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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.
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.
Community Days are the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission with proper identification
The Balanced Child Method will be offering free kids yoga in the Children's garden under the pavillion near the restrooms.  Admission to the Conservatory is free this day for Franklin County Residents.  No sign up required and mats will be provided. All ages, experience and energy levels welcome! Classes will be at 11:00am-11:30am, 12:00pm-12:30pm and […]
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!
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.
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 […]
A lively outdoor jazz concert for families!  Be sure to bring your lunch and a blanket.
Stop at the nature center any time from 5 to 7pm to enjoy some s’mores with your family. Highbanks will provide s'more supplies. Limited number of roasting sticks. Campfire will be behind nature center. All Ages. Meeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited parking in […]
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 […]
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.
Drop off your stuffed animal for an overnight stay. Return on September 17 to pick up your friend and, at 11 am, you're both invited for a special storytime and slideshow of all the sleepover silliness! For ages 8 and under.
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.
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, […]
If your stuffed animal participated in the September 16 overnight, join us for a special storytime and slideshow of all the sleepover silliness! For ages 8 and under.
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.
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, […]
The Westerville Division of Police is hosting the community and area law enforcement agencies at the 2022 Cops & Kids Day Festival on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 12-4 p.m. at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N. Cleveland Ave.). To allow room for programming, County Line Road will close between Vesper Way and Cleveland Avenue. Bring […]
Bring the family for an afternoon of fun in Hilliard celebrating the autumn season! This free festival will feature many of your favorite fall activities such as: -Hay wagon rides -SuperGames inflatables and games -Bring The Farm To You homestead games -Chalk art -Large animals -Magic Show with Sedgie the Hedgie at 3:15pm -Pumpkin carver […]
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.
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.
Presented by the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, Oktoberfest is a two-day community festival held September 23 & 24, 2022. This free family event features food vendors, live entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, OSU game on the Superscreen, and beer garden. Kid Zone activities include bounce houses, balloon twisters, face painters, caricature artists, photo stations, and […]
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 […]
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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