Every Saturday from 11am - 3pm, Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE crafts for kids for ages 3 and up at all locations! Get the kids out of the house and let them be creative (while someone else deals with the mess). Free Lakeshore Learning Kids Crafts Calendar July 20: Let the Fun … [Read more...] about Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning
Events for Families and Kids
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 … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
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
Polaris KidX Kid’s Club Summer Series
Polaris Fashion Place and Sunny95 are continuing the KidX Kid’s Club Summer Series to bring kids together with FREE activities that inspire them to explore their world. With KidX, “X” marks the spot for members to have fun, playful and educational experiences. There will be a new KidX … [Read more...] about Polaris KidX Kid’s Club Summer Series
National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, 2019, and you can find deals and freebies all over the city! Click on the link for details. We won't tell if you enjoy more than one of these offers (or 3!) on Sunday - just watch out for brain freeze! If you haven't already, you can subscribe … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
Consignment Stores and Consignment Sales around Columbus
Buying new seasonal clothing, back-to-school clothing, toys, or baby items can get expensive. Babies and kids grow out of their stuff so quickly that consignment sales can save you lots of money - you'll get gently used items for a fraction of the price new. There are several … [Read more...] about Consignment Stores and Consignment Sales around Columbus
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
Fryer Flicks on the Hill in Grove City
Come to the sledding hill at Fryer Park in Grove City every Thursday from June 6 through July for Fryer Flicks on the Hill. Movies will begin at dusk; refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and feel free to bring snacks (no glass). 2019 … [Read more...] about Fryer Flicks on the Hill in Grove City
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
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 for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair will take over the fairgrounds in Marysville from July 21 - July 27, 2019! Catch all of the fair food and fair fun in Union County just northeast of Columbus. Highlights include a concert with Travis Denning & Dillon Carmichael with Special Guest North … [Read more...] about Union County Fair in Marysville
Free family fun under the stars: The Bexley Main Event
Enjoy an evening under the stars with The Bexley Main Event on Capital University’s Main Street Lawn. Events begin at 7:00 pm with music and kids activities by Piccadilly, the Bexley Public Library, and Bexley Recreation & Parks, followed by a movie under the stars after dusk. Each … [Read more...] about Free family fun under the stars: The Bexley Main Event
COTA Bus Service and Discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay
You don't have to fight traffic or pay for parking to enjoy the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay - and you can get a huge discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. The Columbus Zoo and COTA have again partnered to provide bus service from downtown Columbus, Dublin Park & Ride, … [Read more...] about COTA Bus Service and Discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay
Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
Give the kids something fun to do on a Friday Night to celebrate back to school! 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 … [Read more...] about Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation are celebrating summer with the 2019 Summer Movie Series. Previously held at Wexner Community Park, this year they are bringing the movies to various locations around New Albany. In addition to the movie each night, families can enjoy balloon benders, face painters, … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
Free Fun Near Columbus: 35th Annual Lancaster Festival
Looking for your next summer adventure? Lancaster, Ohio, is just a short drive from Columbus and home to an epic 10-day festival (because one weekend just isn’t enough time for all the fun!). Mark your calendars because the Lancaster Festival is just down the road and jam-packed with … [Read more...] about Free Fun Near Columbus: 35th Annual Lancaster Festival
