Back to school shopping is never cheap. But Ohioans can save even more this year with the expanded Sales and Use Tax - Sales Tax Holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation. There are changes to the holiday that make it a good deal even if you don't have kids in school! The sale expanded to 10 … [Read more...] about Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining
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Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Summer reading programs are a great incentive to keep kids reading during the Summer months. Students who read over the summer break tend to avoid the "Summer Slide", or Summer learning loss. Students should be reading at least 10-20 minutes each day, and adults should be reading to non-readers … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs in Columbus
Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Public libraries are a huge resource for free and cheap events and resources in any city, but the Columbus Metropolitan Library wants to reward everyone just for reading this summer. The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 31 though July 31, 2025 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble wants to reward your kids for summer reading with a FREE book for completing the Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading Program at Barnes and Noble Download and print a Reading Journal from the website for each child in grades 1-6. Kids are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Free book: Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Sign up for HPB's Summer Reading Camp! Kids and their guardians can pick up their interactive reading log and … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Free Prom Dresses for students with Fairy Goodmothers
Prom is a core experience for many high school students, but not all families can afford to purchase a prom dress. Fairy Goodmothers helps high school students find their dream prom dress for free during three weekends in February and March 2025. Not in need of a prom dress? Find out how … [Read more...] about Free Prom Dresses for students with Fairy Goodmothers
Teen Night and other teen activities at Westerville Community Center
Teens ages 11-14 can start their weekend in good company at the Teen Night at Westerville Community Center. For more information call (614) 901-6543. Teen Night at Westerville Community Center dates Teens will have access to the gymnasium, climbing wall, eSports, pool, and adventure fitness … [Read more...] about Teen Night and other teen activities at Westerville Community Center
Report card rewards for A’s and good grades
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
KidsLinked.com’s Columbus STEM & Arts Expo
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
Free Columbus Blue Jackets student ticket offer for Student Achievers
The Columbus Blue Jackets Student Achievers celebrates high performing and improving students for their academic accomplishments with free tickets to a Blue Jackets game! What makes this offer so inclusive is that it only requires that a student improves by one grade letter, without a … [Read more...] about Free Columbus Blue Jackets student ticket offer for Student Achievers
Back to school deal: $12 haircuts for kids at JCP Salons
A new school year calls for new supplies, new shoes, new clothes, and new haircut. To help kids go back to school with style, JCP Salons are offering $12 haircuts, or $12 off hair styling of $30 or more to children in grades K-6th grade. Details for back to school haircuts at JCP … [Read more...] about Back to school deal: $12 haircuts for kids at JCP Salons
Superspecs Free Safety Eyewear Available to Children in Ohio
Does your child wear glasses or need eye protection for sports? Apply for FREE safety eyewear and gear for sports and recreation! “Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children,” said Ohio Ophthalmological Society President, Dr. Kristopher … [Read more...] about Superspecs Free Safety Eyewear Available to Children in Ohio
Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
In addition to school supplies and clothes, back-to-school season also means its time for vaccines for some kids. If you don't have a well child visit scheduled with a pediatrician or family doctor, there are regularly scheduled vaccine clinics at Franklin County Public … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
Most kids love picking out new back-to-school clothing and shoes every summer. Can you imagine being a school-aged child and having to start school with worn out, ill-fitting clothing? The lack of proper clothing is one of the main reasons why children miss school. New clothes help improve … [Read more...] about Charity Newsies School Clothing Program
