Kids Events in Columbus

Check out happening kids events all around Columbus, OH

Red, White & BOOM! 2026

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 pm Genoa Park

Ohio State Fair 12 Day Admission

 Wed, 29 Jul at 12:00 am Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

Young The Giant Cold War Kids & Almost Monday

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm KEMBA Live!

Young the Giant with Cold War Kids and Almost Monday

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 pm KEMBA Live!

Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest 2026

 Fri, 11 Sep at 05:00 pm 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43211

Blippi Live

 Wed, 29 Jul at 07:00 pm Celeste Center

Land-Grant × Jeni's Strawberry Jam

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Land-Grant Brewing Company Free

FountainFest

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Bicentennial Park

Free Harvest Fair

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

2026 Columbus All Pro Dad Experience

 Mon, 15 Jun at 06:00 pm 535 Irving Schottenstein Dr USD 3 to 29

Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet ‘n’ Greet

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43203

2026 Kidslinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run - Race Registration!

 Sun, 13 Sep at 09:00 am Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds USD 14 to 25

The Princess Concert comes to Columbus, OH👑 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

 Mon, 27 Jul at 03:30 pm Palace Theatre

Tommy Stinson(The Replacements)& Friends at Used Kids Records in Columbus

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm Used Kids Records USD 29 to 109

Free Family Fun Day

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Blippi at Ohio Expo Center and State Fair

 Thu, 30 Jul at 06:30 pm Ohio Expo Center and State Fair

Free Commons for Kids

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Uplift Her 2026: NEW LOCATION! Save the Date

 Wed, 24 Jun at 02:00 pm Greater Columbus Convention Center

FREE Dorrian Days

 Tue, 02 Jun at 10:00 am COSI - Center of Science and Industry

IKEA Columbus Summer Camp Event

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 1900 Ikea Wy Free

5K for Kids Mental Health, hosted by the Columbus Crew

 Sun, 31 May at 09:00 am ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

Street Kingz 3rd Annual All Star Motor Fest Car Show

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Mifflin High School USD 0 to 269

PAUL MCCARTNEY - THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE - LISTENING PARTY

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm 2500 Summit St., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43202

Blippi Live - Columbus

 Thu, 30 Jul at 10:30 pm Ohio Expo Center & State Fair - Celeste Center

2026 Rock and Roll Over Brain Cancer at Land-Grant

 Sun, 30 Aug at 01:00 pm The Land-Grant Brewing Company USD 0 to 82

Columbus Donut Run and Walk

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am Scioto Audubon Metro Park

MONOLORD with Khemmis at Ace of Cups

 Tue, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm Ace of Cups USD 39

LEGO and Literacy: Fathers & Formula 1

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Whitehall Shine Bright Center Free

Farmers Market

 Wed, 03 Jun at 03:30 pm 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43203

Dad's Matter Day

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens USD 0 to 26,679

Free Family Movie Night: Aladdin

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Columbus Maennerchor Maifest 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm 976 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43206

Juneteenth BASH 2026: Black Authors Spotlight on Heritage

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch Free

Free Kids Event: Garden Wonders Featuring Magic Stixâ„¢ (Columbus)

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Lakeshore Learning Store Free

Cooking With Kids: Sloppy Joes, Mac & Cheese, and Cupcake Decorating

 Thu, 18 Jun at 10:00 am Mitchell Hall USD 30 to 134

Jules! at Woodlands Tavern

 Tue, 23 Jun at 11:00 am Woodlands Tavern USD 31

KID RAVE 8: Gotta Catch Em All! @ Skully's Music Diner [6/28]

 Sun, 28 Jun at 01:00 pm Skully's Music-Diner USD 13 to 45

Free Family Movie Night: Up

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

Amigo the Devil

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Skully's Music-Diner

Infinity Song World Tour II Continues…

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm Skully's Music-Diner

Summer Community Read Kick-Off Party

 Fri, 29 May at 04:00 pm 2411 E Main St, Bexley, OH, United States, Ohio 43209

Jesse Peyton & Dustin Sims "Couples Therapy"

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Skully's Music-Diner

Downtown Boys w/ Pop Music Fever Dream @ Spacebar, Columbus OH (7/15)

 Wed, 15 Jul at 07:00 pm The Spacebar USD 18

Movie Night featuring Spy Kids

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:30 pm KIA Performance Center Free

Clintonville Jamboree ~ every 3rd Friday!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm Clintonville Jamboree

Back to school Bash

 Sat, 01 Aug at 01:00 pm Glenwood Community Center Free

PlayStreets at The Residences at Career Gateway

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am 755 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206-2902, United States

Hot 8 Brass Band

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm Natalie's - Grandview

NEW LOCATION, BIGGER IMPACT! Save the Date for Black Men's Wellness Day 2026!

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 am King-Lincoln District

Daddy Daughter Day Party "Princess Edition"

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm The King Arts Complex USD 6 to 11

Free Family Movie Night: Shrek

 Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

2026 - Black Men's Wellness Day - Columbus

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 am Long Street Business Association USD 0 to 269

Citizen Soldier: Secret Songs Tour II

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm Skully's Music-Diner

Covet w/ LITE & Hikes

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:30 pm Skully's Music-Diner

Kid Quest in Columbus: Superhero City Adventure for Kids (Ages 4–8)

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am 1000 City Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 USD 8

Ghosts of Columbus, OH: Explore the Haunted Past!

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am 1000 City Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, USA USD 8

Be Like Blippi Tour - Photo Experience

Thu, 30 Jul at 06:30 pm Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

STEAM Forward! Science and Play for the Growing Brain

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am Action For Children USD 5 to 10

Columbus, OH Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am 937 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA USD 10

Shorty Allen and the Skirt Chasers * Rabbit Dog * Purple Scruffs

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Rumba Cafe

Stoneridge Community Yard Sale

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 am Stoneridge

Outdoor Movie Night featuring Spy Kids

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:30 pm 2501 Mock Road, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43224

Community Picnic

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am 700 Green Lawn Avenue , Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43223

Black Sasquatch/Broken Barcodes/Yard Sign @ Used Kids Records First Fridays Live!

Fri, 03 Jul at 06:00 pm Used Kids Records

uPaint a Story June - Ohio

 Thu, 04 Jun at 11:00 am 1205 Polaris Pkwy USD 18

The Oz Experience in Columbus: Escape the Wicked Glitch!

 Mon, 01 Jun at 01:00 am 937 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA USD 8

Community Picnic

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am 700 Greenlawn Ave Free

Older Kids Improv Camp (Ages 11-15)

 Mon, 15 Jun at 01:00 pm The Hashtag Comedy Club USD 322

Helping Hands For Youth Annual Fundraiser

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm The Boat House USD 100

Jeremy Pinnell Happy Hour Concert

 Fri, 07 Aug at 06:00 pm Rumba Cafe

Botanical Bosses Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm Columbus Metropolitan Library: Marion-Franklin Branch Free

CONSUMER CULTURE with Wax Teeth at Spacebar

 Wed, 08 Jul at 07:00 pm The Spacebar USD 23

Junior Jab Boxing Club

 Sun, 31 May at 01:30 pm Neighborhood Boxing Club USD 25

Secret Society of Columbus: A Detective City Game

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am 937 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206 USD 10

The Ranger Classic

 Thu, 28 May at 05:30 pm Hamilton Intermediate School

Summer Camp 2026 - Ohio

 Mon, 08 Jun at 01:00 pm 1205 Polaris Pkwy USD 32 to 145

Sharp & Sweet Studio Presents: Father Daughter Hair Day

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm 3420 Bexvie Ave USD 7 to 23

Piave Club 4th of July Celebration & Low Country Boil

 Tue, 07 Jul at 06:30 pm 168 E Lincoln St, Columbus, OH 43215-1541, United States

Kids Improv Camp (Ages 7-10)

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am The Hashtag Comedy Club USD 322

ADDED DIMENSIONS / EXIT ANGLES Live at Used Kids! FREE admission / all ages

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm 2500 Summit St., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43202

uPaint a Story July - Ohio

 Thu, 02 Jul at 11:00 am 1205 Polaris Pkwy USD 18

Online Auction in North Columbus

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm E. Weber Rd. & Dreseden St., Columbus Ohio 43211

SCATTERED HAMLET with Rabbit Dog and Rat Bastard Syndicate at Spacebar

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm The Spacebar USD 23

OMTI PRESENTS: The Little Mermaid jr.

Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm 2106 Integrity Drive S, Columbus, OH

Sustainable Upper Arlington Presents: The Extraordinary Caterpillar

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Phoenix Theatres Lennox Town Center 24 + IMAX with Laser Free

TORG GAMING EXPO '26 (10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY)

 Sat, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Greater Columbus Convention Center

Last Sunday Reset: A Somatic Awakening Ritual for Parents & Children (Free)

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:30 pm Columbus Metropolitan Library: Linden Branch Free

Babe Haven w/ Bev Rage & The Drinks + Still Tired

 Mon, 15 Jun at 08:00 pm Rumba Cafe

Cousin Curtiss

 Tue, 07 Jul at 08:00 pm Rumba Cafe

Triple P Seminar 4: Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits

 Tue, 26 May at 01:00 pm 240 Parsons Ave Free

Westgate Scavenger Hunt

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Westgate Neighbors Association

Triple P Seminar 2: Raising Confident, Competent Children

 Mon, 20 Apr at 12:30 pm 240 Parsons Ave Free

2026 Black Men's Wellness Day - Columbus Committee Meeting

 Thu, 15 Jan at 12:00 pm Whitehall Shine Bright Center Free

Family Magic Show (Ages 6+)

 Sun, 21 Jan at 02:00 pm P3 Magic Theater USD 23

Triple P Seminar 1: The Power of Positive Parenting

 Mon, 06 Apr at 12:30 pm 240 Parsons Ave Free

Mother's Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm Columbus USD 4 to 42