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
Youth events and camps
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
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
Thurber House Author Summer Literary Picnics 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. Since 1984, Thurber House and the Thurber Center next door have held author events, creative programming, writing workshops for kids and … [Read more...] about Thurber House Author Summer Literary Picnics and Writing Programs
KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest and Bubble Run
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The free family festival is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at New Hope Church. The Powell Back to School Bash has the free school supplies, bounce park, games, balloon artist, airbrush tattoos, shopping, classes, family … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Powell KidsFest and Bubble Run
Kids can try Street Hockey for Free with CBJ Get Out And Learn! Program
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 5-9, with no prior hockey experience … [Read more...] about Kids can try Street Hockey for Free with CBJ Get Out And Learn! Program
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. Some workshops are now held in-person at the Apple store. Others are virtual, so you can learn from home (and stay in your pajamas). If you're new to Apple technology or … [Read more...] about Get tech savvy: Free Apple Workshops
KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Columbus Children's Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022 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 … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Youth Aviation Adventure for teens 12-18
Teens interested in flight and aviation can learn all of the ins and outs at the Youth Aviation Adventure. The program is Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10 am - 3:30 pm, and is just $5 per youth ages 12-18. Learn about Aerodynamics, Airport Operations, Careers in Aviation, Instrument Panels, … [Read more...] about Youth Aviation Adventure for teens 12-18
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
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
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, 2022 to encourage people of all ages to read, from … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library
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
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 … [Read more...] about Safety Town Camps in Columbus
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
