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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.Columbus Metropolitan Library: High StreetParent rating: ![]() Location: 1423 N. High Street, Columbus, OH Columbus Metropolitan Library strives "to promote reading and guide learning in the pursuit of information, knowledge, and wisdom." Apparently, it's doing a pretty good job meeting its... |
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Nelson RoadParent rating: ![]() Location: 790 N. Nelson Road, Columbus, OH Columbus Metropolitan Library strives "to promote reading and guide learning in the pursuit of information, knowledge, and wisdom." Apparently, it's doing a pretty good job meeting its... |
Columbus Metropolitan Library: S High StreetParent rating: ![]() Location: 3540 S. High Street, Columbus, OH Columbus Metropolitan Library strives "to promote reading and guide learning in the pursuit of information, knowledge, and wisdom." Apparently, it's doing a pretty good job meeting its... |
Shadowbox CabaretParent rating: ![]() Location: 164 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH Shadowbox Cabaret bills its entertainment as sketch comedy and rock and roll. As such, its shows can provide a family night out - if your kids are older, and willing to be enterta...
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Young RembrandtsParent rating: ![]() Location: Columbus, OH Young Rembrandts offers classes in drawing for preschool and elementary age kids. Classes are taught in elementary schools, preschools, and recreation centers throughout the Columbus area. An e...
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Palace TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 34 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH The Palace Theatre was designed in the spirit of France's Palais de Versailles. The ornate venue features a chandelier, grand staircase, a mural, a hall of autographed pictures, a fountain, and...
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Capitol Theatre and Riffe Center StudiosParent rating: ![]() Location: 77 South High Street, Third floor, Vern Riffe Center for Government, Columbus, OH Two spaces managed by CAPA share an address but have very distinct personalities. Fortunately for Columbus-area residents and visitors, both offer a variety of family-friendly entertainment throughout...
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Southern TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 21 East Main Street, Across from City Center Parking Garage, Columbus, OH The Southern Theatre first opened in 1896. It is central Ohio's oldest surviving theater and one of the oldest in the state; completely renovated in 1998, the grand Southern now part of ...
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The Phoenix Children's TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 77 High Street, Columbus, OH The Phoenix Children's Theatre offers shows especially for young theater-goers at various venues throughout Columbus. |
Red Herring Theatre EnsembleParent rating: ![]() Location: 77 South High Street, Second Floor, Vern Riffe Center Theater Complex, Columbus, OH |
German VillageParent rating: ![]() Location: 588 South Third Street, German Village, Columbus, OH German Village is not pretentiously named; it is an historic village founded in the early 1800s by Scottish, Irish, and German immigrants. Columbus visitors (and residents) flock to th... |
Ohio Statehouse Visitor & Education CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH The Ohio Statehouse Visitor & Education Center offers self-guided and escorted tours to help Buckeyes (and visitors) learn about the state's history and the history of its statesmen. |







