Things to do around town with kids in PINK for SPRING!
CAPA- Laurie Berkner band and more!
http://www.capa.com/calendar/
Catco: School House Rock Live! April 5-14 and more!
http://catco.org/
Columbus Children's Theater-various plays for kids through May.
http://colschildrenstheatre.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=78
Easton Town Center-family movie series, Easter bunny photos and more!
http://www.eastontowncenter.com/events.aspx
Kelton House-have your kids experience 19th life at this historic home!
http://www.keltonhouse.com/
North Market-take your kids here experience a local market!
http://www.northmarket.com/
Ohio Expo Center-Aladdin Shrine Circus, Dog Show, Model Train Show and more!
http://ohioexpocenter.com/index.php/upcoming-events
Polaris Mall-click here for current events!
http://www.polarisfashionplace.com/
Younger kids age 2-5:
Columbus Metro Parks-Offers great preschool nature programs (most are free!)
//reservations.metroparks.net/programs/15883/764408.85795/
Dublin Recreations Center-Click on link below for open playtimes and classes.
http://www.dublin.oh.us/recreation/preschool/
Firefly Play Cafe-modern indoor play area with coffee, juices and sandwiches!
http://www.fireflyplaycafe.com/
Grove City Parks and Recreation-modern indoor play area with coffee, juices and sandwiches!
http://grovecityohio.gov/
Graeter's Ice Cream-There is a play area for kids to play...and of course a store where they can eat ice cream!
http://www.graeters.com/bethel.aspx
Powell Parks and Recreations Center-see brochure for classes.
http://www.cityofpowell.us/government-parksrec.php
Hilliard Parks and Recreation Department-swim lessons, parks info. and events for fall! Very informative website:
http://www.hilliardohio.gov/play/upcomingevents.aspx
The Little Gym-Gymnastics for little kids! Click below for more details!
http://www.thelittlegym.com/polarisoh/pages/default.aspx
Westerville Recreation Center-There are drop in classes on Mondays. It is called Pee Wee Play Gym and it costs $3.00 (3 and under). It is located in a the a big gym and it includes toys and small cars for kids to ride around. It is a great way to meet other moms and chat while your kids are having fun playing! There are also great toddler classes and swim classes offered as well.
http://www.westerville.org/index.aspx?page=131
Westerville Christian Church-Here you can watch your kids play on a huge giant play structure. It is a clean and safe environment. (Older kids can come and play as well) Check out the link for open playtimes.
http://www.westerville-christian.org/#/for-kids/central-park-playland
Worthington Community Center-Pool, fitness center and more!
http://www.worthington.org/index.aspx?nid=209
Older kids age 6-10:
Bricks4Kidz Creativity Center-A place where kids learn to build with Legos! They offer Summer camps, birthday parties and after school classes. Click below for more information!
https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=location&location=17
Columbus Blue Jackets-Go and watch a pro hockey game!
http://bluejackets.nhl.com/index.html
Columbus Clippers-Go and watch a baseball game!
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t445
Columbus Crew-Go and watch a pro soccer game!
http://www.thecrew.com/
Dave and Busters-good food, games, and prizes! They also have birthday party packages!
http://www.daveandbusters.com/
Glow Putt-A glow in the dark mini-indoor golf!
http://www.glowputtohio.com/
Hocking Hills-explore trail and rock formations!
http://www.hockinghills.com/
Lazer Kraze-a laser tag place that includes inflatables and an arcade. Click below for hours and pricing.
http://www.lazerkraze.com/lk3/index.asp
The Chiller-learn to ice skate!
http://www.thechiller.com/
Skate Zone 71-A great way for older kids to learn a new sport!
http://www.skatezone71.com/dynamic.asp?schimg=feat_sch.gif&sel=2&LinkID=4
Sunbury Skate Club-An older skating rink and a great place for a kids to skate without too many people!
www.sunburyskateclub.com
Supergames-offering open play times for younger and older kids. Jumping on inflatables, what can be better than that!
http://www.supergames.org/supergames/open-play/
Sky Zone-A walled trampoline park. Click on link below for open jump times.
http://columbus.skyzonesports.com/Home.aspx
Young Chefs Academy-Kids can take weekly classes, camps and have birthday parties! Click below for more details:
http://www.youngchefsacademy.com/stores/index.php?id=195
All Ages:
AMC Movie theater (Lennox Town Center)-This theater offers "Sensory Friendly Films" in which the lights are turned up and kids can sing, dance and walk around. Click on link below for more information.
http://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Ballet Met-various plays for kids through May.
https://www.balletmet.org/performances
Buckeye Gymnastics-This place offer gymnastics for older and younger kids. Click on link to see dates and times offered or call directly.
http://www.buckeyegymnastics.com/
Columbus Children's Theater-shows performed by kids!
http://www.colschildrenstheatre.org/
Columbus Museum of Art-FREE on Sundays!
http://www.columbusmuseum.org/visiting/
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium- Eggs,Paws and Claws at the zoo!
http://www.colszoo.org/
Coco Key Water Resort- 50,000 sq. foot waterpark!
http://www.cherryvalleylodge.com/coco-key/
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)-rated #1 Science Center by Parents Magazine, holiday lights and workshop.
http://www.cosi.org/visit
Franklin Park Conservatory-Click below for family activities. i.e. Blooms and Butterflies.
http://www.fpconservatory.org/programsfamilyfun.htm
Gym Xtreme- Lewis Center and Canal Winchester -Gymnastics, cheerleading, open gym, etc.
http://www.gymx-treme.com/index.html
Magic Mountain-This place has various activities for kids from go-karts to arcade games. There is even a climbing gym for little ones. Check out link below for coupons/hours.
http://www.magicmountainfuncenter.com/
Ohio Caverns-Ohio's largest caves! Come and see the diversity of formations!
http://www.ohiocaverns.com/
Pump it Up-This place offers pop in play times for your kids to bounce on inflatable’s! A great way for little ones to burn off some energy! Click on link below for open play times.
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/oh/plain-city/columbus-oh/calendar-p8q27.htm
Recreations Outlet-This place has Rainbow Play yard swing sets inside their showroom. They allow kids to come during play time in which they can play for free or "pay to play" during certain hours. (Older kids can play as well) Click on the link below for days/times for open play in Powell.
http://www.recreationsoutlet.com/index
Stratford Ecological Center-This place helps children/adults understand relationships between living things and their enviornment.
http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
Columbus Metro Parks-Offers great preschool nature programs (most are free!)
//reservations.metroparks.net/programs/15883/764408.85795/
Dublin Recreations Center-Click on link below for open playtimes and classes.
http://www.dublin.oh.us/recreation/preschool/
Firefly Play Cafe-modern indoor play area with coffee, juices and sandwiches!
http://www.fireflyplaycafe.com/
Grove City Parks and Recreation-modern indoor play area with coffee, juices and sandwiches!
http://grovecityohio.gov/
Graeter's Ice Cream-There is a play area for kids to play...and of course a store where they can eat ice cream!
http://www.graeters.com/bethel.aspx
Powell Parks and Recreations Center-see brochure for classes.
http://www.cityofpowell.us/government-parksrec.php
Hilliard Parks and Recreation Department-swim lessons, parks info. and events for fall! Very informative website:
http://www.hilliardohio.gov/play/upcomingevents.aspx
The Little Gym-Gymnastics for little kids! Click below for more details!
http://www.thelittlegym.com/polarisoh/pages/default.aspx
Westerville Recreation Center-There are drop in classes on Mondays. It is called Pee Wee Play Gym and it costs $3.00 (3 and under). It is located in a the a big gym and it includes toys and small cars for kids to ride around. It is a great way to meet other moms and chat while your kids are having fun playing! There are also great toddler classes and swim classes offered as well.
http://www.westerville.org/index.aspx?page=131
Westerville Christian Church-Here you can watch your kids play on a huge giant play structure. It is a clean and safe environment. (Older kids can come and play as well) Check out the link for open playtimes.
http://www.westerville-christian.org/#/for-kids/central-park-playland
Worthington Community Center-Pool, fitness center and more!
http://www.worthington.org/index.aspx?nid=209
Older kids age 6-10:
Bricks4Kidz Creativity Center-A place where kids learn to build with Legos! They offer Summer camps, birthday parties and after school classes. Click below for more information!
https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=location&location=17
Columbus Blue Jackets-Go and watch a pro hockey game!
http://bluejackets.nhl.com/index.html
Columbus Clippers-Go and watch a baseball game!
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t445
Columbus Crew-Go and watch a pro soccer game!
http://www.thecrew.com/
Dave and Busters-good food, games, and prizes! They also have birthday party packages!
http://www.daveandbusters.com/
Glow Putt-A glow in the dark mini-indoor golf!
http://www.glowputtohio.com/
Hocking Hills-explore trail and rock formations!
http://www.hockinghills.com/
Lazer Kraze-a laser tag place that includes inflatables and an arcade. Click below for hours and pricing.
http://www.lazerkraze.com/lk3/index.asp
The Chiller-learn to ice skate!
http://www.thechiller.com/
Skate Zone 71-A great way for older kids to learn a new sport!
http://www.skatezone71.com/dynamic.asp?schimg=feat_sch.gif&sel=2&LinkID=4
Sunbury Skate Club-An older skating rink and a great place for a kids to skate without too many people!
www.sunburyskateclub.com
Supergames-offering open play times for younger and older kids. Jumping on inflatables, what can be better than that!
http://www.supergames.org/supergames/open-play/
Sky Zone-A walled trampoline park. Click on link below for open jump times.
http://columbus.skyzonesports.com/Home.aspx
Young Chefs Academy-Kids can take weekly classes, camps and have birthday parties! Click below for more details:
http://www.youngchefsacademy.com/stores/index.php?id=195
All Ages:
AMC Movie theater (Lennox Town Center)-This theater offers "Sensory Friendly Films" in which the lights are turned up and kids can sing, dance and walk around. Click on link below for more information.
http://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Ballet Met-various plays for kids through May.
https://www.balletmet.org/performances
Buckeye Gymnastics-This place offer gymnastics for older and younger kids. Click on link to see dates and times offered or call directly.
http://www.buckeyegymnastics.com/
Columbus Children's Theater-shows performed by kids!
http://www.colschildrenstheatre.org/
Columbus Museum of Art-FREE on Sundays!
http://www.columbusmuseum.org/visiting/
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium- Eggs,Paws and Claws at the zoo!
http://www.colszoo.org/
Coco Key Water Resort- 50,000 sq. foot waterpark!
http://www.cherryvalleylodge.com/coco-key/
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)-rated #1 Science Center by Parents Magazine, holiday lights and workshop.
http://www.cosi.org/visit
Franklin Park Conservatory-Click below for family activities. i.e. Blooms and Butterflies.
http://www.fpconservatory.org/programsfamilyfun.htm
Gym Xtreme- Lewis Center and Canal Winchester -Gymnastics, cheerleading, open gym, etc.
http://www.gymx-treme.com/index.html
Magic Mountain-This place has various activities for kids from go-karts to arcade games. There is even a climbing gym for little ones. Check out link below for coupons/hours.
http://www.magicmountainfuncenter.com/
Ohio Caverns-Ohio's largest caves! Come and see the diversity of formations!
http://www.ohiocaverns.com/
Pump it Up-This place offers pop in play times for your kids to bounce on inflatable’s! A great way for little ones to burn off some energy! Click on link below for open play times.
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/oh/plain-city/columbus-oh/calendar-p8q27.htm
Recreations Outlet-This place has Rainbow Play yard swing sets inside their showroom. They allow kids to come during play time in which they can play for free or "pay to play" during certain hours. (Older kids can play as well) Click on the link below for days/times for open play in Powell.
http://www.recreationsoutlet.com/index
Stratford Ecological Center-This place helps children/adults understand relationships between living things and their enviornment.
http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
