10 THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS {2/17 – 2/21}

Monday, February 17th – Presidents’ Day at the Ohio History Center

Explore Ohio’s presidential heritage through special programs in celebration of Presidents Day! Check out all of the programs here.

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Ohio History Connection: 800 E 17th Ave, I-71 & 17th Ave (Across From the Expo Center), Columbus, Ohio 43211
Cost: Free with general admission ($7 – $13, 3 and under are FREE). Free parking.
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Monday, February 17th – KidX: Bestie Bash Hearts and Crafts

Ready for a blast from the past? Coloring pages, crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, entertainers, and so much more! Bring your kiddos and their besties, and spend some time together craftin’ up a storm at this super cool, FREE KidX event. Just head to the Play Area when you arrive.

Time: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Polaris Fashion Place: 1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, Ohio 43240
Cost: FREE
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Monday, February 17th – Monday Madness!!!

No school on the 17th so we will be open and ready to have some creative fun with your kiddos! Come in anytime between 10-4 for cookies and painting! Half prices studio fees all day (plus the cost of the pieces you choose to paint). Free cookie cutter shape to paint for all kids with pottery purchase. We will make your shape into a magnet!

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location:
Clay Street Ceramics: 13 N. Westmoor, Columbus, Ohio 43204
Cost: Varies – Half prices studio fees all day (plus the cost of the pieces you choose to paint). Free cookie cutter shape to paint for all kids with pottery purchase.
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Tuesday, February 18th – Preschool: Eagles

Discover the Bald Eagle through activities, crafts, and stories. Meet at Highbanks Nature Center .

Time: 11 AM and 1 PM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park: 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Ages: 3-5
Cost:
Free
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Tuesday, February 18th – Small Sugarmakers

What is a Sugarmaker? A Sugarmaker is a farmer who harvests maple syrup. During this special session of Stratford’s Small Farmers program your little farmer will experience the magical process of turning sap into syrup! Dress for the weather to hike through the sugar bush to the sugar shack. Warm up by the wood fired evaporator while you taste sweet maple syrup. We will also stop in the barn to check if any mama sheep had their lambs.

Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location:
Stratford Ecological Center: 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Ages: For children ages 2-5 and their adult companion.
Cost:
$10/child. Limited spots- Pre registration required. Register at www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/store
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Wednesday, February 19th – Our Village: Fizzing Heart Art

Following our Strides 360 class, our little scientists will be able to perform their very own experiment as they make Fizzing Hearts! This will be a fun play date and one you don’t want to miss! Please dress your littles in play clothes, this one may be a little messy!!

Looking for a supportive, caring community of moms and little ones? Join us anytime! Our Village events are FREE and open to the public. You do NOT need to be a member of FIT4MOM Columbus North to participate in our activities! We would love to meet YOU! Bring a friend to join you! Our playgroups are appropriate for ages 5 and younger.
New to FIT4MOM Columbus North? Your first class is FREE! https://columbusnorth.fit4mom.com/stroller-strides This activity will take place after one of our Stroller Strides classes.

Time: 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Location:
Lazelle Woods Recreation Center: 8140 Sancus Blvd, Westerville, Ohio 43081
Ages:
5 and younger
Cost:
FREE
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Wednesday, February 19th – P3 at The Naz

Join us for P3 (Pizza, Play & Praise)! Enjoy time with other families, fun in the play place, see the church mice, craft and of course…pizza! =

Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
The Naz: 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, Ohio 43123
Cost:
Free
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Wednesday, February 19th – Baby & Me Storytime- The Peace Book

Join us on Wednesday February 19th at 11 a.m. for Baby & Me Storytime for caregivers and children 0-24 months. This week we will be reading Todd Parr’s The Peace Book and have sensory growth activities to share with your little ones.

Time: 11AM – 11:30 AM
Location:
 Barnes & Noble: 3685 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH
Ages:
0-24 months
Cost:
Free
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Thursday, February 20th – Preschool Storytime

Bring your little ones for a nature-inspired story or two.

Time: 10 AM – 11 Am
Location: Scioto Audubon Grange Insurance Audubon Center: 505 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215
Cost: Free
More Info, just search “Scioto Audubon”

Bonus: They have a great indoor space to explore after storytime.

Friday, February 21st – Preschoolers: Tracks in the Snow (or mud!)

We’ll hear a story, makes some tracks, and go searching for real ones, weather permitting.

Time: 9:30AM – 10:30AM and 11AM – 12PM
Location: Blendon Woods: 4265 E Dublin Granville Rd., Westerville, OH
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Free
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Make sure you check out my list of 90+ indoor spots to take your kids. Plus, my updated review on Fun in the Jungle. Oh, and if you’re looking for something to do at home, check out this post on how we made a ball pit using a toddler bed!