Winter Carnival and other KidsLinked.com events

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 events have included fun activities such as character breakfasts, foam runs, sport activities, and more, and these will resume when it’s safe to do so!

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Upcoming KidsFest Events

Kidslinked Columbus Winter Carnival presented by State Farm Agent Mike McClaskie!

Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 11 am – 6 pm at Franklin County Fairgrounds, Edwards & Ganyard Buildings 5035 & 5031 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, Ohio 43026

This super fun Winter Carnival has magician, jugglers, big bounce park, carnival games & food, dinosaur & super hero area, and so much more!

Enjoy live stage entertainment, Huge bounce park and trampolines, Carnival Games (Tickets only $1 in advance; each game is 1-2 tickets), and Carnival food. Plus there will be a Superhero meet & greet during the early session, and a Dinosaur meet & greet during the late session, as well as a face painter, balloon artists, shopping, prizes, and so much more. 

Register early for special bonuses and VIP freebies. Tickets are $5-$10 per person, or $25-$35 per family pack. See full details and purchase here.

Other KidsFest events tba for 2022

Past 2021/2022 KidsFest events

2021 Kidslinked.com’s Columbus Baby & Kids Galleria Event

February 21, 2021 from noon – 3 pm
presented by Goddard of Lewis Center, benefiting The Columbus Diaper Bank 
Location: Polaris Fashion Place
Details: Find a showcase of vendors, activities, and resources, focusing on the needs of parents and expectant parents, including childcare, classes for kids, health, products, shopping, services and more for parents and expecting parents of young children!
Fun Activities: Candy Land Scavenger Hunt, Meet & Greet with princess and super hero, balloon artist, free cookies, win a Candy Land game and lot of other neat items!
Giveaways: First 150 receive free cookie! VIP Bag (Free – must pre-register as VIP Entry) : 150 entries– except Snow Trails 1st 50 (1 per admission/group), will receive a free Ski Pass Package to Snow Trails (lift ticket / ski rental / and optional lessons) – $150 value! Also, 150 will receive $10 to Dave & Busters or $20 for $20 coupon, BOGO to Lazer Craze, hand sanitizer, street chalks, and more!
Admission: FREE! Register here for all activities.
Mommy & Me Walk Registration: presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians at 11 am. Pick .25 or .5 mile walk option. At the finish line everyone receives a cupcake and finishers medal! Each race entry receives a  race shirt and the 1st 50 to register receive a ski package from Snow Trails ($150 value)! Walk will be done in waves of 25 (by Candy Land Color) of every 7-10 minutes. BONUS: Every race entry will get a princess meet & greet time + Balloon artist visit time + Candy Land Scavenger Hunt! Proceeds for the walk help to support Diaper Bank, and organization that helps provides diapers for low income families. Registration is $25.

Newark Springfest

Sun, March 7, 2021 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH 43055
presented by DSP Employment Connections
Details: Springfest is a Bunny visit, mystery egg, candy, balloon artist, music, shopping, resources for your family & more! Find a showcase of vendors, activities, and resources. Plus, start your spring by shopping at over 20+ shops & find neat things for you or your home. 
Fun Activities: Special Bunny visit, Mystery Egg that has a special prize, canes, music, balloon artist and more. 
Giveaways: VIP registration includes a visit with the Easter Bunny & one of its helpers, ability to take a social distanced picture (limit 150 – 1 registration/family). Each child will receive a Mystery Egg to receive either a prize or a small bag of candy. Afterwards visit our balloon artist for a fun balloon animal or design.
All VIP bags Includes either a $10 Power card voucher or $20 for $20 coupon from Dave & Busters, hand sanitizer, BOGO lazer tag pass to Lazer Kraze, street chalk, and more. SUPER BONUS: First 100 receive a FREE Ski Package to Snow Trails – includes Lift Ticket / Rentals / Lessons – $150 value!!
Admission: FREE! Register here for all activities.

2021 New Albany Kidsfest

Friday, March 12, 2021 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Location: New Albany United Methodist, 20 3rd Street, New Albany, OH 43054
Details: This free family event features a Bunny visit, mystery egg, candy, balloon artist, music, shopping, resources for your family & more! Find a showcase of vendors, activities, and resources. Plus, start your spring by shopping at over 20+ shops & find neat things for you or your home. In addition find resources for your family, summer camps, and more! Super fun stage with music, bingo, win prizes and more! All of this is in the safety of your car!
Fun Activities: Special Bunny visit, Mystery Egg that has a special prize, canes, music, balloon artist and more. 
Giveaways: VIP registration includes a visit with the Easter Bunny & one of its helpers, ability to take a social distanced picture (limit 150 – 1 registration per car). Each child will receive a Mystery Egg to receive either a prize or a small bag of candy. Afterwards visit our balloon artist for a fun balloon animal or design.
All VIP bags Includes either a $10 Power card voucher or $20 for $20 coupon from Dave & Busters, hand sanitizer, BOGO lazer tag pass to Lazer Kraze, street chalk, and more! 
Admission: FREE! Register here for all activities.

2021 Columbus Bunny Run and Hilliard KidsFest

Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 8 am – 12 pm
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, #B, Hilliard, OH 43026

Columbus Bunny Run details: Choose a 1/2, 2 Mile, or 4 Mile Run/walk option, or the modified 1/4 mile route. Race entry includes pancake breakfast, trophies, and more Bunny Fun!

All race entries receive fun Pancake breakfast + t-shirt (if ordered by deadline) + entry to the Hilliard Festival! Entry fees range from $15-$60. Register here!

Hilliard KidsFest details: The 10th annual Hilliard Kidsfest is on Saturday, March 20, after the Bunny Run at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Registration is FREE!

The event features a Candy Hunt, Bunny run, Pancake Bunny Breakfast, Bunny meet & greats, mystery Egg prizes and more!  Stage with various entertainers, free popcorn, cotton candy, cookies, balloon artist, a fun scavenger hunt, and a special VIP entry bag for the firs 150 families! Plus many more items. This is an indoor walk-thru event with one directional flow. Families must pre-register to limit crowds. Registration and details here!

Dublin Kidsfest and Bunny Visit

Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 4 pm – 8 pm. The Annual Dublin Kidsfest will be held drive-through style!
Location: SportsOhio, 6314 Cosgray Road, Dublin, OH 43016
Drive-through details: Stay in your car and drive through the event! You may choose to briefly get out of your car and check out the vendor booths, or you can stay in your car for the activities. Masks are required. 
Admission: FREE!
Giveaways: All VIP bags Includes either a $10 Power card voucher or $20 for $20 coupon from Dave & Busters, 5 free classes to ATA Black Belt Academy (Powell), hand sanitizer, Texas Roadhouse Kids Meal Coupon, BOGO lazer tag pass to Lazer Kraze, street chalk, and more!
Fun Activities: Kidsfest is a Bunny visit, mystery egg, candy, balloon artist, music, shopping, Summer Camps, resources for your family & more!
Bunny Visit & VIP Entry Bag (Preregister to insure you receive the VIP bag and scheduled a special Bunny Visit time – all Free. Update: Bunny Visit and VIP entry bag are filled up. You can still attend the event, but there is no guarantee we will have Bunny visit times available.

Worthington Kidsfest & Bunny Visit Drive-thru

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. The Annual Worthington Kidsfest will be held drive-through style!
Location: Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
Drive-through details: Stay in your car and drive through the event! You may choose to briefly get out of your car and check out the vendor booths, or you can stay in your car for the activities. Masks are required. 
Admission: FREE; register now!
Giveaways: VIP bags includes either a $10 Power card voucher or $20 for $20 coupon from Dave & Busters, hand sanitizer, 5 free classes to ATA Black Belt Academy (Powell), Carrabba’s Italian Grill free Kids meal! Also, Texas Roadhouse Kids Meal Coupon, BOGO lazer tag pass to Lazer Kraze, street chalk, and more! Register now for a special Bunny visit, Mystery Egg that has a special prize, popcorn, candy, music, balloon artist and more. Limit 100 Bunny visits!
Fun Activities: Kidsfest is a Bunny visit, mystery egg, candy, balloon artist, music, shopping, Summer Camps, resources for your family & more! 

Canal Winchester Springfest & Bunny Visit Drive-thru

Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Springfest will be held drive-through style!
Location: X Church, 6600 Bigerton Bend, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Drive-through details: Stay in your car and drive through the event! You may choose to briefly get out of your car and check out the vendor booths, or you can stay in your car for the activities. Masks are required. 
Admission: FREE; register now!
Giveaways: Bunny visit includes a visit with the Easter Bunny for a social distanced picture. Each child will receive a Mystery Egg with either a prize or a small bag of candy. Visit the balloon artist for a fun animal shape or design. The first 100 registered will receive a VIP bag, which includes either a $10 Power card voucher or $20 for $20 coupon from Dave & Busters, hand sanitizer, Texas Roadhouse Kids Meal Coupon, BOGO lazer tag pass to Lazer Kraze, street chalk, and more!
Fun Activities: Kidsfest is a Bunny visit, mystery egg, candy, balloon artist, music, shopping, Summer Camps, resources for your family & more!  

Upper Arlington Kidsfest and Character Visit

Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. 
Location: Phoenix Theatres (Lennox Town Center), 777 Kinnear, Columbus, OH 43212.
Safety details: This is safe, outdoor event with a one way walk-thru in the parking lot, and limited # of attendees by 60 minute.  Masks required.
Admission: FREE! Pre-register for a meet and greet and photo opportunity with a Princess and Superhero! Choose 5-6, 6-7, or 7-8 time slot for your photo. A limited number of general non-VIP admissions are available per hour; VIP giveaways not included/subject to availability.
VIP Giveaways: Children will receive a mystery cupcake – if it contains a ticket, they’ll get a prize, or a small bag of candy if it doesn’t. The first VIP registrations will get a FREE movie ticket to Phoenix Theatres. All VIP bags Includes either a $10 Power card voucher or $20 for $20 coupon from Dave & Busters, coupon for popcorn at Phoenix Theatres, hand sanitizer, Texas Roadhouse Kids Meal Coupon, BOGO lazer tag pass to Lazer Kraze, street chalk, and more!
Fun Activities: Kidsfest includes a scavenger hunt with treats, Princess and Superhero visits, balloon artist, music, shopping, Summer Camps, resources for your family & more!

Reynoldsburg KidsFest Drive-Through Edition

Friday, April 23, 2021 from 6 pm – 8 pm. The Annual Reynoldsburg Kidsfest will be held drive-through style!
Location: Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Drive-through details: Stay in your car and drive through the event! You may choose to briefly get out of your car and check out the vendor booths, or you can stay in your car for the activities. Masks are required. 
Admission: FREE!
Giveaways: The first 150 cars get swag bags including: Free Kids Meal or Appetizer voucher from Texas Roadhouse, BOGO to Lazer Kraze, Treats, FREE Balloon Artist, FREE Scavenger Hunt for prizes, & more!
Fun Activities: Food and treat vendors, balloon artists, scavenger hunt, check out local businesses, activities and classes for kids. Stay tuned for registration information and other fun features!

Grandview KidsFest and Woody & Bo Peep Meet and Greet

Friday, April 30, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. The Annual Grandview Kidsfest is a one-way walk thru outdoor event
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus
Details: Meet and Greet with Woody and Bo Peep, and watch them perform. This safe, outdoor event has a 1 way walk-thru path and limited number of attendees. Masks are required. 
Admission: FREE! Registration required! Free VIP registration required for Meet & Greet and Mystery Cupcake. Special character visit includes a visit and chance to take a social distanced picture. Each child will receive a Mystery Cupcake that gives them a chance to spin the wheel to win a prize or win a small bag of candy! General admission does not get Meet & Greet or cupcake.
Giveaways: VIP bags include Free Kids Meal or Appetizer voucher from Texas Roadhouse, Dave & Busters discount, BOGO to Lazer Kraze, Treats, FREE Balloon Artist, prizes, & more!
Fun Activities: Food and treat vendors, balloon artists, check out local businesses, activities and classes for kids. Stay tuned for registration information and other fun features! Pony rides available for a small fee.

Gahanna KidsFest with Jasmine and Black Panther Meet and Greet

Friday, May 14, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. The Annual Grandview Kidsfest is a one-way walk thru outdoor event
Location: Shepherd Christian School, 425 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH 43220
Details: Meet and Greet with Jasmine and Black Panther. Enjoy pony rides, petting zoo, and more. This safe, outdoor event has a 1 way walk-thru path and limited number of attendees. Masks are required. Sign up for the Adventure Run!
Admission: FREE! Registration required! Free VIP registration required for Meet & Greet and Mystery Cupcake. Special character visit includes a visit and chance to take a social distanced picture. Each child will receive a Mystery Cupcake that gives them a chance to spin the wheel to win a prize or win a small bag of candy! General admission does not get Meet & Greet or cupcake.
Gahanna 5k, 10k OR Adventure Run (.5 or 1 mile option): Small Waves of 25-30 runners! 5k & 10 start at 6PM, Adventure Run starts at 7PM)
Giveaways: 1st 100 VIP bags get 1 free round of mini golf at Glow Putt & Kids Meal to BIBIBOP Asian Grill. VIP bags include Free Kids Meal or Appetizer voucher from Texas Roadhouse, Dave & Busters discount, BOGO to Lazer Kraze, Treats, prizes, & more! 
Fun Activities: Food and treat vendors, balloon artists, check out local businesses, activities and classes for kids. Stay tuned for registration information and other fun features! Pony rides available for $5.

Westerville Kidsfest and Back to School Bash

Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. 
Location: Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Road, Westerville, OH 43081
Details: The Westerville Back to School Bash offers so much fun, including a bounce park, stage of entertainment, character meet & greet, FREE Back to School Supplies (1st 200 kids), pony rides ($5), petting zoo, fun contests (hula hoop, limbo, cake walk), food trucks, shopping, find things for back to school, education, classes, things for family, home & more!
Admission: FREE admission with pre-registration, or $2 at event; $4 for 2 hour bounce park pass from 6-8 pm (optional).
Giveaways: VIP Entry Bag & Access – FREE (First 75 – 5PM-6PM Access to event – 1 per family – FREE) Receive 1 hour early access to the event. Amazing VIP includes free kids meal to BIBIBOP, Texas Roadhouse, free cookie or brownie to Chick-fil-A, FREE Lazer Tag pass to Lazer Kraze, $10 Power Card or $20 for $20 coupon to Dave & Busters, Max & Erma’s 6 free cookies coupon, Carrabba’s kids meal, kids meal to 101 Beer Kitchen, street chalk, sunglasses, and Cyclebar Polaris – 2 free weeks of classes.
FREE Back to School Supplies from T-Mobile (1st 200 kids – 1 per child – 5-6PM): HUGE BONUS: Kids will receive pencil pouch, pencil sharpener, box of crayons, 10 pencils, 3 erasers, safety scissors, 2 glue sticks, 2 highlighters, ruler, pens, notebook paper, 3 folders, flex binder, notebook, 8 markers, colored pencils, and glue!

2021 Pickerington Back to School Bash presented by MMA Insurance 

Saturday, July, 2021 from 11 am – 2 pm. The Annual Pickerington Kidsfest includes a bounce park, stage of entertainment, Mystery Prize Zone, characters, FREE Back to School Supplies (1st 200 kids), pony rides, petting zoo, fun contests (hula hoop, limbo, cake walk), food & treat trucks, shopping, find things for back to school, education, classes, things for family, home & more!
Location: PYAA Sports Complex, 630 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH 43147
Admission: FREE! Sign up now. The first 75 registered get VIP entry bag and early admission. The first 200 kids receive FREE Back to School Supplies from T-Mobile. Bounce Park is $4 per child 4 bounce items. Only $4 online or $6 at the event. 
Foam Run: Pickerington Foam Run starts at 1:30PM. Choose .25, .5, 1, or 2 mile run through foam and collect prizes at the treasure zones. Registration is $10-$15 in advance.
Giveaways: Pre-register to receive a special “mystery candy or water gun”. Each candy or water gun has either a green or yellow sticker on it. Green sticker you can spin the wheel to win a prize and yellow they receive a small prize.

Columbus KidsLinked.com Back to School Event

Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: Eastland Mall, 2740 Eastland Mall B, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Admission: FREE!
The Columbus Back to School Bash (8/7) has so much fun from a bounce park, stage of entertainment, Mystery Prize Zone, FREE Back to School Supplies (1st 400 kids), free shoes (must fill out an TANF form, limited to 200), free VIP entry and swag bag for first 200 registered, petting zoo, free cookies, popcorn, fun contests (hula hoop, limbo, cake walk), shopping, find things for back to school, education, classes, things for family, home & more!

Also, access to help your family from financial assistance, school enrollment options, connection to social services, drug & alcohol recovery, mental health, access to food resources, and jobs!

Register here.

Grove City KidsFest Back to School Bash

Thursday, August 19, 2020 from 5 pm – 8 pm. 
Location: Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. Grove City, Ohio 43123
Admission: FREE if you pre-register, $2 at the door if not registered.

The Grove City Back to School Bash (8/19) has so much fun from a bounce park, stage of entertainment, character meet & greet, FREE Back to School Supplies (1st 400 kids), VIP early entry and swag bags (first 75 families registered) pony rides, petting zoo, fun contests (hula hoop, limbo, cake walk), food & treat trucks, shopping, find things for back to school, education, classes, things for family, home & more! Pre-register for character visits and mystery candy. 

2021 Powell Kidsfest Back to School Bash, plus Foam and Treasure Runs

Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Location: New Hope Church, 4739 W. Powell Rd., Powell, Ohio
Admission: FREE!

The festival features events for everyone, including bounce park, stage entertainment, Mystery Prize Zone, characters, FREE Back to School Supplies (1st 300 kids), dunk tank, pony rides ($5), petting zoo, fun contests (water balloon toss, hula hoop, limbo, cake walk), food & treat trucks. Parents will enjoy shopping, plus things for back to school, education, classes, family, home & more! Plus the fun foam and treasure runs! Pre-register for VIP, giveaways, and access to characters and special events. 

KidsLinked Sunday Family Funday at Columbus Oktoberfest

Sunday, September 12, 2021 from noon – 9 pm. 

Details tba!

Delaware Fall Festival and Treatfest KidsFest

Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Location: Buckeye Valley High School, 901 Coover Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Admission: FREE!

The Delaware Fall Festival & Treatfest features trick or treating, hayrides, pumpkins, bounce park, costume contest, stage entertainment, character meet & greet, fun prize wheel, VIP bag, food & treat trucks, shopping, find things for the fall, education, classes, things for family, home & more!

Register in advance for free admission, free pumpkin (1st 400) and VIP Entry Bag (1st 75). You can also pre-register for hayride, bounce park, and more.

Worthington-Olentangy Fall Festival and Treatfest presented by ServPro

Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 11 am – 2 pm 
Location: Marcus Crosswoods Cinema, 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235
Admission: FREE – but some activities and perks require pre-registration

The Olentangy-Worthington Fall Festival & Treatfest (10/16) is the ultimate destination for fun from trick or treating, hayrides, pumpkins, Pumpkin Run, bounce park, costume contest, stage entertainment, character meet & greet, fun prize wheel, VIP bag, food & treat trucks, shopping, find things for the fall, education, classes, things for family, home & more!

Register in advance for free admission, free pumpkin (1st 400) and VIP Entry Bag (1st 75). You can also pre-register for Pumpkin Run ($8), hayride, bounce park, and more.

Newark Treatfest presented by Park National Bank

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10 am – 1 pm 
Location: Canal Market District, 36 East Canal Street, Newark, OH 43055
Admission: FREE! Some activities and extras require free registration and fees

The Newark Fall Festival & Treatfest is the ultimate destination for fun from trick or treating, pumpkins, bounce park, costume contest, stage entertainment, character meet & greet, fun prize wheel, VIP bag, food & treat trucks, shopping, find things for the fall, education, classes, things for family, home & more!

Register in advance for free admission, free pumpkin (1st 400), and VIP Entry Bag (1st 75). You can also pre-register for free general admission, bounce park ($4). 

Columbus STEM & Arts Expo presented by BMI Credit Union

Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 12 pm – 6 pm. 
Location: Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
Admission: VIP Entry Bag – FREE (First 150- 1 per family – FREE) 

The STEM & Arts expo is your families resource fair to find neat things to help grow your children’s education. It includes competitions, resources, products, robotics, math, arts, technology, financial planning and more! Free competitions include: 

• Columbus Talent Competition
• Math Quiz Bowl Challenge
• Spelling Bee
• Checkers Tournament
• Comic Book Art Competition 
• Candyland Tournament
• Chess Tournament
• Paper Airplane Tournament
• Climbing Wall Challenge

Register in advance for free admission, free pumpkin, costume contest, bounce park ($4), Pumpkin Run .25 or .5 mile run/walk ($5), Hay Ride ($2). Registration begins Oct 15. 

2020 Hilliard KidsFest & Pancake Breakfast Drive-Through Edition

Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, #B, Hilliard, OH 43026

Pancake Breakfast details: Pancake Princess Breakfast presented by American Early Mortgage from 10 am – noon. Pancakes will be tossed for you to catch (or you can get have them put on your plate). Plus from your car watch Aurora and Maleficent perform on the stage. PLUS: First 40 order receive a $10 Dave & Buster Gift Card + Early Access + Early Entry Goody bag (Light-up Halloween necklace (at T-Mobile Booth), $20 for $20 Coupon to Dave & Busters, Lip Balm from bubly, Texas Roadhouse Kids meal coupon, BOGO to Lazer Kraze, Boyd’s 50% oil change, 9 Round Kickboxing Hilliard – 2 weeks of free classes, Free 1 week passes to Curves Northeast, Kids sunglasses, Free Cookie, Popcorn, and Cotton Candy (at vendor booth)

Pancake breakfast prices: Kids breakfast (12 and under): = $5, Adult Breakfast: $6, Family 4 Pack: 2 Kids Meals + 2 Adult Meals only $20! Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, plus sausage, butter, syrup, and bottled water. All food will be able to pick up near the entrance from your car. Then watch fun drive-in entertainment, play games, and more while you eat! Register here for the breakfast!

Admission: FREE!
Giveaways: Free cookies, popcorn, and cotton candy for the first 200 people
Fun Activities: Drive-in entertainment zone with Maleficent & Aurora, an Elvis tribute, drive by animal zoo, pony rides, family bingo and trivia, balloon artists, scavenger hunt, check out local businesses, activities and classes for kids.

Santa Visit + Hot Cocoa Drive thru Canal Winchester Winterfest by Kidslinked

Friday, December 11, 2020 from 5 pm – 8 pm at X Church, 6600 Bigerton Bend, Canal Winchester

Santa Visit includes a brief visit with one of Santa’s elves, then a 1.5-2 minute visit with Santa (kids can ask Santa for 1-2 items, drop off their wish list to Santa, take a picture of Santa – must stay in car – we will take picture and upload picture for you to access). After Santa visit get free hot chocolate and candy canes! You’ll also receive a special VIP bag. Spots are VERY limited; register now! Registration is FREE!

Lancaster Winterfest and Carnival presented by Park National Bank

Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5 pm – 8 pm. 
Location: Beavers Field – Fairfield County Baseball, 1651 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
Admission: FREE; additional purchases optional

Visit with Santa, drop off wish list, do a sleigh ride, ornament making station, fun bounce park, coloring contest, free candy canes, holiday music, balloon artist, holiday shopping, free cotton candy, and more. Register early for VIP bag and Santa visit before it sells out. 

Optional activities include unlimited bounce park ($5-$7) and family sleigh ride ($10). 

Santa Visit Details: If you sign up for VIP Entry or Gold Bounce Pass you receive early visit hours with Santa 5-7:30PM! For the “Santa Pass” your visit hours are 6-7:30PM. Registration required for Santa Visit.

Westerville Winterfest and Carnival by Kidslinked presented by Fairway Mortgage

Sunday, December 12, 2021 from noon – 3 pm at Clements Recreation Center, 180 Center St., Westerville, OH 43081

So much holiday fun and fun carnival food! You can visit Santa, drop off with list, do a sleigh ride, free ornaments, huge bounce park ($6-$8), coloring contest, free candy canes & lollipop game, carnival food, holiday music, balloon artist, holiday shopping, free cotton candy, cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate and more. Also packet pickup for Run the Lights – magical 3-mile run/walk through Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights. Plus, an exciting VIP bag and more activities! First 500 Receive FREE Hot Chocolate!

Optional activities include Bounce Park ($6-$8), Carnival Food Pass (Limit 50): Pick 2 items – Giant Pretzel, Hot Dog, or Nachos: $7 per person or $9 at event, Santa Pass (Limit 50): See Santa between 1-2:30PM. Do not select this option if doing VIP Entry or GOLD Pass, because Santa visit is already included these items. (1 per family – FREE), Family Sleigh Ride ($10).