With the cold and/or wet weather, it's harder to get the kids outside to run off energy. Head to Skate Zone 71 and let them skate off their energy. They offer skate sessions most days and have a bunch of holiday and winter break sessions with special guests, as well as other deals. Best yet, … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
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Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long, and the pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
Free summer workouts for teens: Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Whether your teens are in involved in athletics or just want to work on health and fitness through the summer, they can work out for FREE with the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass. The Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass invites teens ages 14-19 to work out for FREE in all of its … [Read more...] about Free summer workouts for teens: Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Get the kids outside this summer with Columbus Metro Parks. They offer a variety of summer camps and at various metro parks. Registration is open now, and spots are going fast! Traditional Day Camps There are 8 weeks of Traditional Day Camps with different themes at Highbanks, … [Read more...] about Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
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 two weekends in March 2023. The central Ohio non-profit started in 2005, and hosts … [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 and adventure fitness … [Read more...] about Teen Night and other teen activities at Westerville Community Center
Teen Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, and more!
It can be SO hard to pick out teen gifts! Whether your teen is VSCO, sporty, preppy, emo, or into art, theatre, music, school - or a mix of the above, we've got a teen gift guide for you! Whether you're looking for a "main" gift, or smaller filler items, we have all price points covered. If some … [Read more...] about Teen Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, and more!
Free Prom Dress Giveaway at Pickerington Public Library
Pickerington Public Library is helping to make prom special for teens this year with a FREE prom dress giveaway! This one-day-only event in partnership with Fairy Goodmothers is a mini version of their Cinderella’s Closet Boutique experience. Fairy Goodmothers donated 500 dresses in various … [Read more...] about Free Prom Dress Giveaway at Pickerington Public Library
Free Apple Camp at Home for kids
If your kid loves technology and learning, or is just brimming with creativity, check out the FREE Apple Camps at Home this Summer via Online Webex Session. These FREE three-day camps are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each project takes about an hour, but Campers can create and work at their own … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp at Home for kids
Spring Break: at home edition
It's Spring break for many schools over the next couple weeks, but this year, you're not going anywhere. Having Spring break at home doesn't have to be boring - and it doesn't have to be jammed packed with exciting activities. Go day by day, and let the kids make suggestions. Let them have some … [Read more...] about Spring Break: at home edition
Youth Learn to Curl Clinics at Columbus Curling Club
Think your older kids may enjoy the sport of curling? Columbus Curling Club offers a Junior Curling program for anyone under the age of 22 who wants to learn to curl and is able to maneuver a 44 pound rock of granite on the ice. Generally the starting age for juniors is between 11 and … [Read more...] about Youth Learn to Curl Clinics at Columbus Curling Club
Teen Nights at Hilliard YMCA
The Hilliard/Ray Patch YMCA holds monthly Teen Nights at the Patch for Hilliard-area teens to hang-out with friends and meet new people in a safe environment. Teens ages 11-18 (grades 6 - 12) are welcome to join in the fun with swimming, basketball, gym games, video games, and more. Teen Nights … [Read more...] about Teen Nights at Hilliard YMCA