The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presents a merry-not-scary Boo at the Zoo on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of weekends October 11-13, October 18-20, October 25-27, 2019. Join some of your favorite Marvel superheros for a Halloween celebration, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo
Events for Families and Kids
Halloween Family Funday at North Market
The North Market is hosting a FREE Halloween Family Funday on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families can enjoy arts and craft activities, trick or treating with Market Merchants, facepainting, and more! Shady Grove Farms will have farm animals to visit. While … [Read more...] about Halloween Family Funday at North Market
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Don't miss the oldest and largest festival in Ohio! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 16 – Saturday, October 19, 2019; it's always the 3rd Wednesday of October. There are plenty of family-friendly events going on all week at this free festival including 7 parades, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Fire Prevention Week and Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus
Gather up your little firefighters and learn all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week from October 6-12, 2019. Many fire stations around Columbus will be holding events through the week to educate and entertain, and teach your family how to stay safe. The theme for this Fire Prevention … [Read more...] about Fire Prevention Week and Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus
AMC Sensory Friendly Films
AMC Theatres has come up with a way for those living with an autism spectrum disorder to enjoy a trip to the movies. AMC Sensory Friendly Films are geared towards enjoying an outing to the theatre in a safe and accepting environment. The theatres will have the lights up, … [Read more...] about AMC Sensory Friendly Films
Respook, Rewear, Rescare: Halloween Costume Exchange
Dig out your kids' gently used Halloween costumes to exchange them for different ones with the Respook, Rewear, Rescare: Halloween Costume Exchange. The Worthington Community Center is accepting clean, gently used Halloween costumes for the Halloween costume exchange starting on September … [Read more...] about Respook, Rewear, Rescare: Halloween Costume Exchange
Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings. Kids of all ages will enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids' gym activities. The activities last from 6:30 - 9 p.m. and are the perfect way to usher in the … [Read more...] about Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
Disney’s Enchanted Tales for $6 at Marcus Theatres
Wishes can come true for Disney movie lovers! Some of Disney's Enchanted Tales are coming back to the big screen at Marcus Theatres in September. Catch your family timeless Disney classic for just $6! Whether you loved them as a child, enjoyed them with your children, or are watching them for … [Read more...] about Disney’s Enchanted Tales for $6 at Marcus Theatres
Nationwide Children’s Hospital TWIG Pumpkinpalooza
Don't miss the TWIG of Nationwide Children's Hospital Pumpkinpalooza on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This fun family festival will feature food, hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, bounce houses, crafts and games. 5 Food and pumpkins will be available … [Read more...] about Nationwide Children’s Hospital TWIG Pumpkinpalooza
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from April through September from 6-9 pm. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and 100-plus street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay open late, so you'll get to … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Fairfield County Covered Bridge Festival
Ohio has the second most original covered bridges in the nation with 125 (second to Pennsylvania), and Fairfield County has the most in the state with 17 covered bridges! With construction dating back to the 1800s, these beautiful covered wood bridges deserve their time in the spotlight. Be ready to … [Read more...] about Fairfield County Covered Bridge Festival
Haunted Ohio Statehouse Tours
Get tickets to get spooked at the Ohio Statehouse this Halloween season! Tickets go on sale on September 4 for the Haunted Ohio Statehouse Tours for the 2019 Halloween season, and these limited tickets will sell out quickly! Tour the darkened chambers and halls of the Ohio … [Read more...] about Haunted Ohio Statehouse Tours
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 plenty of festivals in September that you don't … [Read more...] about The best upcoming Central Ohio Festivals
Over 20 Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Kids love to explore emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and farm equipment, and there are plenty of touch-a-truck events in Columbus and Central Ohio to fulfill their curiosity! These events are a wonderful learning experience for kids that are full of photo-ops, so don't … [Read more...] about Over 20 Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street
The Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street has a couple more markets before they finished for the year! The monthly outdoor street festival marketplace in Downtown Columbus takes place every most Saturdays from April through October (some dates differ, so check schedule below), and … [Read more...] about Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street
