So there’s a possibility of snow this weekend. Big Deal. We’re from Ohio . . . we’ve got this. (Right?) Sigh. Well, here are 8 things you can do indoors this weekend! I hope you enjoy the weekend!
1. Family Books and Build at Upper Arlington Main Library – Tremont Road
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Location: 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: 614-486-9621
Story time is followed by hands-on building time with LEGO and Duplo blocks! Registration is required. Openings were still available at the time I published this. See link for more details.
2. Kiddie Konsignment Sale at Grace Polaris Church
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed from 12:00PM – 1:00 PM, half price sale from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Location: 8225 Worthington Galena Rd, Westerville, Ohio 43081
Okay, I’ll be honest, I have a vested interest here because I’m selling like a bajillion toddler and baby toys at this sale. But it’s a good one for baby items and clothes, kids clothes, maternity items, toys, etc. The half price sale starts at 1:00 PM and there is usually a line, so plan to arrive a little early!
3. Let’s Play Storytime at your local Barnes and Noble Booksellers
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: all local B&N Booksellers
Story time and activities based on the book Let’s Play!
4. Princess Party at Barnes and Noble Pickerington Location
When: Saturday April 9, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 1738 North Hill Road, Pickerington, OH 43147
Phone: 614-751-0927
Event features games, stories and a royal visitor!
5. Food, Fit and Fun Fest at Scioto Darby Elementary School
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 5380 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
This event features free health screenings for children and adults, food trucks and fitness information! A $5 fun band provides access to lots of fun games for kids including a bounce house, relay races and more! Proceeds support programs at Scioto Darby Elementary School.
6. Nisonger Sensory Friendly Screening: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial at Gateway Film Center
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 1550 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43201
The movie E.T. will be shown in a sensory-friendly manner: lower volume and lights up in order to make the experience more comfortable for those with autism or developmental disabilities. Tickets are free.
7. Kids Monarch Day at The Crest
When: Sunday, April 10, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 2855 Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43202
Phone: 614-261-7128
Wild Ones Columbus, OH and Simply Living will be teaching kids about Monarch Butterflies at this free event! (Geared toward ages 12 and under, but all ages are welcome). Kids also eat free every Sunday!
8. Concerts for Kids: Fairy Tales in Music at Ohio Theatre
When: Sunday, April 10, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 39 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215
Tickets available: here
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents your favorite fairy tales in music form! Pre-concert activities including crafts from the Columbus Museum of Art, a sing along, conducting lessons and more start at 2:00 PM.
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