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We’re heading into a 3-day weekend for many people and there are several ways to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the weekend! Here are 16 things you can do with your kids in and around Columbus! Enjoy!
1. Snow White at Columbus Children’s Theatre
When: Thursday – Sunday, January 12-15, 2017
Time: Thursday and Friday: 7:30 PM, Saturday: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, Sunday: 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Location: Park Street Theatre, 512 Park Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-6672
This 1-act adaptation of Snow White includes audience participation and is recommended for ages 3 and up!
2. PBJ & Jazz at Lincoln Theatre
When: Saturday, January 14, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: 769 E Long St’, Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-294-5400
The Sean Carney Band is featured at your choice of two jazz concerts (10:00 AM and 11:30 AM) and each child receives a PBJ sandwich, juice and a cookie! Cost is $5 per person with a family max of $20.
3. Winter Movie Series: Frozen at COSI
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 14 & 15, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM both days
Location: 333 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-2674
Watch the movie Frozen on the big screen at COSI!
4. First Responders Night with Ohio State Hockey
When: Saturday, January 14, 2017
Time: OSU game starts at 2:00 PM, First Responders at 4:30 PM
Location: Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
This annual hockey face-off between the Columbus Police Department and the Columbus Fire Department raises money to support first responders in Columbus and throughout Ohio! Your ticket includes 2 hockey games (including OSU), a performance by the Columbus Police & Fire Pipes & Drums, an interactive emergency vehicle display, the opportunity to see K9 and horse mounted patrol and more! Tickets available online!
5. Happy Birthday Martin! at Martin Luther King Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
When: Saturday January 14, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: 1600 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-645-2275
Kids age 3-11 are invited to this event to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. There will be stories, a craft and more!
6. LEGO Club at Grove City Library
When: Saturday, January 14, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3959 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-875-6716
There is a LEGO challenge and theme that will be revealed at the program! Kids can join together in teams or complete the building challenge individually!
7. Peter and the Wolf at Columbus Symphony
When: Sunday, January 15, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Davidson Theatre in the Vern Riffe Center, 55 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-9600
This concert is geared toward children and the story of Peter and the Wolf is told through different instruments! Arrive early (2:00 PM) for crafts, instruments to see and play, musical tattoos and more! Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal!
8. MLK Skate Weekend at Skate Zone 71
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: 4900 Evanswood Dr., Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-846-5626
All ages are welcome at this family day skate! If you arrive before 11:30 AM your admission is only $.99!
9. Open Play at SuperGames
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd Ste A, Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: 614-846-8946 ext. 306
Check out the special hours of open play at SuperGames! Availability is limited to the first 150 children so arrive early!
10. Free Admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering free admission on MLK Jr. Day! Parking is $10 per car.
11. $5/Child Play Day at Brick of Dreams
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 6190 Shamrock Ct, Ste C., Dublin, OH 43016
Phone: 614-766-0000
A special price of $5/hour per kid is being offered Monday only at Brick of Dreams!
12. Power of Words in Stories at Martin Luther King Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
When: Monday January 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Location: 1600 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-645-2275
This special Ready for Kindergarten Storytime celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special story and activities! Appropriate for ages 3-6 years.
13. Community Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Worthington United Methodist Church
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 600 High St., Worthington, OH 43085
Worthington’s community celebration will include speaker Reginald Dwayne Betts and performances by Capriccio adult and youth choirs!
14. The Bubble Lady at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Monday January 16, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Location: 1777 E Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
See The Bubble Lady blow amazing bubble creations!
15. MLK Day Open House at The King Arts Complex
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-645-5464
This free community event is open to adults and children to experience musical and live theater performances, learn about the civil rights movement, see an art exhibition and do art activities!
16. No School Craft Day at Canvas Creations for You
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 325 S. Sandusky St #206, Delaware, OH
Phone: 614-450-2239
Come in for canvas painting and special prices on string art and stencil art! (Bring a hammer for string art!)
17. MLK Celebration and March at East High School
When: Monday, January 16, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 1500 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43205
The Annual City of Columbus Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march takes place on Monday at 4:00 PM and will feature a program with Keynote Speaker Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie. RSVP online!
18. Happy Birthday Martin! at Shepard Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
When: Monday January 16, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 850 N. Nelson Rd., Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614-645-2275
Families are invited to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. with a read aloud, craft and literacy activity! There will be refreshments served.
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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!*
Shawnda Vega
Wednesday 18th of January 2017
I didn't know about the First Responders Face-off Hockey Game until I got your email. We took my 5-year old son, and we'll go again next year! Thanks for the great idea!
Julie Miller
Wednesday 18th of January 2017
Oh my goodness - I love that you came back to tell me that!! Thank you!! :) I really wanted to take my 5 year old too! It didn't work out for us, but I know he would love it: firefighters AND police playing hockey!?! I'm glad you guys enjoyed it! Thanks so much for reading my blog!
Top Columbus Seo Experts
Saturday 14th of January 2017
Knowing my kids we'll probably end up at the Lego club event. My youngest who's 4 years old discovered YouTube mid-2016 and is not only in love with Legos but any lego movie! I'll try to get him to see the bubble lady event as well :)
shannon
Thursday 12th of January 2017
I just discovered your blog and have to say how much I love it! Even though I try to keep an ear to the ground on what's going on around the city for kids, it can be overwhelming, and I love knowing about events I have never heard of! Well done!
Julie Miller
Thursday 12th of January 2017
Hi Shannon! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! There IS so much going on around the city- I agree, it can feel overwhelming! I'm so glad to hear you've found my blog helpful! :)