Need something to do with the kids this weekend? Try out one of these Columbus and Ohio–based activities with your family this weekend!
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This week I’m going back to the original format in terms of title and dates of What Should We Do This Weekend? But I will still continue to offer mostly at-home activities with some other things that are happening out and about sprinkled in.
*Please use your best judgement when attending public events and consult your doctor if you have questions. Read my disclaimer here.
The previous weeks’ lists are really applicable at all times, so make sure you check back through the older lists for more ideas!
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- Read Volume 9
If you’re interested in updated Farmers Market info for this weekend, check out my post on Farmer’s Markets in Columbus and Central Ohio! Also, don’t forget you can sign up for a local Summer Reading Club!
1. Sign up for Virtual Zoo Camp at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Zoo Camp2U will be taking place online this year and includes a list of perks like one free admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium good through summer 2021, live interaction with a camp counselor and downloadable family activities.
2. Make Calm-Down Dough with Columbus Recreation and Parks
Make a soft, calming dough using hair conditioner and cornstarch!
- Related: 12 Columbus Parks to Try This Summer
3. Storytime at Grange Insurance Audubon Center
Enjoy a story time from Grange Insurance Audubon Center featuring birds of course! The book featured here is Say Hello Like This!
4. Watch a drive in Movie at Easton Sunset Series Drive-in Movies
Drive in movies will be shown in the newest Easton development east of Nordstrom’s parking lot. They will take place every night and you must purchase your ticket in advance! Cost is $10 per car.
5. Print Out and Color this Coloring Page from Roosevelt Coffee
Maybe this is one more for the adults! LOL But you gotta love a coffee-themed coloring page!
6. Make your own set of lungs with Grandview Heights Public Library Youth Services Department
Join in on Science Sunday to make a fake lung! You need a plastic bottle, 2 regular sized balloons and scissors.
7. Order a DIY Sundae Bar from Sticky Fingers Ice Cream Parlor!
Ice cream, sauces and toppings, what’s not to love? The post says to DM them for info!
8. Watch Rat Basketball from COSI
Missing Rat Basketball? Watch these rats play online (the announcing is hilarious!) and then some of your burning questions will be answered!
9. SciDome Planetarium at The Works presents Dinosaurs at Dusk
Watch a free planetarium video formatted for your screen about dinosaurs! (Available through May 31, 2020.)
10. Join Captain Captain from The Shazzbots for Toy Day Tuesday!
Captain Captain gets in on the unboxing trend in his latest Facebook Live. Watch him open Superheroes, Ugly Dolls and more!
** Bonus: COSI is offering BOGO Free memberships if you purchase by May 31, 2020! Read more here about this membership deal!**
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