Get ready for lighthearted Halloween fun without the fright during the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's annual Boo at the Zoo celebration. This merry-not-scary, frightfully delightful event will take place the following weekends of October 2025. October 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26, 2025 Join the … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo is merry, not scary!
Events for Families and Kids
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!
Back to school deal: $12 haircuts for students at JCP Salons
A new school year calls for new supplies, new shoes, new clothes, and new haircut. To help kids go back to school with style, JCP Salons are offering $12 haircuts, or 30% off hair styling of $30 or more to students in grades K-College. Details for back to school haircuts at JCP … [Read more...] about Back to school deal: $12 haircuts for students at JCP Salons
Hocking Hills Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival: 1000’s of glass blown pumpkins
Hiking, fall foliage, and beautiful scenery may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Hocking Hills, but the Hocking Hills Glass Pumpkin Festival celebrates beautiful glass-blown art in the Hills. Renowned glassblower Jack Pine’s popular Annual Glass Pumpkin Festival returns … [Read more...] about Hocking Hills Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Festival: 1000’s of glass blown pumpkins
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
Scioto Fest 2025: A Weekend of Outdoor Fun at Scioto Audubon Metro Park – Sept 19-20
Enjoy a weekend of outdoor adventure at Scioto Fest 2025 on September 19-20, 2025 at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. This free annual event is a perfect way to welcome the fall season. Friday Evening Highlights The festivities kick off on Friday at 5 p.m. with the return of "Yappy Hour," where dog … [Read more...] about Scioto Fest 2025: A Weekend of Outdoor Fun at Scioto Audubon Metro Park – Sept 19-20
Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Experience the trials and tribulations that the first settlers in the Ohio Territory endured as they fought for and carved out a home with Frontier Spirit 1799 on September 27-28, 2025. Frontier Spirit 1799 showcases the events and lives of these settlers featuring characters from early … [Read more...] about Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Pickerington Oktoberfest and Bier Garden with Combustion Brewery
Celebrate a favorite Fall festival with Pickerington Oktoberfest on Friday, September 19 - Saturday, September 20, 2025. This outdoor event and bier garden will take place in the Combustion parking lot. The event features live music all day, food trucks, Oktoberfest Beer Mile, traditional … [Read more...] about Pickerington Oktoberfest and Bier Garden with Combustion Brewery
Cycle UA Community Bike Ride – Sept 20
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 Cycle UA ride alongside … [Read more...] about Cycle UA Community Bike Ride – Sept 20
Fall Festival in Westerville to Benefit End Poverty +
Quest Vineyard Church in Westerville is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for fun while raising support for local organizations through End Poverty +. Fall Festival Westerville … [Read more...] about Fall Festival in Westerville to Benefit End Poverty +
Canine Companions DogFest North Central celebrates dogs
Join the fun at DogFest North Central! This family- and dog-friendly community event that brings dog lovers together for a great cause on Sunday, September 21, 2025. This year, they are celebrating 50 incredible years of Canine Companions. Spend the day at DogFest and celebrate our canine … [Read more...] about Canine Companions DogFest North Central celebrates dogs
Upper Arlington Fall Fest
Upper Arlington is celebrating the changing season with Fall Fest on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Fancyburg Park. Upper Arlington Fall Fest Take a hay ride and pick and decorate a pumpkin, then allow the kids to bounce, slide, and all the fall fun and … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Fall Fest
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
KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest and Bubble Run
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The free family festival is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Guardian Academy. 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
Back to school deals and events for Columbus and Central Ohio
Even though it feels like summer shouldn't be ending soon, it's close to back to school time for Central Ohio students! Scour the sales, get your shopping done, and make sure you finish the summer with some FUN! We've gathered the best back to school deals and events below, as well as some … [Read more...] about Back to school deals and events for Columbus and Central Ohio
