Families are invited to Super STEM Saturday on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Shops at Worthington. Super Stem Saturday will inspire and engage kids in grades 1-8 with hands-on activities that explore some of today’s most in-demand, high-paying careers in … [Read more...] about Edheads Super STEM Saturday: Explore High-Paying Careers
Whether you have friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving Day Weekend, or you're looking for something to do to get out of the house, we have the list for you! We've gathered LOTS of things to do Thanksgiving weekend in Columbus besides eating turkey and shopping (though we included a … [Read more...] about FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
Bring the family for a heartwarming day of kindness with Daniel Tiger on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 am - noon. Daniel Tiger’s Be My Neighbor Day is held at National Veterans Memorial and Museum. It's the perfect way for families to engage in service learning and spread joy. The … [Read more...] about WOSU Daniel Tiger’s Be My Neighbor Day: A Day of Kindness for Families
The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks are one of the great overlooked resources in our city - and nearly every program is free! With 20+ locations, you're never far from several Columbus Metro Parks. You'll find 75 miles of bike trails, 230 miles of trails, natural play areas, and so much … [Read more...] about Guide to all the free Fall fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
Preservation Parks in Delaware County offer lots of free events for the whole family all year long. Whether you just go explore the parks, or you attend events, you'll find plenty to do while enjoying some fresh air - and it's all FREE. Year Round fun at Preservation Parks Letterbox … [Read more...] about Free Fall fun at Preservation Parks in Delaware
Wendy’s is offering their Halloween Frosty Boo Books again this year! For $1, get a booklet of 5 coupons for free Jr. Frosty’s, plus a bonus coupon for a $1.99 kids' meal! For a limited time, every Kids’ Meal comes with one of 6 NEW Frosty Fright figures. Wendy's Frosty Boo … [Read more...] about BOO! Wendy’s Frosty Boo Books: 5 Frosty’s for $1 (plus a $1.99 Kids’ Meal coupon)
Grove City hosts the annual Boo off Broadway on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from noon - 3 p.m. This family-friendly, safe version of Trick or Treat will take place at Town Center Park, 3359 Park St. Boo off Broadway Costumed kids can participate in costume contest before they collect candy … [Read more...] about Grove City Boo off Broadway and Trick or Treat
Celebrate the season in Grandview Heights with the Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Pierce Field, 1080 W. First Ave.. Grandview Heights Holiday Tree Lighting Arrive early to enjoy the free iceless ice rink from 3 pm- 8 pm; they'll have … [Read more...] about Grandview Heights Tree Lighting “Holiday in the Heights” – Dec 2
North Market Downtown is hosting a FREE Halloween Family Funday on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Families can enjoy fun activities, music, trick or treating with Market Merchants, facepainting, and more! While you're at Halloween Family Funday, stroll the … [Read more...] about Halloween Family Funday at North Market Downtown
Celebrate fall fun at TrueCore Kids Fest 2025 on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TrueCore Federal Credit Union, 215 Deo Dr., Newark. This free, family-friendly event welcomes both members and the community for a morning full of entertainment and activities. Kids can enjoy … [Read more...] about TrueCore Kids Fest 2025 in Newark
As part of International Bat Week, the first annual Ohio Bat Festival is on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12 pm - 5 pm at Maple Ridge Lodge in Cincinnati. Ohio Bat Fest The Ohio Bat Fest is a fun, family-friendly, educational event on the Saturday before Halloween. While it was … [Read more...] about Learn all about bats at the Ohio Bat Fest in Cincinnati
Kids who are into fire trucks aren't going to want to miss the Washington Township Fire Station Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2025 as a part of Fire Prevention Week. Washington Township Fire Station Open House Meet the firefighters, climb in a fire truck or ambulance, watch a cool … [Read more...] about Washington Township Fire Station Open Houses
Pastime Park in Plain City transforms into a bewitching wonderland on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2 pm - 6 pm for the Plain City Fall Festival. This FREE spooktacular experience will include lots of safe Fall fun for families and kids to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged! Plain City Fall … [Read more...] about Plain City Fall Festival brings hayrides, trick or treat trail, and fall fun to Pastime Park – Oct 18
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Story times were one of my favorite things to do to get out of the house with my kids. They learned so many songs and games at story times, and gave them some playtime with other … [Read more...] about Reading Fun: Story times in Columbus
Old Hilliard Halloween Haunt, presented by Destination Hilliard, is a celebration of local businesses, community fun and Halloween on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 9 am – 11 pm. Hilliard Halloween Haunt Trick or treat at participating businesses located in Downtown Hilliard! Kids are … [Read more...] about Hilliard Halloween Haunt in Old Hilliard – Oct 25
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