Can you believe it? It is the middle of July! Summer is FLYING by and I am NOT OKAY with this. We have been so busy with vacations and other commitments that we haven’t had time to get out there and explore the city like we normally would. This week, I am at the Outerbanks, but, if I wasn’t, here is the list of events that I would have a hard time deciding between.
Enjoy the upcoming week, it looks (mostly) gorgeous!
Monday 7/11
Head to Powell for the second Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert of the season with Matt Jergens! Grab your blankets and dancing shoes and get ready for a morning of fun music and juggling. These interactive concerts promise miles of smiles from kids and parents alike, so get ready for a toe-tappin’, rip-roarin’ good time!
Michael’s theme for Camp Creativity this week is Pet City. Perfect timing for the release of The Secret Life of Pets. At camp, kiddos will make a Puzzle Piece Pet and a Felt Fish Bowl. You can go Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10-12. The price is $4 per kiddo and you can register here.
Families of four or more get 20% off Get Air in Hilliard.
Tuesday 7/12
Discover the ways plants and animals can show-off or hide-away as you explore nature using your sense of sight at Inniswood. Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No registration needed!
Lunchtime Chat: Time Machine Tram Ride starts at noon at Sharon Woods. They will talk for approximately 15 minutes and then ride the Tram for a tour of the park.
Pottery Barn Kids at Polaris has partnered with Challenge Island to present fun and educational learning activities on select Tuesdays following their traditional story time. This week your kiddo will create and name their own pet rock and then design playground equipment using everyday items. The cost is $10. More details here.
Wednesday 7/13
Join Seeds of Caring and residents of Wesley Glen at 10:00 a.m. for an hour full of songs and music designed to engage children, seniors, and all those in between. Register here.
Wade into the river at Highbanks for a closer look at its creature. This program is available at 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
Love animals? Fountainside this week is for you! Cuddle up to a cute adoptable pet from the Capital Area Humane Society. Learn about Ohio’s native creatures with Ohio Wildlife Center and explore the beauty of butterflies with Franklin Park Conservatory. Throw the perfect pitch and hang with Krash the “krazy” parrot from the Columbus Clippers. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit for the fountains!
Remember a few weeks ago when we saw the really cool Ambassador Wolves with Ironwood Wolves? They will be at the Karl Road branch at 2:00 teaching us all about the family life, habitat, diet, and myths about wolves.
Thursday 7/14
Boxtrolls is playing at Cinemark Polaris 18 for $1 at 10:00 a.m.!
At 10:30 a.m., Franklin Park Conservatory hosts a fun time for children and their grown-ups to explore a new topic each week with hands-on activities, story times, tours or crafts! Free with admission.
It’s all good at the Pete the Cat Party. Join the Hilliard Library for fun stories and activities about everyone’s favorite blue cat at 11:00 a.m.!
Enjoy the outdoors with live music from Chaz Mechenbier & Hang Time from 7:00PM-9:00PM at the Lane Ave Summer Concert Series.
Friday 7/15
It’s safety day at Commons for Kids! Learn about fire safety through the Columbus Fire Department’s Fire Safety House, and Columbus Police officers will be on site, showcasing some of the special equipment that they use to keep Columbus residents safe. Plus the usual Commons for Kids fun, like inflatables, carousel rides and Buckeye Mobile activities. There will also be a ID a Kid Station, thanks to Prudential. Columbus Commons for Kids starts at 10:00 a.m. – get there early! Parking is available right across the street in the garage!
Westerville Fun Fridays theme this week is “Let’s Build It!” You and your kiddo(s) will build something new using real tools while creating your own project. The cost is $5 per kiddo from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It takes place at Everal Barn, 60. N. Cleveland Ave. Just down the street is one of my favorite playgrounds – Alum Creek Park North. Pack a picnic and head there after!
Your kiddo can become chef for the day at KidX Summer food event. Enjoy demonstrations, play with food, and watch as they host a mini “Top Chef” contest. Partnering with radio station Sunny 95, they’ll also have music, crafts, entertainment, characters, giveaways and more!
Throughout the Week
Family Scavenger Hunt at Battelle Darby Creek.
Check out the newly renovated Columbus Metropolitan Library Downtown. Make sure to walk outside to The Topiary Garden, now connected by pathway to the library.
If you have kiddos under 5, check out Highlands Aquatic Center in Westerville for their morning swim time from 9-11.
Take a kid friendly tour or check out a new museum.
Hit up one of the many splash pads throughout Columbus.
COSI is showing a new 3D movie about our National Parks + Game Masters the Exhibition is here + The Planeterium has a new showing called “Cosmic Fireworks!”
Whatever you do, ENJOY and spread kindness!
XOXO
