Spring is in the air – or at least in our hearts, right? We’re starting to think flowers and Easter and little baby chicks! I’m feeling warmer already! I hope you enjoy your weekend with your kids!
1. Kids Carnival at Whole Foods Market, Dublin
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: 3670 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: 614-760-5556
Kids carnival with balloon animals, face painting, games and prizes! Make clown faces out of veggies and enjoy the musical stylings of Robyn Jackson. Cost is $5 to play, all proceeds benefit the Whole Planet Foundation!
2. The Arnold SportsWorld Kids & Teens EXPO
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2016
Time: Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: the Bricker Building at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
A variety of kids and teen sporting events, clinics, demonstrations and vender booths. Admission is included with the Daily EXPO Ticket.
3. Orchids on Display at the Franklin Park Conservatory
When: through Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time: Daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 1777 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
This is the LAST weekend to view the orchids on display throughout the Franklin Park Conservatory. Saturday includes family friendly activities like making a paper orchid and exploring the enchanted forest!
4. Make Mine Chocolate! at Eagle Family Candy Company, LLC
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 4590 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: 614-262-2255
Free Crimson Cup coffee and juice, chocolate samples, coloring and crafts at this event to support local rescue rabbits and the Columbus House Rabbit Rescue. Solid chocolate bunnies will be for sale to encourage giving chocolate or plush bunnies instead of a live rabbit for easter.
5. Chat about Chicks
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: 614-807-2626
Learn all about chicks from a Bring the Farm to You representative. The chicks will be hatching at the library and you can check on their progress throughout March and April!
6. Let’s Have a Blast Magic Show
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Miller Park Library, 1901 Arlington Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: 614-488-5710
Join Erica Carlson and Sedgewick the (live) Hedgehog as they explore space! Expect magic tricks, audience participation and lots of laughs!
Okay, this one’s mostly for adults, but I couldn’t resist:
7. Downton Abbey Season 6 Finale Party and Fond Farewell
When: Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time: 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Upper Arlington Main Library, 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: 614-486-9621
Registration is required for this event. View the last episode of Downton Abbey on the big screen while enjoying scones, tea and trivia!
*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 to confirm activities. Enjoy what you do today!*
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