{"id":34749,"date":"2023-05-31T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T21:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/?p=34749"},"modified":"2026-09-15T08:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:43:31","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>Tuesday, Sept. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cchouse.org\/calendar\/ebn4hewx3ra2xxpgek4gytktwcxh2d-t5y68-j6cl3-h87w5-ycztk\">Community Dinner &amp; Open Mic Night at Central Community House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Sept. 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/familyroomcoffee.com\/event\/fall-library-story-time\/2026-09-16\/\">Fall Library Story Time at Family Room Coffee Westerville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Sept. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/08\/Lynd-26.png\">Extraordinary Days at Lynd Fruit Farm ($13)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Sept. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbusmuseum.org\/events\/event\/6278174\">Pre-K Art Explorers at Columbus Museum of Art for Ages 3-4 ($0-10)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Sept. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbuscommons.org\/events-hub\/entertainment\/movies-at-the-commons\/\">Family Movie Night at Columbus Commons: Shrek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 19<\/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, Sept. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/questvineyard.churchcenter.com\/calendar\/event\/231538010\">Quest Fall Festival in Westerville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeYxOkSIvke_KP3bzcDtxTWRwQIjOOjQ5B5AnOThxxE4SPy5w\/viewform\">Honey Harvest Party at Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/anc.apm.activecommunities.com\/columbusrecparks1\/activity\/search\/detail\/7735\">Get Active Wellness Expo at Whetstone Community Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/event-details\/kids-create-welcome-to-charlottesville\">Kids Create at Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Sept. 24<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16596791\">Growing Together Parenting Series: Magical Music<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Sept. 24<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16531324\">Teens Connect: High School Dinner at Hilltop Library for Grades 9-12<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Sept. 25<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/event-details\/community-creatures-collage-workshop-2026-09-25-16-00\">Community CREATurEs Collage Workshop with We Amplify Voices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Sept. 25<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.daxko.com\/Online\/10029\/ProgramsV2\/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP26852&amp;offering_id=SES524633&amp;location_id=B148&amp;filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1Sy26DMBD8lz0TyRCFCt966g_kFlWWYxZqFXsjYxqhKP9eO8Q8mt5gZndnPLs3kL2gBvgNDNUIHBy2uvdOek1WkFKD68UZ_RXRQga9l86HqoIV5Y5Vuzw_soofGGcssGjrNVceiz0_BLqCewZKemzJjULXPfATHN8_8n3JKvjMoCM1CT44O3RdBtQ06LRthR8vGDtC3cZcxIEXGWiruqFGoa1UXv-geErp2NbIrsd_apLkUlLLMWYRVLFOJrw2KJy0bXJQh9Eb4Kyd_xIRfnWu5zkXR62TZoV843gltzw3GWykQh9Q7wZc68_E6TZvgR3Wuef5lPTC58WGL1_4t83e9g_-b8zLi2cLk-NOGx2mFCycBcV5J7DSYLqSR2Ncrmw8utSkyMRkeiI7B29wCoZNn4PVPv2vj0bQBYMnes66_wLiVhocvAIAAA2\">Family Night: Sensory Jar Making at Liberty Township\/Powell YMCA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/attheworks.org\/events\/event\/wwdp\">Worldwide Day of Play at The Works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewhop.com\/about-us\">The Grandview Hop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroparks.net\/event\/welcome-to-fall-event-4\/\">Welcome to Fall Event at Highbanks Metro Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/in-person-protecting-the-planet-kids-in-action-registration-1997593803841\">Protecting the Planet: Kids in Action at Whetstone Park (Ages 2-12)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Sept. 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusrecparks.com\/calendar\/art-in-the-park\/2026-09-27\/\">Art in the Park at Topiary Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Sept. 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1516735980176435\">Worthington Sunday Funday: Harvest Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, Sept. 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2133637374257559\">KidX Otterbein Football Clinic at Polaris Fashion Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Now &#8211; Oct. 25<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuszoo.org\/lantern-festival\">Columbus Zoo Lantern 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>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><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.theactorstheatre.org\/seasons\/2026\">Actors&#8217; Theatre of Columbus &#8211; Free Shows at Schiller Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohio.org\/travel-inspiration\/articles\/celebrate-fall-in-ohio\">Official Ohio Fall 2027 Events Guide<\/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, Sept. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-circle\">Strong Start Circle for Parents &amp; Caregivers with SRD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Sept. 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Triple P Parenting Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Sept. 17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/collabtoendht.coalitionmanager.org\/eventmanager\/trainingevent\/details\/107\">Digital Safety for Real Life with Collaborative to End Human Trafficking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Sept. 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/9217863747943\/WN_ySK5eoO4SSOAjaPkYPAVmw#\/registration\">New Baby, New RSV Season: What Parents Need to Know Now with Healthy Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=48084\">A Healthy You and 22q Conference with NCH ($0-35)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Triple P Parenting Workshop: Dealing with Disobedience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Sept. 24<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/06\/July-Sept-2026-Two-hour-Workshops-flyer.pdf\">Triple P Parenting Workshop: Managing Fighting &amp; Aggression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Sept. 24<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcolumbus.org\/communityfair\/\">Goodwill Columbus Hiring Event &amp; Community Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGvU-EzkPY\/CWjdvkSczTcQDNmbcbzPhg\/view\">Baby on Board Social Club with FACCESS for Expecting Parents &amp; Caregivers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 29<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=56536\">ADHD Academy: The Basics with Nationwide Children&#8217;s ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, Sept. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbus.cornerstoneofhope.org\/events\/grief-matters-journaling-for-grief-2\">Grief Matters: Journaling for Grief with Cornerstone of Hope<\/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>Tuesday, Sept. 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/08\/Recovery-Day-2026-Flyer-.pdf\">Celebrating Recovery at Franklin Park &#8211; Free overdose prevention supplies, health screenings, food, and more!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, Sept. 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/09\/Sept21CarSeatEvent_9.1.2026.pdf\">Free Car Seat Safety Checks &amp; Roadside Safety Kits at Columbus Public Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, Sept. 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincountyohio.gov\/Agency-Directory\/Justice-Policy-Programs\/Current-Justice-Initiatives\/Tap-In-Center\">Tap In Center at Linden Library Branch for Non-Violent Misdemeanors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Sept. 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/family-resource-fair-tickets-1998267471800?aff=oddtdtcreator\">CelebrateOne Family Resource Fair at Westgate Community Center &#8211; Free diaper bags and more!<\/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_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<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\">Register to Vote by October 5th for the November General Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anc.apm.activecommunities.com\/columbusrecparks1\/activity\/search?onlineSiteId=0&amp;drop_in=0&amp;activity_keyword=afterschool%20rec%20club&amp;viewMode=list\">Columbus Recreation &amp; Parks Afterschool Rec Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincountyohio.gov\/Agency-Directory\/Emergency-Management-and-Homeland-Security\">Franklin County Storm Damage Reporting &amp; Emergency Alerts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/natural-disasters\/response\/what-to-do-protect-yourself-during-a-power-outage.html\">CDC Tips to Protect Your Health During Power Outages<\/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.fda.gov\/food\/foodborne-pathogens\/cyclospora\">Cyclospora Information from U.S. FDA<\/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. 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