The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with these Author Talks. The Carnegie Author Series Author Talks brings national authors to you! 2025 Carnegie Author Series Author Talks The Carnegie Author Series … [Read more...] about Carnegie Author Series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Winter events and Black History Month at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
The stunning Capitol Square complex sits in the middle of downtown Columbus, surrounded by Broad, High, State, and 3rd Streets. Capitol Square includes the Ohio Statehouse, Senate Building and Atrium. The buildings are working government offices, and monuments to the people and the period during … [Read more...] about Winter events and Black History Month at Ohio Statehouse and Museum
KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest
Feeling cooped up this winter? Enjoy some family fun at KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. This free family event showcases camp options from throughout Central Ohio, family activities and so much more, and is held at Worthington … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Worthington KidsFest
Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library is working to improve early childhood literacy across Ohio by joining forces with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide books to babies and young children in Ohio. They are providing books to children each month starting at birth in the hopes that … [Read more...] about Free books for kids with The Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library
Get four FREE COVID-19 test kits for at-home use
With cooler weather, the school year in session, and more indoor events, COVID and other respiratory viruses are on the rise again. While COVID-19 still poses a health threat to people at higher risk, its recovery and outcomes are now similar to other respiratory viruses, like the flu. Just … [Read more...] about Get four FREE COVID-19 test kits for at-home use
KidsLinked Winterfest Carnival
KidsLinked.com puts of fun and free festivals throughout the year all over the city. These KidsFest events are planned with kids and parents in mind! They featured fun and freebies, scavenger hunts, games, and activities for kids, plus vendors with great resources for parents. Past … [Read more...] about KidsLinked Winterfest Carnival
Free days at U.S. national parks + Free National Parks Pass for 4th grade families
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks + Free National Parks Pass for 4th grade families
Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops and Builder Recognition
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics are so much fun for kids! The learn how to follow directions and safely use tools to create a real project to take home. Kids who are pre-register for multiple events have a chance to become a Jr. Builder or Sr. Builder to earn recognition and a … [Read more...] about Free Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops and Builder Recognition
Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
It's snow time! Get the kids (or your friends) out of the house for some sledding this winter. These central Ohio parks have sledding hills of varying degrees - gentle and long, to fast and steep. Sledding counts as exercise (assuming you walk back up the hill), so you can get in a workout and … [Read more...] about Grab your sled: Best Sledding hills in Columbus
Go stargazing with Planetarium at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State
If you're fascinated with the night sky, stars, and the rest of space out there, check out some fun programs at the Planetarium at Ohio State University. The Arne Slettebak Planetarium Operating since 1968 by the Department of Astronomy, the 63-seat 30-foot dome theater with brand new … [Read more...] about Go stargazing with Planetarium at The Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State
Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Head to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for family-friendly and free JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 am - noon! Kids can pick up a fun craft, id badge, lanyard, collector's pin, and a project master medallion if they complete 6 projects! Parents get a special 10% off coupon to use … [Read more...] about Free crafts and fun at JCPenney Kids Zone
Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
If you haven't been to Franklinton lately, check out all of the changes on the second Friday of each month for Franklinton Fridays and the 400 Market. The galleries, businesses, and institutions of East Franklinton host an art crawl for the public, and new places open regularly with the … [Read more...] about Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings throughout the year Kids of all ages enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids' gym activities. There are themed activities and crafts to enjoy. The activities last … [Read more...] about Family Nights at Worthington Community Center
Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Second Saturday Kids Days are free events that take place in the Ross Community Studio at the WOSU Public Media headquarters. Each Second Saturday event features a new theme to explore that combines imagination, interaction and technology to explore art, science, math and reading. Children … [Read more...] about Meet PBS characters at Second Saturday Kids Days with WOSU Public Media
Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
Bank of America customers can enjoy free museum admission on the first full weekend of every month through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch, or U.S. Trust credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday of the first full weekend. You'll … [Read more...] about Free museum pass for Bank of America customers
