KidsLinked.com puts of fun and free festivals throughout the year all over the city. These KidsFest events are planned with kids and parents in mind! They featured fun and freebies, scavenger hunts, games, and activities for kids, plus vendors with great resources for parents. Past … [Read more...] about KidsLinked Summer and Back-to-School festivals and Bubble Runs
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Visit these Story Trails in Columbus for reading + nature fun!
Did you know that there are Story Trails and Story Walks all over Columbus? These special trails are located in parks, and feature nature-inspired stories for you to enjoy along your walk. Storybook Trails combine the love for reading, nature, and outdoor activity, and are a great way to spend … [Read more...] about Visit these Story Trails in Columbus for reading + nature fun!
Kids can explore at these Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Kids love to explore emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, and farm equipment, and there are plenty of touch-a-truck events in Columbus and Central Ohio to fulfill their curiosity! These events are a wonderful learning experience for kids that are full of photo-ops, so don't forget your … [Read more...] about Kids can explore at these Touch-a-Truck events in Columbus
Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
If your kids love trucks, safety vehicles, and heavy equipment, don't miss the New Albany Touch a Truck! Head to the New Albany Public Service Department on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Kids will explore their favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, snow plows, … [Read more...] about Explore city vehicles and more at New Albany Touch a Truck
Take Yale’s most popular course for FREE: The Science of Well-Being
Even if you aren't Ivy League material, you can take a course at Yale for free! The Science of Well-Being is Yale University's most popular class in the history of the University, with over 4.7 million people already enrolled. It's the ultimate self-help course, and now is the perfect … [Read more...] about Take Yale’s most popular course for FREE: The Science of Well-Being
Join the PUP Campaign and get free pet goodies
The City of Columbus wants to help safeguard the city's clean water by rewarding you for picking up your dog's poop with the PUP Campaign. PUPing (picking up poop) is the law in Columbus. It also prevents dog poo and the bacteria in it from washing into the wastewater system, streams, and … [Read more...] about Join the PUP Campaign and get free pet goodies
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2025 Summer Movie Series! The movie events will be held at different parks around New Albany. Bring dinner and/or snacks and enjoy the show with your family! New Albany Summer Movie Series Friday, June 20: Inside Out 2 at … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Head to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for family-friendly and free JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 am - noon! Kids can pick up a fun craft, id badge, lanyard, collector's pin, and a project master medallion if they complete 6 projects! Parents get a special 10% off coupon to use … [Read more...] about Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Summer Kids’ Series at Studio 35 (free for kids!)
When the weather isn't what you want or the kids have become annoying, go to the movies! Studio 35 is showing favorite family movies for the Summer Kids’ Series thanks to sponsor CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan. Kids' tickets are FREE, adults are $5. Catch a movie at 10:30 am on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Summer Kids’ Series at Studio 35 (free for kids!)
Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025
Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer! There is so much live music to enjoy this summer throughout Central Ohio every night of the week. These concerts make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends. Check out our list of outdoor music … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025
Get Fit: Columbus Commons Fitness Classes
Get fit under the sun for free at the Columbus Commons Fitness classes this Summer. Classes are provided free of charge thanks to UnitedHealthcare and coordinated with Quality Wellness and RawYoga614 from May - September 2025 Bring your water bottle, towel and yoga mat. Classes will be … [Read more...] about Get Fit: Columbus Commons Fitness Classes
Community resources in Columbus
Columbus is an amazing community to be a part of, and even though it's the biggest city in Ohio, it has the small town feel of the Midwest. It's also special in that Columbus is rich in community resources and organizations. There are community resources in Columbus that can help you … [Read more...] about Community resources in Columbus
Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
You're never too old to be a Buckeye at The Ohio State University! Ohio residents age 60 or older can take FREE courses and connect with The Ohio State University community through the Program 60. Program 60 participants attend courses on an instructor permission, space-available, audit basis … [Read more...] about Program 60 at OSU: Free college courses for seniors
Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops: July 19 Messi Soccer Shoot-out
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics are so much fun for kids! The learn how to follow directions and safely use tools to create a real project to take home. Kids who are pre-register for multiple events have a chance to become a Jr. Builder or Sr. Builder to earn recognition and a … [Read more...] about Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops: July 19 Messi Soccer Shoot-out
Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park
Don't miss the return of Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12-5 pm. Columbus ArborFest is a celebration of the trees, plants, waterways, animals, and insects of Columbus. The festival is free to attend. There is live music, food trucks, local … [Read more...] about Columbus ArborFest at Whetstone Park
