This weekend
Things to do in Columbus this weekend
117 listings pulled together for Columbus.
Nov 6–8, 2026117 eventsKids and family events in Columbus this weekend
Every listing here is marked family-friendly in our feed: 57 of them run in Columbus between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8.
Friday, Nov 6
After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 37 dates
Where Shepard · Shepard
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 32 dates
Where Main Library · Main Library
How much Not listed: check the event page
After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 32 dates
Where Canal Winchester · Canal Winchester
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Franklinton · Franklinton
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Barnett · Barnett
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Northern Lights · Northern Lights
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 37 dates
Where Hilltop · Hilltop
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Driving Park · Driving Park
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Thu, Nov 26 · 39 dates
Where Martin Luther King · Martin Luther King
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Whitehall · Whitehall
How much Not listed: check the event page
After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 33 dates
Where South High · South High
How much Not listed: check the event page
After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Parsons · Parsons
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Northside · Northside
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Marion-Franklin · Marion-Franklin
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Reynoldsburg · Reynoldsburg
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Southeast · Southeast
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 32 dates
Where Whetstone · Whetstone
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 38 dates
Where Karl Road · Karl Road
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After School Snack
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 37 dates
Where Linden · Linden
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Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 13 dates
Where South High · South High
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Play to Learn
Stop by to play in our kid’s area and work on fun activities with your child. Ages 0-5.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 12 dates
Where Whitehall · Whitehall
How much Not listed: check the event page
Teen Learning Lab
Work with friendly staff on job and college applications, study for the SAT or ACT, get help with homework or search for scholarships. Grades 6-12.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 29 dates
Where Main Library · Main Library
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Teens Create
Join your friends and get creative.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 29 dates
Where Martin Luther King · Martin Luther King
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Teens Create Open Studio
Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 29 dates
Where Gahanna · Gahanna
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Teens Create Open Studio
Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 29 dates
Where Barnett · Barnett
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Teens Create Open Studio
Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 29 dates
Where Karl Road · Karl Road
How much Not listed: check the event page
Teens Create Open Studio
Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology.
When Oct 13 – Fri, Nov 20 · 29 dates
Where Main Library · Main Library
How much Not listed: check the event page
Teens Create Open Studio
Ready to get creative? Join us in this drop-in program where you make and create using art supplies and technology.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 32 dates
Where Whetstone · Whetstone
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 14 – Wed, Nov 25 · 26 dates
Where Main Library · Main Library
How much Not listed: check the event page
Baby Laptime
Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Whitehall · Whitehall
How much Not listed: check the event page
Benefits and Resources - Social Work Intern
In partnership with the Clintonville Community Resources Center, a social work student is available to provide one-on-one information on social services in the community and to answer questions.
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Whetstone · Whetstone
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Chess for Wisdom and Wellness - Royal Oak Initiative
The ancient game of Chess is over 1500 years old and played all around the world. Explore the rich and diverse history, culture and rules of the royal game. Let's make moves!
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 13 · 5 dates
Where South High · South High
How much Not listed: check the event page
Creation Station: STEAM Club
Join us as we explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. All we need to complete our experiments is you!
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Whetstone · Whetstone
How much Not listed: check the event page
Teen Friday Fun
Join us for hands on activities in the Teen Learning Lab. (Grades 6-12)
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Main Library · Main Library
How much Not listed: check the event page
Tweens Create
Explore the world, expand your creativity and hang out with friends during this weekly program just for tweens. We'll experiment, create, play and discover!
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Hilliard · Hilliard
How much Not listed: check the event page
Kid's Service Project - Personal Care Kits
Show your support by helping to assemble personal care kits to benefit a local shelter.
When Fri, Nov 6 · 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Where New Albany · New Albany
How much Not listed: check the event page
Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball vs. Youngstown State Penguins Mens Basketball
Doors open 90 minutes prior to tip-off Bags are generally NOT permitted with the exceptions for medical bags, diaper bags OR clutches no larger than 8x5x1. Bags will be screened via a designated line at entry. Children under age 2 admitted free but must sit on an adult's lap.
When Fri, Nov 6 · 11:30 pm
Where Schottenstein Center · 555 Borror Drive, Columbus
How much Not listed: check the event page
Saturday, Nov 7
Baby Laptime
Boost your baby's ability to learn using books, rhymes, and music.
When Oct 13 – Sat, Nov 21 · 23 dates
Where Gahanna · Gahanna
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 13 – Sat, Nov 21 · 16 dates
Where Canal Winchester · Canal Winchester
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 13 – Sat, Nov 21 · 23 dates
Where Reynoldsburg · Reynoldsburg
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 13 – Sat, Nov 21 · 12 dates
Where Dublin · Dublin
How much Not listed: check the event page
Play to Learn
Stop by to play in our kid’s area and work on fun activities with your child. Ages 0-5.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 20 dates
Where Northside · Northside
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 14 – Sat, Nov 21 · 18 dates
Where Whitehall · Whitehall
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 14 – Sat, Nov 21 · 12 dates
Where Northern Lights · Northern Lights
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 15 – Sat, Nov 21 · 11 dates
Where Whetstone · Whetstone
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 15 – Sat, Nov 21 · 12 dates
Where Linden · Linden
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 15 – Sat, Nov 21 · 12 dates
Where Hilliard · Hilliard
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Gahanna · Gahanna
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family Storytime
Bring the entire family for books and fun activities to build reading skills.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 5 dates
Where New Albany · New Albany
How much Not listed: check the event page
Kids Create
Expand your creativity and hang out with friends during this weekly program just for tweens. We'll create art, play games and more.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where South High · South High
How much Not listed: check the event page
Teen Advisory Board
Monthly meeting for teens interested in volunteering at the library, planning programs and discussing teen services at the branch.
When Oct 24 – Sat, Nov 21 · 3 dates
Where Canal Winchester · Canal Winchester
How much Not listed: check the event page
Family History Day
Join us for a full day of genealogy and history activities.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Where Main Library · Main Library
How much Not listed: check the event page
Growing Together: A Parenting Series - The Play Spot
Get ready to play! Families enjoy hands-on, child-led fun while learning how play builds creativity, language, problem-solving, and social skills–all through joyful connection.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Where Hilltop · Hilltop
How much Not listed: check the event page
K-Pop Dance: Demon Hunters - Kpop Dance Columbus
Dance into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters and learn how to battle demons! Whether you’re a beginner or a KPop pro, get ready to move, groove, and unleash your inner hero on the dance floor!
When Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Where Northside · Northside
How much Not listed: check the event page
Youth Performance by the Students of Musicologie Gahanna
Enjoy a performance by the young singers and musicians of Musicologie Gahanna. We will hear and see selections from their holiday concert.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Where Gahanna · Gahanna
How much Not listed: check the event page
All weekend
Dead Man's Cell Phone
An incessantly ringing cell phone at the cafe table of a dead man leads Jean on a surreal journey where she encounters the dead mans family and mistress and eventually even speaks with the dead man himself.
When Oct 28 – Fri, Nov 6 · 7 dates
Where OSU Black Box Theatre · Ohio State University Department of Theatre, Film, and Media, Columbus
How much Not listed: check the event page
Sunday, Nov 8
Community Concert - ProMusica
Join ProMusica for a family concert. Bring the whole family to enjoy stories and live music by professional musicians.
When Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Where Gahanna · Gahanna
How much Not listed: check the event page
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