In case anyone is sitting at home wondering how I pick these items (which I’m sure no one probably is 😉 ), mostly it’s what jumps out at me or what I find interesting. This list is never meant to be all-inclusive and I try not to be too repetitive. I have learned a lot researching events that go on during the weekends in Columbus and if I think “I didn’t know about that!” then I try to pass it on, because chances are there are others like me!
It was kind of hard for me to pare down the list this week! I have a feeling as we head into summer it’s going to get increasingly difficult! But that’s a good thing! Also, if you have an event you’d like me to consider, feel free to send me a message from my webpage or Facebook! No promises, but I love to keep learning about new things and passing them on to other parents! If you’re a mother, married to a mother, or have a mother, Happy Mother’s Day! This week definitely has a Mother’s Day theme! Enjoy!
1. Grand Opening of Scioto Grove
When: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City 43123
Columbus’ 19th Metro Park opens on Saturday! The public is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony followed by tours and family-friendly activities! Attendees can take a hike along the river or tour the park by tram. Instructors from the REI school will be on hand to conduct educational sessions like map reading, knot tying and more! The park also has two picnic areas and a kid’s play area!
2. Powell Touch-a-Truck at Adventure Park
When: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 260 Adventure Park Drive, Powell, Ohio 43065
All kinds of vehicles will be available for kids to climb on, pretend to drive and learn about at this Touch-a-Truck event!
3. Food Truck Friday at Ronald McDonald House
When: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, 711 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43205
This week is the kick off of Food Truck Fridays! Every Friday from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, different food trucks will be on the premises at RMH for your enjoyment! 10% of the proceeds will be donated to RMH! This week, Hot Chicken Takeover and Jeni’s Bexley are on location!
4. First Friday at Firefly Play Cafe
When: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 4822 N High St., Columbus, OH 43214
Phone: 614-230-2375
The first Friday of each month, Firefly Play Cafe stays open until 8:00 PM and Donatos Clintonville offers a special discount on delivery!
5. 5th Birthday Party of Little Buckeye Children’s Museum during First Friday Shop Hop in Downtown Mansfield
When: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 44 W 4th St, Mansfield, OH, 44902
Phone: 419-522-2332
If you read my post about Little Buckeye Children’s Museum earlier this week, you know that the museum is turning 5 years old! Friday night they will be throwing a birthday party complete with crafts, cupcakes, prizes and more! This event is free to members and $7 for non-members.
6. Free Comic Book Day at World’s Greatest Comics
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 5992 Westerville Rd, Westerville, Ohio 43081
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day where each person attending can pick 4 free comic books from this year’s FCBD selection (while supplies last)!
7. Plant Zinnia Seeds with Friends of the Sawmill Wetlands/Worthington Garden Club
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 2638-2674 Sawmill Place Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235
During this special Mother’s Day event, kids can explore the wetlands and will also be given a clay pot to decorate and then plant with zinnia seeds!
8. Mother’s Day Story Time at your local Barnes and Noble
When: Saturday May 7, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Find the closest Barnes and Noble here
Story time will feature the books How to Babysit a Grandma and Mom School! Afterwards, kids can make a card for their moms or special caregivers.
9. Mother’s Day Craft at your local Michaels Store
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: find the closest Michaels store here
Supplies are included at this free event where your child can make a card and bracelet for Mom!
10. Dia de los Niños at Worthington Park Library
When: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: 1389 Worthington Centre Drive, Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: 614-807-2626
This family-friendly event will celebrate El Dia de los Niños with games, crafts, activities and a special performer.
11. Folk Music Festival at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8, 2016
Time: Event begins at 10:00 AM each day and ends indefinitely. Daily schedule is on the website.
Location: 1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway, OH 43119
Lots of music, workshops, concerts and activities are going on this weekend at the Folk Music Festival. Specifically for kids, there is the Children’s Tent where you will find storytelling, performances and sing-alongs, a craft area and an instrument “petting zoo” where kids can touch and try out different instruments. The Metro Parks will host nature displays with hands-on activities for kids. There is also a Young Musician’s Showcase Stage where younger musicians will be featured!
12. Moms Get in Free at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When: Sunday, May 8, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 4850 West Powell Rd., Powell, Ohio 43065
All moms get free admission on Mother’s Day with a paid admission for their child or grandchild! Also, the Cheetah runs start up again beginning Saturday, May 7th at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM!
13. Mother’s Day Concert at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Sunday, May 8, 2016
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: 1777 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
The Music Men of London, a barbershop quartet, will provide a concert for Mother’s Day! Free with admission. The Conservatory is having Mother’s Day events on Saturday as well, so check the link!
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve posted 10 of My Favorite Parenting Articles! Enjoy!
