18 family friendly events happening in Columbus, Ohio this weekend!
1. Warehouse Sale at Junior Library Guild
When: Friday & Saturday, April 20-21, 2018
Time: Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 7858 Industrial Pkwy, Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: 800-491-0174
The JLG’s Spring Warehouse sale is a great place to get children’s and young adult books! All books are $5 each, 100’s of title available. Food trucks will be onsite both days! Read my interview with Junior Library Guild!
2. $5 Friday Pony Rides & Petting Zoo at Horse -N- Round Fun
When: Friday, April 20, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 7042 Feder Rd. Galloway, OH 43119
Phone: 614-204-5353
Enjoy pony rides and a petting zoo! All ages are welcome, no reservations needed!
3. POP UP! Spring Clothing and Equipment Sale at Resolute Athletic Complex
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 3599 Chiller Ln, Columbus, OH 43219
The Columbus Mothers of Twins Club’s semi-annual clothing and equipment sale happens this weekend! Get in early at 7:00 AM with a $2 donation to charity. General admission opens at 8:00 AM. No strollers or wagons.
4. Waffle Bar! at Coffee Connections of Hilliard, LLC
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 4004 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-664-3993
$5 will get you a waffle with unlimited toppings, juice and drip coffee! Read more about Coffee Connections here!
5. Party for the Planet™ at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065
Phone: 614-724-3485
Celebrate Earth Day with activity stations, characters, animal enrichment and more!
6. Llama & Sheep Shearing Day at Stratford Ecological Center
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-363-2548
Visit the farm on the annual shearing day! See sheep and llamas be sheared! Learn how wool is processed and enjoy hands on experiences. $5/person or $15 for a family of 4. No registration needed. Sock Hop Soda Shop will be on site with a hot and cold menu! Read A Day on the Farm: 5 Things to Do at Stratford Ecological Center!
7. Breakfast, Books and Your Farm at 4th Street Farms
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 1377 N 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-506-7040
Enjoy a story, take home a plant and have a snack at 4th Street Farms!
8. MakerX at Reynoldsburg Performing Arts Center & Fablab
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 8579 Summit Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
This Columbus Maker Expo is a festival focused on digital design and creation. Expect exhibits featuring 3D printing, virtual reality, robotics, droves, electronic music, coding, hands-on building, LEGO robotics and more! Ages 18 and younger are free, adults are $5. There will be food trucks on site.
9. Earth Day Weekend at Highbanks Metro Park
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days
Location: 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Franklin County Metro Parks and COSI are hosting this Earth Day event that features hands-on activities and live animals! Learn about vernal pools, build seed pods, observe earthworms and more! Meet at the Nature Center. Read more about Highbanks Metro Park here!
10. Earth Day at The Crest Gastropub
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2875 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43202
Phone: 614-261-7128
The Crest and The Arts and College Preparatory Academy are hosting this Earth Day celebration with yoga, live music, locally made goods, local farmers, brewers and artists!
11. Sensory Friendly Films: Shaun the Sheep Movie at Gateway Film Center
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 1550 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-247-4433
Enjoy the movie Shaun the Sheep at a lower volume, lights up and a “no shushing” atmosphere. This is a free screening in conjunction with The Ohio State University Nisonger Center.
12. Aminah Robinson Workshop at Picassos
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 1974 N Mallway Dr., Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: 614-354-1930
Honor Aminah Robinson by creating your own hanging collage inspired by her work! Families will also work to create a community wall mural. $25/child. Spots are limited.
13. Girl Genius STEAM Lock-In at The Simplr STEAM Playground
When: Saturday & Sunday, , April 21 & 22, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Location: 710 Cross Pointe Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: 614-860-5012
This overnight event is for girls in grades 3-6. There will be a guest speaker who will talk about her time at NASA, 3D printing, tech gadgets, a movie, pizza and snacks!
14. Celebrate Earth Day at Never Grow Up Boutique!
When: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 4048 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Celebrate Earth Day with discounts, special hours, prizes and more at Never Grow Up Boutique!
15. KidX Earth Day Jubilee at Polaris Fashion Place
When: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: 1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614-846-1500
Celebrate Earth Day by decorating a pot and planting flowers, learning about what can be done to make the Earth a better place and participating in other activities!
16. A Really Big Fun Earth Day at The Vanderelli Room
When: Sunday, Aril 22, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 218 McDowell St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-403-4689
Enjoy an art show from local students, music by The Shazzbots, vendors, games for kids, a food truck and more!
17. Make a Suncatcher at Burlap Sunflower
When: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 3840 Lattimer St., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-989-1638
Make a dragonfly or flower suncatcher. $15 for all materials and class. For ages 16 and older.
18. Earth Day Celebration: Cruddy Creek at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
When: Sunday, April 22, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: 1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway, Ohio 43119
Phone: 614-891-0700
Learn about pollution in rivers and creeks and learn how you can help the environment! Check out the living stream inside the Nature Center! Read more about Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park here.
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*Please be aware, information is gathered from multiple community sources. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity. Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities. Enjoy what you do today!*
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