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NEAR COLUMBUS, OH Arrow Right THINGS TO DO

Best Things to Do With Kids Near You

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The best places to go with kids near you, as recommended by fellow parents. Come back and leave a review for anything you check out!

A joyful child with a striped shirt enjoying a milkshake in a restaurant setting.

45 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in 2025
Two children observing colorful art installations in a modern museum interior with natural light.

Columbus Free Museum Days (2025 Calendar)
A family enjoying a meal together at a restaurant, with kids playing and smiling, highlighting a family-friendly atmosphere.

2025 Columbus Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map
A snow-covered lamp post with a red ribbon, surrounded by blue and white Christmas lights in the background.

Christmas in Columbus: 2024 Family Events & Activities
A red panda sleeping comfortably on a branch surrounded by greenery.

Museum & Zoo Sleepovers for Columbus Kids
Children with raised hands in a classroom, engaging with an instructor during a fun learning activity.

Drop-Off Parents Night Out Events Around Columbus
Two children sitting in a cozy reading area with bookshelves filled with colorful children's books.

Cool Columbus Story Times Worth Bookmarking
A joyful toddler holding colorful instruments, playing with an adult, in a lively indoor setting.

Toddler Classes & Drop In Play Times - Columbus
Colorful animal mascots in Halloween costumes pose together outdoors near a pond.

Family Halloween Events in Columbus (Map + Calendar)
Families enjoying a festive Polar Express train ride with Santa and holiday decorations inside the train.

Christmas & Polar Express Train Rides Near Columbus
Close-up of a blue mini golf ball near a hole on a green putting surface.

12 Columbus Mini Golf Spots for Families
Colorful water play area with slides, pools, and lounge chairs at North Orange Park Aquatic Center in Columbus.

Best Pools Around Columbus for Family Swimming
Playground with dinosaur-themed slide, green slides, and play structures under a blue sky.

14 Coolest Playgrounds in Columbus (2025 Map)
A child wearing a pink sweater and tutu skirt balances on a curved surface in a ninja warrior gym.

Ninja Warrior Gyms & Kids Parkour Around Columbus
Two smiling children holding colorful Easter baskets and an egg in a grassy outdoor setting.

2025 Map: Easter Egg Hunts Around Columbus
Colorful roller skates with pom-poms on a wooden floor, highlighting kid-friendly skating options in Columbus.

3 Roller Skating Rinks Columbus Families Dig
Santa Claus waving cheerfully amidst colorful holiday lights in a festive setting.

Pictures With Santa Around Columbus (2024 Map!)
Two children joyfully dancing in front of an orchestra performance in a theater, with an audience in view.

Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in Columbus
A child in overalls next to various pumpkins on grass, showcasing popular Columbus area pumpkin patches.

Best Columbus Area Pumpkin Patches (Picked by Parents)
A smiling child picking apples from a tree in an orchard, surrounded by green leaves and apples.

11 Orchards for Apple Picking Near Columbus (MAP)
Franklin Park Conservatory with glass architecture, surrounded by blooming trees and landscaped gardens.

8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Around Columbus
A child gently holding a small turtle, showcasing a close-up interaction with nature.

Best Nature Centers for Kids Around Columbus
Two children in winter attire smile while holding sleds on a snowy slope, with others tubing in the background.

Snow Tubing & Sledding Near Columbus, Mapped
Child playing with a soccer ball on grassy ground in a park with people and dogs nearby.

11 Best Columbus Parks & Nature Spots
A parent and child standing together on a dirt trail, with their boots on the ground surrounded by nature.

26 Columbus Area Hikes & Trails for Your Family
A family of four, smiling and enjoying a water slide in a yellow inflatable raft, surrounded by splashing water.

12 Columbus Area Water Parks (What Parents Think)
A child runs joyfully through a water splash pad, surrounded by fountains, on a sunny day.

15 Columbus Area Splash Pads (Mapped)
A child enthusiastically points upwards while seated next to an adult in a dark auditorium, surrounded by an audience.

Stellar Planetariums & Observatories for Columbus Kids
Families exploring a dinosaur exhibit with a lifelike T-Rex display in a museum setting.

7 Columbus Museums for Kids to Explore
A cheerful toddler in a floral yellow dress playing in an indoor playground with wooden structures.

Indoor Playgrounds Around Columbus (Local Map)