Commons
Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Upper Arlington's Parks & Recreation Department hosts outdoor movie nights for Upper Arlington Movies in the Park on the City's 24-foot screen. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks, and settle in with your family and friends for some good movies. Friday, June 7: The Grinch (Mountview … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Movies in the Park
Rhythm on the River Music Festival
Previously a music series, Rhythm on the River is a now a FREE all-day music festival at Bicentennial Park on the Scioto Mile. Columbus Recreation and Parks and CAPA have partnered to kick off summer on the Scioto Mile with the first-ever Rhythm on the River Music Festival. … [Read more...] about Rhythm on the River Music Festival
Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant
It's strawberry season, and one thing that strawberries go so well with is ice cream! You can find out just how well at Jeni's Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing on Sunday, May 26 from noon - 10 pm. Strawberry Jam will feature strawberry ice cream, the release of a Jeni's and … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant
Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series
Polaris Fashion Place has always been full of great stores and restaurants, but you can also enjoy live music during the Summer. Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series presents free live musical entertainment and family-friendly activities every Thursday, June 13 to August 22, from 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 … [Read more...] about Live @ Polaris Summer Concert Series
Hoot Family Film Series for families
Bring the family to Gateway Film Center for a free monthly Hoot Family Film Series. Kids will sing songs, make crafts, and more! At 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month (except November), the film center provides stimulating activities for families, including games, crafts … [Read more...] about Hoot Family Film Series for families
Catch free Movies by Moonlight at Easton Town Center
Easton Town Center will be hosting Movies by Moonlight every Tuesday at dusk in June, July, and August, featuring favorite family movies and new animated releases. Bring a blanket and snacks for this outdoor movie series under the stars. Easton Movies by Moonlight … [Read more...] about Catch free Movies by Moonlight at Easton Town Center
PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk
Be like Bob Barker and help promote awareness of pet overpopulation and support efforts to change the future for homeless pets by participating in the annual PetPromise Rescue Run/Walk for homeless pets held at McFerson Commons Park in the Arena District in Downtown Columbus on … [Read more...] about PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk
MommyMile at Polaris Fashion Place
Celebrate Motherhood with a day dedicated to moms at the MommyMile at Polaris Fashion Place on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 8 am - noon. Start off your morning with the MommyMile 5k to honor moms. Moms of all ages, family, friends and supporters are all welcome to participate in the 5k … [Read more...] about MommyMile at Polaris Fashion Place
Marysville Touch A Truck event
Little ones love trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction equipment! Bring yours to the Marysville Touch a Truck event on Friday, May 31 from 10 am - 1 pm, where they can check out fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, tractors, a wheel loader and more! See event page … [Read more...] about Marysville Touch A Truck event
PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park
PBJ & Jazz is coming back to Topiary Park for another season of Free Summer Outdoor Kids' Concerts that'll entertain kids and get them interested in all types of music. PBJ & Jazz concerts are free 1-hour long interactive concerts for families to introduce jazz and American music … [Read more...] about PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park
Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights
Catch some movies under the stars at Columbus Commons this summer with Free Movie Nights. Bring your blanket or chairs and some snacks or a picnic and catch these family-friendly films at dusk downtown. Tortilla and Jeni’s will be open for movie snacks. Saturday, May 25 | 8:15 pm: … [Read more...] about Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights
