Head to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for family-friendly and free JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 am - noon! Kids can pick up a fun craft, id badge, lanyard, collector's pin, and a project master medallion if they complete 6 projects! Parents get a special 10% off coupon to use … [Read more...] about Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
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Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Second Saturday Kids Days are free events that take place in the Ross Community Studio at the WOSU Public Media headquarters. Each Second Saturday event features a new theme to explore that combines imagination, interaction and technology to explore art, science, math and reading. Children … [Read more...] about Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Free Tool Rental at Modcon Living’s Tool Library
Winter is a great time to work on inside projects around your home! If you don't have the tools you need, don't buy them - borrow them from the Modcon Living’s Tool Library for Franklin County residents. Modcon Living’s Tool Library offers over 4,000 individual hand and power … [Read more...] about Free Tool Rental at Modcon Living’s Tool Library
Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Do your kids love pancakes - or even just syrup - like Buddy the Elf? Head to Gallant Farms to learn how maple sap is extracted from trees and cooked down into syrup on February 25-26, 2023, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Maple Syrup Time is a free drop-in event for all ages. This is a … [Read more...] about Maple Syrup Time at Gallant Farm
Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings in the Fall and Spring. 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 … [Read more...] about Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
2023 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other Irish fun
The City of Dublin knows how to celebrate Irish fun, and they go all out for St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin! The Greenest & Grandest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin returns in 2023 after being cancelled for bad weather last year! St. Patrick's Day in Dublin Saturday, March … [Read more...] about 2023 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other Irish fun
Carnegie Author Series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with these Author Talks. The Carnegie Author Series Author Talks brings national authors to you! 2023 Carnegie Author Series Author Talks The Carnegie Author Series … [Read more...] about Carnegie Author Series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest
Feeling cooped up this winter? Enjoy some family fun at KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. This free family event showcases camp options from throughout Central Ohio, family activities and so much more, and is held at Worthington … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike: Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave
January seems to be the time of year everyone commits to fitness. Start it off right and brave the cold this winter by taking part in Hocking Hills Annual Winter Hike on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike Join the Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike to view the … [Read more...] about Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike: Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave
2023 Home Depot Free Kids Workshops
Kids love learning new skills, and Home Depot has been a leader in teaching kids how to build for years with Home Depot Free Kids Workshops. Stores are once again offering free in-person workshops again, with the option to purchase monthly kits to build at home. Home Depot Free Kids … [Read more...] about 2023 Home Depot Free Kids Workshops
Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshop Kits
Lowe's is resuming in-person Build and Grow Clinics, but they will still have the DIY option for kids to do at home! Select Lowe's locations are also opening up limited spots for in-person workshops. The recommended ages for the Lowe's DIY Kits are 4-11. All supplies and … [Read more...] about Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshop Kits
Kids can try Street Hockey and Ice Hockey for Free with Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL program
Looking for something new and exciting for your kids to try? Kids can Try Hockey For Free with the Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL - Get Out And Learn! Program. The Blue Jackets GOAL! program powered by Performance Columbus is designed for boys and girls, ages 5-9, with no prior hockey experience … [Read more...] about Kids can try Street Hockey and Ice Hockey for Free with Columbus Blue Jackets GOAL program
Special exhibits, 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 Special exhibits, tours and events at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
Take a literary adventure on The Ohio Literary Trail
Book lovers can go on an adventure trail across Ohio with the Ohio Literary Trail. Created by the Ohioana Library Association, the Literary Trail spotlight's Ohio's role in shaping culture and literature worldwide. There are over 70 literary sites across Ohio to visit on the Trail map. … [Read more...] about Take a literary adventure on The Ohio Literary Trail
