The headquarters of the Ohio History Connection, the Ohio History Center includes a museum, archives/library, historic preservation office, and Ohio Village.
Have fun with the family with bowling, mini-bowling, arcade games, volleyball and more! Full food menu is available as well as birthday parties.
This is one of the BEST children’s section and library play areas. In the indoor Story Garden, there are displays of favorite classic book characters such as Humpty Dumpty, The Hungry Caterpillar, Cinderella and more. Enter into the Three Bears Cottage area to find seating to read books or a shelf with lots of play ideas like blocks, Magna-tiles, cars and more. There’s also a wide selection of books and videos to check out. This library is part of the Worthington Libraries, but you can check out items using your Columbus Metropolitan Library card.
Paulettes Princess Parties is a full-service character production company with 80 plus characters to choose from. All cast members are talented singers, dancers, and actors who go through rigorous training to depict characters. With amazing skills, we can do something as simple as a 30-minute birthday party at your home to an Extravagant Princess Ball. Costumes are hand-crafted. Wigs are of superior quality. Our New venue Paulettes Palace and Productions is a beautiful space for parties, events, camps and classes.
- INSIDE THE PALACE: we create a gorgeous setting for any party. Scenery and props to fit each theme. A fully decorated royal table to enjoy your cake. Lots of costumes and accessories for dress up and even a darling “spa” area for the girls to get sparkle make-up and hair up-dos! A throne and even a red carpet for a spectacular coronation. Don’t forget our little gentleman, the Palace can be turned into superheroes, princes or even pirates! Add a mini obstacle course and POW! The Palace can fit your needs for just about any theme and character. Tea Party anyone? These are great for themed birthdays, mother/daughter events, baby showers, and wedding showers!!! A dream is a wish your heart makes…. let Paulettes Palace and productions make dreams come true!
- CLASSES: Princess Dance and Theatre class, a Character hip hop or a palace dance class. These classes run in 6-week and 12-week sessions and are available throughout the year. So many smiles are created in these special classes.
- PARTIES AT YOUR HOME or venue are so special. Choose a character(s) to come to entertain your guests with amazing singing, dancing, interactive stories, a grande coronation or superhero oath ceremony and so much more. We customize to your needs.
- PERFORMANCES: characters can be booked for a performance to WOW your crowd. These can be performed for 20 minutes to an hour with dancing, singing and lots of interaction with your guests.
- OUR ENCHANTED BALLS are spectacular. We have produced and presented The Enchanted Ball and Cinderella’s wedding, The Enchanted Princess Ball of Columbus & The Lancaster Princess Ball. Coming up is The Enchanted Princess Ball and Belle’s Royal Wedding (Oct 2019), The Frozen Holiday Princess Ball (Dec 2019) and The Enchanted Princess Ball of Columbus (Feb 2020).
- HOLIDAY CHARACTERS: Our entertainers go all out for the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch, Magnificent Carolers, Toy Soldiers, Elves, Sugar Plum Fairy , Buddy, and Jovie Elves and of course the Frozen Queen, Princess and Smiling Snowman. Make your holiday extra special …..
Among our clients are Channel 6, Sunny 95, Polaris Fashion Place, Chase Bank, Scene75 Entertainment Park, The Columbus Clippers, The Columbus Blue Jackets, Skate Zone 71, Kidsinked, Cities of Dublin, Worthington, Lewis Center, Marysville, Plain City, and Upper Arlington to name a few. Many preschools, schools, daycares, retirement centers country clubs and more. Paulettes Princess Parties is Disney compliant.
Star Lanes Polaris is a boutique bowling experience—a blending of bowling with high-end technology and amenities to create an upscale entertainment experience. The venue offers guests state-of-the-art lanes, billiards, bar, and seasoned dining at the Point.
Entertainment and event venue in Columbus with fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels. The venue includes an upscale restaurant, bar, music, and much more. 100 climate controlled hitting bays!
Jump! Run! Play! Maybe it’s raining and they need to burn off some steam… Or you want to beat the weather… Or they have just been “extra good” lately? Treat your kids to exciting indoor play with our CHARITABLE PLAY and PAY-TO-PLAY options!
We are open all year long in Columbus and Cincinnati, so whether it is raining, snowing or just plain hot — your kids will always have a place to play with us. Our indoor playground is temperature controlled and spacious. You will have fun watching them and you can rest assured they will sleep well tonight!
2 rides, 10 interactive Lego build zones, 4-d theater and so much more! A great spot to hit for your kids for the ultimate play land!
Small indoor play room with books, bird watching, costumes, climbing structure and cave.
A social destination featuring duckpin bowling, 40 + pin ball machines, and many more old school entertainment options. Craft beer and classic cocktails and food trucks outside!
Enjoy the charm of Grove City’s historic Town Center set to music on Friday evenings as open-air concerts fill the warm summer night. The free Grove City Summer Sizzle concerts are sponsored by the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department and feature a variety of entertainment by some of the best acts in central Ohio.
Please bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the performances in Town Center Park, 3359 Park St., across from the Safety Complex.
2023 Concert Series Schedule | Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m.
- June 2, The Usual Suspects (blues, Southern rock, Motown and jazz)
- June 9, The Twylights (classic rock & blues)
- June 23, Ladies of Longford (contemporary Celtic, acoustic, pop)
- June 30, 7-8:30p.m., Central Ohio Brass Band (patriotic marches and jazz)
- July 7, Whiskey Would (classic rock & roll)
- July 21, 50 Steps Up (Rock)
- Aug. 4, Lee Gantt Band (country, rock & roll)
- Aug. 18, The Conspiracy Band (R&B, rock & roll and jazz)
- Sept. 1, These Guys Live (variety, 80s and up)
An interactive play area with cafe outside. There are story times held here as well and shoes must be removed.
Free Tree Top Playground right off the lobby which requires no membership or admission. Structure is best for 2 years old and up. They also have a number of drop in rates for open play throughout the week.
At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, we know that kids and parents want something different with their haircut experience. So we provide it all: a superior haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean place filled with fun! Kids can sit in a Dodge Police Cruiser, Frozen Jeep, Fire Engine, or a Corvette while watching their favorite cartoons or Netflix, Hulu or Disney! Every hair cut comes with a hair wash, blow dry, nail painting, a removable tattoo, a lollipop and a balloon! In addition, every kid gets a free Dippin’ Dots ice cream after a haircut until Labor Day.
Pins Mechanical Company is based on the idea of creating a social gathering place that connects people through a non-traditional/playful experiences. Whether it’s duckpin bowling, pinball, bocce or classic arcade games, Pins brings ‘Old School’ entertainment, creative craft cocktails and regional craft beer together to redefine how time should be spent with friends.
New updated outdoor area with a kid play area as well!
Embark on an exciting adventure into the world of the Conservatory’s Topiary Collection! Discover the captivating Garden Safari exhibit, showcasing a stunning array of plant topiaries designed to mimic the vibrant colors and intricate textures found in the skin, fur, and scales of various animals. This experience invites you to embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt, guiding you through the sprawling safari spread across the Conservatory Courtyards, Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden, and Grand Mallway. Don’t miss out on exploring the remarkable animal kingdom brought to life through the artistry of plant topiaries. The exhibit is available until September 10th, 2023.
A Children’s gym offering activities for kids including parent/child classes, kids dance, gymnastics, sports skills and karate.
Inspire your creativity with a visit to Columbus Museum of Art for special exhibitions, events, and the JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity.
COSI is a science museum and research center located in Columbus, Ohio in the United States. Originally opened in 1964, COSI was relocated to a 320,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki along a bend in the Scioto River in the Franklinton neighborhood in 1999