It’s that time again! Having the kids back in school makes the week fly! There are a variety of activities this weekend, here are few highlights; Stand up Paddle Boarding(10+), Jurassic Park program, Archeology;Puzzle of Pots, Touch-a Truck, Moana outdoor movie, Black Literary Art Festival, Columbus Symphony, outdoor family yoga, and more. Enjoy!
Facebook Live Family Storytime by Columbus Library
Friday, August 20, 10-10:30 PM
3 – 6 YEARS. Visit our Facebook page for a live storytime featuring books, songs and rhymes.
https://events.columbuslibrary.org/events
Feed the Stream @Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center
Friday, August 20, 12:30-1 PM
Enjoy the fish feeding frenzy as you help feed them worms, crickets and minnows.
For Kids- Batty for Bats!
Friday, August 20,, 4-5 PM
Join the naturalists for a fun talk and activities- all about bats! Ages 5+
Meet at the flagpole, located by the shelter house and restrooms.
Columbus Symphony Community Concert @ Dodge Park
Friday, August 20, 6:30 PM
We are here for you this summer with FREE community concerts designed to unite our families and communities through the beauty and joy of music!
All performances are located outdoor in City of Columbus Parks and are free of charge! We are proud to continue to serve Columbus communities and our mission to inspire and build a strong community through music. Concerts last approximately 1 hour.
Night Market – North Market Downtown
Friday, August 20, 6-9 PM
DOWNTOWN NIGHT MARKET
PRESENTED BY WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION, INC.
Night Market is a once-a-month, outdoor open-air market, held at North Market Downtown every third Friday, June – October. Inspired by traditional outdoor markets, Night Markets provide an opportunity for customers to purchase directly from local entrepreneurs.
What you can find at the Night Market at North Market Downtown:
● Independent makers offering hand-made and locally grown products for sale
● Live Music
● Sip and Stroll with drinks from The Barrel & Bottle
Movie Night: Moana Sing-along @Sharon Woods Metro Park
Friday, August 20, 8 PM
Wear your Moana costumes or favorite tropical gear and join us for a tiki party!
We’ll have some fun activities to do while we wait for the movie to begin at dark. Then feel free to sing your heart out as we watch this family favorite. We’ll bring the popcorn, you bring some seating.
Rain date is Saturday, August 21st.
Intro to SUP @Prairie Oaks Darby Bend
Saturday, August 21, 10 AM-12 PM
MUST REGISTER. Ages 10+. Intro to SUP. Learn about stand up paddle boarding in this in-depth course about board basics, paddle strokes, and paddler safety. Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes, Prairie Oaks Metro Park, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard. All equipment provided. Free.
Summer Morning Yoga & Stretch @Pickerington Main Library
Saturday, August 21, 9-10 AM
Join wellness instructors from the Jerry L. Garver YMCA of Central Ohio for morning stretching and yoga on the lawn at Pickerington Main Library.
https://pickeringtonlibrary.libnet.info/event/5026234
Jurassic Park
Saturday, August 21, 10 AM
“Open the door, get on the floor; Everybody walk the dinosaur” with Parks and Recreation this Saturday at 10am! This is a FREE family friendly program for everyone to learn more about pre-historic animals! We’ll be at the Whitehall Community Park “Pine” Shelter house.
https://www.facebook.com/CityofWhitehall
Touch-a-Truck @ New Albany
Saturday, August 21, 10 AM-12:30 PM
Saturday is the chance for your kids to get behind the wheel of a city vehicle! Join us for our Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine at the Public Service building (7800 Bevelhymer Rd.) and will feature snow plows, street sweepers, police cruisers, fire trucks and more! Learn more in this New Albany Connects video!
You can get additional details about the Touch-a-Truck event by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3kjJkmv
The People’s Mural of Columbus Celebration
Saturday, August 21, 11 AM-1 PM
Cbus Libraries will host a celebration of Black literary arts with live readings, DJ, family art activities, free sweets & free book fair featuring authors of color.
o Free book fair author readings: Dr. Carlotta Penn, Vada Azeem, Paula Johnson Neal, Debbie Rigaud.
o Literary creator readings: Hanif Abdurraqib, Barbara Fant, Scott Woods, and more to be announced.
o Music: DJ Krate Digga
o Art Activities: Maroon Arts Group
o Free treats: Too Good Eats
o Free book fair: Cbus Libraries in partnership with area independent bookstores
Learn more at https://cbuslibraries.com/peoples-mural
Try It! SUP @Prairie Oaks Darby Bend
Saturday, August 21, 12-4 PM
10+. Try It! SUP. Learn the basics of stand up paddle boarding at Prairie Oaks Metro Park Darby Bend Lakes during this Try It! SUP program. Explore the lake for 30 minutes. Ages 10+. Free. Equipment provided.
Kaleidoscopes in the Garden @Inniswood Metro Gardens
Saturday, August 21, 1-3 PM
Stop by the Gardens Entrance today and make your own modified kaleidoscope. Use it to view the seasonal garden displays and the plants in your own neighborhood.
For Families: Go Creeking @Highbanks Big Meadow Picnic Area
Saturday, August 21, 2-3 PM
Come explore the Olentangy River and look for some of the animals that call the water home. Naturalists will supply nets and buckets, but you are welcome to bring your own. Prepare to get wet! Old tennis shoes work best for this program (no flip flops). Shoes must be worn during the program to prevent feet from being cut by sharp rocks. Be prepared for a 5 minute walk to the river. Bug spray recommended. All ages welcome.
Details on meeting location: Big Meadows Picnic Area is at the back of the park. After you enter the park, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of hill, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with a playground. Meet near restrooms.
Explore Sugarbush Day Camp @Blendon Woods Metro Park
Saturday, August 21, 2-4 PM
Drop by the Sugarbush Day Camp area any time between 2pm-4pm Saturday or Sunday to follow the Nature Challenge trail, do a scavenger hunt, go creeking, and enjoy a roasted marshmallow in this seldom-explored area of the park. Meet at Sugar Bush day camp.
Puzzle of Pots – Archaeology, Can You Dig It?@Driving Park – Meeting Room 3
Saturday, August 21, 3-4 PM
7 – 11 YEARS
Calling all junior archaeologists! Decorate a ceramic pot and smash it into an archaeological puzzle. Work in an archaeological dig to find your artifact and put it back together. Groups call ahead.
https://events.columbuslibrary.org/event/5376182
Community Festival @Village Green Park in Powell
Saturday, August 21, 4-7 PM
Family activities, guest speakers, field games, music, and food trucks, A community unity fest by Parent Diversity Network.
Columbus Symphony Community Concert- Mayme Moore Park
Saturday August 20, 6:30 PM
We are here for you this summer with FREE community concerts designed to unite our families and communities through the beauty and joy of music!
All performances are located outdoor in City of Columbus Parks and are free of charge! We are proud to continue to serve Columbus communities and our mission to inspire and build a strong community through music. Concerts last approximately 1 hour.
Look for the Columbus Symphony Community Concert Series coming to a neighborhood near you!
Monarch March @Blacklick Woods
Sunday, August 22, 2-3 PM
Search milkweed for all the life stages of the monarch butterfly on a 2-mile hike.
Explore Sugarbush Day Camp @Blendon Woods Metro Park
Sunday, August 21, 2-4 PM
Drop by the Sugarbush Day Camp area any time between 2pm-4pm Saturday or Sunday to follow the Nature Challenge trail, do a scavenger hunt, go creeking, and enjoy a roasted marshmallow in this seldom-explored area of the park. Meet at Sugar Bush day camp.
Full Moon Hike @Homestead Metro Park
Sunday, August 22, 8-9 PM
Join the naturalist for a walk around Homestead as we watch the sun set and the moon rise! All ages welcome. Meet outside the nature center.
Moonlit Garden Tour @ Inniswood Metro Gardens
Sunday, August 22, 8-9 PM
Join us for a guided walk lit by the light of the full moon.
Metro Parks events here
Please note-Events can be changed by hosts, please check the event before attending. I try my best to provide up to date information. Please stay safe and do what you feel is most comfortable for your family with COVID-19 risks.