Columbus area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Licking County, OH
16 upcoming family events and 10 places and programs in Licking 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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Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Fall in Love with Dawes
The Dawes Arboretum – Deep Woods
Free
Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Oct 31
Pigeon Roost Farm Fall Fun
Pigeon Roost Farm
From $12
- Outdoors
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Wild Storytime at Infirmary Mound Park
Infirmary Mound Park (Shelter #5 or James Bradley Center)
- Not-so-scary
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Sensory Saturday Hours: Spooky Sensory Activities at The Works
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
With admission
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Fall Hike at Lobdell Reserve
Lobdell Reserve (Mounts Rd)
FreeAges 5+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Pumpkin Pie Garland Craft
Infirmary Mound Park – James Bradley Center
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Under the Stars (Live) at The Works SciDome
The Works - SciDome Planetarium
From $15
Dec3ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM
LEGO Family Challenge at Downtown Newark Library
Licking County Library – Downtown Newark
All ages
- Dec4FriCommunity
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30 AM
Winter Holiday Play Date at Downtown Newark Library
Licking County Library – Downtown Newark
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Granville Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour
Downtown Granville (Broadway)
Free
Dec7MonSanta visitsMon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
Babcock Holiday Bash with Santa (Johnstown)
Licking County Library – Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Family Holiday Music Bingo at West Newark Library
Licking County Library – West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
All ages
- Dec12SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Interactive Movie: Frozen at Downtown Newark Library
Licking County Library – Downtown Newark
- Dec16WedSanta visits
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Meet Santa at West Newark Library
Licking County Library – West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
- Dec21MonCrafts and cookies
Mon, Dec 21 · 11:00 AM
Gingerbread Builders Competition at Downtown Newark Library
Licking County Library – Downtown Newark
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party at Johnstown Library
Licking County Library – Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Creative Corner at The Works
The Works
With admission
- OngoingprogramSTEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Curious Kids at The Works
The Works
With admission
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Weekend Pop-Up Nature Exhibits
The Dawes Arboretum – Visitors Center
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Home School Investigations at The Dawes Arboretum
The Dawes Arboretum
Ages 6–13
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Infirmary Mound Park
Infirmary Mound Park
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Lynd Fruit Farm – Market, Corn Maze and Apple Cannons
Lynd Fruit Farm – Market On Morse
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Make Your Own Glass Experience at The Works
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
From $35Ages 12+
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Preschool Storybook Science
The Dawes Arboretum
Ages 3–5
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
The Dawes Arboretum
The Dawes Arboretum
From $5
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
The Works
From $10
Recently ended
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:30 PM
Night @ the Museum: Wizarding World of The Works
The Works
With admission
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Hike It! Morning Fall Hike
Infirmary Mound Park – Arena (Shelters & Dog Park area)
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Night Hike with DIY Lanterns
Infirmary Mound Park – James Bradley Center
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