{"id":34749,"date":"2023-05-31T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T21:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cap4kids.org\/columbus\/?p=34749"},"modified":"2026-04-30T07:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:13:21","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-May 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cosiscifest.org\/\">COSI SciFest &#8211; Tons of community events and Big Science Celebration!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Apr. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/14643819\">Storytime with ProMusica at Hilltop Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, Apr. 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaco.org\/Calendar.aspx?EID=777&amp;month=4&amp;year=2026&amp;day=31&amp;calType=0\">COSI Community Event at SWACO Education Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/04\/One-Columbus-Culture-Day.jpg\">City of Columbus One Columbus Culture Day at YMCA North<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/25293798950294798\">Touch-A-Truck at Adventure Park in Powell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bexleylibrary.org\/event\/15622674\">AAPI Heritage Festival at Bexley Public Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grovecityohio.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=2433&amp;month=5&amp;year=2026&amp;day=28&amp;calType=0\">Friday Night Grand Slam at Windsor Park Grove City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/15714602\">Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You at Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.pickerington.oh.us\/departments\/parks-recreation\/special-events\/touch-a-truck\/\">Touch-A-Truck at Pickerington Community Pool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1599656947752170\/\">Upper Arlington Culture &amp; Artisan&#8217;s Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, May 3<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/events\/may-community-day\/\">Free Community Day and Health &amp; Wellness Fair at Franklin Park Conservatory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, May 3<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=46439040\">Little Hikers Club at Batelle Darby Creek Cedar Ridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, May 5<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpconservatory.org\/events\/nature-storytime-2026-05-05\/\">Story Time at Franklin Park Conservatory Learning Pavilion (included in admission)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Community\/Activities-Events\/Upcoming-Events\/Rise-Up-CBUS\">Rise Up CBUS Community Event at Fruit of the Spirit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/polarisfashionplace.com\/events\/kidx-derby-day\/\">KidX Derby Day at Polaris Fashion Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=46420074\">Mom and Me Archery for Ages 8+ at Scioto Grove<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upperarlingtonoh.gov\/589\/Spring-Fling\">Upper Arlington Spring Fling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownnewarkfoodtruckfestival.com\/entertainment\">Downtown Newark Food Truck Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/promusicacolumbus.org\/education\/kids-families\/\">ProMusica Story Time at CML Dublin Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohwestervilleweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=196865584\">Bicycle Safety Rodeo with Westerville Recreation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16010323\">Story Circus: Yasu Ishida at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, May 10<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=46420245\">Mother&#8217;s Day Campfire Brunch at Quarry Trails<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, May 12<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=46474123\">Adaptive Adventures: All Bodies Beginners Hikers Club at Highbanks Big Meadow Picnic Area<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsaco.net\/events\/hssocialgroup\/\">Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio High School Social Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16035398\">Columbus Koto Ensemble at CML Whitehall Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>May 15-17<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckeyelakepiratefest.com\/\">Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandyouthgarden.org\/programming\">Spring Garden Festival with Highland Youth Garden<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/event-details\/hilltop-spring-jamboree-2026\">Hilltop Spring Jamboree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 16<\/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, May 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prairietownship.org\/245\/Touch-A-Truck\">Touch-A-Truck at Prairie Township Sports Complex<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/grovecityohio.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=2429&amp;month=5&amp;year=2026&amp;day=16&amp;calType=0\">Touch-A-Truck at Town Center Park Grove City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, May 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bexleylibrary.org\/event\/15691384\">Jewish American Heritage Month Friday Night Live Concert at Bexley Public Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, May 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/local-matters.org\/event\/may-19-free-hands-on-cooking-class-at-linden-fresh-market\/\">Free Hands-On Cooking Class at Linden Fresh Market with Local Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16034138\">Dhvani Indian Performing Arts Society at CML Marion-Franklin Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 22<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/uptownwestervilleinc.com\/uwi-presents\/fourth-friday-uptown-street-festivals\/\">Westerville Fourth Friday: Art Hop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>May 23 &amp; 24<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/asian-festival.org\/\">Columbus Asian Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeLe8F-syAhakyDQ1AUsaHJSWrKWnWh3aalTVkJ7aY8Qf3mpA\/viewform\">Makerspace Central Superstars of STEAM for K-12<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 23<\/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 The Residences at Career Gateway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismcentralohio.org\/calendar\">Sensory-Friendly Movie Showing at The Strand in Delaware ($6)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/columbuscommons.org\/event\/family-fun-day\/\">Family Fun Day at Columbus Commons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16010411\">Songs and Stories for Jewish American Heritage Month at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/local-matters.org\/event\/may-28-free-hands-on-cooking-class-at-whitehall-ymca\/\">Free Hands-On Cooking Class at Whitehall YMCA with Local Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Community\/Activities-Events\/Upcoming-Events\/Rise-Up-CBUS\">Rise Up CBUS Community Event at Highland Presbyterian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16070795\">Creepy Crawlies Summer Kick Off at CML Martin Luther King Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16107165\">Downtown Silent Disco at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 29<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weamplifyvoices.org\/event-details\/community-creatures-collage-workshop-2026-05-29-15-00\">Community CREATurEs Collage Workshop with We Amplify Voices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;FMID=46339272\">Butterfly House Grand Opening at Blendon Woods Nature Center<\/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>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>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>April: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neefusa.org\/earth-month\">Earth Month Resources &amp; Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohio.org\/travel-inspiration\/articles\/cant-miss-spring-events\">Official 2026 Ohio Spring Events Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/walkwithadoc.org\/columbus\/\">Walk With A Doc Central Ohio Locations &amp; Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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\">Informational Events &amp; Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Free or low-cost parenting classes, job help, college prep, healthcare screenings, and more! Events are free unless otherwise noted. Click the links for event &amp; registration details.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahaco.org\/events\/rent-escrow-clinic-s4ej5\">Rent Escrow Clinic at Franklin County Municipal Court<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 1<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16304562\">Right Turn Reentry Job Fair at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-mxZcNsfEGN7rvc8dTdq2CRbasmyFxDisrrTxBx63tUQTc1R0oySk5JV0ZYSE01U0FXWjZSRU9POC4u\">Community Baby Shower &amp; Clothing Giveaway (Registration Required)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=46431\">ADHD Academy: Just for Siblings with Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday, May 3<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/srds-hygiene-free-store\">Hygiene Free Store with A Step in the Right Direction at Glenwood United Methodist Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, May 4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16351488\">Stronger Minds Strong Communities Mental Health Pop-Up at CML Hilltop Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.osu.edu\/events\/women-and-sexuality-an-information-opportunity-for-cancer-survivors-may-2026\">Women and Sexuality: An Information Opportunity for Cancer Survivors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 6<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/search?p=4000\">Giggle &amp; Groove Two-Month Class for Babies Begins at East CTH and Westerville CTH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/03\/April-June-2026-Two-hour-Workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Dealing with Disobedience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May. 7<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc8MKjBsGzwhl4-hzlklaz3984DTBfA5Z27D8hc-E8iob9-Ww\/viewform\">Think Make Live Youth Summer Programs Open House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/auditor.franklincountyohio.gov\/Events\/20260509-Shred-Hunger\">Shred Hunger at Douglas Community Center: Free Secure Paper Shredding and E-Waste Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/community-baby-shower-2\">Community Baby Shower with A Step in the Right Direction (Register by 5\/1)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=46432\">ADHD Academy: What&#8217;s This Thing Called ADHD? with Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 9<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bexleylibrary.org\/event\/15744779\">Women&#8217;s Wellness Fair at Bexley Public Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 13<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/04\/May-2026-Stepping-Stones-Flyer.pdf\">Stepping Stones Triple P Begins: Free Six-Week Course for Caregivers of Children ages 0-12 with Developmental Delays or Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 13<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.nchri.org\/surveys\/?s=CL4NNYFYEHERLXXD&amp;utm_source=Project+ECHO+Family+-+Feeding+-+Expanding+Food+Variety+for+Older+Kids+-+Email+1&amp;utm_medium=ET-Email&amp;utm_campaign=ECHO_Family_Feeding&amp;utm_id=10392435&amp;sfmc_id=1617192990&amp;utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fredcap.nchri.org%2fsurveys%2f%3fs%3dCL4NNYFYEHERLXXD\">Family ECHO Feeding: Variety and Diet in Older Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/03\/April-June-2026-Two-hour-Workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_ATEfSiVKRjKY3mLUX-CBzA#\/registration\">Youth Are Ready to Talk About Mental Health Panel for Mental Health Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 14<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/b910fb41801\/aea233b7-713e-4726-b758-4e7be3f95d09.pdf\">The Resilient Journeys: Charting the LifeCourse for Black &amp; Brown Women Impacted by Disability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, May 15<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/strong-start-support-services-workshop-6\">Strong Start Support Services Workshop for Individuals 34+ weeks pregnancy or with a child under 12 months old (Register by 5\/8)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 16<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/srds-hygiene-free-store-2026-05-16-13-30\">Hygiene Free Store with A Step in the Right Direction at Glenwood United Methodist Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monday, May 18<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers4students.com\/legalclinic\">Special Education Legal Clinic: Applying Information from Your ETR to the IEP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, May 19<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.columbuslibrary.org\/event\/16252682\">Tap-In Center for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Expungement at CML Main Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/03\/April-June-2026-Two-hour-Workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Managing Fighting and Aggression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 20<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=53348\">Infant Care Class with Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital ($15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May<\/strong> <strong>21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/04\/May-2026-Fear-Less-Flyer.pdf\">Fear-Less Triple P Begins: Free Six-Week Course for Caregivers of Children with Anxiety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc8MKjBsGzwhl4-hzlklaz3984DTBfA5Z27D8hc-E8iob9-Ww\/viewform\">Think Make Live Youth Summer Programs Open House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 21<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=46343\">ADHD Academy: Alternative Treatments with Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital ($10-15)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbus.gov\/Government\/Mayors-Office\/Sustainable-Columbus\/Lawn-Mower-Exchange\">City of Columbus Lawn Mower Exchange<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 23<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc7mKvPewMILEK6F7Mr5rYOaj_mXXvEvNtTumAQlbGK6OA87A\/viewform\">Guns DOWN Summit with Think Make Live Youth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday, May 26<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/tockify.com\/kyccalendar\/detail\/1475\/1779829200000\">Life Skills at Kaleidoscope Youth Center for Ages 12-20<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday, May 27<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/files\/2026\/03\/April-June-2026-Two-hour-Workshops.pdf\">Free Parenting Workshop: Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday, May 28<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warmwesterville.org\/events\/job-search-workshop\">The Job Search Crash Course with Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intherightdirection.org\/event-details\/community-baby-shower-3\">Community Baby Shower with A Step in the Right Direction (Register by 5\/22)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, May 30<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com\/course\/courseoverview?P=0&amp;EID=47774\">Basic Babysitter Training with Nationwide Children&#8217;s Hospital at Dublin CTH ($35)<\/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><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>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>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 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 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 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.omjcfc.org\/home\/calendar\/\">Ohio Means Jobs Calendar<\/a><\/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:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/help-center\/learning\">Ohio Department of Taxation Learning Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Essential Needs &amp; Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/elections\">Ohio Primary Election Information<\/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:\/\/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:\/\/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}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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<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.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 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\"><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}\">\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:\/\/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:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/after-school-camps\/searching-for-child-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Searching for Childcare<\/span><\/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.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}\">\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:\/\/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<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.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 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.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/hotlines\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency Hotlines<\/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-May 2: COSI SciFest &#8211; Tons of community events and Big Science Celebration! 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