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Family-Friendly Things to do in Columbus, Ohio This Weekend: This week’s list includes events for Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day in Columbus! These events are in chronological order. Ongoing events are listed first. If an event happens multiple times during a weekend, it will be listed in the order of its first occurrence, so make …

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1. Winter Reading Challenge at Grandview Heights Public Library Between now and February 15, register at the library or online to read books and win prizes through the Winter Reading Challenge. Set a weekly reading goal and earn raffle tickets to win prizes throughout the weeks. Adults can register, too! Check out this list of things …

Read More about Family-Friendly Events This Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: February 6-8, 2026

1. Balloon Scavenger Hunt with Erica Carlson at Main Library Go on a search for winter-inspired balloon creations around the Main Library all day, each day this week, through Saturday. General hours are Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM to 6:00PM and Sun: 1:00 …

Read More about Family-Friendly Events This Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: January 30-February 1, 2026

Small but mighty, the city of Grandview has a plethora of restaurants to choose from! This list of restaurants in Grandview Heights will give you several ideas for your next meal! Since we moved to Columbus in 2008, we have always lived about 10 minutes or less from Grandview so it has become a go-to …

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PLEASE NOTE: There are MANY cancellations this weekend due to the weather! Please double check the link and social media for weather-related updates to events this weekend! 1. Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus Follow this festive path beginning at Columbus Commons down Town Street and ending at Bicentennial Park! Enjoy holiday lights and special displays along the …

Read More about Family-Friendly Events This Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: January 23-25, 2026

Discover shopping, scenic parks, and delicious dining options in Upper Arlington. Find something new to do in this charming Columbus suburb! The city of Upper Arlington is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Just 5 miles from downtown Columbus, it is next to Grandview Heights and surrounded on most sides by the city of Columbus! Upper …

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1. Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus Follow this festive path beginning at Columbus Commons down Town Street and ending at Bicentennial Park! Enjoy holiday lights and special displays along the way! Lights will be lit until February 15 from 5 – 10 pm, daily. Check out my list of more things to do in downtown Columbus! 2. Winter Reading …

Read More about Family-Friendly Events This Weekend in Columbus, Ohio: January 16-19, 2026: MLK Jr. Weekend

Watching planes take off and land at the Ohio State University Airport is a fun (and free) activity for kids in Columbus! Fun for Families at Ohio State University Airport The Ohio State University Airport was one of our favorite places to visit! The observation deck was a great place to watch planes take off …

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