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Best Summer Activities Near You

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Build your family's summer bucket list with parent recommendations for the best kids summer activities near you.

Kids roasting marshmallows over an outdoor campfire, highlighting summer camp activities.

9 Overnight Summer Camps Near Columbus
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2025 Columbus Summer Camps (Gathering Reviews)
Two children observing colorful art installations in a modern museum interior with natural light.

Columbus Free Museum Days (2025 Calendar)
A family enjoying a meal together at a restaurant, with kids playing and smiling, highlighting a family-friendly atmosphere.

2025 Columbus Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map
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Museum & Zoo Sleepovers for Columbus Kids
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Drop-Off Parents Night Out Events Around Columbus
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Toddler Classes & Drop In Play Times - Columbus
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Cool Columbus Story Times Worth Bookmarking
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12 Columbus Mini Golf Spots for Families
Colorful water play area with slides, pools, and lounge chairs at North Orange Park Aquatic Center in Columbus.

Best Pools Around Columbus for Family Swimming
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14 Coolest Playgrounds in Columbus (2025 Map)
A child wearing a pink sweater and tutu skirt balances on a curved surface in a ninja warrior gym.

Ninja Warrior Gyms & Kids Parkour Around Columbus
Two children relaxing in a hammock by a lake with a soft sunset glow in the background.

9 Special Needs Summer Camps Near Columbus
A palette with vibrant paint colors and brushes, showcasing options for summer art camps near Columbus.

6 Summer Art Camps Near Columbus
Two smiling children holding colorful Easter baskets and an egg in a grassy outdoor setting.

2024 Map: Easter Egg Hunts Around Columbus
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3 Roller Skating Rinks Columbus Families Dig
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Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory with glass architecture, surrounded by blooming trees and landscaped gardens.

8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Around Columbus
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Best Nature Centers for Kids Around Columbus
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11 Best Columbus Parks & Nature Spots
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26 Columbus Area Hikes & Trails for Your Family
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12 Columbus Area Water Parks (What Parents Think)
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15 Columbus Area Splash Pads (Mapped)
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Best Ice Cream in Columbus (Parents Share the Scoop)
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Stellar Planetariums & Observatories for Columbus Kids
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7 Columbus Museums for Kids to Explore
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Indoor Playgrounds Around Columbus (Local Map)
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Best Berry Picking Around Columbus (Reviews + Tips)
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Kid-Friendly Outdoor Summer Concerts Around Columbus
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Mother’s Day Events & Brunch Near Columbus