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What Should We Do This Weekend? April 29 – May 1, 2016

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the weekend!  Here are 7 things you can do with your kids!  Enjoy!

1. Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA of Central Ohio

When: Saturday, April 30, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Times vary by location)
Location: Your Local YMCA

Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at 11 local branches of the YMCA! The goal of this day of activity is to improve the health and well-being of families! Activities vary by location, so check the link for the schedules at each individual YMCA. Examples of featured activities include family zumba, Touch a Truck, rock climbing, swim evaluations, free bike helmets, lego table, obstacle course, bounce houses and much more! And it’s FREE!

2. Powell Street Market in Downtown Powell

When: Sunday, May 1, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Powell, OH

This downtown market only happens 3 times a year and features a wide selection of vendors selling hand-made treasures, food, jewelry and more! Food trucks will be on site and there will be pony rides for the kids! Admission and parking is free!

3. Hoot Family Film Series at Gateway Film Center

When: Saturday, April 30. 2016
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 1550 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Phone: 614-247-4433

Music, crafts, dancing and a live performance by the Shazzbots accompany child-friendly short films! This month’s theme is wind!

4. Dive Under the Sea with ProMusica at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Karl Road Branch

When: Saturday April 30, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM
Location: 5590 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-645-2275

All ages are welcome to explore music inspired by the ocean! This concert by ProMuscia is free and family-friendly!

5. Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Store

When: Saturday, April 30, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2148 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614-846-1710

Make a free “Thanks-A-Bunch Bouquet” of flowers at the Polaris store!

6. Free Admission at Columbus Museum of Art

When: Sunday, May 1, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-221-6801

Just in case you don’t know, every Sunday is free at Columbus Museum of Art!

7. Family Days at Pizzuti Collection

When: Sunday, May 1, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 632 N Park St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-280-4004

Free admission to the Pizzuti Collection will be offered on the first Sunday of each month through December! These special days include guided children’s tours at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM and a scavenger hunt. Each child will also be given their own sketchbook!

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