2026 KidsLinked Columbus Children’s Festival

2026 KidsLinked Columbus Children’s Festival (6/20)
presented by Meijer (Learn More: https://www.meijer.com/)
 Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 10AM–4PM
SportsOhio – Dublin (6314 Cosgray Rd, Dublin OH 43016) – Across the street from Field Sports – Look for 20’ Inflatable Gorilla
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Join us for the 15th Annual KidsLinked Columbus Children’s Festival presented by Meijer (Learn More: https://www.meijer.com/)
* SUPER SALE – 20% off EVERYTHING – STARTS 4/7 – Ends 4/23!
* BONUS Register on 4/7 & enter to win $50 to Dave & Buster’s, plus get a FREE Raising Cane’s kids meal coupon (one per family)!
Register early – this event will sell out!
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We are excited to invite you to this FREE* family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find summer camps & family resources. Register now for character visits with Bluey, Super Mario, Minion, Buzz Lightyear, Skye from Paw Patrol, and Stitch, Candy Hunt, Fun Zone & Bounce Park, Fun Zone, Tunnel Zone, Family Bingo, prize game area, balloon artist, face painter and tons of other activities! All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, Family Bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, magician and more!
Register early – this event will sell out!
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Featured Activities
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA Concert! Turtles in a half shell perform for you!
CHARACTER MEET & TREAT: Breakfast: 300 Max – Special Breakfast with Character Visits from Bluey, Super Mario, Minion, Buzz Lightyear, Skye from Paw Patrol, and Stitch. Plus prizes & fun activities!
COLUMBUS Bubble Run: .25-, .5-, 1-, or 2-Mile run at SportsOhio with new foam cannon & slip & slide course! Includes breakfast, bubble gun or want, medals for top runners & candy hunt during the run!
FUN ZONE – Biggest of the year with 7 Bounce Park Items | Tunnel Zone | Fun Zone – for participants with an Everything Pass, Ultimate Everything Pass, or Fun Zone Wristband to enjoy this fun!Be sure to register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
PRIZE GAME AREA: Purchase Activity Tickets – 14 Carnival Games – Play to win fun prizes! | Hamster Ball | Toxic Meltdown | Barrel Train | OR mini golf!
CANDY HUNT – Summer Fun Candy Hunt with Prizes!
FREE TREATS: 1st 200 free Timbits from Tim Hortons!
Fun Games & Contests – Character costume contest, Family Bingo, Columbus Talent Contest, Price is Right Game Show, Teacher of the Year Awards, Limbo Contest, Hula Hoop Contest – win prizes!
Stage Entertainment – Magician Performance, Juggler, Dog Show Dance, Music/Dancing & More
SPECIAL ITEMS: Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Petting Zoo | Pony rides ($6 each)
Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes & Family Resources!
Event is outdoors! All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, stage entertainment, contests and more!
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 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor?
Contact Greg at greg@kidslinked.com
Visit our vendor page / Learn More:
https://vendorfor2026kidslinkedcolumbuschildrensfestival….
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Thanks to our Sponsors!
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Buckeye Orthodontics!
Learn More: https://buckeye-orthodontics.com/locations/dublin/

Thanks to our Premier Sponsor River Ridge Pediatric Dentistry!
Learn More: https://riverridgepediatricdentistry.com/

Thanks to our Premier Sponsor INFINITI of Columbus!
Learn More: http://infinitiofcolumbus.com/
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Registration Options (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)
Event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!

(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 200)– ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
Early Entry (10AM – 4PM)
VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) Must get by 11AM
DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND, CHARACTER BREAKFAST OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR RIDES.
FUN Pass – Includes:
>>Special Activities: Stage Contest – Family Bingo (6:10PM) Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (6:25PM Main Stage) | Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (6:50PM).
>>CANDY Hunt (All Attendees) – 2PM – 3 different candy hunts; 4 & under, 5-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds)
>>Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops or bubble gum!)

(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 500)
General Entry (11AM – 4PM)
FUN Pass (See Above)
DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR RIDES.
Or $2/person at the door

(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $18 (Limit 100)($30 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
Early Entry (10AM – 4PM) – includes all adults in party
10 ACTIVITY TICKETS : Good for 14 Carnival games (most 1 ticket) | 2 Ticket Items: Character Breakfast, Hamster Ball, Toxic Meltdown | 1 Ticket Items: Barrel Train or Mini Golf
FUN ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for 7 bounce items, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone
5 Activity Tickets: Used for variety of Claw Games and Spinner Prize Game.
FUN Pass (See Above)
VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) Must get by 11AM

(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $30 (Limit 40)($50+ Value) PER PERSON
Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
INCLUDES COLUMBUS BUBBLE RUN– Run/Walk Entry ($15 Value)!
INCLUDES CHARACTER MEET & TREAT BREAKFAST – Fun Breakfast ($4 Value)!
PICK ONE ITEM BELOW (Up to a $10 Value!):
o Character Mystery Box (Many Styles)
OR
o Bubble Wand (Many Styles)
OR
o Bubble Gun (Many Styles)
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Add-On Fun Items:
(1) Character Breakfast! (Limit 200 –10AM – Noon) $4 Adult of Kids / $14 Family 4-pack:
Donut/Bagel/Muffin Buffet! Tons of variety from mini to large donuts, bagels, various spreads – yum! Limit 4 donuts/bagels/Muffins per person.
Special Meet & Greet with Bluey & Buzz Lightyear (10-10:40AM) / Super Mario & Minion (10:50-11:20) / Skye from Paw Patrol & Stitch (11:30 – Noon) – pictures & fun music!
Play Family Bingo: Win fun prizes (10:40AM – 11AM)!
Play Super princess & super hero Trivia Contest (11:20 – 11:30AM)

(2) Unlimited FUN ZONE Wristband: $8 Online / $12 at Event
Includes unlimited access to Huge Inflatable Slide, giant Obstacle Course bounce, Dinosaur Combo Slide, Frankenstein Bounce Dome, Frozen Bounce House, Hot Wheels Bounce/Slide Combo, Mickey Mouse Toddler Park, Tunnel Zone & Fort Zone!

(3) Carnival / Activity Tickets: Online $6 for 3 Tickets / $3 per ticket at event
3 for $6 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event
CARNIVAL GAMES (1-2 Tickets) – Claw Machine, Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Coin Roller, Chicken Flipper, Electric Spin to Win Game – all are 1-2 tickets – Win Great Prizes!
FUN ITEMS (2 Tickets): Character Breakfast, Hamster Ball, Toxic Meltdown
FUN ITEMS (1 Ticket): Barrel Train or Mini Golf

(4) Character, Princess & Superhero Costume Contest (11:30AM – Main Stage):
Come dressed as your favorite princess or superhero!
In multiple rounds, the top 3 from each round will make the finals.
Fun prizes for everyone that enters, and bigger prizes for round winners & $50 to Scene 75 for overall winner!

(5) Columbus Talent Contest (12:30 – 2:00PM – Limit 30 – FREE – MAIN STAGE):
Contests will be divided into 2 categories and (1) 11 & Under and (2) 12-18 years old. Any type of talent accepted (but just can’t be vulgar). Can be singing, rock band, dancing, any type of performance, stand up comedy, instrument only – any talent. Can perform as individual or group
We provide a 400 watt speaker system with 1 microphone. Anything else needed you will need to provide
The top 5 in each group will win special prizes and 1st place will receive $50!

(6) Character Mystery Box – Pick 2 Boxes: ($5 / $7 at event) Many Styles)

(7) Bubble Wand ($8 online / $10 at event)

( Bubble Gun ($8 online / $10 at event)
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What’s in the VIP Bag?
Kids Meal Coupons
Special Passes to Activity Centers
Plus, more surprises!
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Refer-a-Friend Bonus
We are offering a “Refer-a-Friend” bonus. TOP 5 people who refers the most attendees will receive 50 Activity Tickets good for the event. We will award the winner at check-in!
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Columbus Bubble Run
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians (learn More: https://www.ohioentandallergy.com/)
2 Mile 9:10AM | 1 Mile 9:20AM | .5 Mile 9:30AM | .25 mile 9:40AM
RACE REGISTRATION / LEARN MORE:
https://2026kidslinkedcolumbusbubblerun.eventbrite.com/

RACE ENTRY: $12 Super Sale (Till 4/23) | $15 Entry (4/24 – 6/4) | $20 Late Entry 6/4 – 6/19 | $25 Race Day

RACE DETAILS: Run or walk one of the 2 options below for this super fun race! New for this year – Foam Cannon. Candy Hunt for (.25 & .5 mile) + Character Meet & Treat Breakfast for ALL participants! This race sells out each year so register soon!

ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE (limit 200): Race entry + Character Breakfast + Bubble Run Finish Line Medal + Visit with Characters + Bubble Wand OR Bubble Gun OR Tritan 1L Sports Bottle + Special item from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!

COURSE DETAIL & FUN ITEMS:
Part 1 – Bubble Machines: Start Race with our Bubble Machines
Part 2 – Slip N Slide: Run to our new Slip and Slides filled with Foam
Part 3 – Optional: Go through giant inflatable obstacle course!
Part 4 – Candy Hunt (.25 & .5 mil only): Run to a Candy hunt right after the race lots of treats & prizes!
Part 5 – Foam Cannon: Our new Foam Cannon – tons of foam!
Part 6 – Finish Line: Special Medals for 1st 10 finishers by Gender (1 or 2 mile only). Finish line medal (all participants)
Part 7 – PICK Either Bubble Wand, Bubble Gun or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle – $20 value! See Styles BUBBLE WAND (Many Options) or BUBBLE GUN (COMING SOON)
Part 8 – Post Race – Character Meet & Treat Breakfast** (Included by Optional for all participants): After the race enjoy a special breakfast with Skye from Paw Patrol, Bluey and princess/super hero!
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Event Schedule Highlights:
** For Event Entrance Look for 20’ Inflatable Gorilla
8:10 AM: Packet Pickup Starts (Main Entrance)
9:10AM: Columbus Bubble Run – 2 Mile Run Starts!
9:20AM: Columbus Bubble Run – 1 Mile Run Starts!
9:30AM: Columbus Bubble Run – .5 Mile Run Starts!
9:40AM: Columbus Bubble Run – ..25 Mile Run Starts!
10 AM: DIAMOND, EVERYTHING PASS, ULTIMATE EVERYTHING PASS ENTRY OPENS
10 AM: Character Breakfast Buffet Starts – Donuts, Muffins, Bagels + tons of characters (Bluey & Buzz Lightyear 10-10:40 / Super Mario & Minion 10:50-11:20 / Sky from Paw Patrol & Stitch 11:30 – Noon)!
10 AM: Juggler Performance – Event Main Entrance!
11 AM: GOLD ENTRY OPENS
Noon: Character Meet & Treat Breakfast Ends
Noon: Performance Dog Show – dogs tricks/catching frisbees!
Noon: Character, Princess & Superhero Costume Contest
12:30 – 2PM: Columbus Talent Contest!
1 PM: Performance Dog Show – dogs tricks/catching frisbees!
2 PM: Performance Dog Show – dogs tricks/catching frisbees!
2:30 PM: Candy Hunt!! – 2:30PM 4 & under / 2:35PM 5-8 year olds / 2:40 9-12 year olds
4:00PM: Event Ends – Thanks for coming!
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MAIN STAGE:
11 AM: Major Scales Juggling Performance
11:30AM: Magic of Jason Woyce Performance – Very Popular
12 PM: Teenage Mutant Ninja Concert!
12:30 – 2PM: Columbus Talent Contest!
2 PM: Teenage Mutant Ninja Concert
2:30 PM: Magic of Jason Woyce Performance – Very Popular
3 PM: Teacher of the Year Awards
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PERFORMANCE STAGE:
10:40 AM – Family Bingo (near character breakfast)
11:20AM – America 250 Trivia Contests
Noon: Princess & Superhero Costume Contest
Noon: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests!
12:15PM: Price is Right Gameshow
1:30PM: Bach to Rock Performance
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Register Now! Invite your friends! Don’t miss the biggest family party of the Spring!
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How to Join the Fun:
1. Click “Register” online.
2. Choose your admission level + any add-ons.
3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name).
4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building).
5. Let the fun begin!