Tour Anthony-Thomas Factory
Walk Along our comfortable, glass-enclosed suspended “Cat-Walk” and observe nine lines producing 30,000 pounds of chocolates per shift. Our experienced tour guides explain each process step-by-step from our kitchens to the final packaging. View interesting sights such as our huge copper kettles where the centers of some of the candies are created and our unique silver-wrapped pipes that carry liquid chocolate throughout the factory. The tour finishes in our beautiful 2,500 square-foot retail shoppe. In about an hour you can experience candy making from start to finish in our 152,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art candy factory.
– Anthony Thomas Website
Date: Open House Factory Tours are open to the public and appointments are not necessary. September-May, Tues & Thurs
Time: 9am to 3pm
Location: 1777 Arlingate Lane in Columbus, Ohio.
Cost: Children under 2 are free. Ages 3 to 18 are $1.00 per person. Ages 19 and over are $2.00 per person. Admission fee may be used towards a purchase.
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Play at Lil’ Pints Playroom
Graeter’s Lil’ Pints Playroom is perfect for hot days, rainy days, cold days — pretty much any day! The playroom features multiple slides and plenty of room to play and (of course) yummy ice cream!
Date: Monday – Sunday
Time:
Mon 10:00am – 10:00pm
Tue 10:00am – 10:00pm
Wed 10:00am – 10:00pm
Thu 10:00am – 10:00pm
Fri 10:00am – 11:00pm
Sat 10:00am – 11:00pm
Sun 11:00am – 10:00pm
Location: 2136 Bethel Road Columbus, OH 43220
Cost: Free
Suggested Age: 9 and under
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Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Whether you want to help your children practice their swimming skills or your family needs some bonding time, a Family Swim is a great way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy your day or evening in theirr shiver-free pool that’s heated to a pleasant 90°.
Date: Monday – Thursday
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: 765 Brooksedge Blvd
Westerville, OH 43081
Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family
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Preschool Dance Party
Join Orange Library in an interactive music program by singing and dancing with the librarians!
Engaging children in simple but powerful activities every day help them develop early literacy skills that help them get ready to read. These activities or practices are talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. All of our story times are planned using these skills that educate your children in fun, interactive and effective ways!
– Delaware County Library Website
Date: Monday, September 23rd
Time: 10am
Location: Orange Branch
Cost: Free
Suggested Age: 2 – 6
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Preschoolers: Amazing Ants
Investigate the world of these tiny insects through a story, craft and more.
Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am, 11:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm -2:00 pm
Location: Sharon Woods Spring Hollow, 1069 W. Main Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Cost: Free
Suggested Age: 3-5
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Toddlers in Nature: Autumn is Here!
Introduce your little one to the natural world through literacy, sensory development and motor skills in this gentle, consistent format, including a story, activity and walk.
Date: Wednesday, September 26th
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am and 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: Blendon Woods
Cost: Free
Suggested Age: 1-3
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Turtles in the Fast Lane
Learn about these shelled animals and root for your favorite turtle in the turtle races!
Date: Thursday, Friday, September 27th
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm -2:00 pm
Location: Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center
Cost: Free
Suggested Age: 3-5
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Hilliard Cheer Open Play
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 10am-11am
Location: 2366 Advanced Business Center Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43228
Cost: Ages 5 and under, $5 cash only
Under 1 is free
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Chips, Queso & Salsa
Join Spanish for Ninos LLC at Fun Town Play and Learn Cafe to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. They’ll have fun arts and crafts, music, chips, queso and salsa to munch + have the chance to meet new friends / play with friends in their beautiful play area!
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Fun Town Play and Learn Café
Cost: Special admission only $5
Suggested Age: 0-7
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Visit Westerville
Keeping it under $5, I suggest going to one of the many storytimes the Westerville libraries offers, packing a lunch and heading to Hanby park behind the library for a picnic, play and splash pad! Perfect way to take advantage of these extended summer weeks we are having.
{If it is too hot outside, the library has a great indoor space to explore!}
Date/Time: Multiple storytimes. Click here to find one that first your schedule.
Cost: Free
Westerville Library: 126 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081
Handby Park: 115 E. Park St, Westerville, OH 43081
Have a great week exploring!
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