Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay open late, so you'll get to explore the wide variety … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
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Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at touch a truck events. Bring them to the Touch a Truck in Westerville on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Westerville Sports Complex. Check out fire trucks … [Read more...] about Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Best places for Creeking in Columbus
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over Columbus. … [Read more...] about Best places for Creeking in Columbus
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
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 … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2025
Spend the evening in Grandview on select Saturdays in summer months from 5 - 9 p.m., to celebrate the best that Grandview has to offer at the Grandview Hop. The Grandview Hop is Grandview’s summertime night market and community stroll - and is the perfect chance to enjoy the area. What to … [Read more...] about Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at Nationwide Arena
Blue Jackets fans don't want to miss this party! Catch the 2025 National Hockey League Draft at the Columbus Blue Jackets official NHL Draft Watch Party at Nationwide Arena on Friday, June 27, 2025. The party is open to the public and free for all ages. The free event will cover the … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at Nationwide Arena
Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
There's so much free and cheap fun for kids around Columbus in the summertime, and we've gathered a huge Summer Bucket List for Kids in Columbus for you to explore! Whether you want to enjoy the sun or avoid it, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor options to keep busy on the … [Read more...] about Summer bucket list of free and cheap fun for kids in Columbus
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Kids and their guardians can pick up their interactive reading log and … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights this Summer
Catch a movie under the stars at Columbus Commons this summer with Free Movie Nights. Bring your blanket or chairs and some snacks or a picnic and catch these family-friendly films at dusk downtown. Tortilla and Jeni’s will be open for movie snacks. Free Friday Family Movie Nights Catch a … [Read more...] about Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights this Summer
Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with this Authors at the Library series. Listen to and talk with your favorite authors through the year, including local, nationally-known, and award-winning … [Read more...] about Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
Columbus Commons celebrates kids on Friday mornings from June 6 - August 8, 2025 with Commons for Kids. We are so excited for these fun events to return this Summer! All activities and games are offered free of charge from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fun at Commons for Kids Free … [Read more...] about Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
Live music with Easton Groove is at The Yard
Easton Town Center brings back live music with Easton Groove is at The Yard. This live concert series is Thursdays from May - September 2025, from 6 - 9 pm, featuring everything from funk to acoustic, Americana to rock. Grab a drink on a patio overlooking The Yard, or pop out your favorite … [Read more...] about Live music with Easton Groove is at The Yard
Guide to Columbus Museum of Art Free Sundays, $5 Thursdays, and More
If you’re looking for a fun and creative day out in Columbus, the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) is a top choice for all ages! With Free Sundays, $5 Thursday evenings, and a big lineup exhibitions and events, it a gem for locals and visitors alike. CMA Admission and Hours Columbus Museum of … [Read more...] about Guide to Columbus Museum of Art Free Sundays, $5 Thursdays, and More
KidX Touch a Truck and Superman fun at Polaris Fashion Place
KidX Club at Polaris Fashion Place brings kids together with FREE activities that inspire them to explore their world. Kids will have fun, playful and educational experiences at the events throughout the year. KidX Touch a Truck Monday, June 21, 2025 | 12 pm - 2 pm In the outdoor Polaris … [Read more...] about KidX Touch a Truck and Superman fun at Polaris Fashion Place
