1. Commons for Kids at Columbus Commons
When: Friday, July 15, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-227-3788
This week’s theme is safety! Kids can learn about fire safety and meet firefighters and police officers and view the equipment they use to keep people safe! Of course there will be the usual offerings of bounce houses, free carousel rides and much more! $5 parking is available at the Columbus Commons Parking Garages.
2. Story Time at Reed Road Water Park
When: Friday, July 15, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 2000 Hastings Ln, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Upper Arlington Library hosts a story time at the Reed Road Water Park!
3. Music Bash: Hits of the 60’s and 70’s at Slate Run Metro Park
When: Friday, July 15, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Bill Foley is the featured artist at the second of three summer concerts sponsored by Friends of Metro Parks! This event is free and family friendly.
4. Honey I Shrunk the Kids at Highbanks Metro Park
When: Friday, July 15, 2016
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Phone: 614-508-8111
Watch a movie under the stars at Highbanks Metro Park! Popcorn is provided!
5. Franklin County Fair
When: July 16 – 23, 2016
Time: Opens at 9:00 AM each day
Location: 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard, Ohio
Phone: 614-876-7235
So many events going on at the Franklin County Fair including a children’s tent with crafts, digging, food competitions and more! Each day has a theme and unlimited ride passes are available for $15/day. Sunday is Family Day and the unlimited ride passes will be $10. There is also a family circus going on most afternoons and evenings! Check the link for all the events including live music, races, tractor pulls and more!
6. Summer Jam at Westgate Park
When: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 455 S. Westgate Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
This neighborhood festival of live music, art and food also includes a children’s art zone, a monarch tent, free face painting and more activities for kids!
7. Family Tram Rides at Sharon Woods Metro Park
When: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 6911 Cleveland Ave., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-508-8111
Get a tour of the park via tram ride! Pick up the tram at any yellow tram stop sign! You can also do this on Sunday!
8. Family Fun at YWCA with Seeds of Caring
When: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: 900 Harvey Court, Columbus, OH 43219
Seeds of Caring offers opportunities for families with young children to volunteer. This weekend, your kids can participate in craft activities along with kids who are staying at the YWCA Family Center. Visit the Seeds of Caring website for more information and upcoming events.
9. Ice Cream Social and Touch a Truck at Jefferson Community Park
When: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 7494 Clark State Rd., Blacklick, Ohio 43004
Free ice cream and big trucks are part of Jefferson Township’s 200 year celebration! The movie A Christmas Story will be shown at dark!
10. Open House at Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens
When: Sunday, July 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2201 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Visit the Arboretum to tour Research Lake or the Monarch Butterfly Waystation, go canoeing or participate in catch-and-release fishing! Enjoy entertainment and ice cream floats from Sock Hop Soda!
11. For Kids: Old Time Games at Homestead Metro Park
When: Sunday, July 17, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: The Barn, 4675 Cosgray Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-508-8111
Kids ages 6-10 can play games from the past!
12. Tie Dye in the Park at Goodale Park
When: Sunday, July 17, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 120 W. Goodale St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
All ages are welcome to create a tie-dyed t-shirt in Goodale Park! $10 per person covers the cost of all supplies including the t-shirt. Sign up here by Saturday!
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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!*