Lots of fun things going on this weekend! If I can combine a little shopping, superheroes and a free root beer float, it will be a success! 🙂
1. Tax Free Holiday
When: Friday – Sunday, August 5-7, 2016
Time: Starts Friday at 12:00 AM and ends Sunday at 11:59 PM
Location: Everywhere in Ohio!
This weekend only you can purchase clothing items that cost $75 or less and classroom supplies and instructional materials priced at $20 or less tax free! THIS INCLUDES DIAPERS, my friends! They count as clothing! As long as you’re not buying a case of diapers over $75, now is the time to stock up! This tax free holiday happens everywhere you shop in the state of Ohio!
2. Dublin Irish Festival in Coffman Park
When: Friday – Sunday, August 5-7, 2016
Time: Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017
This weekend is Dublin’s celebration of Irish culture, the largest 3 day Irish festival in the world! For kids there will be Fairy Tea and Pirate Parties (register online here), a Wendy’s Wee Folk area with crafts, music and activities just for kids, several fun kids vendors with face painting, photo booth, WeJoySing music, sand art and more! On Sunday, gates open at 9:30 AM for Sunday Services and breakfast. Free admission will be given until 11:00 AM on Sunday if you bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Dublin Food Pantry. At the gate, general tickets are $12 and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at a discount online ($10) until Thursday night at midnight.
3. Peppa Pig Party at Worthington Libraries, Northwest Library
When: Friday, August 5, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 2280 Hard Rd., Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: 614-807-2626
Enjoy a Peppa Pig-themed party with songs, stories and games! Ages 5 and under.
4. Back to School at the Bay at Zoombezi Bay
When: Friday, August 5, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065
Phone: 614-724-3600
WNCI sponsors a Back-to-School concert at Zoombezi Bay! Tickets are $14.99 for that day only. The movie Minions will be shown that same evening at 9:00 PM
5. Rhythm on the River and Movies on the Mile at the Scioto Mile
When: Friday, August 5, 2016
Time: Music starts at 7:30 PM, but food and beverage sales begin at 6:30 PM
Location: 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43215
Head down to the Scioto Mile for a free outdoor concert and movie! JD Eicher plays at 7:30 and the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens plays at dusk! Donatos sells pizza on site. This is the last movie of the summer!
6. Mom 2 Mom Consignment Sale at Westerville Christian Church
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 471 E College Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Shop for gently used baby and kids clothing as well as toys, baby gear, maternity clothes and more. Regular Sale: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Half Price Sale: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
7. Junior Garden Volunteers at Inniswood Gardens
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Innis House, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-508-8111
If your teen or tween is looking for opportunities to volunteer, check out the Junior Garden Volunteer program with the Metro Parks. This weekend kids ages 11-17 can help with cleaning up the gardens at Inniswood Metro Park. They must be pre-registered and have a parent’s permission.
8. Superhero Day at Easton Town Center
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Fenlon Square, 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Superhero day will be filled with activities like face painting, live music, a parade, costumed characters and a concerts by the Shazzbots at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Come dressed as a superhero and/or make a super mask at one of the activity stations!
9. Weinland Park Community Festival in Weinland Park
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 211 E. 7th Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 (Behind Weinland Park Elementary School)
This family friendly neighborhood festival celebrates summer with food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, farm animals, a live DJ, a pie eating contest, over 50 vendors, and more!
10. 6-1-Pho 1 Year Anniversary
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 4386 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: 614-706-4903
6-1-Pho in Clintonville is celebrating it’s 1st anniversary! There will be half off bowls, a performance by 5-star dragon dancers at 1:00 PM, free treats and door prizes! You can also get 1/2 banh mi and kids bowl for $8.
11. National Root Beer Float Day at A&W
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM – close
Location: 3 A&W Locations in the Columbus Area
Get a free root beer float at any Columbus area A&W location to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day!
12. Family Night at Paper Moon Art Studio
When: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-332-9149
The whole family can experience the Magic of Art during this open house style Family Night full of arts and crafts! Cost is $25 per family. Call to register – space is limited!
13. Olympic Fever at Sharon Woods
When: Sunday, August 7, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Apple Ridge Bulletin Board, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-508-8111
Kids ages 3-8 can test their skills against some of nature’s world record holders!
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ICYMI: 5 Things to do with Your Kids this Summer in Columbus PART 3
*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!*