{"id":34749,"date":"2023-05-31T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T21:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/?p=34749"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:52:44","slug":"family-activities-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/family-activities-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Activities, Events for Parents, and More Timely Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Scroll down this page for free family events, helpful events for caregivers, and more important resources!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Free or Low-Cost Family Fun<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Affordable, family-friendly fun here in Columbus, Ohio! Events are free unless otherwise noted. Click the links for event &amp; registration details.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Now &#8211; Aug. 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiostatefair.com\/\">Ohio State Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, July 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/event-details\/community-creatures-collage-workshop-2026-07-31-16-00\">Community Creatures Collage Workshop with We Amplify Voices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, July 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbuscommons.org\/event\/commons-for-kids-games-and-sports-day\/\">Commons for Kids: Games &amp; Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 31 &#8211; August 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/dublinirishfestival.org\/tickets\/#\">Dublin Irish Festival ($0-30)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/about-us\/population-health-and-wellness\/healthy-neighborhoods-healthy-families\/safe-and-accessible-neighborhoods\/playstreets\">PlayStreets Free Block Party at Residences at Career Gateway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femergy.org\/femergy-chica-summer-experience\">Picnic &amp; Painting in the Park with Femergy (Registration required)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiohistory.org\/events\/poindexter-village-drum-circle\/\">Poindexter Village Drum Circle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/events\/august-community-day\/\">Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grovecityohio.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=2662&amp;month=8&amp;year=2026&amp;day=29&amp;calType=0\">Community Day at The Big Splash Grove City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/national-night-out\/\">National Night Out Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 5<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16891709\">BenAnna Band Concert at CML Canal Winchester Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 5<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47823763\">For Kids: Catch A Bug at Three Creeks Metro Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Community\/Activities-Events\/Upcoming-Events\/Rise-Up-CBUS\">Rise Up CBUS at Driving Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16808924\">Baby Olympics at CML Canal Winchester Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6270528\">Baby &amp; Me Tours: Cosmic Texture at Columbus Museum of Art ($10)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsaco.net\/events\/hssocialgroup\/\">High School Social Group with Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/about-us\/population-health-and-wellness\/healthy-neighborhoods-healthy-families\/safe-and-accessible-neighborhoods\/playstreets\">PlayStreets Free Block Party at Linden Fresh Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeLe8F-syAhakyDQ1AUsaHJSWrKWnWh3aalTVkJ7aY8Qf3mpA\/viewform\">Superstars of STEAM with Makerspace Central<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusjazz.org\/event\/pbj-jazz-at-the-topiary-park-with-the-columbus-jazz-community-band\/\">PBJ &amp; Jazz with Columbus Jazz Community Band at Topiary Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wosu.org\/kidsdays\">WOSU Second Saturday Kids Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47904434\">Little Hikers Club at Battelle Darby Creek Cedar Ridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 12<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hna.recdesk.com\/Community\/Program\/Detail?programId=2622\">BugFest in New Albany<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 12<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/tockify.com\/kyccalendar\/detail\/1531\/1786573800000\">Young Adult Community Night at Kaleidoscope Youth Center (Ages 18-24)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>August 13-15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reytomatofest.com\/432\/Reynoldsburg-Tomato-Festival\">Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 13<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47904597\">Touch-a-Truck at Battelle Darby Creek Cedar Ridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintonartsdistrict.com\/events\/franklinton-fridays\">Franklinton Friday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6278172\">Family Adventures at Columbus Museum of Art ($10, Ages 5-12)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/polarisfashionplace.com\/events\/kidx-paw-patrol\/\">KidX Paw Patrol at Polaris Fashion Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/about-us\/population-health-and-wellness\/healthy-neighborhoods-healthy-families\/safe-and-accessible-neighborhoods\/playstreets\">PlayStreets Free Block Party at Reeb Avenue Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmakesart.com\/event\/79403-2026-columbus-women-girls-fest\/\">Columbus Women &amp; Girls Fest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/events\/register\/paw-patrol\">Paw Patrol Dino Movie Workshop at Lowe&#8217;s<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6278184\">Community Day at Columbus Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47791100\">Family Creeking at Highbanks\u00a0 Big Meadow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47788902\">Adaptive Adventures: All Bodies Beginners Hiking Club at Rocky Fork<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cchouse.org\/events\">Community Dinner and Open Mic Night at Central Community House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47885951\">Adaptive Adventures: Adaptive Archery at Scioto Grove<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/discoverclintonville.com\/jamboree\">Clintonville Jamboree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbuscommons.org\/event\/free-family-movie-night-elemental\/\">Free Family Movie Night at Columbus Commons: Elemental<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>August 22 &amp; 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivallatino.net\/\">Festival Latino at Columbus Commons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/fia-ohio.org\/india-festival-3\">India Festival at Ohio Expo Center ($10)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/about-us\/population-health-and-wellness\/healthy-neighborhoods-healthy-families\/safe-and-accessible-neighborhoods\/playstreets\">PlayStreets Free Block Party at Maize Manor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeLe8F-syAhakyDQ1AUsaHJSWrKWnWh3aalTVkJ7aY8Qf3mpA\/viewform\">Superstars of STEAM with Makerspace Central<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47809959\">Fairy House Building at Blendon Woods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/Family-Support-Group-Flyer-1.pdf\">Playdate at Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground for Children with Developmental Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Community\/Activities-Events\/Upcoming-Events\/Rise-Up-CBUS\">Rise Up CBUS at Colerain Elementary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47791969\">Tots on Trails at Blacklick Woods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/event-details\/community-creatures-collage-workshop-2026-08-28-16-00\">Community CREAturEs Collage Workshop with We Amplify Voices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/uptownwestervilleinc.com\/uwi-presents\/fourth-friday-uptown-street-festivals\/\">Westerville Fourth Friday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=47905213\">Preschool: Monarchs at Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/venue\/topiary-garden-at-deaf-school-park\/\">Art in the Park at Topiary Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2404583650048515\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\">Columbus International Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd &amp; 4th Sundays of Each Month<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theroichess.org\/#:~:text=Upper%20Cup%20Chess%20Community%20Open%20Play&amp;text=Come%20play%20chess%20at%20the,takes%20home%20an%20%22L%22.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upper Cup Chess Community Open Play<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mondays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/events?l=Barnett&amp;term=social+worker&amp;r=thismonth\">Neighborhood Social Worker with Columbus Public Health at CML Barnett Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesdays-Thursdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixtheatres.com\/specials\/\">Free Summer Movies at Phoenix Theatres<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/events?t=%255B%2522Families%2522%255D&amp;term=infant+music+class&amp;r=nextmonth\">Infant Music Class for 18-36 months at CML Hilltop Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/transitarts.com\/workshops\">Art with Duarte at Transit Arts for Ages 12-21<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/polarisfashionplace.com\/live\/\">LIVE Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Polaris Fashion Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grovecityohio.gov\/calendar.aspx?Keywords=theme%20thursday&amp;startDate=&amp;enddate=&amp;CID=23,24,25,35,39,14,36,27,28,38,29&amp;showPastEvents=false\">Theme Thursdays at The Big Splash Grove City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bexleylibrary.org\/events?term=yoga+for+teens&amp;r=range&amp;start=2026-05-01&amp;end=2026-05-31\">Yoga for Teens at Bexley Public Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridays &amp; Saturdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuszoo.org\/adventure-nights\">Free Adventure Nights at Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>June &#8211; July<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/wellness\/athletics\/basketball\/late-night-basketball\/\">Late Night Basketball at Participating Columbus Community Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>June &#8211; July<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbuslibrary.beanstack.org\/reader365\">Columbus Metropolitan Library Summer Reading Challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gatewayfilmcenter.org\/from-book-to-film\/\">From Book to Film: Free Movies at Gateway Film Center with your CML library card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/heritage-celebration-months\/\">Pride Month Book Lists from Columbus Metropolitan Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohio.org\/home\/seasons\/summer\/summer-events\">Official 2026 Ohio Summer Events Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/walkwithadoc.org\/columbus\/\">Walk With A Doc Central Ohio Locations &amp; Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/splash-pads-columbus\/\">Columbus Splash Pads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/facilities\/aquatics\/pools\/\">Columbus Recreation and Parks Pools ($3 Admission)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/get-a-day-pass-for-these-outdoor-public-pools-in-columbus\/\">Public Pools in Central Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbusmoms.com\/kids-bowl-free-this-summer-in-columbus\/\">Kids Bowl Free This Summer at These Columbus Locations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/farmers-markets-around-columbus\/\">Columbus Farmers Markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theactorstheatre.org\/seasons\/2026\">Actors&#8217; Theatre of Columbus &#8211; Free Shows at Schiller Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbussymphony.com\/tickets-events\/picnic-with-the-pops\/\">Picnic with the Pops (Lawn Seats $0-12.50)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/free-outdoor-concert-roundup\/\">Free Outdoor Concerts in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/school\/\">Events for Free School Supplies &amp; Back-to-School Resources!\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/fun\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">More Fun &amp; Free Resources from CAP4Kids!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Educational &amp; Wellness Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Parenting classes, job help, college prep, and more! Events are free unless otherwise noted. Click the links for event &amp; registration details.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=50015\">Suicide Prevention Training; Talking with Your Child About Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/Family-Support-Group-Flyer-1.pdf\">Parent Support Group for Caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 11<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-support-services-workshop-13\">SRD Strong Start Support Services Workshop (Registration required, for individuals 34 weeks pregnancy or with a child under 1 year old)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 11<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 13<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Aug. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org\/mental-health-resources\/webinars\/building-kids-mental-health-school-year\">Building Kids&#8217; Mental Health for the School Year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=49612\">Basic Babysitter Training with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($35)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-circle-2026-08-18-17-30\">SRD Strong Start Circle for Parents and Caregivers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=53345\">First Steps: Infant Care for New or Expecting Parents with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/Family-Support-Group-Flyer-1.pdf\">Parent Support Group for Caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Managing Fighting and Aggression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug.<\/strong> <strong>26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbus.cornerstoneofhope.org\/events\/grief-matters-unmasking-our-grief\">Grief Matters: Unmasking Our Grief Workshop with Cornerstone of Hope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Dealing with Disobedience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/linden-love-a-village-at-the-table-tickets-1994986588590\">Linden Love: Dinner &amp; Conversation for Black Moms &amp; Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 29<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=47751\">Basic Babysitter Training with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($35)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 29<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefacces.org\/event\/education-baby-on-board\/\">Preparing for Baby: Practical Tips for the First Six Weeks with FACCES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fourth Monday of each month<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2025\/11\/LatinxHIVSupport-Spanish.pdf\">Latino Living with HIV Support Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/03\/Reynoldsburg-PACE-CCOE-Walk-Series-Flyer.pdf\">Reynoldsburg PACE Walk Series at Huber Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merionvillage.org\/fitness-in-the-park.html\">Marion Village Free Fitness in the Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountcarmelhealth.com\/about-us\/community-benefit\/outreach-programs\/healthy-living-center\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Free Exercise, Wellness, and Parenting Classes and More at Mount Carmel Healthy Living Center<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org\/partnerships\/corporate-partnerships\/workplace-bloom\">Bloom Kids Mental Health Online Curriculum for Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/specialties\/behavioral-health\/for-families\/suicide-prevention-resources\">Suicide Prevention Resources for Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ctPHJHUoIsVHtDsnhl_eaSQhk1u1Kf-jF6Xyu3KG2jU\/edit?emci=10811e49-74bc-ee11-b660-002248223197&amp;emdi=85aa3dee-8dbc-ee11-b660-002248223197&amp;ceid=5478635\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HB68 Trans Community Resource Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/family-resources-education\/health-wellness-and-safety-resources\/resources-for-parents-and-kids\/caregivers-of-children-of-incarcerated-parents\">Resources for Kids Impacted by Incarceration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/foodborne-pathogens\/cyclospora\">Cyclospora Information from U.S. FDA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/morpc-air-quality-program\/\">Franklin County Air Quality Alerts from MORPC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilehealthlocator.com\/dashboard\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mobile Health Locator<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Essential Needs &amp; Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Free stores, healthcare screenings, job help, benefits help, and other material supports. Click the links for details.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/srds-hygiene-free-store-2026-08-02-13-30\">SRD Hygiene Free Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/bookbank.secondandseven.com\/events\/\">Columbus Kids&#8217; Book Bank Giveaway in Worthington<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Aug. 5<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/little-legacies-a-gathering-for-expecting-families-their-villages-tickets-1992444116989\">FACCES Little Legacies Marketplace for Expecting Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-grab-grow-2026-08-06-11-00\">SRD Strong Start Baby Supplies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/d9b519b0e779595bba9186f6d\/images\/86f3061b-2cc8-6e19-c5a0-48c1a626ef9b.png\">Franklin County Board of Commissioners Mobile Unit at Reeb Avenue Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/srds-hygiene-free-store-2026-08-15-13-30\">SRD Hygiene Free Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, Aug. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeaday.fun\/events\/basecamp-island-party-resource-fair\">Pop-up Care Village for International Overdose Awareness Day &#8211; haircuts, food, and more<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Aug. 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/rascalunit.com\/hope.pml\">Hope Discount Pet Vaccine Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Aug. 25<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeaday.fun\/events\/community-health-fair\">Make-A-Day Community Health Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Aug. 29<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/d9b519b0e779595bba9186f6d\/images\/4d1d4a8d-a552-3e7a-8811-f5614b5f1280.png\">Free Pet Food Pop-up Pantry at Columbus Humane<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fridays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/facilities\/franryancenter\/\">Drop-In Cell Phone and Computer Support at Fran Ryan Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monthly<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2025\/07\/YMCA-Benefits.pdf\">Get help signing up for benefits at your local YMCA!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2025\/12\/TECHO-Flyer-Clients-English.png\">TECHO: Spanish-Speaking Housing Legal Clinic &#8211; English Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2025\/12\/TECHO-Flyer-Clients-Spanish.png\">TECHO: Spanish-Speaking Housing Legal Clinic &#8211; Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/home-goods\/clothing\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clothing Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/after-school-camps\/searching-for-child-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Searching for Childcare<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omjcfc.org\/home\/calendar\/\">Ohio Means Jobs Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Food<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SRC2026-Summer-Meals-Flier.pdf\">Free Summer Meals at Participating Columbus Metropolitan Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/summerfood\/\">SUN Bucks: Free Summer Meals for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dd35f35e-dd45-4c78-a308-4c998089c18c.filesusr.com\/ugd\/e514ff_acac781941ef4ac4bc6c22ab044d25cb.pdf\">2026 Columbus Street Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mofc.org\/ways-we-help\/family-services\/snap-benefits\/\">Mid-Ohio Food Collective SNAP Outreach Team &#8211; Help with applying for SNAP &amp; understanding new work requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincountyohio.gov\/Resident-Services\/Support-Assistance\/Food-Resources\">Franklin County Food Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/wellness\/food\/mobile-produce-markets\/\">Mobile Produce Markets Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/food\/now\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency Food Help<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Housing &amp; Utilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentful614.com\/\">Rentful: Resource for Renters in Franklin County<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/housing\/emergency-shelters\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency Housing Help<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Services\/Housing-Assistance-Programs\/Housing-Programs\/Assistance-with-Utility-Bills\/Discount-Programs\">Columbus Power &amp; Water Discounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/ohio-energy-assistance\/\">HEAP and PIPP Utility Discount Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Services\/Housing-Assistance-Programs\/Housing-Programs\/Assistance-with-Utility-Bills\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Columbus Utility Discount Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d6ss517do1xkp.cloudfront.net\/external\/default.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AEP Ohio Outage Map<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Services\/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection\/Find-My-Collection-Day\">Columbus Trash Collection Day Lookup<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/gasprices\/ohio\/columbus\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cheapest Gas Prices Around Columbus<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Legal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasco.org\/calendar\">Legal Aid Legal Clinic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisohio.org\/services\/legal-services\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community Refugee &amp; Immigration Services (CRIS) Legal Clinic Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Government\/Mayors-Office\/All-of-Us\">All Of Us: Columbus Know Your Rights Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisohio.org\/cris-hotline\">CRIS FAMILIA Hotline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilrc.org\/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Printable Know Your Rights Red-Cards in 16 Languages<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scroll down this page for free family events, helpful events for caregivers, and more important resources! Free or Low-Cost Family Fun Affordable, family-friendly fun here in Columbus, Ohio! Events are free unless otherwise noted. Click the links for event &amp; registration details.\u00a0 Now &#8211; Aug. 9: Ohio State Fair Friday, July 31: Community Creatures Collage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34749"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45993,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34749\/revisions\/45993"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}