Things to do in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio's capital, is about two hours south of Toledo, home to the Columbus Zoo and COSI. Browse family-friendly events and things to do with kids in Columbus, Ohio.

Sun, Jun 28

Art in the Park: Terrarium Building

Build a living terrarium in this hands-on outdoor art activity.

1:00 PM East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215, United States of America, Columbus

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Columbus: Luke 3

Community faith gathering in Columbus.

10:00 AM Worth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Music in the Garden: Free Series presented by OTENA

Free outdoor music series in a garden setting—ideal for families.

6:00 PM Oak Street, Columbus, OH 43205, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Swing & Soul Live Music & Dance Party

Live music and dance party celebrating swing & soul.

7:30 PM West Goodale Street, Columbus, OH 43215, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Kaylin Haugen; "Epic Dog Tricks"

Amazing dog tricks performer Kaylin Haugen—kids love watching clever canines.

5:00 PM South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH 43206, United States of America, Columbus

3–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jun 28

Summit Open Stage (Variety Show) @ The Summit Music Hall

Family-friendly open-mic variety show at Summit Music Hall.

4:00 PM Summit Street, Columbus, OH 43201, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jun 28

An American in Paris (1951)

Classic film screening of An American in Paris at CAPA.

Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jun 28

Open Heavens 2026

Community faith event in Columbus for families.

11:00 AM Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jun 28

ZROC + CARS & COFFEE

Classic cars & coffee car show in Columbus—great for gearhead families.

10:00 AM North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Old School Groove at Comfest

Live music at Columbus's Comfest community arts festival.

12:55 PM West Goodale Street, Columbus, OH 43215, United States of America, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Columbus Symphony at the Scioto Mile

Free Columbus Symphony concert at scenic Scioto Mile.

Bicentennial Park/Downtown, Columbus

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 28

Zine-Making Workshop

Create your own zine in this hands-on creative workshop.

1:30 PM South Hague Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204, United States of America, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor