Cool Columbus Story Times Worth Bookmarking

We're rounding up a list of fun destinations around Columbus with story times for kids!

Check the map to find a story time near you, and come back to leave a review for your favorites and share the scoop with fellow parents.


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    Preschool Adventures! - Grange Insurance Audubon Center

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     (1.2 mi)

    Date

    12/26/2024, 01/02/2025, 01/09/2025

    Time

    Thursdays, 10:15am

    Price
    Free
    Ages

    Age 3-5

    Families with preschoolers can drop in to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center's library and bird viewing room to enjoy a nature-based storytime, songs, crafts, and fun activities. Pre-registation required.

    Ohio Wildlife Center - Wild Story Time

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     (17.5 mi)

    Date

    02/05/2025, 03/05/2025, 04/02/2025

    Time

    First Wednesdays, 10am-11am

    Price

    $5

    Ages

    Age 3-6

    The Ohio Wildlife Center offers a story time where kids will listen to a nature or animal book, do a related craft or activity, visit with an animal ambassador at the center and have the opportunity to walk around the 20-acre property. Registration required.

    Stratford Ecological Center - Story Time on the Farm

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     (21.0 mi)

    Date

    04/14/2025, 05/12/2025, 06/09/2025

    Time

    Second Monday, 10am-11am

    April to October

    Price

    Pay What You Can

    Ages

    Age 8 & under

    From April to October, Stratford Ecological Center hosts Story Time on the Farm. The fun and educational hour of storytelling will focus on what's currently happening around the farm. Families can visit the farm and nature center afterward. Online registration required.

    Slate Run Farm - Family Story Time

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     (18.6 mi)

    Price
    Free
    Ages

    Age 0-6

    Kiddos will love the themed, interactive experiences at the Slate Run Living Historical Farm! The farm offers story times at various times of the year, along with family-friendly tours. Be prepared to get dirty, rain or shine, and wear close-toed shoes for safety.

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