Preschoolers: Slithery Snakes

Sneaky snakes, scaly snakes! Come learn about these amazing reptiles through a story and craft! Ages 3-5 welcome, meet at the Nature Center.

Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time(s): 9:30AM and 11:00AM
Location: Battelle Darby Nature Center : 1415 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, Ohio 43119
Cost: Free
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Toddler Theater with Peter Rabbit

Miss Marlene will be singing your favorite songs, including silly songs for spring and Easter. She will be joined onstage with Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit loves to sing and dance, give hi-fives, and pose for pictures with you. This is a fun, high-energy show especially for ages 1-5 and their big people. Shy kids will be able to retreat to the quiet seats; more outgoing children will be onstage singing and dancing. This is a great first theater experience for busy, music-loving families.

Date: Wednesday, March 11th
Time: 10 AM – 10:45 AM
Location: Abbey Theater At The Dublin Community Recreation Center5600 Post Rd., Dublin, Ohio 43017
Cost:
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MARCH Storytime! (Kraft-n-Play)

📚 Books 📚
Storytime 1
“The Luckiest St Patrick’s Day Ever!”
-w/ Costume Props

Storytime 2
“The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!”
-interactive storytime with puppets”

🖍️Kraft🖌️
Gingerbread Man puppet w/ Leprechaun Bookmark/Puppet
*these krafts will be the “interactive”‘ part of Storytime 2

🍀 Play ☘️
During, Storytime 1, Irish Props will be used and Available from our “Props Rack” for storytime.

Date: Wednesday, March 11th
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Location: Dublin Toy Emporium: 28 North High St., Dublin, Ohio 43017
Cost: $10 – $15, purchase tickets here
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KSM Sports Open Play, Songs & Pictures with Princess Poppy

Come to a special open play at KSM with Princess Poppy from Paulettes Princess Parties! Get ready for the new trolls movie next month and come to KSM for some fun with Princess Poppy! Princess Poppy from Paulettes Princess Parties will be at KSM from 10:15AM- 11:15 AM to take pictures, sing and play! The KSM Facility will be available from 10:00AM- 11:30AM for kids to play in open indoor area and burn of some energy!

Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: KSM Sports and Fitness Indoor Facility: 10336 Sawmill Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
Cost: $5 – $15, purchase tickets here
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Toddlers in Nature: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

Introduce your toddler to nature through literacy, sensory development, and motor skills, including a story, activity, and walk.

Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 9:30 AM and 11:00AM
Location: Blendon Woods Metro Park: 4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43081
Cost: Free
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Play Date at Granville Public Library

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize!

Date: Friday, March 13th
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Location: Granville Public Library: 217 E Broadway, Granville, Ohio 43023
Cost: Free
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Press Start! By Catco is Kids

Be transported to the bright, pixelated world of classic Nintendo and Sega video games! When the famous characters we know and love run out of lives, they decide to put on a musical fundraiser that will help them raise gold rings and play on through hilarious and heartfelt musical numbers. But when things go terribly awry, it’s the quiet sidekick Little Mushroom who must find the hero within to help save the day!

Date: Friday, March 13th
Time: 10AM
Location: Columbus Performing Arts Center: 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Cost: CATCO is Kids is proud to offer $5 tickets for theirr school matinee performances. Reservations can be placed through the CAPA Ticket Office with Joe Calmer at (614) 719-6900 or via e-mail at jcalmer@capa.com.
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hey do have more performances on the weekend, as well as Friday night. Check here for those dates/times.

Columbus Pet Expo

The 25th Annual All American Columbus Pet Expo, 4th Annual All About Cats Expo, and the Mega Pet Adoption! Purpose of the event is to educate the public with fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars, new product sales, and demonstrations about the importance of pet ownership.

Dates: Friday, March 13th – Sunday, March 15th
Times: Friday 12PM – 8PM, Saturday 10AM – 7PM and Sunday 10AM – 5PM
Location: Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Multi-Purpose and Ohio Building: 717 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 
Cost: Tickets at the show box office: Adults: $12, Children ages 4-11: $8, Senior: $8 Children and 3 & under are FREE. You can purchase discounted tickets here.
Parking: The Ohio Expo Center has its own parking lot and it is $5 a day or $14 for all 3 days.
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The Box Show – CCT

CCT Original – In her family’s new home, a young girl is surrounded by boxes containing all of her belongings. She searches for her favorite toy, but instead finds an imaginary friend! This new friend shows her how to turn ordinary into extraordinary. Backed with whimsical music and magical sound effects, this Theatre for the Very Young show follows the story of two friends who transform the piles of boxes into an adventure-filled playground!

Recommended for ages 2-6

1 Act Musical with No Intermission, 30 Minutes
Dates: Wednesday – Saturday, Sunday
Times: 10am, 11:30am; Sunday @ 1pm, 2:30pm
Location:
Cost: $7.50 – $12.50, purchase tickets here
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Recommended for Ages 2-6

Magical Egg Hunt Adventure at The Disney Store

You may be familiar with the Easter egg hunt that takes place at Disney Parks every year, where guests at parks like Disneyland or Epcot can go on a scavenger hunt for hidden eggs throughout the parks. But the Walt Disney Company also hosts an Easter egg hunt at Disney stores nationwide!

Event intended for Guests ages 3+.

Dates: March 13th – April 12th
Times: Normal store hours
Location:
Cost: The entire experience, which includes the map, sticker, and collectible egg with a mystery figurine, costs $9.99.
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