It can be SO hard to pick out teen gifts! Whether your teen is trendy, sporty, preppy, emo, or into art, theatre, music, school - or a mix of the above, we've got a teen gift guide for you! If some of these items seem like a throwback to your middle or high school days, that's not an … [Read more...] about Best Teen Gifts and stocking stuffers!
With the cold and/or wet weather, it's harder to get the kids outside to run off energy. Head to Skate Zone 71 and let them skate off their energy. They offer skate sessions most days and have a bunch of holiday and winter break sessions with special guests, as well as other deals. Best yet, … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
Love comics? You don't want to miss The C-Bus Comic Show on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm! The 3rd edition of this show features comic books, magazines, toys, Funko Pops and more! New faces with all new comics, from major (seriously, major) keys to $1 books and everything in … [Read more...] about The C-Bus Comic Show: A Paradise for Comic Lovers
In the Young Eagles program, volunteer pilots give kids age 8-17 years old free airplane rides. The flights last about 15 or 20 minutes long, and the pilot involves the kid in the pre-flight inspection, and teaches him or her about the instrument panel, aeronautical chart and parts of the … [Read more...] about Free airplane rides for kids with Young Eagles
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is located on The Ohio State University campus, and is a must-see for comic and cartoon lovers. The library and museum holds the world’s largest collection of materials related to comics and cartoons, including original art, books, magazines, … [Read more...] about Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibitions
Whether your teens are in involved in athletics or just want to work on health and fitness through the summer, they can work out for FREE with the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass. The Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass invites teens ages 14-19 to work out for FREE in all of … [Read more...] about Free summer workouts for teens: Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
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
Prom is a core experience for many high school students, but not all families can afford to purchase a prom dress. Fairy Goodmothers helps high school students find their dream prom dress for free during three weekends in February and March 2024. Not in need of a prom dress? Find out how … [Read more...] about Free Prom Dresses for students with Fairy Goodmothers
Get the kids outside this summer with Columbus Metro Parks. They offer a variety of summer camps and at various metro parks. Registration opens in early March, and spots go fast! Traditional Day Camps There are 8 weeks of Traditional Day Camps with different themes at Highbanks, … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Camps at Columbus Metro Parks
Teens ages 11-14 can start their weekend in good company at the Teen Night at Westerville Community Center. For more information call (614) 901-6543. Teen Night at Westerville Community Center dates Teens will have access to the gymnasium, climbing wall, eSports and adventure fitness from … [Read more...] about Teen Night and other teen activities at Westerville Community Center
Pickerington Public Library is helping to make prom special for teens this year with a FREE prom dress giveaway! This one-day-only event in partnership with Fairy Goodmothers is a mini version of their Cinderella’s Closet Boutique experience. Fairy Goodmothers donated 500 dresses in various … [Read more...] about Free Prom Dress Giveaway at Pickerington Public Library
If your kid loves technology and learning, or is just brimming with creativity, check out the FREE Apple Camps at Home this Summer via Online Webex Session. These FREE three-day camps are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each project takes about an hour, but Campers can create and work at their own … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp at Home for kids
It's Spring break for many schools over the next couple weeks, but this year, you're not going anywhere. Having Spring break at home doesn't have to be boring - and it doesn't have to be jammed packed with exciting activities. Go day by day, and let the kids make suggestions. Let them have some … [Read more...] about Spring Break: at home edition
Think your older kids may enjoy the sport of curling? Columbus Curling Club offers a Junior Curling program for anyone under the age of 22 who wants to learn to curl and is able to maneuver a 44 pound rock of granite on the ice. Generally the starting age for juniors is between 11 and … [Read more...] about Youth Learn to Curl Clinics at Columbus Curling Club
The Hilliard/Ray Patch YMCA holds monthly Teen Nights at the Patch for Hilliard-area teens to hang-out with friends and meet new people in a safe environment. Teens ages 11-18 (grades 6 - 12) are welcome to join in the fun with swimming, basketball, gym games, video games, and more. Teen Nights … [Read more...] about Teen Nights at Hilliard YMCA
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