# Things to do with kids at The Dawes Arboretum

> 0 upcoming family events and 3 ongoing programs and visits at The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH 43056, in the Columbus area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

No sourced events ahead yet; the whole Columbus area: https://grassyknees.com/columbus.md

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Home School Investigations at The Dawes Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/home-school-investigations-at-the-dawes-arboretum--listing-f6779aca353ff460dbbfe49b) — First and third Fridays (ages 6-10) and fourth Fridays (ages 11-13), 1:30-3:00 p.m. · The Dawes Arboretum, Newark · Ages 6–13 · checked Oct 16. The Dawes Arboretum runs 90-minute hands-on nature study sessions for home-schooled students, led by Arboretum educators. Children ages 6 to 10 meet on the first and third…
- [Preschool Storybook Science](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/preschool-storybook-science--listing-322317a180863256c103b537) — Thursdays 10–11 a.m. · The Dawes Arboretum, Newark · Ages 3–5 · checked Oct 14. Weekly sessions that explore quality children's literature in a natural setting; each may include outdoor exploration, songs, games and crafts for children ages 3–5 with a…
- [The Dawes Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/the-dawes-arboretum--listing-16b8310f9421d7b4cbdc7975) — April–October daily 9am–7pm; November–March daily 9am–5pm; closed Thanksgiving… · The Dawes Arboretum, Newark · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Nonprofit arboretum east of Columbus in Licking County with trails, gardens, a welcome center and seasonal pop-up nature exhibits; open 362 days a year. Admission: adult $10…

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