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Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art.  Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery.  There's a great experience around every corner!
The Egyptian Festival is one of Columbus' premier ethnic festivals. We enjoy sharing our heritage, culture, traditions and culinary skills with you.  We offer some of the finest homemade authentic Egyptian food and pastries.  Come and partake of these fine foods and trust that you will enjoy your day participating in all of the many […]
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. 18-36 Months.
Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.  Birth-18 months.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
The North Market Downtown Farmers’ Market returns! With a list of growers, makers, and artisans, the original farmers’ market in central Ohio will offer product that complement what’s inside the historic North Market.
Join us for the 5th Annual Columbus Caribbean Festival!!! Enjoy a full day of caribbean culture, food, music, jouvert, carnival parade and much more... Adult-General Admission: $10. Children under 10 admitted free. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 11:00AM - Jouvert Morning (Pete Funk) 1:00PM - Parade with Columbus Caribbean Ambassadors 2:00pm - Pete Funk 2:30PM - […]
Join the naturalist on a short hike through the meadows to look for butterflies and learn about these beautiful insects. Meet by the bathroom in Big Meadows.  Hike will be in a full-sun area, sunscreen and water recommended.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art.  Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery.  There's a great experience around every corner!
Community Days are the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission with proper identification
Since 1966, the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival has celebrated and shared the arts with the community and region within a beautiful park setting. Each year, more than 15,000 visitors flock to Northam Park on Labor Day to immerse themselves in hands-on art activities, live music, and the opportunity to explore and purchase fine […]
Enjoy the Labor Day holiday from a kayak or canoe! Fun and free! First come/first serve.  Equipment and instruction are provided. Canoes are open to all ages with an adult.  Solo, sit in kayaks for ages 10+, max weight of 275lbs. Dogs are welcome (with their doggie life jacket!). Prairie Oaks Metro Park has several […]
Pre-walking babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime.
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Mobile little ones (with a favorite adult) will develop language and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Bring your kiddos out for Story Time-Crafts at the Creek!  Every other week we will be reading a new adorable story and making a nature themed craft! Best for preschool/kindergarten age but all are welcome!
Enjoy the lake from a standup paddle board! Equipment and instruction provided. Open to ages 10+ First come first served. Darby Bend Lakes entrance 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH. Water wicking clothing and going barefoot are recommended for beginners.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and help Outdoor Adventure solve a scavenger hunt!! Fun and free! Meet at the Arrowhead picnic area for activity and instruction.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Storytimes will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather.
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
Willkömmen! From day one the Schmidt family of Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus has been a part of presenting this great festival. This makes the Columbus Oktoberfest unique in that it is the only Central Ohio Festival produced by a family business versus a city or major corporate entity. This community festival has been brewing up and […]
The North Market Downtown Farmers’ Market returns! With a list of growers, makers, and artisans, the original farmers’ market in central Ohio will offer product that complement what’s inside the historic North Market.
Old Hilliardfest is a street fair that takes place in downtown Hilliard, Ohio on Main Street each fall in September. The main festival takes place from throughout the day, featuring live music, great food, kids games and jumpies, an Kid's Fair, and of course, various local businesses and organizations. The Street Fair portion of the […]
Willkömmen! From day one the Schmidt family of Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus has been a part of presenting this great festival. This makes the Columbus Oktoberfest unique in that it is the only Central Ohio Festival produced by a family business versus a city or major corporate entity. This community festival has been brewing up and […]
Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art.  Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery.  There's a great experience around every corner!
Drop by the nature center between 12-5 pm to pick up a nature scavenger hunt. Explore any trail with your family. Stop back at the nature center to grab your prize! Meeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited parking in the nature center parking lot […]
Willkömmen! From day one the Schmidt family of Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus has been a part of presenting this great festival. This makes the Columbus Oktoberfest unique in that it is the only Central Ohio Festival produced by a family business versus a city or major corporate entity. This community festival has been brewing up and […]
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. 18-36 Months.
Stories are a fun way to introduce young children to nature and farm life. Each Story Time will have a theme based on the seasonal happenings at the farm and nature preserve. After listening to the story the children will then bring the story to life as they visit the animals. $5 per child, walk-ins […]
Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.  Birth-18 months.
Pre-walking babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime.
Gotta Go, Gotta Go! Gotta Go to Mexico!  Monarchs are amazing butterflies. Come learn how they make their journey.
The dinosaurs got loose at Scioto Grove Metro Park!! Come out to Dino archery at Scioto Grove Metro Park and take aim! Fun and free, all equipment provided. First come/first serve.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
Mobile little ones (with a favorite adult) will develop language and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-6.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and tricks. Meet at the campfire in Arrowhead picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Come out anytime during the time listed.
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Storytimes will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather.
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
Movies are presented at sunset on a giant screen with high quality sound. Guests are invited to bring chairs or a blanket and come early to enjoy dinner from popular food trucks.   Approximate movie start time is 7:45pm.
The North Market Downtown Farmers’ Market returns! With a list of growers, makers, and artisans, the original farmers’ market in central Ohio will offer product that complement what’s inside the historic North Market.
With the aroma of 'apple butter a stirrin' and kettle corn a poppin', Freeman's Farm visitors enjoy hayrides through scenic woods, campfire concessions (hotdogs, chili, chips, beverages), a farm animal petting area, Scarecrow Making (all supplies included), Fall Sand Art, and delicious fresh popped Kettle Corn. Fall treats and decorations include  pumpkins, fall squash, gourds, decorations, […]
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a monarch!  Join the Naturalists to discover why the monarch has four wings of steel.
The Powell Street Market is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022 in downtown Powell. Check out more than 100 artisan vendors plus our local retail shops and restaurants. This is a great family day to shop, eat and spend time together. Friendly Reminder - Olentangy Street will be closed between Depot Street and […]
Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art.  Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery.  There's a great experience around every corner!
Hosting Ohio’s premier Makers and Artists Featuring Dress For Success & Free the Girls Donation Event , Free Admission! About this event: The Historic Dublin Market will provide the opportunity to showcase local artists and entrepreneurs, as well as allow the community to come together for a cause. Bring your gently used bras and women’s […]
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. 18-36 Months.
Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.  Birth-18 months.
Pre-walking babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime.
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
Mobile little ones (with a favorite adult) will develop language and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-6.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Scioto Fest is back! Join Metro Parks, Land-Grant Brewing Company, and Public Lands for a weekend of paddling, climbing, music and more. Friday evening activities include Yappy Hour, climbing, camping, food trucks (including Land Grant beer) and music featuring The Worn Flints. Saturday activities include an early bird river float, a climbing competition, vendors, volleyball […]
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Storytimes will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather.
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
The North Market Downtown Farmers’ Market returns! With a list of growers, makers, and artisans, the original farmers’ market in central Ohio will offer product that complement what’s inside the historic North Market.
Bring the kids and join us for a Family Fun Day at the Dublin Market!  We will have activities, games, photo ops, snacks and more!  Each month will be a different theme so be sure to stop by often!
Celebrate favorite book characters with some super special guests! Make Elephant and Piggie crafts, perform a science experiment with Grover and take on a PJ Masks obstacle course. There may even be a special guest or two! Dress for mess and sun. For ages 8 and under.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art.  Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery.  There's a great experience around every corner!
Welcome to the 10th annual Dublin Pet Fair, an annual pet event in Dublin Ohio. Rascal Unit will be doing a low cost pet wellness clinic in the parking lot again this year. The Southern Ohio Flying K9s will be there to wow you their their talented disc dogs. Bring your shopping bags for shopping […]
It's that time of year! We'll be celebrating pretzels, beers, and all fun things Oktoberfest! We'll have great food specials, live music, games, and entertainment. Our DORA is every day, which means you can get a beverage to go to and enjoy the shops and neighborhood.
Preschoolers (age 3-5) will explore the world of ladybugs through a story, craft and other activities. Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St.) Note: This is an indoor program and will occur rain or shine.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. 18-36 Months.
Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.  Birth-18 months.
Pre-walking babies (with a favorite adult) will develop listening and language skills through songs, rhymes, stories and playtime.
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Recommended for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.
Mobile little ones (with a favorite adult) will develop language and social skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-6.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
Learn how you can use books, rhymes, and songs to help your child be ready for kindergarten.  Ages 3-6 years.
From eggs to fluffy baby chicks - Learn all about how chicks hatch! Event is open to the public and the program is appropriate for all ages. We'll be presenting at the Library on Thursday, September 29 and the incubator will remain at the library for you to experience the incubation process, eggs hatching and […]
With family, or a favorite adult, children will enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement. Storytimes will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather.
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
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