Holiday traditions are a great way to create memories throughout the Christmas season. They give families and friends something to look forward to other than Christmas Day. Continue traditions from your own childhood, or start new ones, like we did with St. Nicholas Day. These special activities … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions: Celebrating St. Nicholas Day
The City of Powell celebrates Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting & Festivities starting on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Head to this quaint downtown to enjoy the sounds, sights, and tastes of the season from 12-7 pm. Holidays in Powell Shop in the boutiques and dine at the local … [Read more...] about Holidays in Powell Tree Lighting and Festivities
Mark your calendars for a holiday tradition that Clinton Township residents look forward to every year: the annual Santa Parade! On Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:30 a.m., Santa, his elves, fire trucks, and police cruisers will be making festive rounds across the township, spreading holiday … [Read more...] about Santa Parade in Clinton Township Spreads Holiday Cheer!
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings throughout the year Kids of all ages enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids' gym activities. There are themed activities and crafts to enjoy. The activities last … [Read more...] about Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
Drexel Theatre celebrates the season with the Holiday Film Series. Grab the family or friends for some cheap holiday fun at the Drexel for Elf! ELF (pg) Join Drexel for the Elf Hot Cocoa and PJ Party. Wear your PJ's, bring your blankets! The Hot Cocoa Bar will start 30 minutes before the … [Read more...] about Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
If you grew up in Columbus, you probably remember visiting Santa at The Lazarus Building. He's coming back in 2024 as one of the most anticipated events for Christmas in Downtown Columbus! Santa at the Lazarus Building The free Santa Extravaganza at Lazarus is Saturday, December 7, 2024 … [Read more...] about Santa at The Lazarus Building in Downtown Columbus
Families are invited to Super STEM Saturday on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Shops at Worthington. Super Stem Saturday will inspire and engage kids ages 6 to 14 with hands-on activities that explore some of today’s most in-demand, high-paying careers in … [Read more...] about Super STEM Saturday: Explore High-Paying Careers
Wexner Center for the Arts on the campus of The Ohio State University has fun events and activities for all ages throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Zoom Family Film Festival! Zoom Family Film Festival This year’s weekend festival includes a Friday night screening … [Read more...] about Zoom Family Film and Book Festival at Wexner Center
Get ready to be WOWED! WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio returns to the Harford Fairgrounds. Just 30 minutes from Columbus, you'll find a drive-through Christmas lights display featuring over 1 million LED lights. WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio is aglow at Hartford Fairgrounds from … [Read more...] about Wonderlight’s Christmas in Ohio at Hartford Fairgrounds
Join ProMusica Chamber Orchestra musicians at local library branches for FREE family-friendly concerts as part of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Series. These fun concerts combine classical music and children’s literature and give you a chance to check out libraries throughout Central … [Read more...] about ProMusica Family-friendly Library Concerts
Make Columbus Main Library Branch your destination on one Saturday of every month for Super Saturdays. Enjoy special programming and activities for adults and families. Super Saturdays at Main Library On October 26, 2024 from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm, get ready for a spooky day with the Ohio Horror … [Read more...] about Horror at the Library for Super Saturday at Columbus Main
The Columbus Metropolitan Main Branch Library is a family-favorite holiday destination with the beloved Huntington Holiday Train. Make it a stop on your holiday lights viewing, or come for the Holiday Open House. Huntington Holiday Train at the Main Library View this huge display from … [Read more...] about Huntington Holiday Train at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Kids and adults who love LEGOS do not want to miss Brick Fest Live in Columbus from January 4-5, 2025! This national tour is coming to the Columbus Convention Center, and is great for all ages! Guests will immerse themselves with over a million bricks on display - and they can play … [Read more...] about Brick Fest Live in Columbus is fun for all LEGO fans!
Did you know kids can earn report card rewards for A's, good grades, and other academic improvements? From cookies, doughnuts, hockey games, and even discounted travel, your kids are rewarded BIG when they work hard in school. While most report card rewards require A's (or … [Read more...] about Report card rewards for A’s and good grades
Get out of the house this weekend for a free fun learning event with the KidsLinked.com's Columbus STEM & Arts Expo on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Polaris Fashion Place. The STEM & Arts expo is your families resource fair to find neat things to help … [Read more...] about KidsLinked.com’s Columbus STEM & Arts Expo
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