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
Photo by the Columbus Commons via Facebook

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

Things to Do

COMMONS FOR KIDS: STEM

Fri, Jul 26 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Face Painting with Pretty as a Princess Balloon Twisting with Pretty as a Princess Craft Cork Sail Boats and Marble Mazes with OSU Urban Arts ...

Festivals

Touch a Truck Sponsored by Delaware County EMS, Berlin Township Fire & Sunny 95

Sat, Jul 27 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Olentangy Berlin High School • 3140 Berlin Station Road Delaware, Ohio 43015

North

Delaware County EMS, Berlin Township Fire Department and Sunny 95 are excited to host our annual touch a truck event at Olentangy Berlin High School ...

Things to Do

Doggie Paddle

Sat, Jul 27 • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Admission starts at: $50

Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065

North

Doggie Paddle Enjoy the company of other dog-loving families while you learn lots of tips and tricks for kayaking with your pup. Dog PFDs ...

Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Wed, Jul 31 +more dates • 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Free

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

Central

The 2024 Market will be 3:30-6:30pm on Wednesdays from June 5-September 11 in the Wells Barn Barn parking lot. Vendors offer a mix of local produce, baked ...

Things to Do

COMMONS FOR KIDS: Arts + Crafts

Fri, Aug 2 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Face Painting with Pretty as a Princess Balloon Twisting with Pretty as a Princess Create tissues paper paintings, flowers, and popsicle stick ...

Things to Do

Bewilderment hosts donation drive for kaleidoscope youth center!

Fri, Aug 2 • 12:00 pm - ?

Free

Other

Bewilderment home to over 1,500 unique aromas of artisanal treats, invites you to the Bewilderment Lancaster Grand Opening event. In honor of this momentous ...

Things to Do

Dublin Irish Festival

Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 4 • Times Vary

Free

Coffman Park • 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017

Northwest

The 37th Dublin Irish Festival, the world’s largest 3-day Irish celebration, is taking place Aug. 2-4 at Coffman Park. With concerts, Irish dance, ...

Educational

COSI Farm Days

Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 11 • All Day

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215

Central

Learn about real farm equipment and the science behind farming from farmers, how plants grow, and where food comes from. You'll be able to get "eggcited" ...

Things to Do

COMMONS FOR KIDS: Music Day

Fri, Aug 9 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Face painting from Pretty as a Princess Balloon Twisting from Pretty as a Princess Craft musical instruments and sing some karaoke with OSU ...

Theater

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Fri, Aug 9 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, ...

Things to Do

kidx dance party

Thu, Aug 15 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240

North

kidx dance party (hosted by kids bash dance parties) Join us at Polaris Fashion Place for another fun and exciting KidX event!  Featuring Barbie as our ...

Things to Do

Pickaway County Touch A Truck

Sat, Aug 17 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

OhioHealth Berger Hospital • 600 N. Pickaway St. Circleville, OH 43113

Southside

Pickaway County Touch A Truck ...

Festivals

Delaware Music Festival

Sat, Sep 7 • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $8.00

Boardman Arts Park • 154 W. William Street Delaware, 43015

North

The Delaware Music Festival will occur on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Boardman Arts Park in Delaware, 154 W. William Street from 11 Am to ...

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