Family Events

Let's Play!

Embrace Your Inner Child

At Columbus Commons, there’s ample opportunity for FREE fun for the whole family. Enjoy themed programming, educational activities, movie nights and more.

Commons for Kids

Presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Fridays, June 7- August 9

10 am – 1 pm 

*No event on July 4

Every Friday, kids of all ages can enjoy hands-on educational activities that align with the theme of the week. Plus, take free carousel rides, explore lawn games or take a lunch break at one of the food trucks. 

Activities vary weekly. Click below for details.

Family Fun Day

Saturday, May 24

11 am – 4 pm

What’s more fun than a party at the park? Enjoy large inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, hands-on activities, live music, food trucks and more during this mega-fun event. 

Family Movie Nights

Select Fridays

7 pm

Settle in for a family-friendly movie at the park. Bring a chair, blanket or hang out on the lawn and enjoy the movie.

Harvest Fair

Saturday, September 6

12 pm – 4 pm

Enjoy fall-themed fun for everyone. Wander through Harvest Fair and explore the barn with farm animals, fall-themed inflatable games, face painting, a pumpkin patch, apple cider and so much more. 

Popcorn Pops

DATES TBD

Fun for the whole family, Popcorn Pops is back for two select dates this summer. You can expect an evening full of music, dancing, and of course, Beethoven!

Free Play

Tuesday and Thursdays 

11am – 4pm

Come Downtown and take a free spin on the Carousel, play under the parachute, build with our Imagination Playground big blue blocks, kick a soccer ball, or make your own fun. Plus, additional programming will be available on select dates.

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