"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! In addition to Red, White and Boom, which is one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest, there are so many July 4th celebrations, parades, and fireworks in Columbus in early … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations around Columbus
summer break
Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Enjoy free or cheap family-friendly summer movies almost every day of the week at various movie theaters across town. Beat the summer heat, escape the rain, or just quiet the "I'm bored" summer whining with a movie. Click on the links below for more details and film schedule for each … [Read more...] about Free or Cheap Summer Movies for Families
Bicentennial Park Summer Concerts on select Fridays
Columbus Recreation and Parks hosts summer concerts at Bicentennial Park on select Fridays throughout the summer! Starting at 5:30 p.m., each concert will feature a DJ, live music and food trucks. Admission is free. Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic, or dine for food … [Read more...] about Bicentennial Park Summer Concerts on select Fridays
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
Free and cheap family activities to beat the heat
We're getting to the hot part of the summer where you can't go outside for more than 10 minutes some days without being a sticky mess. If you're looking for somewhere to escape the heat, check out these free and cheap family activities around Columbus. Water fun Community Rec Center … [Read more...] about Free and cheap family activities to beat the heat
Free outdoor movies at Columbus Metro Parks
Head to a Columbus Metro Parks this summer and fall for movies under the stars! These free movies are open to all ages! 2024 Outdoor Movies at Columbus Metro Parks Movies start at dusk! Refreshments are provided. Friday, August 23 - Movie in the Park: The Big Year at Scioto Audubon Metro … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies at Columbus Metro Parks
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
Free Summer Kids Movies at Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre in Delaware is offering Free Summer Kids Movies on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., from June 4 - July 30, 2024. The theatre will be collecting needed items or money for a different charity each week if you'd wish to make a contribution. See the schedule below to see which … [Read more...] about Free Summer Kids Movies at Strand Theatre
Pizza Hut Camp Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Who remembers the Pizza Hut Book-IT program from our childhood? Did you have the Book-IT pin and the gold star stickers that earned a personal pan pizza? Now families can participate in an undated version of Pizza Hut Camp Book-IT with the summer reading program. The Pizza Hut Camp Book-IT … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Camp Book-IT: Combining Pizza and Reading Fun!
Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at touch a truck events. Bring them to the Touch a Truck in Westerville on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Westerville Sports Complex. Check out fire trucks … [Read more...] about Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Get some respite from hot or rainy summer days with a movie at Marcus Theatres with the Kids Dream Summer Film Series - Powered by American Family Insurance. Admission for Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series Catch $3 family-friendly movies on Sundays through Thursdays from June … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series
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 June 1 though July 31, 2024 to encourage people of all ages to read, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
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
Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
The BOOM is Back! Red, White and Boom returns in 2024 with the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest, celebrating 40+ years! Red, White and Boom! is Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Downtown riverfront and Arena District in Columbus, Ohio. This annual festival features music, … [Read more...] about Red, White and Boom Fireworks and Celebration
Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center
Grove City Movies in the Park have moved to Grove City Town Center for Summer 2024! Catch a movie under the stars with friends and family at this free, annual outdoor movie series. Movies are shown on Wednesday evenings at Town Center Park at 8 p.m. Children's activities begin … [Read more...] about Grove City Movies in the Park at Town Center
