Happy April! This weekend, Columbus is packed with Easter celebrations and big family entertainment. Don't miss the massive Monster Jam shows running all weekend, or the free entry day at Franklin Park Conservatory on Sunday. We've also got plenty of bunny hunts scheduled for Saturday morning!
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Sustainability Fair at the Tremont Road Branch of UAPL
Tremont Road Branch of UAPL
Free hands-on activities at the library on Saturday morning.
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory
Spend hours indoors watching butterflies emerge.
Easter Open House at Anthony Thomas Candy Company
Anthony Thomas Candy factory
Free tours and meeting the Easter Bunny on Saturday morning.
· April 4
12MONSTER JAM® : The monster trucks are rolling into town! Watch the best drivers compete in races, stunts, and freestyle tricks. This is loud, exciting, and perfect for older kids and teens who love big machines.It’s a huge action spectacle happening multiple times this weekend.
FREE : Take a tour of the candy factory for free and meet the Easter Bunny. They are hosting Easter Eggs for the kids, so it's a great way to start the holiday morning!It combines a unique local factory tour with Easter fun.
FREE : Head to the library branch for hands-on activities focused on sustainability for all ages. You can also donate old electronics, bikes, and household items to local non-profits while you are there.It's an engaging, educational, and community-focused event at the library.
FREE : Meet the author of the Caldecott Medal winner BIG. This is a wonderful chance to hear a talk and potentially score a free copy of a celebrated children's book for your little reader.Free literacy event featuring a major children's author.
FREE : Take a break from the hustle and head east to Blacklick Woods to make some spring-themed crafts inside the Nature Center. Perfect for getting those creative juices flowing.It’s a free, structured craft time at a popular Metro Park.
: Catch a professional hockey game downtown as the Blue Jackets take on their opponent in this regular season matchup. Exciting, fast-paced action for the whole family.A major professional sporting event happening Saturday night.
: Design an adorable 3D bunny cake in this hands-on decorating class. This is perfect for pairs, allowing an adult to team up with a youngster aged 8 or older.It's a unique, themed baking workshop happening right before Easter.
FREE : Get an early start on Saturday morning with this German Village egg hunt, featuring a firetruck appearance, the Easter Bunny, and lots of chocolate!It's one of the earliest and most charming neighborhood egg hunts listed.
FREE : This hunt runs all weekend, but kicks off Saturday! Grab an entry sheet and search the Grove City Town Center for 14 hidden bunnies. It’s a great walking activity for the family.A fun, self-paced neighborhood challenge running through the weekend.
FREE : Celebrate the peak beauty of the cherry blossoms at Franklin Park with the opening event of the festival! Expect culture, crafts, and games for the whole family.Perfectly timed to coincide with peak blossom viewing.
DONUTS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY : Combine a sweet breakfast treat with an Easter greeting! Meet the bunny while enjoying donuts at this event hosted at Skate Zone 71.It blends a popular treat (donuts) with the main holiday character.
: This exhibit is running through July, but it’s a perfect indoor activity for Saturday! Walk among the butterflies in the water garden and watch new ones emerge in the lab.It’s a guaranteed wonderful indoor experience at a beloved venue.
· April 5
2FREE : Get the kids outside at Slate Run Farm to help the historical farm staff plant potatoes. It's a fantastic, hands-on way to connect with where food comes from (weather permitting).A fun, authentic farm experience perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
FREE : Bring your little ones (ages 7 and under) to the Westerville Library to meet author Aya Khalil. The event includes a reading, Q&A, and a book sale.Specific programming aimed at the youngest readers.
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3FREE : Franklin Park Conservatory offers free admission for all Columbus and Franklin County residents this Sunday! The theme is JASCO Cherry Blossom Day, featuring workshops for anime and origami, plus special food vendors.This is the best family deal of the weekend—free admission to a top attraction with special activities.
: It's baseball season! Grab some peanuts and cheer on the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park downtown. This early evening game is a great way to spend a spring Saturday.Opening weekend for the Clippers is always a major draw for local families.
FREE : If you are near Easton on Saturday, swing by to visit the Easter Bunny. This is a great photo opportunity at one of the city's major shopping hubs.Easy access and a free visit with the Bunny at a large, convenient location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Columbus this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are many free options! Saturday highlights include the Sustainability Fair at the Tremont Road Library, the Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival opening event at Franklin Park, and several free Easter Egg Hunts across the suburbs. On Sunday, Columbus and Franklin County residents get Free General Admission to the Franklin Park Conservatory's Cherry Blossom Day.
Are there any Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday morning?
Yes, Saturday, April 4th is packed with hunts! Check out the Schiller Park Easter Egg Hunt, the Grandview Heights Community Easter Egg Hunt at Wyman Woods Park, or the community event at Fortress Obetz.
What's happening Sunday, April 5th for families?
Sunday features free admission to the Franklin Park Conservatory for residents, a hands-on Potato Planting event at Slate Run Farm, and a children's author visit with Aya Khalil at the Westerville Public Library in the afternoon.
