Family Activities in Columbus, Ohio
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Finding the best family–friendly things to do in Columbus, Ohio can seem hard. There are just so many possibilities. (Imagine shopping at Giant Eagle on a day when it looks like everything is on sale!)
But don’t panic. The Step Out Columbus team has you covered.
Take a look through our blog posts, restaurant summaries, and event profiles. Whether you specifically need things to do in Columbus with kids or you just want to know that you can bring children along, you’ll find out here.
Columbus, Meet Puttshack: The High-Tech Mini Golf Course That Doubles as a Bar
Puttshack Columbus opens May 27th with high-tech mini golf, automatic scoring, strong drinks, and crazy hole designs!
Honoring the Fallen: Your Guide to Memorial Day Events in Central Ohio
Sure, it’s nice to have some burgers and hot dogs, but Memorial Day in Central Ohio is all about remembering the sacrifices of those who have fallen in the line of duty for our country.
Grandma’s Flying! Slick City Is Columbus’ Wild Indoor Playground That’s NOT Just for Kids
Think indoor playgrounds are just for kids? Slick City Columbus in Polaris has giant slides, launch drops, racing lanes, and enough adrenaline to make you (and even Grandma) feel like a kid again.
The Butler County Donut Trail: A Self-Guided Ohio Donut Tour Worth the Drive (and the T-Shirt)
A complete guide to the Butler County Donut Trail in Ohio, including how it works, how long it takes, and how to earn the legendary Donut Trail T-shirt.
A Dinner Date and a Movie… Kinda: Le Petit Chef in Columbus Brings Theater To Your Plate
Le Petit Chef in Columbus brings the world’s smallest chef to your plate. Part dinner, part show, and unlike anything else in the city.
Guide to Family Style Dining
Who doesn’t love to chow down? (Nobody, but especially not kids!) Taking a trip through cuisines from all over the world is one of the most fun family things to do in Columbus, Ohio. You’ll find everything from all-American steakhouse fare and classic pizza to Jamaican, Japanese, and Mediterranean meals (to name just a few).
Each restaurant page includes location, contact details, price range, amenities, seating options, accessibility, and other essential info. (For restaurant deep dives, check out blog posts like this profile of Valter’s in the German Village.)
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New AmericanEvents You Can Enjoy Together
No matter what season it is or how old your kids are, there’s never a shortage of family things to do in Columbus, Ohio. Whether you’ve got a family full of animal lovers, music buffs, foodies, or fun-seekers who can’t wait to play on the Commons, you’ll find the ideal activities here.
Attractions for the Entire Fam
Are you and your kids Interested in kayaking across Buckeye Lake? Golfing on a budget? Checking out the wonders at Legoland Discovery Center? Catching an Ohio State game if you’re here in the fall?
Whatever your ideal family activities in Columbus, Ohio might be, you’ll learn everything you need to know here.