16 family friendly events in Columbus, Ohio this weekend!
1. Free Petting Zoo at Olentangy Indian Caverns
When: Monday – Sunday, April 2-8, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 1779 Home Rd., Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-548-7917
Enjoy free admission to the petting zoo all week at Olentangy Indian Caverns! See 10 Things to do at Olentangy Indian Caverns.
2. First Friday Film Series at Ohio History Center
When: Friday, April 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus Ohio, 43211
Phone: 1-800-686-6124
Ohio History Center stays open for special hours on the first Friday of the month! Admission after 5:00 PM is just $6, kids ages 6-12 are $3 and kids under 6 (and members) are free! There will be crafts and a showing of the movie Willow at 7:00 PM. Tickets are first come first served. See all there is to do at Ohio History Center!
3. Preschool Open Lab at The Simplr STEAM Playground
When: Friday, April 6, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 710 Cross Pointe Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: 614-860-5012
This new Open Lab is for preschoolers! Kids age 3-5 can “Learn. Build. Play” in this open environment that offers toys and gadgets where kids can learn about STEAM concepts. Drop in. $10/child. Adults must stay. Have older kids? Check out Open Lab on Friday night or Open Lab Saturdays for ages 5-14.
4. Mother/Son Adventure Night at Prairie Township Community Center
When: Friday, April 6, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 5955 W. Broad St., Galloway, OH 43119
Phone: 614-907-7990
Moms and sons can enjoy dinner together and then activities and games in the gym!
5. International Kids’ Yoga Day – Youth Yoga Project Class at Rise Yoga Ohio
When: Friday, April 6, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 4032 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123
Phone: 614-506-7255
On International Kids’ Yoga Day, Rise Yoga and Youth Yoga Project are offering a class for kids ages 6-13. There will be breathing exercises, yoga practice, coloring and games! The class is donation based (suggested donation $20) and all donations will benefit the Youth Yoga Project which is bringing yoga into under-resourced schools.
6. Lady Tutu 5k and Little Princess Dash at Easton Town Center
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219
This 5K run/walk and Princess Dash celebrates girls and women! Make sure to wear your tutu! Register online!
7. Spring Kiddie Consignment Sale at Grace Polaris Church
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: 8225 Worthington Galena Rd., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-888-7733
This huge children’s consignment sale features children’s clothing for all ages, baby items, maternity clothes, toys, accessories and more! Half Price Sale begins at 1:00 PM!
8. Easter Adventure at The Farm at Walnut Creek
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Phone: 330-893-4200
Looking for a road trip? Enjoy food, a corn box, a scavenger hunt and several egg drops throughout the day! The animal park will also be open! See our trip to The Farm at Walnut Creek.
9. Window Birdhouse Workshop at Home Depot
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: your local Home Depot
Kids can build a birdhouse and decorate it with paint and stickers. Parents must accompany child. Kids receive a free certificate of achievement, an apron and commemorative pin.
10. Spring Break Special: Kids Fishing at Three Creeks Metro Park
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 3860 Bixby Road Groveport, OH 43125
Phone: 614-208-2874
Kids ages 15 and under can meet at Heron Pond to catch fish!
11. Open House 2018 at Museum of Biological Diversity at Ohio State University
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 1315 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: 614-292-7773
View collections of plants and animals, participate in activities for kids and adults, pet insects, see a giant outdoor fish tank and more!
12. Family Fun with Chris Rowlands at Franklin Park Conservatory
Time: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Location: 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
13. Natural Play Area Adventures: Fairy, Elf & Bug Houses at Sharon Woods Metro Park
When: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-315-5520
Gather natural items and plants to build fairy, elf and bug houses in the Natural Play area! Ideal for ages 5-12.
14. Family Fun with the Columbus Zoo at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
The Columbus Zoo visits Franklin Park Conservatory once a month bringing different animals to visit!
15. Free Family-friendly Library Concert w/ ProMusica Woodwind Trio at Columbus Metropolitan Library
When: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-645-2275
All ages are welcome to explore music from a different time period during this free family concert by the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra!
16. Family Paint Class: Creative Peacock at Art With Anna
When: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 420 N. Cassady Ave, Bexley, OH 43209
Phone: 614-252-1881
Paint together as as a family! This week’s project is a Creative Peacock. Appropriate for ages 6 and up.
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