# Things to do with kids in New Albany, OH

> 14 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in New Albany, OH (Franklin County, OH), in the Columbus area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [New Albany Trunk or Treat](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/new-albany-trunk-or-treat--listing-e4e6680cada2585bfac682b0) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Bevelhymer Park Green Zone, New Albany · checked Oct 14. New Albany Parks and Recreation's Sixth Annual Trunk or Treat, where local businesses, non-profits, organizations and teams decorate trunks, tailgates and tables and offer candy…
- [Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. — New Albany Middle School Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/disney-s-the-little-mermaid-jr-new-albany-middle-school-theatre--listing-afbc9329722eefbcad4df2a9) — Fri, Oct 30 (+2 more dates) · 7:00 PM · McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. Students of the New Albany Middle School Theatre program stage Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., the youth version of the Broadway musical, at the McCoy Center for the Arts. Ariel…
- [Halloween Bash](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/halloween-bash--listing-087c8d43d67a794086e5eb7d) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Columbus Metropolitan Library - New Albany Branch · Ages 0–6 · checked Oct 14. Wear your costume and enjoy stories and fun activities around the library! Storytimes at 10:15am and 11:15am. Limited space. For ages 6 and under and families.
- [Care with Confidence: Babysitter Safety Certification — New Albany](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/care-with-confidence-babysitter-safety-certification-new-albany--listing-b97ea2cfb8b8ddd52019840b) — Sun, Nov 8 · 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Philip Heit Center (Conference Room, 1st floor), New Albany · checked Oct 16. A four-hour babysitter safety certification class at the Philip Heit Center. Participants learn basic first aid, emergency response, safe sleep, age-appropriate activities and…
- [The Eat the Rainbow Garden Pizza Challenge (Grades 4-6)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/the-eat-the-rainbow-garden-pizza-challenge-grades-4-6--listing-971a288257773dee76c83f13) — Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Philip Heit Center (Demo Kitchen), New Albany · checked Oct 16. A hands-on cooking class for students in grades 4 to 6 at the Philip Heit Center demo kitchen. Kids stretch their own pizza dough, practice basic chef knife skills with kid-safe…
- [Nourish Jr.: The Mighty Mug Chef](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/nourish-jr-the-mighty-mug-chef--listing-7ac590ac45758893b563ac2a) — Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany · checked Oct 20. This Nourish Jr. hands-on cooking class shows kids how to make café-style drinks and treats at home, cheaper and healthier than buying them. The menu covers hot, frozen and iced…
- [Parents' Night Out at The Schoolhouse of New Albany](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/parents-night-out-at-the-schoolhouse-of-new-albany--listing-8aa95fdbc6c28e53a26c4b5a) — Sat, Nov 14 (+2 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Schoolhouse of New Albany · From $50 · checked Oct 16. The Schoolhouse of New Albany runs themed Parents' Night Out evenings for children from infants to 10 years old. Kids get dinner, games, crafts, activities and play with friends…
- [Peace, Purpose & Power: Youth Wellness Workshop (Ages 11-14)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/peace-purpose-and-power-youth-wellness-workshop-ages-11-14--listing-e2d217e74a18ba8a1b4bc4ba) — Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Philip Heit Center (Classroom), New Albany · Ages 11–14 · checked Oct 16. A 90-minute workshop for youth ages 11 to 14 focused on confidence, emotional awareness and healthy coping. Participants take part in guided discussions, mindfulness exercises…
- [The Play Spot Pop-Up Class](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/the-play-spot-pop-up-class--listing-8bdf79c591a6944a564fb030) — Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Philip Heit Center (Lounge), New Albany · checked Oct 16. A 45-minute play-based class designed by a pediatric speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist. Young children explore sensory bins, make crafts, listen to…
- [Nourish Jr.: Thanksgiving Side Dish Stars](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/nourish-jr-thanksgiving-side-dish-stars--listing-52e9bb1a0eaacfddee88ab59) — Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Philip Heit Center (Demo Kitchen), New Albany · checked Oct 16. Just before Thanksgiving, Nourish Jr. invites young cooks to learn holiday side dishes with a modern twist so they can bring their own dish to the family table. The menu is White…
- [How the Grinch Stole Christmas Free Screening at the McCoy Center](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-free-screening-at-the-mccoy-center--listing-9ad24dd089a41def0c28e42c) — Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM · McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany · Free · checked Oct 16. The McCoy Center for the Arts screens the live-action Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (rated PG, about 105 minutes) for free on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. No…
- [Festive Family Fun — New Albany Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/festive-family-fun-new-albany-branch-library--listing-0931f999c07339cb30c9ef05) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Columbus Metropolitan Library - New Albany Branch · Free · checked Oct 16. New Albany Branch Library sets up a Saturday morning of winter-themed games and holiday crafts for families. Children can write a letter to Santa, make a holiday craft to take…
- [New Albany Symphony Holiday Spectacular](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/new-albany-symphony-holiday-spectacular--listing-56e2509790d96a958880e8e5) — Sat, Dec 19 (+1 more date) · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany · checked Oct 16. The New Albany Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present their annual hometown holiday concert with jazz trumpeter Benny Benack as guest. The program mixes classic carols, joyful…
- [Santa & The Symphony: Sensory-Friendly Concert (New Albany Symphony)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/santa-and-the-symphony-sensory-friendly-concert-new-albany-symphony--listing-704334469cda7af181ecff39) — Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM · McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany · checked Oct 16. The New Albany Symphony Orchestra's sensory-friendly holiday concert features sleigh bells, classic carols and a special visit from Santa in a relaxed, hour-long morning program…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Be Strong: Strength Training for Boys in Grades 4-7 (Fall Series)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/be-strong-strength-training-for-boys-in-grades-4-7-fall-series--listing-7017f0897acf75e3125f193e) — Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, Oct. 26-Nov. 16 (OSU Fitness Studio #2, second floor) · Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany · checked Oct 20. Be Strong teaches boys in grades 4 through 7 how to move well and build strength and muscular endurance using only their own body weight. Coaches start with form and technique…
- [Lift Like a Girl: Starting Strength (Grades 5-6)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/lift-like-a-girl-starting-strength-grades-5-6--listing-ba9a0634c5e326c52168638e) — Wednesdays, 3:20-4:20 p.m., Nov 4 - Dec 16, 2026 · Philip Heit Center, New Albany · checked Oct 16. Starting Strength introduces girls in grades 5 and 6 to strength training in a supportive setting. Coaches focus on proper form and technique in bodyweight exercises that lay the…
- [Lift Like a Girl: Strength and Conditioning for Teen Girls (Grades 7-10)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/lift-like-a-girl-strength-and-conditioning-for-teen-girls-grades-7-10--listing-de83547bbd28bbf663cac61b) — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:20-4:20 p.m., Nov 3 - Dec 15, 2026 · Philip Heit Center, New Albany · checked Oct 16. A multi-week strength and conditioning program for girls in grades 7 to 10, coached by Beth Morrison at the Philip Heit Center. Sessions use free weights, fitness equipment and…
- [Little Zen & Me: A Playful Yoga Journey (Fall #2)](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/little-zen-and-me-a-playful-yoga-journey-fall-2--listing-7e0dfb837ec75f5cd5249470) — Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am, Oct. 21-Nov. 18 (Conference Room, first floor) · Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany · Ages 3–6 · checked Oct 20. This New Albany yoga series is meant for a child ages 3 to 6 and an adult to do together, with more emphasis on connection than on perfect poses. Classes use animal-inspired…

## Recently ended

- [Nourish Jr.: Better Than the Coffee Shop](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/nourish-jr-better-than-the-coffee-shop--listing-d17f2f9c83e33b733cb6854f) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Celebrate Diwali: A Family Chai & Craft Experience](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/celebrate-diwali-a-family-chai-and-craft-experience--listing-6745c8613c415bdff003ffaf) — ended Sat, Oct 17

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Franklin County, OH](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/counties/franklin-county-oh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/counties/franklin-county-oh.md)
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- [Things to do with kids in Columbus](https://grassyknees.com/columbus) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus.md)
- [This weekend in Columbus](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/this-weekend.md)

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