{"id":443,"date":"2011-10-20T14:26:14","date_gmt":"2011-10-20T18:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/?page_id=443"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:52:18","slug":"fun","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun &amp; Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>CAP4Kids e-Newsletter: The Best Way to Find Out About One-Time Opportunities &amp; Freebies<\/h2>\n<p>Want to\u00a0find out about community programs, free resources and special opportunities for you and your family? <a href=\"https:\/\/cap4kids.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=aa4183a3db8da2a2d2acf451f&amp;id=af84957ec2\">Sign-up for the monthly CAP4Kids e-newsletter<\/a> for useful and valuable information. Your personal information will be kept confidential, and you can unsubscribe at any time with just one click. We only send out one newsletter a month!<a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/cES6o\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21301 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2011\/10\/Dollarphotoclub-Sign-up-300x152.png\" alt=\"Dollarphotoclub Sign up\" width=\"140\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2011\/10\/Dollarphotoclub-Sign-up-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2011\/10\/Dollarphotoclub-Sign-up-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2011\/10\/Dollarphotoclub-Sign-up-770x398.png 770w, https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2011\/10\/Dollarphotoclub-Sign-up-1170x605.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2011\/10\/Dollarphotoclub-Sign-up.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Prior Newsletters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/cap4kids\/march2026-9316140\">April 2026: Summer Camps &amp; Teen Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/cap4kids\/march2026\">March 2026: Turn Cold Days into Fun Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/cap4kids\/february2026\">February 2026: Health Equity &amp; Black History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/cap4kids\/january2026\">January 2026: Financial Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us2.campaign-archive.com\/home\/?u=aa4183a3db8da2a2d2acf451f&amp;id=af84957ec2\">View Previous Newsletters From The Archive<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>CAP4Kids Family Activities &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/family-activities-and-resources\/\">Our Running List of Free Family Events, Timely Parent Resources, and More!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/gasprices\/ohio\/columbus\">GasBuddy: Cheapest Gas Prices Around Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/development.ohio.gov\/individual\/energy-assistance\/apply-now-energy-assistance-programs\">Ohio Energy Assistance Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/after-school-camps\/searching-for-child-care\/\">Searching for Childcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/home-goods\/clothing\/\">Free or Low-Cost Clothing &amp; Hygiene Items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/food\/now\/\">Emergency Food Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/housing\/emergency-shelters\/\">Emergency Housing Help<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free Family Fun!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Columbus Metropolitan Library Culture Pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/culture-pass\/\">Free Admission to Central Ohio Museums, Shows, and more!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>WOSU: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wosu.org\/kidsdays\">Second Saturday Kids Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li>We Amplify Voices: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/whatwedo\">Free Art Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Royal Oak Chess: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theroichess.org\/index.html#events\">Free Community Open Play<\/a><\/li>\n<li>COSI: <a href=\"https:\/\/cosi.org\/CCS5\">Free Memberships for Columbus City Schools 5th Graders and their Families!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wexner Center for the Arts: <a href=\"https:\/\/wexarts.org\/plan-your-visit\">Free Admission Sundays<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Columbus Museum of Art: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/calendar-and-events\/my-cma-studio\/\">Free on Sundays! (Plus Kids Open Studio, Sensory Hours, Home School Workshops)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Franklin Park Conservatory: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/plan-a-visit\/access-offerings\/\">Free Community Days the First Sunday of the Month &amp; Discounted Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Franklinton Arts District: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.franklintonartsdistrict.com\/franklintonfridays.html\">Free Franklinton Fridays<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Columbus MetroParks: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?display=Calendar&amp;module=Event&amp;_csrf_token=jj0Q6H6X6W6T2D2B1Z462P616R555A5N045J456N5W156W555F4J1L015O5N6I0P714L4V6G6R5M5T4L5B6O5V676G6R0D6A5W6H4F1I554I6G4F056H4O6U4Z0O5W6G6O\">Events &amp; Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Columbus Recreation &amp; Parks Community Centers: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/facilities\/communitycenters\/\">Free Community Events and much more!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/after-school-camps\/free-and-low-cost-programs\/\">Free &amp; Low-Cost After School &amp; Summer Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Happening in Columbus<\/h2>\n<p>Have a little money to spend? Check out these fun events &amp; experiences here in Columbus!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Columbus Commons: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbuscommons.org\/\">Concerts, Fitness Classes &amp; Family Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Experience Columbus: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencecolumbus.com\/events\/\">Free &amp; Low-Cost Family Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Experience Columbus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencecolumbus.com\/things-to-do\/must-do\/\">Top Things to Do in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Macaroni Kid Northeast Columbus: <a href=\"https:\/\/necolumbus.macaronikid.com\/\">Kid-Friendly Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Macaroni Kid Northwest Columbus: <a href=\"https:\/\/nwcolumbus.macaronikid.com\/\">Kid-Friendly Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li>What Should We Do Today Columbus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/whatshouldwedotodaycolumbus.com\/\">Free and Low Cost Family Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Columbus Navigator: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusnavigator.com\/best-educational-experiences-columbus\/\">9 Educational Experiences in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Marcus Theatres: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcustheatres.com\/marcus-specials\/value-pricing\/value-tuesday?Name=&amp;State=OH&amp;SortOrder=0\">Value Tuesdays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/special-needs\/fun-and-recreation\/\">Fun &amp; Recreation for Kids with Disabilities in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Columbus on the Cheap<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/events-for-families-and-kids\/\">Events for Families and Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/upcoming-food-freebies-deals-columbus\/\">Food Freebies and Cheap Eats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/kids-eat-free-or-cheap-in-columbus\/\">Kids Eat Free (or cheap)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/discount-and-free-museum-days-in-columbus\/\">Discounted &amp; Free Museum Days in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/indoor-play-places-around-columbus\/\">Indoor Play Places &amp; Activities for Kids<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/disability-friendly-and-sensory-friendly-in-columbus\/\">Disability-Friendly &amp; Sensory-Friendly in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/birthday-freebies-deals-around-columbus\/\">Birthday Freebies and Deals Around Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other Fun Things to Do in Ohio<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Find events throughout the state of Ohio (<a href=\"https:\/\/ohio.org\/\">Ohio.org<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Find a local park (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparks.net\/parks-and-trails\/\">MetroParks<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/wps\/portal\/gov\/odnr-core\/divisions\/parks-wc\/related-resource\/00-what-is-open-now\">Ohio State Parks<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Visit your local library (<a href=\"https:\/\/oplin.org\/fal\/\">List of Ohio Public Libraries<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fun at Home<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/sesame-street-in-the-communities\/\">Sesame Street in the Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandsciences.osu.edu\/arts-and-research\/research-and-creative-inquiry\/science-sundays\">Science Sundays: Free Lecture Series from The Ohio State University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dodd.ohio.gov\/about-us\/resources\/Virtual_Library\">Virtual Storytime Videos from Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wosu.org\/classroom\/drawing-with-mr-j\/\">Draw with Mr. J Video Series from WOSU Classroom for Grades K-5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/girls-who-code\/\">Girls Who Code: Free At-Home Tech Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLKAHSNTIyGG4uyhsgx7WE_7Um4ArjRUDy\">Columbus Recreation &amp; Parks: Art with Kids Videos &#8211; Activities to Try at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uas.osu.edu\/learn-create\/home-art-activities\">At-Home Art Activities from Ohio State University Urban Arts Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/promusicacolumbus.org\/education\/kids-families\/musical-storytime\/\">ProMusica Musical Storytimes for Pre-school Aged Children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Moving Outside of Columbus?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAP4Kids<\/strong> may have a site in your new city! Click to find all the CAP4Kids websites: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/\">CAP4Kids.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Macaroni Kid<\/strong> has hyper-local websites across the United States to keep you updated with fun things for families to do in their own communities. Find your town here: <a href=\"https:\/\/national.macaronikid.com\/locations\">national.macaronikid.com\/locations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>FindHelp<\/strong> provides a national, searchable database of social care resources and programs. Type your zip code into the search engine to find help near you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findhelp.org\/\">findhelp.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAP4Kids e-Newsletter: The Best Way to Find Out About One-Time Opportunities &amp; Freebies Want to\u00a0find out about community programs, free resources and special opportunities for you and your family? Sign-up for the monthly CAP4Kids e-newsletter for useful and valuable information. 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