Ohio Roller Derby is finally back, and you're going to want to catch one of the remaining home games at the Ohio Expo Center. Your whole family will enjoy this fast action full-contact sport, and each bout on the schedule is a double header, so you'll get 2 bouts for the price of … [Read more...] about Catch the Ohio Roller Derby in Action – Last home game!
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Wild Ohio Day at Ohio History Center
Join Ohio History Center at Wild Ohio Weekend from January 27, 2024 for a fun, family-friendly learning experience from home! Enjoy a day of natural history talks and activities and learn more about the plants and animals that call Ohio home. Wild Ohio Day at Ohio History … [Read more...] about Wild Ohio Day at Ohio History Center
Kids can get FREE Disney on Ice tickets by reading books
To encourage reading, Disney On Ice has partnered with local public libraries for a children’s reading program leading up to their show in February. Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic skates into Columbus, playing nine fun-filled performances from February 1-4, 2024 at Nationwide … [Read more...] about Kids can get FREE Disney on Ice tickets by reading books
Jurassic Quest Indoor Experience at Ohio Expo Center
ARE. YOU. READY?? The dinosaurs are coming back to town when Jurassic Quest indoor experience comes to Ohio Expo Center with the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit for a fun family outing! More than 100 realistic dinosaurs are back from extinction to invade Columbus from January … [Read more...] about Jurassic Quest Indoor Experience at Ohio Expo Center
Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
In addition to all of the holiday fun and family gatherings over Christmas break, you'll probably encounter bored kids or will just need to get out of the house. There are plenty of free and cheap activities for winter break in Columbus, so plan ahead to keep the kids from complaining. This … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
There's so much to do in Columbus when the weather is nice, but the winter months seem to take forever, with a range of temps from cold to colder. There's still so much to do in the winter in Columbus, and plenty of it is free and cheap. Weekend Fun There's always plenty to do over the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Winter Fun in Columbus
Huge board game sale for all ages
Board games make great gifts for all ages! Amazon has a HUGE board game sale going on right now, so it's the perfect time to stock up for birthday and holiday gifts, party games, or chilly winter evenings at your house! You'll find board games on sale for all ages, and of all varieties - … [Read more...] about Huge board game sale for all ages
Make-A-Wish Central Ohio Walk For Wishes at the Zoo
Join Make-A-Wish Central Ohio for a fun-filled, family-friendly day on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. The AMETEK Controls Central Ohio Walk for Wishes helps make wishes come true for local children with critical illnesses. Participants are … [Read more...] about Make-A-Wish Central Ohio Walk For Wishes at the Zoo
Celebrate Fall Harvest with Mater Academy Reed Road
Join Mater Academy on October 28, 2023 from 11AM to 2PM for a delightful, FREE, family-friendly event welcoming the harvest season and the festive times that follow! - The Petting Zoo is sure to be a hit with kids giving them an opportunity to meet sweet and friendly animals - Bounce … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fall Harvest with Mater Academy Reed Road
Lowe’s Spooky Trick-or-Treat Event
Kids aren't always excited to head to a hardware store, but Lowe's bringing the Halloween fun for kids with the Lowe's Spooky Trick-or-Treat Event! The family friendly Spooky Trick-or-Treat Event on Oct. 28, 2023 is just for the kids (but if parents need to grab some lightbulbs or other paint … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Spooky Trick-or-Treat Event
Walk amongst 1000’s of glowing pumpkins Jack O’Lantern World
NOT IN COLUMBUS in 2024 It's spooky season and you can immerse yourself amongst 1000's of hand-carved pumpkins at Jack O'Lantern World at Franklin County Fairground. Jack O' Lantern World You'll walk amongst 1000's of carved pumpkins on the 3/4 mile path through 17 immersive worlds of … [Read more...] about Walk amongst 1000’s of glowing pumpkins Jack O’Lantern World
EASE Logistics hosts Touch-a-Truck event with food, 20+ trucks, and fun
EASE Logistics hosts a 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck event, where kids can get up close and personal with a dozen vehicles - pretending that they are the driver! Kids love these fun, interactive events. Touch a Truck at EASE Logistics The Touch-A-Truck is tba 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in … [Read more...] about EASE Logistics hosts Touch-a-Truck event with food, 20+ trucks, and fun
Easton Halloween Pet Contest and Fall Festival
Dress your pet in their best costume and bring them to Easton for the HOWLoween Pet Contest & Fall Festival. TBA for 2024. The Easton Halloween Pet Contest and Fall Festival is tba for 2024. Details on website. Easton Halloween Pet Contest Costumes will be judged and awards given based … [Read more...] about Easton Halloween Pet Contest and Fall Festival
Meet all the dogs at the AKC Meet the Breeds dog showcase
AKC Meet the Breeds® is America's largest in-person dog breed educational showcase on October 14, 2023 from 9 am - 4 pm at Columbus Convention Center. The dog showcase is perfect for the whole family with children's tickets starting at $10 and adult tickets starting at … [Read more...] about Meet all the dogs at the AKC Meet the Breeds dog showcase
Wag! Festival: The Biggest Dog Fest of the Summer
Wagfest is cancelled for 2024. A true dog day of summer, dog lovers won't want to miss the annual WAG! Festival! And the dogs deserve this day all about them! Celebrate all things dog at the largest dog festival in the Midwest on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm at the … [Read more...] about Wag! Festival: The Biggest Dog Fest of the Summer