Columbus area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Franklin County, OH
185 upcoming family events and 46 places and programs in Franklin 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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Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Circle S Farms Fall Fun Days
Circle S Farms
From $11
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fran Ryan Center: Demo Day
Fran Ryan Center
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Gigi’s Walkin’ the Dog: Free Dog Festival and Fundraising Walk
Columbus Commons
Free
Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Party and Coco Movie Night at Homestead
Homestead Metro Park – Lakeside Pavilion
All ages
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- Oct24SatSports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
From $13
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Pumpkins Aglow
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Schiller Halloween Haunt
Schiller Community Center
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Toddler Not So Scary Rave
Skate Zone 71
From $17
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
All Hallows' Eve at Ohio Village
Ohio Village
From $14
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Boo Off Broadway
Town Center Park
- Arts & crafts
Through Nov 21
Loft Gallery: Communion with the Unconscious by Alissa Ohashi
Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center
- Arts & crafts
Through Nov 21
Main Gallery: Between One and Many by Fatima Taylor
Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
New Albany Trunk or Treat
Bevelhymer Park Green Zone
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Thurber House - Ghost Writing Workshop
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard Branch
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Walk With a Doc: Dodge
Dodge Community Center
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM
Walk With a Doc: Far East
Far East Community Center
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Walk With a Doc: Linden
Linden Community Center
Free
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25
CCT SandBox Series: Abuela
Columbus Children's Theatre
PaidAges 0–5
Oct25SunSpooky and hauntedSun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Columbus Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular
Ohio Theatre
PaidAll ages
Oct25SunSports & playSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Public Skating & Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
- Oct25SunSports & play
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
- Sports & play
Through Oct 26
Sunday Adult Skating
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Wolves: Fact vs. Myth with the Ohio Canid Center — Westerville
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 6+
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM
Fascinating Fossils - FSWCD
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch
Ages 7–11
Oct27TueSports & playTue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Public Skating & Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
From $7
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PM
Fall-O-Ween Fest
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Barnett Branch
All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM
Kids Create: Spooky Spider Web Painting
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
Ages 7–11
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM
Science Fun - OSU Department of Chemistry and BioChemistry
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Southeast Branch
- Spooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PM
Spooktacular at Parsons Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons Branch
Free
Oct28WedSports & playWed, Oct 28 · 8:30 PM
Legacy Wednesday’s Adult Skate
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- Pumpkins and patches
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Barnett Harvest Fall Party and Haunted House
Barnett Community Center
- Costumes and parades
Wed, Oct 28 · 9:30 AM
Halloween Costume Ball
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard Branch
Ages 0–6
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Halloween Family Storytime at the Main Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Trail or Treat
McKnight Outdoor Education Center
- Trick-or-treat
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Trick or Treat Storytime at Whetstone Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
- Trick-or-treat
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Trunk or Treat — Scioto Southland Community Center
Scioto Southland Community Center
- Trick-or-treat
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Woodward Trunk-or-Treat
Woodward Park Community Center
Oct29ThuSports & playThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
4th Annual Skate & Treat
Skate Zone 71
Free
- Oct29ThuSTEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Free Sunset Movie – The Sixth Sense
Columbus Commons
Free
Oct29ThuTrick-or-treatThu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Whitehall Trunk-or-Treat
New Life Church
All ages
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Fall-O-Ween Fest at Shepard Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Shepard Branch
All ages
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PM
Party on the Porch at Schiller Community Center
Schiller Community Center
- Sports & play
Through Oct 30
Thursday Adult Skate
Skate Zone 71
From $13
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Día de los Muertos at the Wexner Center for the Arts
Wexner Center for the Arts
FreeAll ages
Oct30FriArts & craftsFri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. — New Albany Middle School Theatre
McCoy Center for the Arts
PaidAll ages
Oct30FriOutdoorsFri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Fall Frights at Whitehall Community Park
Whitehall Community Park (Lower Level)
Free
Oct30FriSports & playFri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Michael Jackson Thriller Skate
Skate Zone 71
From $13
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Grove City Midnight Market
Town Center Park
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Lazelle Woods Fall Fest
Lazelle Woods Community Center
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Trick or Treat Tour at the Ohio Statehouse
Ohio Statehouse
Free
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Dublin Diwali Festival
Coffman Park
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Monster Mash Skate
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- Oct31SatSports & play
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
- Oct31SatSports & play
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
- Oct31SatSports & play
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Cinema Saturdays: Coco (Riverside Crossing Park)
Riverside Crossing Park
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Bash
Columbus Metropolitan Library - New Albany Branch
Ages 0–6
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Howlin’ Halloween
Grandview Heights Public Library
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Pumpkin Parade at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 0–7
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Spooky STEAM Haunted House
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM
Trunk or Treat at Driving Park Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Driving Park Branch
Free
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
CMA Community Days: Día de los Muertos
Columbus Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM
Gordon Korman
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
Free
- Community
Mon, Nov 2
JClub School's Out Days at the JCC
JCC of Greater Columbus
From $60
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 1:30 PM
LEGO® Printmaking Workshop
Bexley Public Library
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
Wondrous Roots and Spooky Shoots: School's Out Camp
Franklin Park Conservatory - Wells Barn
From $80
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
America 250: Armstrong & Flight
Grandview Heights Public Library
Ages 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
November Chihuly Night at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $17.33All ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:30 PM
Care with Confidence: Babysitter Safety Certification — New Albany
Philip Heit Center (Conference Room, 1st floor)
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM
ProMusica Family Concert at Gahanna Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna Branch
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
Visit with a Leaf Vacuum at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
Free
- Community
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Erin Entrada Kelly in Conversation with Margaret Peterson Haddix
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM
D.I.Y. Paratroopers with the National Veterans Memorial & Museum
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Barnett Branch
Free
- Cooking
Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM
The Eat the Rainbow Garden Pizza Challenge (Grades 4-6)
Philip Heit Center (Demo Kitchen)
Nov11WedCommunityWed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Gahanna Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Veterans Day National Ceremony at NVMM
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
- Community
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM
JClub Parent's Nights Out (members only)
JCC of Greater Columbus
With admission
- Cooking
Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM
Nourish Jr.: The Mighty Mug Chef
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Teen Studio: Unwind at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
FreeAges 13–19
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Tweens Create: Lego Club
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
Ages 9–12
Nov13FriCommunityFri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM
Grand Illumination at Easton Town Center
Easton Town Center
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Way Out West: Family Comedy at Westgate Community Center
Westgate Community Center
From $5
- Santa visits
Through Dec 11
Santa's Mailbox at Bob Crane Community Center
Bob Crane Community Center
Free
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Visit with a Snow Plow at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14
CCT SandBox Series: I Want My Hat Back!
Columbus Children's Theatre
PaidAges 0–5
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM
Parents' Night Out at The Schoolhouse of New Albany
The Schoolhouse of New Albany
From $50
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Squishmallow Painting
Grandview Heights Public Library
Ages 11–17
- Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Peace, Purpose & Power: Youth Wellness Workshop (Ages 11-14)
Philip Heit Center (Classroom)
Ages 11–14
- Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions — Westerville
Westerville Public Library
Free
- Community
Mon, Nov 16 · 4:30 PM
Folk Stories to Gather Us Together
Bexley Public Library
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
The Play Spot Pop-Up Class
Philip Heit Center (Lounge)
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Author Visit: Raúl the Third at Main Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
Free
- Train rides
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Open House and Huntington Holiday Train Launch
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
Free
Nov19ThuCommunityThu, Nov 19 · 4:30 PM
Books with Bo: Read to a Therapy Dog in Grove City
Southwest Public Library: Grove City
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 27
Short North Stage: Hairspray
Garden Theater (Short North Stage)
PaidAll ages
- Nov20FriArts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
Nov21SatOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Conservatory Aglow 2026
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
PaidAll ages
- Nov21SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Sewing for Kids at Dear Garment House
Columbus Fashion Academy — Dear Garment House
From $75Ages 5+
Nov21SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
WinterFest Columbus
Dorrian Green
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM
Babysitter's Training with First Aid Certification
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch
Ages 12–17
- Community
Through Dec 24
Christkindlmarkt Dublin Ohio
Riverside Crossing Park
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Columbus Jazz on Tour at Hilltop Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21
Season of Celebrations at COSI
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
With admissionAll ages
- Nov22SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
Nov22SunLight displaysSun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration
Creekside Plaza (Gahanna Creekside District)
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
Family Concert Series: Hilliard Davidson Jazz Ensemble
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard Branch
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM
Math in Bloom: Fibonacci Day at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- Cooking
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30 PM
Nourish Jr.: Thanksgiving Side Dish Stars
Philip Heit Center (Demo Kitchen)
- Nov23MonArts & crafts
Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
- Nov24TueArts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM
Fall Fun Puppet Show at Whetstone Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Free Screening at the McCoy Center
McCoy Center for the Arts
Free
- Nov25WedArts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:30 PM
Family Puzzle Cafe
Bexley Public Library
All ages
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
Flying Feather Four Miler and Kids' Gobbler Chase
The Club at Corazon
Paid
- Nov26ThuArts & crafts
Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
Nov27FriNutcracker and showsFri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
CAPA Presents A Christmas Carol at the Ohio Theatre
Ohio Theatre
Paid
- Nov27FriArts & crafts
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
FREE Wanderlights
Columbus Commons
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
Create a Gingerbread House at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $10
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory - The Wells Barn
From $18
- Community
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
Seeds of Caring Service Project at Dublin Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Dublin Branch
Ages 2–12
- Community
Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM
Sunday Funday: Holiday Open House in Old Worthington
Downtown (Old) Worthington
Free
- Community
Sun, Nov 29 · 5:30 PM
Worthington Tree Illumination
Village Green (Southeast quadrant)
- STEM & discovery
Through Dec 13
Model Trains on Display at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 1 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Crafts for Families at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 8+
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM
Kids Create: Evergreen Tree Weaving
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
FreeAges 7–11
Dec3ThuTree lightingsThu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Dublin Tree Lighting Ceremony
Coffman Park
Free
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM
Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Ohio Statehouse
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:30 PM
STEAM Experiments: Snow at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 6–11
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4
Columbus Symphony: Holiday Pops
Ohio Theatre
Paid
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Wander Nights at Wanderlights
Columbus Commons (plus Scioto Mile and Lazarus Building stops)
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 23
Mr. Scrooge — Columbus Children's Theatre holiday musical
Riffe Center Theatres – Studio One
PaidAges 5+
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Snow Ball Holiday Open House — Gahanna Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna Branch
Free
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Upper Arlington Winter Fest and Tree Lighting
Mallway Park
All ages
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Westerville Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
Westerville City Hall Courtyard
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Whitehall Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting
Whitehall City Hall
Free
- Train rides
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
All Aboard the Polar Express! — Hilliard Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard Branch
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Reynoldsburg Tree Lighting
Senior Citizens Facility
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Victorian Christmas Celebration
Gahanna Historical Settlement
- Dec6SunOutdoors
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
December Community Day: Celebrate Winter at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
Dec6SunTree lightingsSun, Dec 6 · 3:30 PM
Hilliard Tree Lighting
Hilliard's Station Park
Free
- Dec6SunTree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30 PM
Tree Lighting
Hilliard’s Station Park
Free
- Community
Mon, Dec 7 · 10:30 AM
Magic of the Holiday with Erica Carlson — Reynoldsburg Branch
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Reynoldsburg Branch
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 8
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Palace Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Festive Fun with Santa and Hanukkah Games — Franklinton Branch
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Franklinton Branch
Free
- Markets and festivals
Wed, Dec 9 · 3:30 PM
Marion-Franklin Season Celebration: WinterFest
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Marion-Franklin Branch
Free
Dec10ThuNutcracker and showsThu, Dec 10
BalletMet: The Nutcracker
Ohio Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Party at the Worthington Community Center
Worthington Community Center
All ages
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Holidays at Ohio Village
Ohio Village
From $14
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12
CCT SandBox Series: The Snowy Day
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT Naghten)
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Festive Family Fun — New Albany Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - New Albany Branch
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
Gingerbread House Party — Whetstone Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:30 AM
PBJ & Jazz: Songs of the Season
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
Free
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Santa at The Log House
Gahanna Historical Settlement (The Log House)
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM
Merry Tuba Christmas: Family Concert at Hilliard Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard Branch
Free
- Markets and festivals
Mon, Dec 14 · 3:00 PM
Winter Wonderland at Barnett Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Barnett Branch
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM
Kids Create: Snowman Photo Frames
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
FreeAges 7–11
- Markets and festivals
Tue, Dec 15 · 3:00 PM
Winter Wonderland at Parsons Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons Branch
Free
- Markets and festivals
Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM
Winter Wonderland at Martin Luther King Branch Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Martin Luther King Branch
Free
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Conservatory Aglow
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 4:30 PM
Kitten Portraits at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 8–18
Dec19SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
LEGO Block Party at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
With admission
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
New Albany Symphony Holiday Spectacular
McCoy Center for the Arts
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Santa & The Symphony: Sensory-Friendly Concert (New Albany Symphony)
McCoy Center for the Arts
- Community
Through Jan 4
JClub Winter Break Camp at the JCC
JCC of Greater Columbus
From $60
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
Play with Robots at Westerville Public Library
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 4–11
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Theatre360 Winter Break Single-Day Camps (K-Pop Demon Hunters, How to Train Your Dragon Jr., Disney's Descendants)
CCT Studios (Columbus Children's Theatre)
PaidAges 5–12
- Dec22TueNutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 22 · 11:00 AM
BalletMet: My First Nutcracker
Ohio Theatre
Paid
- Dec22TueArts & crafts
Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM
Winter Art Breaks at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 26
Kwanzaa African Drummers at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admission
- Sports & play
Sun, Dec 27
Out of Hand Entertainment Juggling Show at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 28
Realm of the Reptiles at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admission
- Community
Wed, Dec 30 · 11:00 AM
Magic of the Holiday with Erica Carlson — Whetstone Branch
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Wed, Dec 30 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party — Main Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 30
Ohio Falconry School Birds of Prey at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admission
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 9
CCT Academy Winter Sampler
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT Studios)
Paid
- Community
Sat, Jan 9
Joyful Hedgehog Magic Show with Erica Carlson — Westerville
Westerville Public Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 16
CCT SandBox Series: Paddington
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT Naghten)
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Jan 20 · 4:30 PM
Discover Archeology: Seeds of the Past — Westerville
Westerville Public Library
FreeAges 6–11
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Baby & Me Tours at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
From $10
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
BalletMet Dance Academy Children's Division (Mini Movers, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap)
BalletMet (Mount Vernon studios)
PaidAges 3–7
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (Bison and Nature Center)
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park – Nature Center
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Free
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Blendon Woods Metro Park
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Brush Crazy Columbus drop-in paint-your-own studio
Brush Crazy Columbus
From $15
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
CCT Academy Winter Session classes
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT Studios)
Paid
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Code Ninjas Hilliard coding classes (CREATE and JR)
Code Ninjas Hilliard
PaidAges 5–14
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Columbus Children's Choir 2026-2027 season choirs (grades 1-12)
Columbus Children's Choir
From $465
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
COSI
From $20All ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
COSI Planetarium: Astra and Sirius
COSI Planetarium
With admission
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Embroidery for Kids and Teens with Erin
Sew to Speak
From $65Ages 8–18
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Goldfish Swim School Upper Arlington weekly swim lessons
Goldfish Swim School - Upper Arlington
From $124
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Homeschool rock climbing at Vertical Adventures
Vertical Adventures (5.Life)
PaidAges 6+
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Inniswood Metro Gardens
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Kids Sewing101: Pillowcase with Merrilee
Sew to Speak
From $70Ages 8–17
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Open Studio Saturdays at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
With admissionAll ages
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Pre-K: Art Explorers at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
From $10Ages 3–4
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Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park Dublin open jump
Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park Dublin
From $17All ages
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Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- VisitanytimeSports & play
Visit on your schedule
Skate Zone 71 public roller skating
USA's Skate Zone 71
From $7All ages
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Vertical Adventures climbing gym
Vertical Adventures (5.Life)
PaidAll ages
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Wexner Center for the Arts galleries
Wexner Center for the Arts
Free
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Young Chefs Academy Gahanna weekly kids cooking classes
Young Chefs Academy Gahanna
From $49
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Be Strong: Strength Training for Boys in Grades 4-7 (Fall Series)
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Drama Club: Trolls Jr. (10-week after-school musical theatre)
Columbus Children's Theatre (CCT Studios)
PaidAges 8–15
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Family Night at Worthington Community Center
Worthington Community Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Fashion Runway Upcycling Program — Elementary Group
Columbus Fashion Academy — Dear Garment House
From $425
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $17.33
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Home School Workshops at the Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
From $25
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate classes, October 2026 session - Chiller Dublin
OhioHealth Chiller Dublin
From $175Ages 3–17
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate classes, October 2026 session - Chiller Easton
OhioHealth Chiller Easton
From $175Ages 3–17
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Lift Like a Girl: Starting Strength (Grades 5-6)
Philip Heit Center
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Lift Like a Girl: Strength and Conditioning for Teen Girls (Grades 7-10)
Philip Heit Center
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Little Zen & Me: A Playful Yoga Journey (Fall #2)
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
Ages 3–6
- Community
Visit on your schedule
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
From $11
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Orton Geological Museum
Orton Geological Museum (Orton Hall)
Free
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public ice skating at Chiller Dublin
OhioHealth Chiller Dublin
From $4All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public ice skating at Chiller Easton
OhioHealth Chiller Easton
From $4All ages
- Outdoor rinks
Visit on your schedule
Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink — Dublin outdoor ice skating
Riverside Crossing Park Ice Rink
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock Columbus music programs for kids (Little Wing, Rookies, Rock 101, Performance)
School of Rock Columbus
PaidAges 3–18
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Scioto Park Sledding Hill — Dublin
Scioto Park
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Soar on Saturdays: Free Youth Dance Classes at the King Arts Complex
The King Arts Complex
FreeAges 8–12
- Community
Session in progress
Story Time: Tales for Toddlers
Grandview Heights Public Library
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Youth Climbing Club (Level 1 Discover) at Vertical Adventures
Vertical Adventures (5.Life)
PaidAges 3–18
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Youth Climbing Club Level 1 at Bloc Garten (bouldering)
Bloc Garten (5.Life)
PaidAges 6–18
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Friday Coffee Dress: Mysteries, Anthems & Victories
Ohio Theatre
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Friday Frights
Lou Berliner Sports Park
From $210
- Community
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Village Green
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Ohio Theatre
- Cooking
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 3:30 PM
Nourish Jr.: Better Than the Coffee Shop
Philip Heit Center (Demo Kitchen)
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Public Skating and Birthdays
Skate Zone 71
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest
Academy Park
All ages
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EndedThrough Oct 23
Thursday Adult Skate
Skate Zone 71
From $13
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 2:00 PM
Feddersen – Mobile Produce Market
Feddersen Community Center
- Oct22ThuSTEM & discovery
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Columbus Commons
- Community
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Howard – Mobile Produce Market
Howard Community Center
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