Columbus area · Latest check Tue, Oct 20
Things to do with kids in Delaware County, OH
29 upcoming family events and 19 places and programs in Delaware County, OH. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Boo at the Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Adventure Cove)
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Paid
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Leeds Farm Fall Weekends
Leeds Farm
Paid
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Try It: Trek a New Trail (Trekking Poles Hike)
McCammon Creek Park – East Area
All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
Zombie Halloween Pool Party — Westerville
Westerville Community Center
From $8Ages 3–15
Oct27TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorers' Base Camp at the Columbus Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
With admission
- Festivals and parties
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Tween Halloween Mystery Night
Delaware County District Library - Orange Branch Library
Ages 9–12
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Spooky Cemetery Night Hike
Stratford Ecological Center
From $5Ages 8+
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM
Perkins Observatory Friday Evening Program
Perkins Observatory
From $10All ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
DINO-vember
Delaware County District Library - Liberty Branch Library
Ages 4–12
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM
The Great GeekFest
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:15 PM
Kids Cosplay Parade
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
Ages 0–12
Nov7SatSports & playSat, Nov 7 · 6:30 PM
Fall Fest Parent Survival Night at The Little Gym of Polaris
The Little Gym of Polaris
From $50Ages 3–12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Handmade: Crafting in Early America at Gallant Farm
Gallant Farm
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Young Writers Workshop: I Am Momo with Stacie Martin
Delaware County District Library - Liberty Branch Library
From $39.19Ages 4–6
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Kids Maker Market — Westerville
Westerville Community Center
Free
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
LEGO Club @ Delaware
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
Ages 6–12
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM
Sensory-Friendly Light Stroll at Wildlights
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
With admissionAll ages
Nov20FriCommunityThrough Jan 3
Wildlights 2026
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21
Model Railroad Open Houses at Sandel Legacy Trail Depot
Sandel Legacy Trail (Depot)
All ages
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 23 · 6:30 PM
Sibling Minute to Win It — Delaware Branch Library
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
Free
Nov27FriSports & playFri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
Sibling Minute to Win It — Orange Branch Library
Delaware County District Library - Orange Branch Library
Free
- Community
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Snowflake Castle — Westerville
Westerville Community Center
From $15
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience at the Columbus Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Suzie Edwards Conservation Education building
From $5
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM
Tweens Create: DIY Hot Chocolate Snowman
Delaware County District Library - Orange Branch Library
FreeAges 9–12
Dec12SatSports & playSat, Dec 12 · 6:30 PM
Parkour Party Parent's Survival Night at The Little Gym of Polaris
The Little Gym of Polaris
From $50Ages 3–12
Dec21MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
1-Day Winter Break Camps (Grades K-5) at the Columbus Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
From $95
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 22 · 2:00 PM
Your Stuffie in Winter: Chalk Pastel Portrait Workshop
Delaware County District Library - Orange Branch Library
FreeAges 10–17
Dec31ThuCommunityThu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Zoo Year's Eve Noon Celebration
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
With admission
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Code Ninjas Powell coding classes (CREATE and JR)
Code Ninjas Powell
PaidAges 5–14
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
From $18.95
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Deer Haven Park and Birds of Prey Aviary
Deer Haven Park
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Eco-Creators Club (ages 3-5) at the Columbus Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
From $110Ages 3–5
OngoingprogramOutdoorsSession in progress
Fall Farm School and Farm Preschool
Stratford Ecological Center
From $50Ages 4+
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Gallant Farm (Depression-era living history farm)
Gallant Farm
Free
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Gallant Woods Park (sledding hill and playground)
Gallant Woods Park
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Highbanks Metro Park
Highbanks Metro Park
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
KidStrong Polaris weekly classes (BabyStrong through age 11)
KidStrong Polaris
PaidUp to 11
OngoingprogramOutdoorsSession in progress
Quiet Hours at the Columbus Zoo
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
With admissionAll ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Shale Hollow Park
Shale Hollow Park
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Stratford Ecological Center
Stratford Ecological Center
Free
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Delaware Family Storytime
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
Ages 0–6
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Delaware Toddler Storytime
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
Ages 2–4
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate classes, October 2026 session - Chiller North
OhioHealth Chiller North
From $175Ages 3–17
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Olentangy Caverns
Olentangy Caverns
From $4.95
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Read with the Horses at Stockhands Horses for Healing
Stockhands Horses for Healing
All ages
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Step Into Fall – Hike Them All Challenge
Preservation Parks of Delaware County (all parks); pickup at Deer Haven Park Visitor Center
With admissionAll ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
The Little Gym of Polaris weekly classes (Parent/Child, Pre-K and Grade School Gymnastics, Dance)
The Little Gym of Polaris
From $115
Recently ended
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Trick or Treat Trail at Gallant Woods
Gallant Woods Park
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:30 AM
K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Workshop
Delaware County District Library - Delaware Branch Library
Ages 6–11
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 10:00 AM
Little Adventurers: Spiders
Shale Hollow Park
Ages 0–5
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