1. Month of Madness at Entertrainment Junction
When: March 1 – March 31, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday-Saturday; 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday
Location: 7379 Squire Ct, West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: 877-898-4656
If you’re up for a road trip this weekend, at this family entertainment center and train museum, for the month of March you can visit the A-Maze-N Funhouse for only $1.25 with the purchase of a Train Journey Ticket! Also hot dogs are only $.25!
2. Spring Fling at Oakland Nursery
When: Saturday, March 11 – Sunday, March 19, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 1156 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614-268-3511
This week long Spring Fling includes workshops, sales and family-friendly events! There will be a Kid’s Carnival on March 18th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM!
3. Free Green Smoothie at Smoothie King Polaris
When: Friday, March 17, 2017
Time: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: 1924 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614-505-7072
Get a free 12 oz green smoothie in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!
4. Chatterboxes at Treehive Cafe + Play
When: Friday, March 17, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: 337 W. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065
Phone: 614-681-1456
Drop in to chat with a Speech Language Pathologist about “typical” speech and language development in children! No registration required!
5. St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: Parade begins at 11:00 AM
Location: Metro Center through Historic Dublin
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This day of celebration includes a pancake breakfast at 7:00 AM, an Inflation Celebration at 9:00 AM and the parade at 11:00 AM! There will be more than 100 units in the parade!
6. Donuts with Dad at Coffee Connections of Hilliard
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 4004 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-664-3993
Have a donut and playdate with Dad at Coffee Connections!
7. Spring Craft and Gift Bazaar at Grove City High School
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 4665 Hoover Rd., Grove City, OH 43123
When: March 18, 2017 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Children under 12 are free to enter this Spring Bazaar that benefits Grove City High School Band! There will be over 175 vendors including food and drink!
8. Paw Patrol Meet and Greet at Skate Zone 71
When: When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 4900 Evanswood Dr., Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-846-5626
Visit with Chase and Marshall at this family skate!
9. Ribbon Wands at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
Fairy lovers can color their own satin ribbon wand!
10. Meet and Greet with Belle at Ohio Glass Museum
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 124 W. Main St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-334-0520
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World you can meet Travels by Stacy to learn how she can help, plus A Dream Come True Parties will be presenting Belle from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM! There will be a meet and greet, story time and pictures!
11. Pixar in Concert at Columbus Symphony
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-0939
Watch clips of your favorite Pixar movies accompanied by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra!
12. Columbus Toy and Collectible Show at Ohio Expo Center
When: Sunday, March 19, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Lausche Building, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
You can buy, sell or trade retro and collectible toys at this Toy and Collectible Show! Kids under 12 get in free!
13. Back to the Future Part 4th St. on South 4th St.
When: Sunday, March 19, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 260 S 4th St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Join the restaurants of S. 4th St. to go Back to the Future! Bring $5 or a pack of diapers to donate to the Columbus Diaper Bank and you can get a picture in front of the Delorean and a 5X7 print out!
14. Turtle Rescue at Watermelon Cay Book Reading at Grove City Library
When: Sunday, March 19, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3959 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614- 875-6716
The Friends of Southwest Public Libraries are hosting this special event where local author Janet Shailer will read her book, “Turtle Rescue at Watermelon Cay” while the artist who illustrated the book will lead an art project! There will also be a marine biologist on site to talk about her work with baby sea turtles! Every child who attends will receive a free copy of the book! No reservations necessary!
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