Looking for something new and exciting for your kids to try? Kids can Try Hockey For Free with the Columbus Blue Jackets Get Out And Learn! Program (GOAL!). The Blue Jackets GOAL! program powered by Performance Columbus is designed for boys and girls, ages 5-8, with no prior hockey experience … [Read more...] about Free Street Hockey Clinics with Columbus Blue Jackets Get Out And Learn! Program
Youth events and camps
Team Buckeye ‘Posing for Pelotonia’ Camp
Do your kids love Brutus Buckeye? Youth ages 5-15 can enjoy camp with Brutus at Team Buckeye Posing for Pelotonia Camp on July 31, 2021! It's the perfect way to wrap up the Summer and get excited for Buckeye Football! For the first time EVER, Brutus Buckeye is opening up his home to … [Read more...] about Team Buckeye ‘Posing for Pelotonia’ Camp
Back to school deals and events for Columbus and Central Ohio
Even though it feels like summer shouldn't be ending soon, it's close to back to school time for Central Ohio students! Scour the sales, get your shopping done, and make sure you finish the summer with some FUN! We've gathered the best back to school deals and events below, as well as some … [Read more...] about Back to school deals and events for Columbus and Central Ohio
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
Thurber House Author Events and Writing Programs
Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center that serves as an educational gathering place for readers, writers, and artists from all over the world. Due to COVID-19 closures, Thurber House events have shifted to online. Thurber House is experiencing decreased attendance and a drop in funding … [Read more...] about Thurber House Author Events and Writing Programs
Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Learn how to get the most out of your Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPod at Free Apple Workshops through Apple Stores. Workshops are currently held virtually, so you can learn from home (and stay in your pajamas). If you're new to Apple technology or just doing the basics on your Apple … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
Upcoming free and cheap activities for kids
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Looking for something to do with the kids? We've gathered a list of day to day activities for kids of all ages, to get out of the house or enjoy virtually. We're including activities for all ages and at various price points - including lots of free options. Looking for a good deal? … [Read more...] about Upcoming free and cheap activities for kids
KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Columbus Children's Festival on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at SportsOhio in Dublin from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The free festival celebrates youth and family sports and will feature lots of activities and entertainment for the family, including sports competitions, family fun zone, … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
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
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
Safety Town Camps in Columbus
Have you heard about Safety Town Camps for kids? Safety Town camps are typically available for kids ages 5-7 to teach them how to be safe in their community. My son attended New Albany Safety Town when he was 5 and had a blast! It was his first camp experience, and he learned so much. There are so … [Read more...] about Safety Town Camps in Columbus
Columbus Bunny Run and Hilliard Kidsfest with KidsLinked
Spring has sprung, and you can join the fun with the Hilliard Kidsfest at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 8 am - 12 pm. Columbus Bunny Run Start your morning with the Columbus Bunny Run, with a 1/2, 2 Mile, or 4 Mile Run/walk option, or the modified 1/4 mile … [Read more...] about Columbus Bunny Run and Hilliard Kidsfest with KidsLinked
Kids Try Hockey Free Day with USA Hockey
On Saturday, February 20, 2021, more than 350 hockey programs and USA Hockey are inviting kids ages 4-9 to try youth hockey for free as part of Hockey Weekend Across America. All of the participating programs have a limited amount of equipment, so registration is required. To find out which rinks … [Read more...] about Kids Try Hockey Free Day with USA Hockey
Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
There are plenty of summer reading programs in Columbus, but cold and snowy weather in winter is a perfect reason for students to keep up with reading. Columbus Metropolitan Library is holding the Winter Reading Challenge, in which students can earn prizes just by reading during … [Read more...] about Winter Reading Challenge with Columbus Metropolitan Library
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
