2024 Columbus Disabilities Festival (7/14)

Your family is invited to participate in the 10th annual Columbus Disabilities Festival presented by UPFAD. This event is to help families who are experiencing any kinds of disability either physical or mental. It will connect adults or children with disabilities to resources, classes, care, activities, products, and events. Additionally with resources for your home, school, health, food, and additional items. All families with disabilities are welcome!

Sign up soon, will fill up fast!!

--First 200 attendees get a FREE treat from Tim Hortons! --

-- Free Coupon for Timbits at Tim Hortons – first 200!

--Free 200 Cookies from .- find more cookies at

-- First 200 free fun Fidget toys!

Check out KidsLinked.com for more fun family festivals this year:

Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register":

1. GOLD Entry: FREE - (LIMIT 100): Admits entire family:

• Early Entry (1PM - 5PM)

1. Scavenger Hunt (Limit 400 – Free!):

• Visit 9 different fun destinations – get your map checked off to win a prize at the Plinko game!

2. Fun items! (Limit 500 - FREE): includes the following items:

• Target Toss: Play to win either candy any other prizes!
• Prize Wheel: Receive 1 spin on our mini prize wheel – win different prizes!
• Funnel Pong: Play to win either from our candy bin or win a sucker!
• Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet: Meet several characters at our special meeting area!

• What: 10th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival presented by UPFAD
• When: July 14th, 2024 (Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM)
• Where: Dorrian Green Park, 50 S. Belle Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (In front of COSI)
• Parking: Accessible COSI Parking (entrance off Belle Street) is underground below Dorrian Green. $10/car and has elevators up to the festival level & COSI entrance. Find parking options: Click Here
• Free Fun Activities: Door Prizes - register online in advance, or at the event - must be present to win! Live Music, Contests, Entertainment, Scavenger Hunt for Prizes, Character Meet & Greets & Photo Ops, Face Painter, & Giveaways! Enjoy the FREE Splash Pad, Accessible Play Park, & Ping Pong Tables!
• Sensory Activities & Resources: Sensory-Friendly Tent next to Book Readings tent, Quiet Music, Sensory-Friendly Activities. Connect with local resources: Education, Healthcare, & Community Support.
• Christmas-in-July Activities: Best Summertime-Christmas Outfit Contest, Meet & Greet, Photo ops with Mrs. Claus.
• Candy Cane Lane Christmas Candy & Gift Booth: Stop by to satisfy your sweet tooth or play our Scavenger Hunt & return to Candy Cane Lane to win awesome prizes!

• How it works: Start at the UPFAD Check-in booth (In Front of COSI staffed by Michelle Solomon). From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do or directions on where to start the fun. Let the fun begin!
• Admission: Free (if you register ahead of time or $2 at the event)!

• 1:00: Event Entry Opens!
• 2:00 PM - Band Together Ohio
• 3:00 PM - Blue Spectrum Band
• 5​:00: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!

Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities!

Step 1: Click on "Register"

Step 2: Register for any of the fun items

Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list of what you are registering.

Step 4: Arrive at the event between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM the day of the event, and your name will be checked off the list for entry.

Step 5: Have fun!

Please share the event with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorrian Green, 50 South Belle Street, Columbus, United States