Ahoy! The Pirate Festival is coming to Buckeye Lake! Pirates, Mermaids & Steampunk fans and the public are invited for a Treasure Hunt by Land and Sea, and a family friendly Pirate Marketplace. The first annual PirateFest is at Buckeye Lake on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It opens in the Village … [Read more...] about Buckeye Lake Pirate Festival brings treasures and treasure hunters to the lake
Events for Families and Kids
200+ events for Summer fun at Columbus Commons
Columbus Commons is THE place to be in Downtown Columbus all Summer long! With diverse programming of over 200 events including family movies and concerts, fitness classes, free carousel rides, date-night events, festivals, and more, there's always something going on at Columbus … [Read more...] about 200+ events for Summer fun at Columbus Commons
Student Artwork Exhibition deadline, plus Riverboxes and Public Art, and with Dublin Arts Council
Dublin Arts Council engages the community, cultivates creativity and fosters life-long learning through the arts. They bring art to the community with performances, galleries, events, classes, public art, ARTcamp, and so much more. Get involved in the arts with DAC! Follow along … [Read more...] about Student Artwork Exhibition deadline, plus Riverboxes and Public Art, and with Dublin Arts Council
Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series
Join Hilliard Arts Council for the Summer Concert Series in 2024. This Sunday evening concert series features an eclectic mix of performers and music styles. The concerts are free to the public and usually occur in front of the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center. Concerts will move to … [Read more...] about Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series
Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Rainbow UA is a community group in Upper Arlington whose mission is to support the LGBTQI+ community in Upper Arlington. Join them for the Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1-5 pm at Sunny 95 Park and the Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper … [Read more...] about Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington Pride Festival
Reading Fun: Story times in Columbus
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Story times were one of my favorite things to do to get out of the house with my kids. They learned so many songs and games at story times, and gave them some playtime with other … [Read more...] about Reading Fun: Story times in Columbus
Columbus Food Truck Festival – Hilliard Edition
There's going to be double the Food Truck Extravaganzas in Summer 2024 with TWO editions of the Food Truck Festival in Columbus! Over 50 Food Trucks and Carts will take part in these festivals with the return to Downtown Columbus, and again at Franklin County Fairgrounds. The festival … [Read more...] about Columbus Food Truck Festival – Hilliard Edition
Celebrate Father’s Day in Columbus
Dear ole' dad...it's almost his day! Celebrate dad with these restaurants deals and activities for Father's Day in Columbus on Sunday, June 16, 2024! My "poor" dad has 6 daughters. That's right...no boys, though he now has sons-in-law and grandsons at least. The above photo … [Read more...] about Celebrate Father’s Day in Columbus
Last Chance! Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75
Figuring out how to entertain the kids for cheap during the summer isn't easy. Cinemark Movie Theatres are bringing back the Summer Movie Clubhouse for 8 weeks of fun family films from June 10 – August 14, 2024 These Summer Movies will be shown on select days at 10 am, and tickets are just … [Read more...] about Last Chance! Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse tickets just $1.75
Summer Jam West
Head to Westgate Park on July 13, 2024 for Summer Jam West with Hilltop Arts Collective. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates music and art, and will include live music, face painting, kids' art activities, food trucks, art sale and more. Summer Jam West is family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Summer Jam West
Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
Columbus Commons celebrates kids on Friday mornings from June 7-August 9, 2024 with Commons for Kids. We are so excited for these fun events to return this Summer! All activities and games are offered free of charge from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fun at Commons for Kids Kids can enjoy the … [Read more...] about Free Commons for Kids on Fridays at Columbus Commons
BOGO Tuesdays at The Escape Game Columbus this Spring
The Escape Game Columbus at Easton Town Center is offering BOGO sale for admission on Tuesdays this Spring! BOGO Tuesdays at The Escape Game! From April 23rd - May 21st you can get Buy One, Get One Free Admission on Tuesdays! Use code BOGOTUE at check out! Book here. Games … [Read more...] about BOGO Tuesdays at The Escape Game Columbus this Spring
Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
The annual Dublin Irish Festival returns as a full festival on August 2-4, 2024, so get that kilt out of your closet! Experience a three day celebration of all things Irish in Coffman Park with one of the country’s largest Irish Festival. Have a beverage or four, and enjoy food from … [Read more...] about Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville feat. Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship
The 2024 All Ohio Balloon Fest returns to Marysville at the Union County Airport from August 8-10, 2024. There will be over 15+ Hot Air Balloons in the sky, plus helicopter, plane, and balloon rides, live music, food, and beverage. And....concerts with Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship. All … [Read more...] about All Ohio Balloon Fest in Marysville feat. Aaron Lewis and Jefferson Starship
Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series
The Summer Sizzle Concert Series in Grove City kicks off May 24 and continues on most Fridays through September 27, 2024 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. These open-air concerts in the Town Center are sponsored by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and feature live entertainment by some … [Read more...] about Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series