Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are set to enchant Columbus with six spectacular performances of The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Schottenstein Center from May 10-12, 2024. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® has joined forces with local public libraries to foster a love for … [Read more...] about Free tickets for kids to The Greatest Show On Earth® for reading
Events for Families and Kids
Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 24-August 4, 2024! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Best places for Creeking in Columbus
When it's warm in Ohio, we look for outdoor activities to entertain our kids! Want to fill a warm morning or afternoon? Go creeking in Columbus! Kids LOVE getting their feet wet, looking for bugs, crawdads, fish, and skipping stones. There are places to explore creeks all over Columbus. … [Read more...] about Best places for Creeking in Columbus
Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Memorial Weekend is often celebrated as the first long weekend of the Summer, when weather has finally warmed up. There are Memorial Day events and ceremonies around Columbus to honor our heroes. Make sure you take time to remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies around Columbus
Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Bring the family out for a good time at the Columbus Commons for Family Funday on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy carousel rides, inflatables, games, arts and crafts, and live music. More fun events include: Inflatables from SuperGames Crafts with OSU Urban Arts … [Read more...] about Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Memorial Day Weekend at the Columbus Commons
Head to the Columbus Commons over Memorial Day Weekend for 2 days of free events in downtown Columbus. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy family fun, a movie, food trucks, and Shadowbox Live! Free Concert by the Navigators Friday, May 24, 2024 starting at 6 pm Grab your blankets or … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend at the Columbus Commons
Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Symphony music isn't just for adults! The Columbus Commons is hosting Popcorn Pops with The Columbus Symphony this summer! It's a great chance to show kids how fun this type of music can be! These shows are perfect for families with children ages 3 – 12. Concerts feature free popcorn and … [Read more...] about Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2024
Spend the evening in Grandview on select Saturdays in summer months from 5 - 9 p.m., to celebrate the best that Grandview has to offer at the Grandview Hop. The Grandview Hop is Grandview’s summertime night market and community stroll - and is the perfect chance to enjoy the area. The … [Read more...] about Explore Grandview: The Grandview Hop 2024
Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing: Strawberries, live music, and more!
It's almost strawberry season, and one thing that strawberries go so well with is ice cream! You can find out just how well at Jeni's Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing and along Town Street on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 2024 from 11 am - 10 pm. Attendees will also enjoy … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing: Strawberries, live music, and more!
Dog Days of Summer Police K9 event and Touch a Truck at Pataskala Grace Church
The Dog Days of Summer Touch-a-Truck and Police K9 event is happening at Pataskala Grace Church on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11 am - 2 pm. This fun, family-friendly summer event supports the Pataskala Police Department K9 program. All of the proceeds from this event will go towards the … [Read more...] about Dog Days of Summer Police K9 event and Touch a Truck at Pataskala Grace Church
Free shuttle to Hocking Hills parks on weekends
Hocking Hills, located in Southeast Ohio, is a top tourist destinations and state parks in the United States. It features spectacular hiking trails and stunning natural features including deep gorges, waterfalls, caves. Parking can be limited near the trails, but the new Hocking Hills Shuttle … [Read more...] about Free shuttle to Hocking Hills parks on weekends
2024 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 19-21, 2024, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to … [Read more...] about 2024 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 15-21, 2024 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find anywhere … [Read more...] about Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
Sunday rides on the The Ohio Railway Museum
Train enthusiasts of all ages will love The Ohio Railway Museum in Worthington! Not only can you check out the amazing collection of trains, you can take a two mile round trip demonstration ride on one of the museum's streetcars or interurbans. Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum … [Read more...] about Sunday rides on the The Ohio Railway Museum
Meet favorite PBS characters at Storybook Village in Ohio Village
Get lost in a fairytale or two with Storybook Village on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10 am - 5 pm at Ohio Village. Storybook Village is one of my kids favorite events of the Summer, and you don't want to miss it! Meet some of your favorite storybook and fairytale characters with Storybook … [Read more...] about Meet favorite PBS characters at Storybook Village in Ohio Village
