Things to do with kids in Columbus
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Sat, Oct 17
FreeToddler story time at the library
Neighborhood library branch · Ages 0–5
Songs, a picture book and bubbles for little ones and their grown-ups.
FreeExample listingSat, Oct 24
FreeFall festival in the park
City park · All ages
Hayrides, face painting and a pumpkin patch run by the city parks department.
Free entry; pumpkins extraExample listingSun, Oct 25
$Pumpkin patch and corn maze
Family farm · All ages
Pick your own pumpkin and get lost in a corn maze on a family farm.
About $12 a personExample listingSat, Oct 31
FreeNeighborhood trick-or-treat walk
Downtown · All ages
A lit-up, car-free route through downtown shops handing out candy.
FreeExample listingSat, Nov 7
$$Science museum family day
Science museum · Ages 3+
Hands-on exhibits and a planetarium show.
About $25 a personExample listingFri, Nov 27
$$Holiday lights at the zoo
Zoo · All ages
Walk through millions of lights with hot cocoa stands along the way.
About $20 a personExample listingSat, Dec 5
$Gingerbread house workshop
Community center · Ages 4+
Build and decorate a gingerbread house to take home.
About $15 a kitExample listingSat, Dec 12
$$$Holiday ballet matinee
Performing arts center · Ages 5+
A shortened afternoon performance made for families with kids.
From $45Example listing
Make it a Columbus memory.
Snap a photo, add one line in Jelly tonight, and it’s in this season’s book.