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Kid and Family Fun Events and Activities in NE Columbus for ALL ages!

Looking for fun things to do this week and weekend? We have you covered with a nice selection of events for all ages. 

And if you are looking ahead to June, we've started to populate events there too: June CALENDAR.

One of our parent partner resources, Phillip Beckwith, DDS has shared with us a great article on orthodontic treatment options, there are many choices to find the one that best fits your child's (or your) needs. You can read about them HERE.

May is National Water Safety Month and we have shared two great articles. One is a link to an article on the signs of drowning which is extremely informative and very worth your time, the other article talks all about water safety in detail.

Sesame Street Live, "Elmo Makes Music" is coming June 15th and 16th to the Palace Theatre and our giveaway of a family four pack to your choice of the four shows continues through Wednesday, May 22nd at 8pm. If you didn't enter last week, you can enter this week by commenting HERE.

If you haven't yet signed your children up for summer camp, we have a great list of camps and classes for kids from 6 weeks to 18 years old, with varying themes, focuses and interests. There are also camp options for children with special needs. Camps provide great experiences and memories. Check them out HERE. This week we are featuring another great summer camp program - Center Stage Theatre Camp. Read all about this fun camp HERE.

Thank you for sharing us with your friends, co-workers, mommy groups, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, church groups and family! We really appreciate it - and they could even win an iPad Mini for subscribing - see HERE! When you visit one of the events in our newsletter, please tell them NE Columbus Macaroni Kid sent you! Thank you for all your support!

Have fun this week and a fabulous Memorial Day weekend!

Your Macaroni Moms,
Wendy and Jen
wendyd@macaronikid.com


SAVE $20 On Explore With Me Classes!

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EXCLUSIVE offer just for Mac Kid readers! Save $20 on any Explore With Me program for children 6 weeks to 3 years old at Columbus Academy. Get your coupon HERE. There are many fun weekly mommy/caregiver & me classes to chose from, like Sign With Me, Tumbling, Explore with COSI, Music Exploration, Massage, Yoga & more, offered during the week & weekend to fit your schedule. See class descriptions HERE, and pick the perfect weekly class for you (or your caregiver) and your child.
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Understanding Your Orthodontic Treatment Options

Ceramic braces? Invisalign®? Traditional metal? These days, there are many choices available to adults and children, and it gets confusing! Which type of braces should you choose? Orthodontists draw from a diverse array of “appliances” to move teeth and align jaws. But not all kinds of orthodontic appliances are right for correcting all kinds of orthodontic problems. Your orthodontist will analyze your mouth and jaws, formulate a treatment plan, set goals and recommend the best way for you to achieve those goals.

All orthodontic appliances systems do the same thing ...


Center Stage Theatre Camp

Have your kids seen movies like The Wizard of Oz or The Sound of Music and wondered how they did it?  Have they ever gone to see a play and felt a kind of magic?  Have they ever seen singers and dancers onstage and wanted to perform just like them?  Then they should come join us at Center Stage Theatre Camp!

Center Stage is a week-long day camp for elementary school students in grades 1-5.  It was founded by theatre students at NYU and Otterbein and has come to include ...


May is National Water Safety Month

Public and private pools all over have opened, or will be soon. It's time to think about water safety, whether it's a big body of water or the baby pool in the back. Below is a great article on water safety, with many helpful tips. In addition to this article, we'd like to share this link to a fabulous and very informative article: Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning by Mario Vittone a Coast Guardsman. I first read this article a few years ago and was surprised ...


Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"

Enjoy the famous characters live on stage!

Elmo Makes Music is coming to Palace Theatre, June 15th & 16th!

Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more. Each performance is 90 minutes of singing, dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute intermission which is the perfect length for very young children!

Congratulations to Marcia B. who won the family 4-pack to see Sesame Street Live, "Elmo Makes Music"! *Giveaway has ended.*

And you can win a family 4-pack to the show! All you need to ...


Vacation Bible School Directory

VBS programs by area with links to info and registration.

Vacation bible schools (VBS) offer kids a fun week-long Christian learning experience. Most are very low cost, and sometimes even free, making it an affordable summer experience for all kids. Our kids love VBS! 

The listing below will grow in the coming weeks as more church's open their registrations, and information is shared. Since some registrations are opened, I didn't want to wait any longer to share this resource which some of you have already been requesting as they can fill up quickly. All VBS programs welcome the ...


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I want to fast forward to the weekend events!

Quick links to all the weekend events.

For those of you who want to plan your weekends, we have created quick links to all the family fun events in Columbus on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Just click on the day below (remember, if it's pink, it's a link), to go to a list of events for that day! 

This weekend's events:

Friday

Saturday

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This Week's Calendar:

May 21st through May 27th

Tuesday, May 21 - Piccadilly's ABC 123

Fun drop-in class for kids 10 to 20 months (younger and older too). Each week they will focus on a few specific shapes, colors, sounds or letters. There will be music, painting and stories too.  There are eight sessions (you can do as many as you like).  Class fee also gets you unlimited play the day of the class. 
Where: 2501 E. Main St., Bexley
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Kids 10 to 20 months (older and younger are welcome) with adult
How: Show up for the fun
Cost: $15 per class which includes unlimited play the entire day of the class. 
For more info: Please see website or call 614-725-0204 for more info.
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Tuesday, May 21 - Columbus Zoo: Little Explorers' Base Camp @ My Barn

These events are a fun way for preschoolers and toddlers to get a chance to explore, learn about animals and make a new friends.  Designed especially to help engage children and learn through play. You can stop by any time between 10-12pm. Today's event is at My Barn, and is a special storytime! These events will be held through May 23rd, every Tuesday and Thursday at different locations in the Zoo.
Where: My Barn at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: toddlers and preschoolers with adult
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE with paid admission or membership.
For more info: For more information, please click here.
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Tuesday, May 21 - The Work's Curious Kids: Circus Science

Kids can explore the science behind the dangerous task of walking the tight rope.
Where: The Works, 55 S. First St., Newark
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Ages 2-6 with adult
How: .
Cost: Free with paid admission (see here). COSI members can get 50% off admission through reciprocal benefits.
For more info: See the website HERE or call 740-349-9277.  If you haven't been to this science museum, you need to go.  It's small, but it's definitely one of our hidden gems!  My kids love it.
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Tuesday, May 21 - Westerville Library: Tulle and Ties

Enjoy getting all fancy for this fun family program.  Feel free to come in your most fancy dress, top hat, tulle or tie if you would like.  If not, you will be making your very own fancy crafts at this program.  There will also be stories, songs and other fancy activities.
Where: Combined meeting room at the Westerville Public Library
When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Register using the link in the "more info" area.
Cost: FREE
For more info:
For more information, or to register, please click here or call 614-882-7277.
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Wednesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 23 - Creative Minds Open Art Studio

Creative Minds Open Art Studio is an art studio experience geared towards small hands using both free-play and guided crafts. Children will have access to the open studio, dramatic play area, and music nook, as well as full use of all available art supplies and resources. Studio hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.
Where: Creative Minds Open Art Studio at Gallery 202, 13 E. College Ave., Westerville (studio has moved around to around the corner)
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 2 - 6 years old.
How: Reserve your child's spot HERE
Cost: $12/drop-in rate; or purchase passes:10 sessions for $80 and 4 sessions for $40, passes can be used for whole family or groups.
For more info: For more information, please click here.
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Wednesday, May 22 - Grange Audubon Center Pre-K Storytime

Every Wednesday in April kids can enjoy a fun storytime.  Each storytime will have stories (of course!), crafts and songs.  If you haven't been to the center yet, you should explore it! WE love it.  See a link to our article we wrote about it HERE.
Where: 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 5 and under with an adult.
How: Just show up.
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more info, please email Stacy at sgoebbel@audubon.org or call 614-545-5475.
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Wednesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 23 - Preschool Park Pals: Froggy Fun (Deer Haven Preserve)

Kids will learn all about the amazing amphibian life of frogs and toads. Program is on both the 23rd and 24th at 10AM and 1PM.   Registration is required.
Where: Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Rd, Delaware
When: 10:00 AM (AND 1 PM)
Who: Ages 4-5 with an adult.
How: Register by calling 740-524-8600 X3 or email register@preservationparks.com 
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 740-524-8600 x3.
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Thursday, May 23 - Gahanna's Create & Play (FREE multi-week program)

It's a fun creative program for you and your child. There will be stories, games, songs, crafts and more! This is a FREE six week class (every Thursday from May 23rd - June 27) and requires registration.
Where: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd.
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 2-5 with an adult
How: Register for classes by calling 614-342-4250 or register on-line here.  Use code 102102A. It says space is limited, so be sure to register soon.
Cost: FREE (residents and non-residents)
For more info: For more information, please call 614-342-4250.
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Thursday, May 23 - Columbus Zoo: Little Explorers' Base Camp @ My Barn

These events are a fun way for preschoolers and toddlers to get a chance to explore, learn about animals and make a new friends.  Designed especially to help engage children and learn through play. You can stop by any time between 10-12pm. Today's event is at My Barn, and is a special storytime! These events will be held through May 23rd, every Tuesday and Thursday at different locations in the Zoo.
Where: My Barn at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: toddlers and preschoolers with adult
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE with paid admission or membership.
For more info: For more information, please click here.
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Thursday, May 23 - Dawes Arboretum: Quiet in the Garden

There will be stories, songs, games, crafts, creative movement, outdoor exploration (weather permitting) and hands-on science for young scientists. Today's book: Quiet in the Garden.  10AM and 1PM.
Where: Discovery Center at the Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown R., Newark
When: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (and 1:00 - 1:45PM)
Who: Children ages 3-5 with an adult.
How: .
Cost: FREE (donations are welcome)
For more info: For more information, please click here or call 1-800-44-DAWES.
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Thursday, May 23 - LEGO Storytime at Barnes & Noble Polaris

Kids can have fun during this special hands-on LEGO storytime, as they build and play and listen to Grow Caterpillar Grow.
Where: 1560 Polaris Parkway, Polaris Fashion Place
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Kids
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Please see website HERE.
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Thursday, May 23 - Piccadilly's Be A Bike Mechanic

Kids will have fun learning how to be a bike mechanic for the afternoon.  A roll bike shop service team member will lead the kids in learning to patch a tube to building building a bike. They also get a roll water bottle for participating. Read more about this fun class here (then click on the event in the calendar).
Where: 2501 E. Main St., Bexley
When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Ages 6-11
How: Reserve your child's spot by emailing info@piccadillydally.com or clicking here (then click on the event in the calendar).
 
Cost: $20 per child and includes a healthy snack.
For more info: Please see website or call 614-725-0204 for more info or to reserve your child's spot.
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Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 - Day out with Thomas at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Thomas the Train lovers will love this! You can take a 30 minute train ride in a train lead by a Thomas the Tank Engine. In addition to the train rides, kids can meet Sir Topham Hatt, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities including arts and crafts, temporary tattoos, train table fun, see a working model train set, and more.  Tickets are selling out fast and I have a $2 off discount code for you!!  We've been to this event a couple of times and our kids enjoyed it, when they were huge Thomas the Train fans.  It's about 2 hours north of Columbus.
Where: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, 7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH
When: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Check site for availability - tickets are selling out fast!)
Who: The whole family
How: Order tickets on-line here.
Cost: $18 a person, or $14 a person for a groups of 20 or more.  I have a code to get $2 off per ticket - use access code: HIT2013.
For more info: For more information, to check availability and to order tickets, please click here.
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Friday, May 24 - Firefly Play Cafe: Painting Fun!

Enjoy this modern indoor play place with its special painting time where kids can paint and get messy, and you don't have to clean the kitchen afterwards. Then, after (or before), you can enjoy playing inside this super fun play space.
Where: 4822 N. High St., Columbus
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Kids with adults
How: Just show up (make sure kids have socks)
Cost: $3 for 12-23 month olds, $5 for 24 months and up, adults are free.
For more info: Please see their website and facebook page.
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Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 - Westerville's Field of Heroes

The fifth annual Field of Heroes opens Friday, May 24th at 1pm. This is an amazing view to see, if you haven't yet visited - it's a display of 3,000 American Flags, which you can walk among reading the dedications and reflecting upon their personal heroes. Along with visiting, there will be many other activities, like the opening ceremony on Saturday, reading of hero names, free concert (7pm Sat.), Field of Heroes 5K Run/Walk (Sun.), another reading of names, tours, flag retirement, and closing ceremony (Mon.). You can also pledge and purchase flags. Field opens on Friday and closes on Monday. See schedule of events HERE.
Where: Sports Complex, Cleveland Ave and County Line Rd.
When: 1:00 PM (Times Vary Each Day)
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: Free to visit, but you can also plege or purchase a flag for your hero.
For more info: Please see the website HERE for more info, photos, purchasing of flags for your personal hero and more.
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Friday, May 24 - Franklin Park Conservatory: Kid's Yoga Play!

Taught by a certified Yoga instructor, kids can build self-confidence, enhance motor skills, increase focus and concentration all through kid-friendly yoga poses, sequences and movement.  There will be creative yoga games and imaginative crafts too. These are offered the second and fourth Fridays. (registration is required).
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory
When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Who: Ages 6-12
How: Register at the Visitor Center or call 614-645-8733.
Cost: $6 for each drop-in class. 
For more info: For more information, please call 614-645-8733 or see the website here.
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Friday, May 24 - Westerville's Fourth Fridays - Back to Nature

This month's theme is Back to Nature.  There will be many local organizations there to provide info on opportunities to have fun outside. There will also be many kids activities, crafts, arts and more! The library will also have storytime at Amish Originals starting at 6:30pm. Police cars and firetrucks will be there to touch and climb into, as well as fire house demos, and a puppet show.
Where: Uptown Westerville
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE (unless you find something to cool buy, or yummy food - though there are sample too...)
For more info: For more information, please call 614-794-0401.
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Friday, May 24 - Bexley's The Main Event: Family Fun!

Each month Bexley will host a FREE family-fun event with many activities and a free outdoor movie.  May's event includes a concert by the popular children's band The Shazzbots, Columbus Zoo's animal visit, crafts from piccadilly, storytime from Bexley Library and yard games Bexley Parks and Recreation, Jack Hanna look-a-like contest, zoo-themed restaurant specials and much more!  The free movie is Madagascar 3 and starts at 9pm on Capital's lawn. This looks like an amazing event!
Where: Along Main St., movie on Capital's lawn
When: 7:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up for the fun!  If you are participating in the Jack Hanna look-a-like contest, see website HERE for details.
Cost: Activities, entertainment and movie are free, food would be at a charge.
For more info: Please see website HERE for more details.
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Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - 39th Annual Ice Cream Festival

Starting with a parade at 11am on Saturday, this event is PACKED full of fun! There is a pageant, magic, performances, ice cream eating contests (of course!), sack races, magic shows, Columbus Zoo animals, kiddie tractor pulls, water balloon tosses, egg toss, music and so, so much more!  For a schedule of events please click here. Open Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 7PM and Monday 10AM - 6PM.
Where: Velvet Ice Cream Co.  - Utica, Ohio
When: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Monday - 10AM - 6PM)
Who: The whole family!!
How: Show up for the fun!
Cost: Admission is $5 per car
For more info: For more info, a list of events and also to register for some of the fun events (kiddie tractor pull), please click here.
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Asian Festival

A fun cultural event full of art, entertainment, food, games, demos, dances, activities and much more! There's also a Dragonboat workshop where you can learn how to paddle a dragon boat.
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.  Please click here for directions and parking info.
When: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: Free admission and free parking and shuttle.
For more info: For more information, please click here.
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Saturday, May 25 - Hoot Family Film Series

The Hoot film festival has games, story readings and more, along with it all.  Today's Hoot is loaded with fun! Kids can sing along with Miss. Joanie from 10-11am. The Shazzbots will be playing their fabulous kid's tunes in front of the big screen during film intermissions.  And Piccadilly will sponsor kids crafts (10-11am)! The films are all "G" rated.
Where: Gateway Film Center, 1550 North High Street.  Click here for directions and parking information.
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: The whole family.
How: Just show up for the fun.
Cost: FREE, with a suggested donation of a canned good for The Open Shelter.
For more info: For more information, please click here or call 614-545-2255.
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Saturday, May 25 - Michael's Kids Club - Craft Your Hero Doll

Kids can having fun making a paper doll hero figure (check out the website here) during the Kids Club fun.  The sessions are 30 minutes and you need to reserve your child's time in store (or by calling).  While they craft, you can shop!
Where: All Michael's locations (Easton, Reynoldsburg, Lewis Center, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City).  Click here for store locator.
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (on the 1/2 hour)
Who: Ages 3 and up.
How: Just show up!  It does say "while supplies last" but we've never been when they ran out, though there is that possibility if there is a really huge turn out.  So, please keep that in mind when deciding when to go.
Cost: $2 per child
For more info: For more information, please click here or call your local store here.
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Saturday, May 25 - Farm Field Geology (Gallant Farm Preserve)

Rock lovers will want to come to this! The plowing of the soil at the farm, coupled with subsequent rains, will uncover a fascinating array of rocks and stones. You can walk together in the fields and see what you can find, then bring them back to the classroom to identify them.
Where: Gallant Farm Preserve, 2150 Buttermilk Hill Rd, Delaware
When: 10:00 AM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 740-524-8600 x3.  See calendar here.
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Saturday, May 25 - Groveport's Eat Your Plant Parts

Discover the functions of plant parts as you make a salad and plant a flower. Register by May 24th.
Where: Nature Center at Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Road, Groveport. 
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Kids (with adult)
How: Register by calling 614-836-3333.
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 614-836-3333.
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Saturday, May 25 - Lakeshore Learning Center: Free Crafts for Kids - Dazzling Memorial Day Centerpiece

Your child can create a fun new craft each week (for FREE)!  This week's craft is a dazzling memorial day centerpiece. 
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 2148 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, 43240
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Children
How: ,
Cost: FREE!
For more info: For more information, including the crafts for future Saturdays, please click here.
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Saturday, May 25 - Creek Exploring (Three Creeks)

Have fun exploring the creek with nets, buckets and scoops which help you uncover macroinvertrates and other critters of the creeks.  Wear closed toe shoes and be prepared to get wet!
Where: Confluence Trails Bulletin Board, 3860 Bixby Rd.
When: 11:00 AM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 614-508-8111.
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Saturday, May 25 - Franklin Park Conservatory: Brazilian Fun

Have fun making a carnival mask inspired by the bright colors of Brazil. You will also enjoy cooking demos and samples of Brazilian BBQ around the live-fire cooking theater ($2 per plate).
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free with admission ($11 Adults, $6 children ages 3-17, under 2 is free).  Members are free.  If you want to sample food, it's $2 a plate.
For more info: For more information, please call 614-645-8733.
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Wet and Wild Weekend (William Kraner Nature Center)

Explore the creek and ponds with nets, containers and identification tools (supplied by the park). Fun!
Where: William Kraner Nature Center, 10380 Fairview Rd., Newark
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 740-967-8320.
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Saturday, May 25 - Westerville Library: Tail Waggin' Tutors

Are your kids new readers or needing practice?  Does reading out loud make them whine?  Sign them up to read to Burgh, a gentle certified therapy dog.  It's less intimidating and much more fun!  You need to register your child for a 10 minute slot reading to Burgh.  We met Burgh and he's big and so sweet!!!  Please note, there is currently a waiting list but I met the trainer a couple weeks ago and he said to always put yourself on the waiting list as if he doesn't have plans he will extend his time to help the kids.  Burgh loves kids!
Where: Youth Services Activity Center at the Westerville Library
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Who: Ages 6 and up
How: Registration required, link is below in "more info".
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: For more information or to register, please click here or call Lisa 614-882-7277 X5006.
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Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - Nature Station Fun (Blendon Woods)

Join the naturalists for fun and games at the Nature Station.
Where: Nature Center at Blendon Woods, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 614-508-8111.
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Saturday, May 25 - Columbus Museum of Art: Doodles

Fun interactive gallery activities to do with your kids.  Each month is a different theme/project.  Doodles in May is creating your own unique puppet friend to take home with you, after visiting the Strings Attached exhibit.
Where: Columbus Museum of Art
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Families with children ages 5 and up.
How: .
Cost: Free with admission, click here for rates.
For more info: For more information, please call 614-221-6801.
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Gateway Film Center's From Book to Film FREE Movie Series: Willy Wonka

This week's movie is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971).  The Gateway Film Center has once again partnered with the Columbus Metropolitan Library to feature movies that have been adapted from literary classics.  The mission is to encourage children to read, while also providing an opportunity to watch watch these classic family films on the big screen.  This Book to Film free movie series starts May 25th and goes through July 31st - we will feature all of them in our newsletter/calendar.
Where: 1550 North High Street - downtown
When: 1:30 PM
Who: The whole family {please gage appropriate age by researching the movie}
How: For directions and parking info, please click here. (there is a special $1 price for parking - see the linked page for details.)
Cost: FREE admission with a library card (each person needs library card).  Tickets can also be purchased for normal rates, but this would be a great reason to get your kids their own library cards, if they don't yet have one!
For more info: For more info, and the summer line up, click here.
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Saturday, May 25 - Spring Campfire (Pickerington Ponds)

Bring goodies to roast as you enjoy a late spring evening around a fire.  Drinks will be provided.
Where: Glacier Knoll Picnic Area, Bowen Rd.
When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: Please call 614-508-8111.
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Saturday, May 25 - Groveport's Free Movie in the Park: ZooKeeper

Bring your chairs and/or blankets to enjoy a movie with your family under the stars. Tonight's movie is ZooKeeper. There will be concessions available if you are interested 
Where: Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Road, Groveport.  In case of rain, the movie will be moved to Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Road.
When: 8:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Bring blankets and/or chairs
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please click here.
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Sunday, May 26 through Monday, May 27 - Techno-Nature Scavenger Hunt (Sharon Woods)

A fun twist on scavenger hunts - bring your QR code scanning device (smart phone) and enjoy a hunt throughout the park.  If you prefer, you can do a traditional scavenger hunt instead.
Where: Naturalist Office, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Westerville
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: The whole family!
How: .
Cost: FREE!!
For more info: For more information, please call 614-508-8111.
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Sunday, May 26 through Monday, May 27 - Picnic Zip (Three Creeks)

Add some zip to your picnic this year with a tram ride along the park's trails to discover the beauty of the upcoming summer.
Where: Confluence Trails Bulletin Board, 3860 Bixby Rd.
When: 1:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 614-508-8111.
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Sunday, May 26 through Monday, May 27 - Toy Boat Building (Slate Run Farm)

Kids can build their own small wooden boat and then sail it on the pond.  While there, enjoy the historic working farm.
Where: Slate Run Farm, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please call 614-508-8111.
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Sunday, May 26 - Columbus Museum of Art: Family Adventures Tour

A fun adventure with your family team as you explore the art museum guided by a docent.  You may have a scavenger hunt, imagine yourselves in a painting, or discover a work of art that tells a family story.
Where: Columbus Museum of Art
When: 2:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: Free with admission and admission is FREE on Sundays!
For more info: For more information, please call 614-221-6801.
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Monday, May 27 - Powell's Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies

Enjoy a fun parade kicking off at 10am from downtown Powell to the Village Green Park. Afterwards there will be a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in the Village Green Park.
Where: Downtown Powell and Village Green Park
When: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: Free
For more info: For more info, please click here or call 614-885-9820.
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Monday, May 27 - Worthington's Memorial Day Parade

Enjoy the family fun parade with lots to see.  The parade will begin on E. Dublin-Granville Rd. and proceed south on High Street to Cemetery Drive.
Where: Downtown Worthington
When: 10:00 AM
Who: The whole family
How: Show up with chairs or blankets
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, please click here.
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Monday, May 27 - What's That Bug Scavenger Hunt (Slate Run)

The whole family can have fun doing a scavenger hunt with the Naturalist's insect collection.  Afterwards, go to the farm to build a toy boat (1-3pm) - see event listing HERE.
Where: Historical Farm Entrance, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: .
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more info, please call 614-508-8111.
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Monday, May 27 - Gateway Film Center's From Book to Film FREE Movie Series: Willy Wonka

This week's movie is Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971).  The Gateway Film Center has once again partnered with the Columbus Metropolitan Library to feature movies that have been adapted from literary classics.  The mission is to encourage children to read, while also providing an opportunity to watch watch these classic family films on the big screen.  This Book to Film free movie series starts May 25th and goes through July 31st - we will feature all of them in our newsletter/calendar.
Where: 1550 North High Street - downtown
When: 7:00 PM
Who: The whole family {please gage appropriate age by researching the movie}
How: For directions and parking info, please click here. (there is a special $1 price for parking - see the linked page for details.)
Cost: FREE admission with a library card (each person needs library card).  Tickets can also be purchased for normal rates, but this would be a great reason to get your kids their own library cards, if they don't yet have one!
For more info: For more info, and the summer line up, click here.
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Teen Scene:

May 23rd through May 25th

Thursday, May 23 - Westerville Library's 2013 Teen Book Challenge

Teens can read a book a month to earn badges, and earn a reward (after collecting badges).  They will meet once a month to make their badges, talk and bring the book to life.  This month's book is Tempest by Julie Cross.  {don't worry if they missed a month, they can catch up}
Where: Youth Activity Center
When: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Ages 12-18
How: Register using the link in "more info" below.
Cost: FREE
For more info: To register please click here, or for more info call 614-882-7277.
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Saturday, May 25 - Westerville Library's Introduction to Android App Inventor

Try out making your own Android smartphone and tablet apps using the powerful (and easy-to-use!) App Inventor in this fun class. Participants can bring their Android smartphone or tablet to test out the apps they will be creating. Registration required.
Where: Study Room North at the Westerville Public Library
When: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Ages 12 and up (through adults)
How: Register with link in "More info" below
Cost: FREE
For more info: For more information, or to register, please click here or call Erin at 614-882-7277.
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Macaroni Kid delivers great information right to your inbox each week - local event listings, activities and crafts for your kids, local business information, and more! So why isn't everyone subscribed?  Macaroni Kid National thought that maybe a contest would help, and not just any contest - a contest where new subscribers could win an iPad Mini!

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Color Palooza and Mud Ninja: BIG Mac Kid Discounts

Two summer family fun runs/walks/adventures with BIG Macaroni Kid registration discounts.

Racers and walkers and adventure seekers - are you looking for a family fun event this summer that has a very fun and colorful or muddy end? Do you know about Columbus Color Palooza and Mud Ninja/Little Mud Ninja? Read all about them below, and save BIG on your registrations with our Macaroni Kid discount codes (ends May 30th).

Color Palooza is a 3-mile run/walk {you can hop, skip or jump too} that is explained on the website as a combination of a Spanish Tomato Fight, Big Bird's ...


Featured Summer Camps

Are you looking for fun summer camps for your kids? Now is the time to sign them up. There are so many great options in Columbus for adding enriching experiences to your children's summer break. My kids love attending summer camps and I love all the fun they have while learning new things and making new friends. Check out the the great options we have below! Camp programs vary and there are offerings for children from 6 weeks old to 18 years old.

Below we have a list of ...


Kids Eat FREE in Columbus!!

Columbus' restaurants with kids eat free nights

Don't feel like cooking dinner? Too busy juggling homework, sports, dance, music, scouts, etc?  Too tired after being up all night with your little one? We are with you and want to help! We've created this resource to help make dinner painless and inexpensive. 

All of these restaurants are get ONE kid's meal (per kid) with purchase of ONE adult entree (unless I noted otherwise).  Drinks are included with kids meals (unless I noted otherwise). All deals are for dine-in only.  Kid's meals must be purchased ...


Library Story Times

List of weekly Columbus area library story times for the six and under crowd.

Looking for some fun story times?  We have the list! We love to travel to other libraries for their programs as it's always a fun adventure, and there are so many wonderful libraries in the Columbus area. 

The list is currently organized by library, then by days of the week. All storytimes require an adult to accompany the child(ren).

Westerville:

Mondays:
Wee Wonders: 9:30 - 10:00 AM. Children 18 mo and younger. Books, songs, rhymes.  Siblings welcome.

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 – 11:00 AM. Children 3-6 years ...


Macaroni Links!

Did you know that Macaroni Kid is a national company with publisher mom affiliates all over the country? We are! So, if you are going on vacation, be sure to look for a Macaroni Kid site in that area to give you the inside on fun things to do.  As well, we publisher moms all live the community for which we publish, so if you are traveling someplace and want to know some hot spots that might not be events, once you find their sites, click on the contact us ...


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