Guide to Family Friendly Events This Month & Beyond in Columbus & Central OH

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on July 15, 2024
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Looking to step out with the whole family? We’ve got the guide for you! Our giant guide to family friendly fun won’t steer you wrong, nature experiences depending on weather, classes, workshops, and more – there’s something for every age in pretty much every category!

Check out our guide to upcoming family friendly events in Columbus & Central OH this month and beyond:

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Family Friendly Events in Columbus & Central OH

Festivals

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Thu, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 19 • Times Vary

Free

The Pumpkin Show Park • E Franklin St Circleville, OH 43113

Southside

The “Greatest Free Show on Earth!” From giant pumpkins and delicious food to parades, contests, amusement rides, and live entertainment, there’s ...

Exhibit - Visual Arts

Harvest Blooms

Thu, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 3 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203

Central

Harvest Blooms is returning this fall to infuse the Botanical Garden landscapes and containers with thousands of pumpkins, mums, exquisite cabbages and ...

Things to Do

Boo at the Zoo

Fri, Oct 18 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

There’s a lot to do at Boo at the Zoo! Join your favorite Boo at the Zoo Character Ambassadors for a merry-not-scary, frightfully delightful event ...

Festivals

Fall Festival, Bark in the Park, & Trick or Treat

Sat, Oct 19 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Destination Downtown Lancaster • 128 N Broad St Lancaster, OH 43130

Other

Destination Downtown Lancaster will be hosting a Fall Festival and Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 19th from 12pm-5pm. Join us downtown for ...

Things to Do

East Logan Train

Sat, Oct 19 +more dates • 2:30 pm

• 33 W. Canal St. Nelsonville, OH 45764

Other

Join us for our regular weekend train ride, a diesel-powered historic round trip journey from Nelsonville Depot to East Logan. Along the way, you’ll ...

Eat & Drink

Plain City Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 19 • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Pastime Park • 370 N Chillicothe Street Plain City, OH 43064

Westside

On Saturday, October 19st, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, our charming Pastime Park will transform into a bewitching wonderland, providing a safe and exciting ...

Theater

Alice by Heart

Fri, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 3 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $10

Westerville South High School • 303 S Otterbein Ave Westerville, OH 43081

Northeast

Alice by Heart is written and conceived by the team that wrote Spring Awakening, Stephen Sater and Duncan Sheik. Musical runs 90 mins with no intermission. In ...

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