It's a Dino-Mite week at Sunny Street Cafe! Kids can enjoy FREE famous Dino Pancakes all week long, Monday - Friday, July 14- July 18, 2025 at all Sunny Street Café locations! In addition to the free amazing dino pancakes, kids will enjoy fun dinosaur games and activities. Expect … [Read more...] about Dino-Mite Kids Week (and free dino pancakes) at Sunny Street Cafe
Events for Families and Kids
From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
The farmers and tractors head into the city for Farm Days at COSI from August 12-16, 2026. 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 … [Read more...] about From Fields to Fun with Farm Days at COSI
Chalk the Block will not return to Easton in 2025
After 12 years, Chalk the Block will not return to Easton Town Center in 2025. See website here. … [Read more...] about Chalk the Block will not return to Easton in 2025
Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Find the helpers in the community at the Columbus Festival for Good. Have fun. Do good. Learn about some of the Central Ohio businesses founded to create social impact in their communities. Find out how they give back and support growth and development in our neighborhoods, and how you can … [Read more...] about Columbus Festival for Good features local social enterprises
Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati, plus tips for your visit!
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Looking for a fun and quick getaway that the kids will LOVE? Columbus has not one, but two Great Wolf Lodge locations within easy driving distance! Groupon is currently offering special deals for Great Wolf Lodge in Cincinnati and Sandusky (as well as other locations around the … [Read more...] about Great Wolf Lodge deals and discounts for Sandusky and Cincinnati, plus tips for your visit!
ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
ProMusica is back with a 3 days of outdoor music! ProMusica Summer Music Series brings three different performances to two venues this Summer. The Summer Music Series includes two programs as the orchestra returns to Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and performs at … [Read more...] about ProMusica Summer Outdoor Music Series
Central Ohio Fire Museum
Housed in a restored 1908 firehouse, the Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center is a hidden gem in downtown Columbus. It's such a fun place to take kids, and it's perfect for when you just want to spend an hour or two. Located at 260 N. 4th St., the museum is dedicated to preserving … [Read more...] about Central Ohio Fire Museum
Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
Get outside and enjoy nature with a paddle on the water this summer! Don't know where to go? We've gathered a list of the best places for canoeing and kayaking in Columbus, along with places to rent your boats or stand up paddle boards. Explore the waterways and the banks of the rivers and … [Read more...] about Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking in Columbus
Get on the water with Trapper John’s Canoe Livery on Big Darby Creek
Trapper John's Canoe Livery is open for the 2025 season! Spring and Summer are here, and canoeing is a great option during the dog days AND once we head into fall and the leave start to change. Trapper John's Canoeing is about 15-20 minutes south of the city on Big Darby Creek and … [Read more...] about Get on the water with Trapper John’s Canoe Livery on Big Darby Creek
Kids can earn free points at Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese wants to reward kids for good grades and good behavior - in school and at home - with free points that they can earn. If they love Chuck E. Cheese, these programs are great motivators! Kids earn free Play points for getting good grades on their report cards. Children can … [Read more...] about Kids can earn free points at Chuck E. Cheese
St Timothy Festival on the Green
Don't miss the St. Timothy Festival on the Green on July 11-12, 2025 for foods, drinks, games, raffle, live music, casino, rides, and more! St. Tim's Festival Fun Enjoy live music each night at the west end of the parish grounds, near the beer truck, and on the big stage at the … [Read more...] about St Timothy Festival on the Green
Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 (with adult season pass)
Are you ready to think of warmer weather fun? If you have preschool kids and love amusement parks, you don't want to miss this amazing deal! Sign your preschoolers up for a Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 and introduce them to all of the fun that Cedar Point and Cedar Point … [Read more...] about Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 (with adult season pass)
Beat the Heat with Free and Cheap Indoor Fun in Columbus
We’ve officially hit the part of summer where just stepping outside can make you feel like a melted popsicle. If you’re looking for ways to stay cool without blowing your budget, check out these free and cheap indoor (and splashy) family-friendly activities around Columbus! 💦 Water Fun Indoor … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat with Free and Cheap Indoor Fun in Columbus
Urban Air Launches Unlimited Play Summer Pass- Indoor Fun all Summer
Looking for an easy way to keep kids active and entertained all summer long—without melting in the heat? Urban Air Adventure Park has launched its new Unlimited Play Summer Pass, offering 120 days of unlimited fun starting at just $59.99. Available now at locations nationwide (including … [Read more...] about Urban Air Launches Unlimited Play Summer Pass- Indoor Fun all Summer
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 30 - September 1, 2025 Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos and … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
