1. Fun Fridays: Pirate and Princess Day at Everal Barn and Homestead
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville , OH 43082
Phone: 614-901-6400
Pirates and princesses are welcome to search for treasure, play games and create notes in a bottle on an island of fun! $5, for ages 6 and under.
2. Commons for Kids – Safety Day at Columbus Commons
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM –
1:00 PM
Location: 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
This week’s Commons for Kids’ theme is Safety and in addition to the regular faceprinting, inflatables and carousel rides, there will be representatives from the Columbus Police and Fire Departments, a craft time making safety whistles and planting with Lowe’s! See more info about the activities at Columbus Commons here!
3. The 2017 Columbus Arts Festival at the Scioto Mile
When: Friday – Sunday, June 9-11, 2017
Time: Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Scioto Mile
The Columbus Arts Festival is a huge celebration of art including live music, local artists, a 5K, food trucks, art activities and more! Specifically for kids and families, look for hands-on activities and crafts, a Children’s Gallery with art for $5 and under, the Art Shark, and Children’s Theater. Don’t miss The Shazzbots at the Arts Festival!?! for a kid-friendly performance, and the Art Makes Columbus Activity Village where you can screen print your own t-shirt, design video games, play instruments and more!
4. The Great Dean-O at Tree of Life Play + Cafe
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 3708 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Phone: 614-363-4041
The Great Dean-O will put on a comedy-magic show for preschoolers!
5. KidX Dino Dig day with “The Works” at Indian Mound Mall
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 771 S. 30th St., Heath, OH 43056
Phone: 740-522-6620
If your kids are really into dinosaurs, you may want to take a little road trip on Friday! At this free event, kids can dig in the sand for their own dinosaur and do experiments, play games, win prizes and more – all with a dinosaur theme! The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology will have a hands-on show about the “Pleistocene Dentist”, kids can learn all about fossils and meet a real dinosaur at the photo station!
6. Credit Union of Ohio Carnival in Hilliard
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 5500 Britton Pkwy., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-487-6650
The family-friendly event is open to the public and will offer free activities for kids of all ages, including carnival game stations; prizes; live music entertainment; face painting; balloon twisting; a bounce house; popcorn; ice cream; water; and free food from The Angry Wiener and Empanadas and More food trucks. Check out their newly remodeled workshop space and take advantage of a special offer for families who open a Youth Account at the carnival. Carnival attendees are encouraged to RSVP on Credit Union of Ohio’s event page (link above).
7. Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Chic-fil-A on Sawmill
When: Friday – Saturday, June 9-10, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM on Friday – 10:00 AM Saturday
Location: 6051 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH
Phone: 614-717-9404
Chick-fil-A on Sawmill is hosting a sleep over for your stuffed animals! Join Cow for dinner, story time and tuck in, then pick them back up on Saturday to hear see pictures and hear all about their overnight adventure! “Tuck-in” will be at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
8. Flicks on the Bricks: Honey I Shrunk the Kids at Hilliard’s Station Park
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: 4021 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026
Flicks on the Bricks includes an outdoor movie, on-stage entertainment, a dunk tank, body art, art projects, stilt walkers, food trucks and more!
9. Father’s Day Craft with Ms. Mary! at TREEHIVE play + cafe
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 337 W. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065
Phone: 614-681-1456
Little Van Gogh Art School is hosting a craft time to help kids create a fun Father’s Day gift! Make a ‘Love You to Pieces” picture frame out of puzzle pieces! $14.50 a ticket (price includes photo and DIY frame). Register at the link.
10. Grown Up & Me Art: Dad’s Day Gift at Art With Anna
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Location: 420 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: 614-252-1881
On the second Saturday of each month you can bring your child to do an art project together! $15/couple, $5 for each additional child!
11. Unchained at Westgate BusinessWorks
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 11 N. Westmoor Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
Break away from chain stores and check out the businesses of Westgate BusinessWorks including the brand new Clay Street Ceramics where you and your kids can paint your own pottery items! This event take place on the second Saturday of each month through September and will feature local artisan goods, sidewalk sales, a raffle and a kid zone with face painting and crafts! For $2.50 you can get a hotdog, chips and a drink! Also happening in the neighborhood is the Westgate Home & Garden Tour !
12. Family Fun Day at The Shops at Worthington Place
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 7227 N High St., Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: 614-841-1110
This free Family Fun Day includes a bounce house, face painting, games, prizes, music, activities and more!
13. PBJ & Jazz with Byron Stripling & The Bobby Floyd Trio at The Topiary Park
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 11:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: 480 E Town St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
This event includes a family story time at Main Library, a free, kid-friendly jazz concert in Topiary Park and a craft time afterwards!
14. Wonka Day at Lulu’s Sweet Shop and Naturally Curious Kids
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: 14 W. College Ave., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-394-8193
Join LuLu’s Sweet Shop and Naturally Curious Kids for an afternoon of games, crafts, and treats!
15. For Kids: Nature Crafts at Homestead Metro Park
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Barn, 4675 Cosgray Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-971-5211
Drop in between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to do a craft made out of supplies found in nature! Ideal for ages 3-10. The craft station will be outside.
16. DIY Car Games Workshop at World Market
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 3770 Easton Market, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614-471-5042
Come to this craft time to make your own family road trip game! With the purchase of any polypropylene cutting board, you can learn how to create custom car games for your summer road trip! Other materials will be provided. Loriann Cargill Bustos of www.thymeforcocktails.com will be hosting at the Easton location!
17. Bling Out Your Spinners at Michaels Stores
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: your local Michaels Store
Buy a spinner and use Michaels’ supplies to bling them out! Can’t make it on Saturday? On Sunday there’s Free Slime Sunday from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM!
18. Movie in the Park: Moana at Mill Valley Park South
When: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 1067 Creekview Dr., Marysville, OH 43040
The movie Moana will be shown at Mill Valley Park South beginning at dusk! Bring blankets or low stadium chairs!
19. Baby + Art at Art with Anna
When: Sunday, June 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: 420 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: 614-252-1881
Another opportunity this weekend for Art with Anna! Bring your baby (suggested 9 mo-2.5 yrs) to a messy and casual morning making art together! Washable and edible paint is used and it is a time for baby to explore new things while moms hang out! $10/family. Register in advance.
20. Hunting for Bees in Bexley at Jeffrey Mansion
When: Sunday, June 11, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 165 N. Parkview Ave., Bexley, OH 43209
Phone: 614-231-2793
Learn about bees, their life and migration and go on a hunt for honeybees in the area!
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