Many parents know the struggle of finding something to do with the kids early in the day! It seems there aren’t many options for places open before 10am (or even later!) and mornings can drag on. Thankfully there are some places to go with the kids before 10am and I have listed the ones I have found here, and the hours that they open, when it’s before 10am.
Tap on each location for links to websites for more information and to double check hours as occasionally hours may change throughout the year. I recommend double checking opening times with the location prior to heading out!
Know of another place that is open early? Send me an email at [email protected] to get it added.
Play Areas, and Trampoline Parks
JUNIOR JUMPERS – (Ages 5 & Under)
9:00am – 12:00pm: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
JUNIOR JUMPERS – (Ages 5 & Under)
9:00am – 12:00pm: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Open Play Hours on select days starts at 9:30am. See calendar for updated hours and events.
Open at 9am, Tuesday-Sunday
All 3 locations Open at 9am, daily.
Pay to Play Hours: Open at 9am, Monday-Friday
Opens at 9am on Sundays for Toddler Time
Open Play at 9am on Mondays
Coffee Shops with Kids Areas
Open at 7am: Tuesday – Sunday. Downtown Hilliard location has a free play area for the kids upstairs!
Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 9pm
Sat: 7am – 9pm
Sun: 8am – 9pm
With a expansive selection of children’s books and a yummy kids menu, Family Room welcomes our youngest guests.
Kid-Friendly Breakfast Spots
First Watch – Multiple Locations
Open Daily at 7am
Sunny Street Cafe – Multiple Spots
Locations Open Daily at 6:30am or 7am – check your location for hours
Book Stores
Cover to Cover Children’s Books
Open at 9am on Saturdays
Open Monday – Saturday at 9am
Metro Parks and Nature Centers
Metro Parks open as early as 6:30am in the warmer months if you’re looking for something to do outside. The following Nature Centers are open year round at 9am for indoor options:
Outdoor Fun
Open at 9am, April to October
Current Self-Guided Visiting Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starts at 9am
March 23 – October 31, 2024: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Libraries
There are 22 branches of the Columbus Library, and most of them open at 9am, Monday – Saturday. Be sure to check the events page for events as there are some Storytimes and other children’s events that start as early as 9:30am!
Westerville Library opens at 9am, Monday-Saturday, and storytimes and other events start as early as 9:30 – check the events page for details.
Grandview Heights Public Library
Opens at 9am, Monday-Thursday, some baby storytimes and programs begin as early as 9am. Check the events page here.
Marysville Library: Opens at 9am, Monday-Saturday. Check their events page for storytimes and other events that start as early as 9:30am.
Worthington Libraries: Open at 9am, Monday-Saturday.
Save this post and check back often as I will be updating this list as I find more places to take the kids before 10am!
