{"id":34749,"date":"2023-05-31T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T21:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/?p=34749"},"modified":"2026-10-30T13:54:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T17:54:59","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>Friday, Oct. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohiostatehouse.org\/calendar\/event?id=1809\">Trick or Treat Tour at Ohio Statehouse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Oct. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1761025762692173&amp;set=a.504693381658757\">Fall Family Fling at All Saints Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Oct. 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/17469708\">Trunk or Treat at CML Driving Park Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Oct. 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16895121\">Trick or Treat Storytime at CML Whetstone Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Oct. 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=49137885\">Creepy Critter Crafts at Highbanks Nature Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Now &#8211; Oct. 31<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/uptownwestervilleinc.com\/uwi-presents\/uptown-ghost-story-tours\/\">Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Tours ($27)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Now &#8211; Nov. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/exhibitions\/pumpkins-aglow\/\">Pumpkins Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory ($4-29)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Nov. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6497833\">Community Day: Dia de los Muertos at Columbus Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Nov. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/events\/november-community-day\/\">November Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, Nov. 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefacces.org\/event\/legacy-development-facces-family-gathering-skate-party\/#rsvp-now\">Skating Party with FACCES (Registration required)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/17459804\">Family History Day at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/newalbanyohio.org\/programs-and-events\/diwali\/\">New Albany Diwali Celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 11<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/tockify.com\/kyccalendar\/detail\/1531\/1794439800000\">Young Adult Community Night at Kaleidoscope Youth Center (Ages 18-24)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Nov. 12<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.daxko.com\/Online\/10029\/ProgramsV2\/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP3773&amp;offering_id=SES535059&amp;location_id=B149&amp;filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1STW_DIAz9Lz6nEknaTuW20_5Ab9WEKDgZWoIrQlZFVf_7oCn5WCdxAD_7-fHsG8hOUAX8Bi1pBA4Oa9N5J70hK0ip3nXijP6KaCGDzkvnQ1bBiv0mZ5uSHfOSszfOWEDR6gnLN2x7LEq-O4QD9wyU9FiTG4TRHfATHN8_8nLPDvCZQUNqbPjAbN80GVBVoTO2Fn64YKwIeStxMQ68yMBY1fQahbFSefOD4tnKxLJKNh3-k5NazilaDtGL0BV1EuFNi8JJWycFOlCvAmfj_JeI4VflZuK5OKqdbBeRbxyu5ObvJoGVVOhD1Lsel_0n4HSbpsB2S9_zfHR6xvNihe9f8PXcygf-1-b5x5OEUXFjWhNYChbWgiLfCaxsMW3JozAOV1YeXSpS1EZnOiI7Gd_iaAwbr701Pr2XSyPogkETPbnuvwM578K8AgAA0\">Family Night at Grove City YMCA: S&#8217;mores &amp; Trivia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Nov. 13<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklintonartsdistrict.com\/events\/franklinton-fridays\">Franklinton Friday<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Nov. 13<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6348637\/date\/2026-11-13\">ASL Highlights Tour at Columbus Museum of Art (Included in admission)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worthingtonlibraries.org\/calendar\/20261114\/idd-friendly-painting\">IDD-Friendly Painting at Worthington Park Library (Ages 12+)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusjazz.org\/event\/new-basics-brass-band\/\">PBJ &amp; Jazz at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmakesart.com\/event\/82678-autumn-fest-at-north-market-bridge-park\">Autumn Fest at North Market Bridge Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/17533153\">Holiday Open House &amp; Holiday Train Kickoff at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Nov. 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/discoverclintonville.com\/jamboree\">Clintonville Jamboree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Nov. 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6416204\">Pre-K Art Explorers at Columbus Museum of Art ($0-10)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/17603506\">Salute &amp; Celebrate: Veterans Celebration &amp; Resource Fair at CML Barnett Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciotomile.com\/events\/winterfest\/\">Winterfest Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Nov. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/events\/math-in-bloom-presents-fibonacci-day\/\">Math in Bloom: Fibonacci Day at Franklin Park Conservatory (All ages, included in admission)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Nov. 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/events\/create-a-ginger-bread-house\/\">Create a Gingerbread House at Franklin Park Conservatory (Registration required, $10)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekends in October<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsfarm.com\/hours-admission\/\">Leeds Farm Family Hours ($5-24)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/westervillelibrary.org\/wizards\/\">Wizards &amp; Wands Festival at Westerville Library &#8211; Fun, Magical Events for All Ages!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendys.com\/adoption\/frosty-boo-books\">$1 Boo Books at Wendy&#8217;s for Free Jr. Frosties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nov. 20 &#8211; Feb. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/downtowncolumbus.com\/wanderlights\/\">Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus &#8211; Free Festivities Fridays &amp; Saturdays in December<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturdays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/worthingtonpartnership.org\/about-worthington-farmers-market\">Worthington Indoor Farmers Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/trick-treat-schedule-around-columbus\/\">Columbus 2026 Trick-or-Treat Schedules<\/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\/farmers-markets-around-columbus\/\">Columbus Farmers Markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusonthecheap.com\/columbus-pumpkin-patches-farm-activities-corn-mazes\/\">Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities &amp; Corn Mazes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohiotheheartofitall.canto.com\/pdfviewer\/viewer\/viewer.html?v=PressRoom&amp;portalType=v%2FPressRoom&amp;column=document&amp;id=997rnf7cr55kbb4t9t8bure66d&amp;suffix=pdf&amp;from=landingpage\">Official Ohio Corn Maze Trail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohio.org\/travel-inspiration\/articles\/celebrate-fall-in-ohio\">Official Ohio Fall 2026 Events Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anc.apm.activecommunities.com\/columbusrecparks1\/activity\/search?days_of_week=0000000&amp;activity_keyword=%20hockey&amp;viewMode=list\">Free Kids&#8217; Hockey Programs with Columbus Recreation Parks<\/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 Events &amp; 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>Tuesday, Nov. 3<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-support-services-workshop-18\">SRD Strong Start Support Services Workshop (for individuals 34 weeks pregnant or with a child under 1 year old)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes-org.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_nMnW_OPVTZyiKJmofFk-IQ?lid=fdc9ivjl8rpl#\/registration\">Diabetes Technology and Anxiety: Managing Technology-Related Anxiety in Children and Adolescent with Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=49815\">Giggle &amp; Groove East Columbus Begins (open to all babies)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=49817\">Giggle &amp; Groove Westerville Begins (open to all babies)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=56538\">ADHD Academy: The Basics with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/tockify.com\/kyccalendar\/detail\/1541\/1793829600000\">Navigating City Resources with Kaleidoscope Youth Center (Ages 12-20)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Nov. 5<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Oct-Dec-2026-Two-hour-workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Dealing with Disobedience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=49878\">Celiac Conference at Nationwide Children&#8217;s for Families, Teens &amp; Adults ($0-45)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=47781\">Basic Babysitter Training at Nationwide Children&#8217;s Dublin CTH ($35)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Nov. 8<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/10\/Childrens-Grief-Awareness-Walk-2026-1.pdf\">Children&#8217;s Grief Awareness Walk with OhioHealth Loss and Healing Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 10<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=57534\">Mechanisms of Human Health and Disease Info Session for High School Science Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 11<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=56542\">ADHD Academy: Medications with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Nov. 12<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Oct-Dec-2026-Two-hour-workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefacces.org\/event\/facces-telhio-financial-empowerment-series-session-3\/\">Financial Empowerment Series: The Psychology of Spending with FACCES and Telhio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Oct-Dec-26-Seminars.pdf\">Free Parenting Seminar: Raising Responsible Teenagers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Oct-Dec-2026-Two-hour-workshops.pdf\">Triple P Free Parenting Workshop: Managing Fighting and Aggression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-support-services-workshop-19\">SRD Strong Start Support Services Workshop (for individuals 34 weeks pregnant or with a child under 1 year old)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=56549\">ADHD Academy: Social Skills with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefacces.org\/event\/mental-wellness-family-group-sessions-composure\/\">Mental Wellness Family Group Session: Composure with FACCES\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Oct-Dec-26-Seminars.pdf\">Free Parenting Seminar: Raising Responsible Teenagers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Oct-Dec-2026-Two-hour-workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbus.cornerstoneofhope.org\/events\/grief-matters-honoring-holiday-grief-2\">Grief Matters: Honoring Holiday Grief with Cornerstone of Hope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=53350\">First Steps: Infant Care for Parents with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/thefacces.org\/event\/education-talc-series-for-teens\/\">TALC Series for Teens with FACCES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=47763\">Basic Babysitter Training at Nationwide Children&#8217;s Main Campus ($35)<\/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>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<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Essential Needs &amp; Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Free stores, healthcare screenings, legal clinics, benefits help, and other material supports. Click the links for details.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/holiday\/\">Click Here for Holiday Help 2026: Events for Free Meals, Clothes, and Toys<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Nov. 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/srds-hygiene-free-store-2\">SRD Hygiene Free Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Nov. 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/10\/Community-Resource-Fair-Sullivant-Gardens-Recreation-Center-Nov-41.png\">Community Resource Fair at Sullivant Gardens Recreation Center: Coats, backpacks, and food<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Nov. 5<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-grab-grow-6\">SRD Strong Start Grab &amp; Grow Baby Supplies (Registration Required)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/auditor.franklincountyohio.gov\/Events\/20261107-Shred-Hunger\">Shred Hunger: Free paper shredding and e-waste collection, collecting pantry donations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Nov. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/rascalunit.com\/hope.pml\">Low-Cost Dog Vaccines with HOPE Vaccine Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, Nov. 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers4students.com\/legalclinic\">Special Education Legal Clinic: Why Schools Tune You Out and How to Fix It<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincountyohio.gov\/Agency-Directory\/Justice-Policy-Programs\/Current-Justice-Initiatives\/Tap-In-Center\">Tap In Center at Hilltop Library for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Expungement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Nov. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-grab-grow-7\">SRD Strong Start Grab &amp; Grow Baby Supplies (Registration Required)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Nov. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/thankful-thriving-resource-fair\">SRD Thankful &amp; Thriving Resource Fair: Community &amp; health resources, hygiene items<\/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.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<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.franklincountyohio.gov\/Resident-Services\/Support-Assistance\/Food-Resources\/SNAP-Food-Assistance\/Food-Assistance-Replacement-Benefits\">SNAP Food Replacement Benefits for Power Outage\/Disaster<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshtrak.com\/\">Freshtrak: Find Pantries &amp; More Near You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/wellness\/food\/mobile-produce-markets\/\">Columbus Mobile Produce Markets Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dd35f35e-dd45-4c78-a308-4c998089c18c.filesusr.com\/ugd\/e514ff_34899b07d9c040f49dce0bb22421e47b.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<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:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/OHFRANKCO\/2026\/08\/27\/file_attachments\/3760539\/Hoth%20County%20Counseling%20Services.jpg\">Free Financial Coaching &amp; Housing Counseling with Homes on the Hill<\/a><\/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<p><strong>Timely Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Government\/City-Council\/Programs-Initiatives\/Curfew\">Understanding Columbus&#8217; Youth Curfew<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/elections\">Early Voting, Polling Stations, and Sample Ballots for the November General Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/specialties\/asthma-program\/blog-library\">Asthma Resources for Families from Nationwide Children&#8217;s<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/family-resources-education\/700childrens\/2019\/04\/measles-virus\">Measles Information for Parents from Nationwide Children&#8217;s<\/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<\/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 Friday, Oct. 30: Trick or Treat Tour at Ohio Statehouse Friday, Oct. 30: [&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":46757,"href":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34749\/revisions\/46757"}],"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}]}}