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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

Whether you have kids off of school, extra vacation days, family in town or just want to squeeze in as much holiday festivity as possible, this list will keep you busy over Winter Break! This list begins with holiday events and things you can do any time during Winter Break and then ends with one-time …