Every Saturday from 11am - 3pm, Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE crafts for kids for ages 3 and up at all locations! Free Lakeshore Learning Kids Crafts Calendar February 23: Pete the Cat Craft Stick Mask March 2: Caterpillar Bookmark March 9: What’s the Time? … [Read more...] about Free crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning
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Craftin’ Outlaws Spring Show at Columbus Museum of Art
Don't miss the annual Craftin' Outlaws Spring Show on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 10 am – 5 pm at Columbus Museum of Art. Admission is free for this fun show and open to all ages, and includes free admission to the museum all day! Expect hip handmade items and modern crafts – not … [Read more...] about Craftin’ Outlaws Spring Show at Columbus Museum of Art
Over 50 Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
It's winter time, and indoor play is a great way for kids to burn off some energy. Whether you're at home with your children during the week, or you're hanging out with them on the weekends and evenings, sometimes you just need to get out of the house! There are plenty of indoor play places and … [Read more...] about Over 50 Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
Read Across America Celebration and Swimming
Join Worthington Education Association in celebration of Read Across America at Worthington Community Center on Friday, March 1, 2019. Bring the whole family to play, craft, swim and celebrate early literacy from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. They'll be collecting donations new preschool books to … [Read more...] about Read Across America Celebration and Swimming
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Events
The City of Dublin knows how to celebrate Irish fun, and they go all out for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Head to Dublin on Saturday, March 16, 2019 for the Greenest & Grandest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Central Ohio. Start the day with the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast at Sell's … [Read more...] about Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Events
Hoot Family Film Series for families
Bring the family to Gateway Film Center for a free monthly Hoot Family Film Series. Kids will sing songs, make crafts, and more! At 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month (except November), the film center provides stimulating activities for families, including games, crafts with … [Read more...] about Hoot Family Film Series for families
Columbus Pet Expo, All About Cat Expo, and Mega Adoption Event
Animal lovers should plan to attend the Annual All-American Pet Expo along with the Annual All About Cats Expo, Annual Columbus Bounce Mania, and the Mega Pet Adoption from March 8-10, 2019 at the Ohio Expo Center. The expo will be full of animal fun with contests, … [Read more...] about Columbus Pet Expo, All About Cat Expo, and Mega Adoption Event
Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
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 all of COSI’s … [Read more...] about Reduced admission with COSI Family Friday Nights
Schools Out! President’s Day Weekend
This weekend is a long weekend for many with President's Day on Monday, February 18. Whether you think of it as honoring the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, or a day in honor of all of the Presidents, everyone can agree - it's nice to have a long weekend just when it feels like … [Read more...] about Schools Out! President’s Day Weekend
Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Weather in Ohio often means that it's too cold, too rainy, or too hot to play outside, depending on which season we are in. Get active and go skating! Check out Skate Zone 71 discounts and special events and skate off some energy. Skate Zone 71 offers 2-4 skate sessions most days of the week, as … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Discounts and Skate Parties
Go stargazing at the Planetarium at Ohio State
If you're fascinated with the night sky, stars, and the rest of space out there, don't miss the free public programs at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State University. Operating since 1968 by the Department of Astronomy, it is a 63-seat 30-foot dome theater with a state-of-the-art Spitz … [Read more...] about Go stargazing at the Planetarium at Ohio State
Columbus Parent Camp & Activities Expo at the Columbus Zoo
Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Head to the Columbus Zoo for the Columbus Parent Camp & Activities Expo at the Columbus Zoo on Saturday, March 9 from 10 am - 3 pm. Learn about camps and activities from the organizers and representatives. It's a great … [Read more...] about Columbus Parent Camp & Activities Expo at the Columbus Zoo
Stuffed Animal Clinic at My Vet Animal Hospital
Kids will love to "play vet" at the Stuffed Animal Clinic at My Vet Animal Hospital on March 2, 2019 from 1-3 pm. They can bring their favorite stuffed animal and pick from which ailment their buddy is suffering. They'll follow along to make them feel all better - whether it takes a … [Read more...] about Stuffed Animal Clinic at My Vet Animal Hospital
Concerts for Kids: Fairy Tales and Dragons
Get your kids interested in music with a symphony program they can relate to. Columbus Symphony is hosting Concerts for Kids Fairy Tales and Dragons on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 3 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and hear music from Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, How … [Read more...] about Concerts for Kids: Fairy Tales and Dragons
Kids Try Hockey Free Day with USA Hockey
On Saturday, February 23, more than 350 hockey programs and USA Hockey are inviting kids ages 4-9 to try youth hockey for free as part of Hockey Weekend Across America. All of the participating programs have a limited amount of equipment, so registration is required. To find out which rinks are … [Read more...] about Kids Try Hockey Free Day with USA Hockey