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Columbus, OH Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Columbus, OH, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Columbus, OH.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Columbus, OH right now.
Outdoor Pick
Blue Heron Adventure at Whitewater Express
Outdoor
1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Children's Museum
701 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Columbus Public Library - Macon Road Branch
Library / Education
3000 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
RushSouth Whitewater Park
Outdoor
1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Columbus Botanical Garden
Parks
3603 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
4.6 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Children's Museum
National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
701 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
Outdoor
Blue Heron Adventure at Whitewater Express
1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
RushSouth Whitewater Park
1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Columbus, OH.
APRIL05
JASCO Cherry Blossom Day
APRIL 05 · starts Apr 5
Japanese cultural celebration at Franklin Park Conservatory featuring performances, cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, and food vendors.
Paid/Varies
APRIL26
Kids as Planet Protectors Earth Day Celebration
APRIL 26 · starts Apr 26
FREE Earth Day celebration with hands-on activities for kids ages 2-12 including wind-powered cars, composting stations, wildlife encounters, bird games, tree planting, and live music.
Free

City Guides And Editorial Picks

More ways to explore Columbus, OH with kids.
Local guide
Free Columbus Family Adventures This Weekend
Columbus, OH · Mar 17
Discover the best free Columbus family adventures this weekend at COSI's outdoor spaces, Franklin Park Conservatory grounds, and Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Perfect for toddlers through teens!
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