Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The free family festival is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at New Hope Church. The Powell Back to School Bash has the free school supplies, bounce park, games, balloon artist, airbrush tattoos, shopping, classes, family … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest and Bubble Run
Events for Families and Kids
National Night Out events around Columbus
National Night Out serves to promote safer communities by bringing together neighbors, police, and firefighters, and is celebrated the first Tuesday of August. Many of the events feature free food, live music, and other fun features. Kids will get to interact with, and watch demonstrations by … [Read more...] about National Night Out events around Columbus
Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Enjoy a family-friendly community bike ride through Upper Arlington complete with built-in rest stops, parks and neighborhood views with Cycle UA. This is a hybrid event offering large group event ride or independent ride opportunities. Choose to complete the ride alongside your … [Read more...] about Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
ProMusica is back with a 3 day festival of outdoor music! ProMusica Summer Music Series brings three different performances to two different venues. The Summer Music Series includes three programs as the orchestra returns to Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and … [Read more...] about ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Back-to-school Shopping
Back to school shopping is never cheap, but Ohioans can save a little more this year with a one weekend per year sales tax holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation. Plan ahead, because from Friday, August 4, 2023 until Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., you can do some tax free back … [Read more...] about Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Back-to-school Shopping
U-pick: where to go Apple picking in Columbus
Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July and August, and apple season typically runs from July to early November, wrapping up with my favorite variety, Goldrush! I've gathered a list of the 12 best places for apple … [Read more...] about U-pick: where to go Apple picking in Columbus
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
In addition to school supplies and clothes, back-to-school season also means its time for vaccines for some kids. If you don't have a well child visit scheduled with a pediatrician or family doctor, there are regularly scheduled vaccine clinics at Franklin County Public Health. Clinics are … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
Columbus Duck Race supports a good cause with good fun
The Columbus Duck Race is BACK in person this year! The Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital hosts the 11th annual Columbus Duck Race on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at noon at Riverside Crossing Park at Dublin's Bridge Park community. Bring the whole family to enjoy this … [Read more...] about Columbus Duck Race supports a good cause with good fun
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! And the dogs deserve this day all about them! Celebrate all things dog at the largest dog festival in the Midwest on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Darby Bend Lakes Area of Prairie Oaks … [Read more...] about Wag! Festival: The Biggest Dog Fest of the Summer
14 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
Visiting a sunflower field is a "must do" in late summer or fall, and fields are popping up all over. Grab your family or friends, and get ready to post your sunny pics on IG when you visit one of these sunflower fields around Central Ohio (or a little further). Most fields won't bloom until … [Read more...] about 14 Sunflower Fields in Central Ohio
See TBDBITL Skull Sessions before home Ohio State football games!
Get ready for the Skull Sessions with the OSU Marching Band at Ohio State University football games! Plus, you can watch TBDBITL rehearse before the season starts! Read below for details on how you can watch The Ohio State Marching Band this year - for free! Ohio State Football Tickets can … [Read more...] about See TBDBITL Skull Sessions before home Ohio State football games!
Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party
Do your kids LOVE to dance? Come have a bash on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party in Westerville. Celebrate the end of school and kick off summer! The American Legion Hall in Westerville is transformed into a kid’s night club from 6:30-9:00pm. The … [Read more...] about Ultimate Kids Bash Summer Dance Party
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 one of the main reasons why children miss school. New clothes help improve … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
Annually, Columbus Women & Girls’ Fest celebrates and promotes women and girl-identified leaders in arts and culture. The WGFest is free and open to the public, hosted By Education Foundation for Freedom. The Columbus WGFest is on August 27, 2023 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Maroon Arts … [Read more...] about Columbus Women and Girls’ Fest at Maroon Arts Box Park
From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
The farmers and tractors head into the city for Farm Days at COSI from August 7-11, 2024. Meet and greet the farmers and learn where their food comes from. Explore and climb aboard the tractors and combines and other fun equipment. Get "eggcited" about baby chickens hatching, and ask all your … [Read more...] about From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI