Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend some time! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days. There are even several great museums that are free all of the … [Read more...] about Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
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Free youth workshops with Microsoft held virtually
Kids can learn to code, create and play at free youth workshops with Microsoft stores! These free programs get kids of all ages coding games and apps, creating digital art, powering up their study skills - and they'll have so much fun they won't know they are learning. Stores aren't holding … [Read more...] about Free youth workshops with Microsoft held virtually
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 - and you can get a huge discount for Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. While the program previously only ran through the summer months, they have extended the program for the Zoo through the … [Read more...] about COTA Zoo Bus Service and Discount for Columbus Zoo
Updated CAPA Summer Movie Series 2020
CAPA is back with the Annual CAPA Summer Movie Series! The season is abbreviated and socially distanced for 2020, but you'll enjoy 2 weeks of Hollywood’s greatest films, Cartoon Capers, and everyone’s favorite organist Clark Wilson! Don’t miss your chance to see these great films on the big … [Read more...] about Updated CAPA Summer Movie Series 2020
Visit Zoombezi Bay Waterpark; Croctail Creek + Bonus Days
Zoombezi Bay Waterpark is one of the top fun spots during summertime in Central Ohio! Featuring thrilling water slides, roaring rapids, lazy river, wave pool, and so much more. Even though Summertime is almost over, there are still Zoombezi Bay Bonus Weeks to enjoy as school resumes. Scroll down for … [Read more...] about Visit Zoombezi Bay Waterpark; Croctail Creek + Bonus Days
$3 admission to Columbus Zoo when you take the COTA
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Central Transit Authority are offering COTA’s Zoo Bus through the Fall this year! Ride the COTA Zoo Bus and get $3 admission into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Riding the Zoo Bus to the Columbus Zoo throughout the fall season is not only a greener … [Read more...] about $3 admission to Columbus Zoo when you take the COTA
Grove City Outdoor Community Drive-in Movie Series
Grove City has re-imagined their movie nights for 2020, and are hosting a Drive-in Outdoor Movie Series this summer on Sundays at The Naz. Drive-in movies are all the rage this year, so Fryer Flicks is switching to this safer format for 2020. The Grove City Outdoor Community Drive-in … [Read more...] about Grove City Outdoor Community Drive-in Movie Series
New parks added! Best places for Creeking in Columbus
It's hot, but we're all looking for outdoor activities to entertain our kids this summer. Want to fill a morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over … [Read more...] about New parks added! Best places for Creeking in Columbus
U-pick blueberries and raspberry season: Best places to pick berries in Columbus
Whether you prefer one type of berry or love them all (like I do), there are so many farms with berries in Columbus and Central Ohio. U-pick berry farms are a must-do summer activity, and below you'll find a huge list of u-pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and other … [Read more...] about U-pick blueberries and raspberry season: Best places to pick berries in Columbus
Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
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 for … [Read more...] about Over 15 Free Summer Reading Programs
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
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This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
Free summer meals for kids and Mobile Produce Markets
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 at … [Read more...] about Free summer meals for kids and Mobile Produce Markets
Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
New Albany Parks & Recreation is celebrating summer with the 2020 Summer Movie Series, with adjustments to keep everyone safe! The movies will be held at Bevelhymer Park (7860 Bevelhymer Road) and will be drive-in style. Each vehicle will have an adjacent parking spot for a "tailgate" … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Series with New Albany Parks & Recreation
July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! Unfortunately, many community 4th of July celebrations, parades, and fireworks are cancelled or postponed for 2020. While your celebrations may be mostly at home, you can still celebrate our … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
List of Free Splash Pads in Columbus for 2020
Stay up-to-date with which splash pads are open in Columbus! There are 15 splash pads and water play areas in the city, but many have not announced reopening plans. Splash pads that are staffed and can control the amount of kids using it at once may be able to reopen earlier. … [Read more...] about List of Free Splash Pads in Columbus for 2020
