Did you see this week’s post: Summer Nights in Columbus: Something to do Every Night of the Week? Check it out for a list of summer events happening all throughout the week!
1. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Coffman Park Amphitheater
When: Monday – Friday, July 10-14, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-410-4550
Watch this adaptation of Disney’s Little Mermaid in the outdoor Amphitheater! Tickets are $5/person.
2. Steam Threshers Festival in Pastime Park
When: Thursday – Sunday, July 13 – 16, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 344-350 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: 614-270-0007
This annual show includes a large tractor and engine display as well as nightly entertainment featuring lawnmower races, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and a parade! $5/person. Children 12 and under are free.
3. Picktown Palooza in Olde Pickerington Village
When: Thursday – Sunday, July 13-16, 2017
Time: Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 100 Lockville Rd., Pickerington, OH 41347
Phone: 614-379-2099
This is a 4 day celebration of community that includes live entertainment, the Freedom 5K and Kids Fun Run, carnival rides, a car and bike show, food vendors and Kids’Corner and more! Tickets can be purchased online.
4. 80th Birthday Celebration at Krispy Kreme
When: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location: participating Krispy Kreme locations
If you buy one dozen donuts at regular price, Krispy Kreme will sell you a second dozen donuts for $.80 on Friday to celebrate their 80th birthday!
5. KidX Club: Backyard Biologist
When: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 1500 Polaris Pkwy. , Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614-846-1500
Preservation Parks of Delaware County will be at this week’s KidX Club to help kids explore life outdoors! This event takes place at the outdoor fountain area of the mall. Bring a book to donate for the Columbus Metropolitan Library and children will pick out a treat from the treasure chest! Also, kids eat free at the Pub on Fridays!
6. From Book to Film at Gateway Film Center
When: Friday-Thursday, July 14-20, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Location: 1550 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-247-4433
GFC has partnered with Columbus Metropolitan Library to bring your family these great films inspired by books! This week’s film is Spy Kids. Daytime admission is free with your library card!
7. Flicks on the Bricks at Hilliard’s Station Park
When: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: 4021 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026
This fun evening at Hilliard’s Station Park has a Christmas theme! There will be live reindeer, santa, a snow machine and live snow globe, snowball game and more! The movie being shown is Christmas Vacation!
8. Movie at the Park at Stradley Park
When: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: 36 S. High St., Canal Winchester, OH 32926
Storks is the free movie being shown in the park on Friday night! Canal Winchester Human Services will be collecting donations of diapers and baby items for the Community Food Pantry. It is suggested you arrive early to get a seat!
9. Westgate Farmer’s Market the West Gate Masonic Lodge
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 2925 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204
The Westgate Farmers Market happens on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month and includes local vendors, fresh produce, food trucks, kids activities and live music! This week’s food trucks are Explorers Club, Erin’s Lunchbox and Cream & Sugar!
10. 10TV & Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure at Highbanks Metro Park
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Big Meadows Picnic Area, 9466 US-23, Lewis Center, OH 43035
This free family celebration of summer includes playing in the creek, rock climbing, sack races, live animals and lots of other outdoor activities! Channel 10 news anchors will be on site all day as well!
11. Franklin County Fair
When: Saturday-Sunday, July 15-22, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday & Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday – Thursday
Location: 5043 Northwest Pkwy., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-876-7235
This is the 100th Anniversary of the Franklin County Fair. Visit the kids tent for activities for games, crafts and other activities!
12. Sensory Friendly Films: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at Gateway Film Center
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 1550 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-247-4433
This special showing is for families and individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. The show will be at a lower volume and brighter atmosphere. This is a free event featuring the movie based on the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
13. The Turtle Lady at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
The Turtle Lady will be on site with her turtles! Kids can make a turtle craft, too! Free with admission.
14. Delaware Family Festival at Andrews House
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 39 W. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015
This Block Party style event includes music, food, face painting, free haircuts, caricatures, games, crafts and more! Free lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM!
15. From Book to Film in Topiary Park
When: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: Dusk
Location: 480 E. Town St., Columbus, OH 43215
Movies at Topiary Park include free popcorn, a food truck and activities. This weekend’s movie is Curious George!
16. National Ice Cream Day Deals around Columbus
When: Sunday, July 16, 2017
Make sure to follow my Facebook Page for a fun giveaway on National Ice Cream Day (Sunday)!
- Graeters will be selling $1 single dip sugar cones on Sunday, July 16, 2017!
- McDonalds will be giving one free vanilla cone at participating restaurants nationwide on Sunday when customers download the McDonald’s mobile app. The offer works both in-restaurant and via the drive-thru. For more information, visit playatmcd.com.
- Velvet Ice Cream will be selling single dip cones for $1 at their factory location in Utica. They will also have live entertainment on their patio. See more about our trip to Velvet Ice Cream Factory here.
- Madewell is pairing up with Jeni’s Ice Cream and giving away free scoops as long as they last!
- Need more ideas? Check out 5 on Friday: Unique Ice Cream Spots for inspiration!
17. West Side Community Baby Shower
When: Sunday, July 16, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2622 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
If you live on the West side of Columbus and are pregnant or have a baby under 3 months old, you are invited to the Westside Community Baby Shower! There will be prizes, giveaways, free diapers, food, Community Health Workers and more! You can also donate diapers, food and baby items to this event. See all the info at the link above!
18. Summer Reading Road Trip at Fundamentals Children’s Books, Toys, and Games
When: Sunday, July 16, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 25 W. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-363-0290
Join in this reading festival hosted by Scholastic and Fundamentals where there will be giveaways, crafts, games and your favorite Scholastic book characters! There will be 3 author/illustrators in attendance as well! See more about Fundamentals here.
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ICYMI: Summer Nights in Columbus: Something to do Every Night of the Week
*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!*