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
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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
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
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
U-pick: where to go Peach and Apple picking in Columbus
Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July and August, and apple season typically runs from July to early November, wrapping up with my favorite variety, Goldrush! I've gathered a list of the 12 best places for … [Read more...] about U-pick: where to go Peach and Apple picking in Columbus
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
Meet favorite PBS characters at Storybook Village in Ohio Village
Ohio Village is closed for major improvements Get lost in a fairytale or two with Storybook Village on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10 am - 5 pm at Ohio Village. Storybook Village is one of my kids favorite events of the Summer, and you don't want to miss it! Meet some of your favorite … [Read more...] about Meet favorite PBS characters at Storybook Village in Ohio Village
Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration
The Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Thompson Park. This free festival will feature inflatables, obstacle course, contests, family music, balloon artists, face painting, treats and more. Full … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Annual Summer Celebration
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
Summer Fun with AMF Summer Bowling Pass
No longer offered Get out of the house this summer and bowl with the AMF Summer Bowling Pass at AMF locations! You can bowl 3 games on everyday from May 2 to September 5, 2022. AMF Summer Bowling Pass Pricing Kids Summer Bowling Pass is $40.95 for ages 15 and under, and the Adult Summer … [Read more...] about Summer Fun with AMF Summer Bowling Pass
A Day in the Park in Marysville
Not scheduled for 2020. Enjoy the summer weather and head to Marysville American Legion Park on Saturday, August 3, 2019 for A Healthy Day in the Park with fun, food, and music! The whole family will have a blast with health and wellness vendors with activities and demonstrations … [Read more...] about A Day in the Park in Marysville
Credit Union of Ohio Carnival
Event tba for 2021 Catch the annual Credit Union of Ohio Carnival in Hilliard on Friday, June 7 from 5:30-7:30. The family will enjoy live music, food, games, prizes, a bounce house and more at the Hilliard branch. The carnival is open to the public. Each attendee will receive … [Read more...] about Credit Union of Ohio Carnival
Polaris KidX Kid’s Club Summer Series
Polaris Fashion Place and Sunny95 are continuing the KidX Summer Series to bring kids together with FREE activities that inspire them to explore their world. With KidX, “X” marks the spot for members to have fun, playful and educational experiences. Events will be held at the Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Polaris KidX Kid’s Club Summer Series
