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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.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Columbus, OH.
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

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Columbus, OH.
NOVEMB01
CMA Community Days: Día de los Muertos
NOVEMB 01 · starts Nov 1
Free family celebration with activities, bilingual story time, art-making, music, and food at Columbus Museum of Art
Paid/Varies
NOVEMB08
Daniel Tiger's Be My Neighbor Day
NOVEMB 08 · starts Nov 8
Free service-learning event with meet-and-greet with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Paid/Varies
NOVEMB20
Wildlights at Columbus Zoo
NOVEMB 20 · starts Nov 20
Millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, holiday activities and family fun at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Paid/Varies · Ongoing

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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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