This summer take the kids bowling without emptying your wallet! KidsBowlFree.com offers two games of bowling for free every day for kids at participating bowling alleys (up to ages 18 and under, depending on location). Additionally, adults and older kids are eligible for two free games a day … [Read more...] about Sign up for Kids Bowl Free this Summer
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, 2024, and you can find deals and freebies all over the city! Click on the link for details. We won't tell if you enjoy more than one of these offers (or 3!) on Sunday - just watch out for brain freeze! If you haven't already, you … [Read more...] about 2024 National Ice Cream Day deals in Columbus
Michaels has brought back family fun in-store with Free Sunday Makebreak craft events. MAKEbreak crafts get creative juices flowing for you and your kids, and it's a great reason to get out of the house! Upcoming Michaels Sunday Makebreak schedule The weekly event takes place on … [Read more...] about Free Makebreak Craft Events and Kids Club Crafts
Blue Jackets fans don't want to miss this party! Catch the 2024 National Hockey League Draft Watch Party at the Columbus Blue Jackets official NHL Draft Watch Party at Pins Mechanical Company in Easton on Friday, June 28, 2024. The party is open to the public and free for all ages, … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Watch Party at PINS Easton
McAlister's Deli is known for their iced tea, and they celebrate every year with Free Tea Day! On Thursday, July 18, 2024, all customers get a free Big tea. Although McAlister's is famous for its sweet tea, it will also treat you to the unsweetened version, if that's your preference. As a … [Read more...] about Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli on July 18
Catch a movie under the stars at Columbus Commons this summer with Free Movie Nights. Bring your blanket or chairs and some snacks or a picnic and catch these family-friendly films at dusk downtown. Tortilla and Jeni’s will be open for movie snacks. Saturday, May 25- Encanto (following … [Read more...] about Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights this Summer
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra is bringing outdoor music to Columbus parks with Sundays with the Symphony Concerts this Summer. Join Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to enjoy Sundays With The Symphony! This free concert series features the … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concerts on Sundays with the Symphony
Are you ready to think of warmer weather fun? If you have preschool kids and love amusement parks, you don't want to miss this amazing deal! Sign your preschoolers up for a Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 and introduce them to all of the fun that Cedar Point and Cedar Point … [Read more...] about Free Pre-K Pass at Cedar Point for kids ages 3-5 (with adult season pass)
Easton Town Center brings back live music with Easton Groove is at The Yard. This live concert series is Thursdays from May - September 2024, from 6 - 9 pm, featuring everything from funk to acoustic, Americana to rock. Grab a drink on a patio overlooking The Yard, or pop out your favorite … [Read more...] about Live music with Easton Groove is at The Yard
FountainSide Fun is BACK at the fountains at Bicentennial Park along the beautiful Scioto Mile! After being closed for a period of time, the fountains are ON this summer, daily through September 2, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. For information about changes to Fountain hours or closures … [Read more...] about FountainSide Fun at the Scioto Mile Fountains
In an effort to curb food insecurity with kids in Franklin County, there are programs to provide free lunch for kids, and free produce to low income families. The Go, Lunch! Summer Food Program with Columbus Recreation and Parks' offers free, nutritionally balanced meals during the Summer months … [Read more...] about Go Lunch! Free summer meals for kids
Head to a Columbus Metro Parks this summer and fall for movies under the stars! These free movies are open to all ages! 2024 Outdoor Movies at Columbus Metro Parks Movies start at dusk! Refreshments are provided. Friday, August 23 - Movie in the Park: The Big Year at Scioto Audubon Metro … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies at Columbus Metro Parks
Let's face it, summer in Ohio isn't always perfect. We bounce from rain to too hot to too chilly, sometimes in the same week. When the weather isn't what you want or the kids have become annoying, go to the movies! Studio 35 is showing FREE movies for the Summer Kids’ … [Read more...] about Free Summer Kids’ Series at Studio 35
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
Kids love getting and up-close look and exploring emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles at touch a truck events. Bring them to the Touch a Truck in Westerville on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Westerville Sports Complex. Check out fire trucks … [Read more...] about Explore at the Touch a Truck in Westerville
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