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
Events for Families and Kids
Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
Enjoy the ultimate picnic with acclaimed artists and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra this summer with The Picnic with the Pops concert series. The season will run June 14 through July 27, at the Columbus Commons. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the shows beginning at 8 p.m. Bring … [Read more...] about Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
Free outdoor movies at Columbus Metro Parks
Head to a Columbus Metro Parks this summer for movies under the stars! These free movies are open to all ages, but parents should check out ratings before bringing young children. There is a variety of movies shown in the Metro Parks, including family movies and documentaries. 2019 … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies at Columbus Metro Parks
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
Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus
Get outside to enjoy live music this summer at parks throughout the city. There are free outdoor concerts around Columbus on various nights of the week that would make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. If you know of any other free outdoor concerts around Columbus … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around 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
Party at the Creek at Alum Creek
Get ready for a Party at the Creek on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Alum Creek. From 6-8 pm, the Parks and Recreation Department host this annual event to celebrate community partners and City programs that contribute to an environmentally-friendly Westerville. The party is open to … [Read more...] about Party at the Creek at Alum Creek
The Delaware Arts Festival
The annual Delaware Arts Festival is being held on May 18-19, 2019 in downtown Delaware. Admission and parking are free for the two days of fun, food, entertainment, children's activities and high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of historic downtown Delaware, Ohio. All of … [Read more...] about The Delaware Arts Festival
Sensory Friendly Films at Gateway Film Center
Gateway Film Center wants to make it easier for families and individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to enjoy a trip to the movies with Sensory Friendly Films. Screenings are played at a lower volume and the lights are kept up. It's an inclusive environment that encourages … [Read more...] about Sensory Friendly Films at Gateway Film Center
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
Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
Get out of the house during nice weather and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Indian Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time there, you'll wonder why you've never gone before, because it's a day of fun! The main feature of the attraction are the Caverns that were … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and more at Olentangy Indian Caverns
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 second Saturday from April through October, and it gets bigger every year. Gay Street … [Read more...] about Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street
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
Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
The warm weather is here and it's the perfect time to get outside and listen to some music. Each Sunday, bring the family to downtown Worthington for Concerts on the Green and enjoy free outdoor concerts with the family. There will different musical acts performing every Sunday through … [Read more...] about Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
2nd Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, visit Ohio Wildlife Center to learn, explore and discover during 2nd Sundays from noon - 2 pm. The Center sits on 20 acres of woods, wetlands and meadows providing a permanent sanctuary to 59 animals ranging from coyote and fox to hawks, owls, squirrels and … [Read more...] about 2nd Sundays at Ohio Wildlife Center
