Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Columbus
67 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Columbus weekend guide.
Updated
Weekend of Oct 16–18
Library storytimes & programs (3, free)
From Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Saturday, Oct 17
3pmFamily Storytime · Northern Lights (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend of Oct 23–25
Library storytimes & programs (20, free)
From Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 23
9:30amBaby Laptime · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10amPlay to Learn · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · South High (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Main Library
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeSaturday, Oct 24
10amBaby Laptime · Gahanna (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10amFamily Storytime · Dublin (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amFamily Storytime · Hilliard (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amFamily Storytime · Whetstone (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amPlay to Learn · Northside (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Hilliard (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Gahanna (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Whetstone (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Linden (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Main Library
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Reynoldsburg (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · New Albany (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmFamily Storytime · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmFamily Storytime · Canal Winchester (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Storytime · Northern Lights (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeSunday, Oct 25
1:30pmFamily Storytime · Main Library
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend of Oct 30–Nov 1
Library storytimes & programs (21, free)
From Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 30
9:30amBaby Laptime · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10amPlay to Learn · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · South High (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amHalloween Family Storytime · Main Library
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeSaturday, Oct 31
10amBaby Laptime · Gahanna (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10amFamily Storytime · Dublin (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amFamily Storytime · Hilliard (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amHalloween Bash · New Albany (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amSpooky STEAM Haunted House · Main Library
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amPlay to Learn · Northside (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Hilliard (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Gahanna (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Linden (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · Reynoldsburg (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amHalloween Family Storytime · Main Library
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amTrick or Treat Storytime · Whetstone (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmFamily Storytime · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmTrunk or Treat · Driving Park (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmFamily Storytime · Canal Winchester (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Storytime · Northern Lights (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend of Nov 6–8
Library storytimes & programs (23, free)
From Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 6
9:30amBaby Laptime · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10amPlay to Learn · Whitehall (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · South High (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Main Library
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