PBJ & Jazz Concert Series at Topiary Park is one of our favorite casual events to attend in the summer! Kids love these concerts! Learn about all types of music while enjoying the amazing Topiary Park! PBJ & Jazz concerts are free 1-hour long interactive concerts with … [Read more...] about PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park
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Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 10-11, 2024 at Genoa Park near downtown. Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest … [Read more...] about Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville from July 20 - July 26, 2025! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule includes Harness Racing, Demolition Derby, … [Read more...] about 2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Symphony music isn't just for adults! The Columbus Commons is hosting Popcorn Pops with The Columbus Symphony this summer! It's a great chance to show kids how fun this type of music can be! These shows are perfect for families with children ages 3 – 12. Concerts feature free popcorn and … [Read more...] about Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Visit the Hartford Fair: “The Biggest Little Fair in the World”
Ohio LOVES fairs, and if you haven't visited the Hartford Fair before, put it on the calendar for this year for August 4-10, 2024. Located in Croton, just north of Johnstown, the Hartford Fair is only 30-40 minutes from much of Columbus. The first Hartford Fair was in 1858, and in all of … [Read more...] about Visit the Hartford Fair: “The Biggest Little Fair in the World”
KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Columbus Children's Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at SportsOhio in Dublin from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The free festival celebrates youth and family sports and will feature lots of activities and entertainment for the family, including sports competitions, family … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay open late, so you'll get to explore the wide variety … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Lennox Town Center 24 is now owned by Phoenix Theaters, and you can enjoy FREE family movies with the Free Summer Movie Series. Films are show at 10 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9 am; seating is limited to auditorium capacity. Admission is totally free, and they are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Theaters Lennox 24 Free Summer Movie Series
Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Celebrate birds, bees, butterflies and all of the creatures that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza, happening Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Franklin Park Conservatory in conjunction with National Pollinator Week. Engage with various organizations that are raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Marmon Valley Farm Summer fun days!
Enjoy fun on the farm at Marmon Valley Farm in Zanesfield, Ohio. Located just 35 minutes northwest of Dublin, the farm is a great place to spend a couple of hours with kids. Enjoy a hayride or trail ride through the scenic hills Logan County, play in the Play Barn, visit the animals, and try out … [Read more...] about Marmon Valley Farm Summer fun days!
U-pick apples, flowers, and more at Branstool Orchards (and a fun play area!)
Branstool Orchards is one of our favorite u-pick orchards to visit in Central Ohio. We always pick peaches and apples (sometimes twice) each year, and they have so many offerings from Summer through Fall. Located in Utica, Branstool Orchards is about 40 minutes from Columbus, and it's … [Read more...] about U-pick apples, flowers, and more at Branstool Orchards (and a fun play area!)
PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk 2024
Be like Bob Barker and help promote awareness of pet overpopulation and support efforts to change the future for homeless pets by participating in the annual PetPromise Rescue Run/Walk. The event is held Memorial Day weekend at McFerson Commons Park in the Arena District in … [Read more...] about PetPromise Rescue Run and Walk 2024
COTA Zoo Bus Service and Discount for Columbus Zoo!
You don't have to fight traffic or pay for parking to enjoy the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay! You can get a huge discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay! The Columbus Zoo and COTA have again partnered to provide bus service from downtown Columbus, Dublin Park & Ride, and … [Read more...] about COTA Zoo Bus Service and Discount for Columbus Zoo!
Free tickets for kids to The Greatest Show On Earth® for reading
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are set to enchant Columbus with six spectacular performances of The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Schottenstein Center from May 10-12, 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® has joined forces with local public libraries to foster a love for … [Read more...] about Free tickets for kids to The Greatest Show On Earth® for reading
Pickerington PetFest in Victory Park
Bring your pups to Victory Park in Pickerington to enjoy the annual Pickerington PetFest with all things pet related on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Pickerington PetFest You and your pet will enjoy demonstrations, vendors, and a pet contest. All types of pets are allowed, but we … [Read more...] about Pickerington PetFest in Victory Park