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
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Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
Half Price Books is hosting a virtual Summer Reading Camp to encourage kids of all ages to keep up with reading during these summer months. Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp Earn monthly rewards by submitting reading minutes and the number of books read online to receive special … [Read more...] about Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp
At-home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
The Ohio History Center is continuing at-home Historian in Training program geared toward kids ages 3-6. The at-home Historian in Training kit is sent to your home full of activities to celebrate. There is also a short Zoom activity to join in if you can. A historian is curious and never stops … [Read more...] about At-home Historian in Training with Ohio History Center
Kids get FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription
Do you have a LEGO® lover at home? If you have LEGO® bricks and creations strewn throughout your home, your kids will LOVE getting a FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription. Kids LOVE receiving mail, and LEGO® fans will really love getting this free magazine throughout the year. If your … [Read more...] about Kids get FREE LEGO® Life Magazine Subscription
Online 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 29 though July 31, 2021 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Online Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
Night at the Museum with Ohio History Center
While Night at the Museum won't return for an in-person event at Ohio History Center for 2021, you can enjoy the fun at home this year! See what happens in a museum after hours...do the exhibits come to life? Find out for yourself as you travel (virtually) through the Ohio History … [Read more...] about Night at the Museum with Ohio History Center
Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Columbus has fun activities, events, and offerings for ALL. It is an inclusive city, and we want to make it easier to find activities that are disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus for those living with disabilities, special needs, and autism spectrum disorders. We need your … [Read more...] about Disability friendly and sensory friendly in Columbus
Virtual PBJ and Jazz Concert Series with Jazz Arts Group
The PBJ and Jazz Concert Series has returned for the 2020/2021 season of Jazz Academy’s concert series. The series is a little different this year, as concerts are virtual for now, but they hope to return to in-person events for the last part of the season in 2021. PBJ and Jazz concerts are … [Read more...] about Virtual PBJ and Jazz Concert Series with Jazz Arts Group
Virtual Musical Storytimes with ProMusica
ProMusica is reaching out to kids to bring them two of their favorite things - books and music - in a safe and engaging way, with Musical Storytimes. Musical Storytimes with ProMusica is a FREE program tailored for preschool-aged children. Each Storytime is co-hosted by a ProMusica … [Read more...] about Virtual Musical Storytimes with ProMusica
Get a free month of Disney+ with Kellogg’s purchase
Disney+ became a household staple for many last Spring for all ages when we found ourselves at home, watching a lot of TV. But it can be hard for many households to justify the cost of yet another streaming service. If want to watch your favorite cartoons, superhero flicks or sci-fi adventure, or in … [Read more...] about Get a free month of Disney+ with Kellogg’s purchase
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and safe events for 2021
The City of Dublin knows how to celebrate Irish fun, and they go all out for St. Patrick’s Day! While the 2020 festivities had to be cancelled, Dublin is determined to make the 2021 celebration fun and safe for all with a socially distanced St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. Each event will have the … [Read more...] about Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and safe events for 2021
Crafting with Characters with Junior League of Columbus
The Junior League of Columbus is an amazing organization that develops the potential of women through community impact, volunteerism, and leadership development. The JLC organizes fundraising and community projects, such as Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide, Advocate, Provide) which supports youth … [Read more...] about Crafting with Characters with Junior League of Columbus
Virtual Wild Ohio Week at Ohio History Center
Join Ohio History Center online for Wild Ohio Week from January 25-30, 2021 for a fun, family-friendly learning experience from home! Enjoy a week of natural history talks and activities and learn more about the plants and animals that call Ohio home. Registration is required for … [Read more...] about Virtual Wild Ohio Week at Ohio History Center
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
Zoom Family Film Festival and Fun
Wexner Center for the Arts on the campus of The Ohio State University has fun events and activities for all ages throughout the year. They've had to pivot their programming for much of 2020, and they are continuing with a virtual Zoom Family Film Festival available through April! The event has … [Read more...] about Zoom Family Film Festival and Fun
