CAP4Kids (Children’s Advocacy Project for Kids) Columbus is a website that has made it easy to quickly connect kids and families to 1,000+ resources around the community. Their mission is to help bridge the gap between local social service agencies and the families that need their help. Now … [Read more...] about Children’s Advocacy Project: CAP4Kids Community Resources
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Pickerington KidsFest 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 … [Read more...] about Pickerington KidsFest and other KidsLinked.com events
Free admission for National Museum Day in September
Lose yourself in a great museum this year with FREE admission to one of 1,200 venues in the U.S. during the annual Smithsonian Museum Day Live! on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The 2020 date was cancelled and the 2021 date was moved to fall, so please check links to ensure the 2021 event is still … [Read more...] about Free admission for National Museum Day in September
Family Day Festival, tours and events at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
The stunning Capitol Square complex sits in the middle of downtown Columbus, surrounded by Broad, High, State, and 3rd Streets. Capitol Square includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. The buildings are working government offices, and monuments to the people and the period during … [Read more...] about Family Day Festival, tours and events at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
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 for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Ohio Village at Ohio History Center reopens for Summer Fun
Ohio History Center and Ohio Village are starting their reopening processes and have lots of fun planned! Ohio History Center won't reopen to the public until later in 2021, but they are still offering virtual experiences and events. You can check out the virtual programming here. Ohio … [Read more...] about Ohio Village at Ohio History Center reopens for Summer Fun
Fun events and exhibits at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, journals, … [Read more...] about Fun events and exhibits at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Learn how to get the most out of your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPod at Free Apple Workshops through Apple Stores. Workshops are currently held virtually, so you can learn from home (and stay in your pajamas). If you're new to Apple technology or just doing the basics on your Apple … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting a virtual Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Earn monthly rewards by submitting reading minutes and the number of books read online to receive special … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
At-home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center is continuing at-home Historian in Training program geared toward kids ages 3-6. The at-home Historian in Training kit is sent to your home full of activities to celebrate. There is also a short Zoom activity to join in if you can. A historian is curious and never stops … [Read more...] about At-home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is working to improve early childhood literacy across Ohio by joining forces with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to babies and young children in Ohio. They are providing books to children each month starting at birth in the hopes that … [Read more...] about Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
Online Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 29 though July 31, 2021 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Online Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Join Columbus Metropolitan Library for virtual community conversations to discuss race and social justice in Columbus and in America. Each month features a book, article, movie or music selection to experience and reflect upon together. Moderators and panelists are community leaders … [Read more...] about Speak Up/Speak Out: Conversations About Race with Columbus Metro Library
Night at the Museum with Ohio History Center
While Night at the Museum won't return for an in-person event at Ohio History Center for 2021, you can enjoy the fun at home this year! See what happens in a museum after hours...do the exhibits come to life? Find out for yourself as you travel (virtually) through the Ohio History … [Read more...] about Night at the Museum with Ohio History Center
