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May 20, 2013
News & Events
- Memorial Weekend Events & More to share...
- Columbus Farmers Markets
- Children's Online Marketplace
- iPad Mini Contest
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Awesome Camps for this Summer
- Color Run & Mud Ninja DEALS!
- Indoor Play Spots
- Library Links & Other Commonly Referred to Links
- Register your Summer Camps with Macaroni Kid
- Sesame Street Live
- {upcoming} Shows, Concerts, Musicals and more!
Memorial Weekend Events & More to share...
Your Columbus go-to resource for awesome events!
Hope your week and weekend is wonderful! Check out facebook for any last minute finds as well.
Around Columbus:
Asian Festival, May 25 & 26
PetPromise, Pet Rescue Run May 25
Dublin: Memorial Tournament is back and kids can also enjoy their Junior ...
Columbus Farmers Markets
2013 List of NW Markets & Beyond
Clintonville Farmer's Market on High, Saturday 9a-12p through Nov 23 AND Wednesday June 5-Aug 14 4-7p with food demo & more during July & August, In the neighborhood on N. High St between Orchard Lane & West Dunedin Rd, Information
Clintonville/Beechwold, Edible Farmer's Markets, Thursdays ...
Children's Online Marketplace
a FEE FREE website to buy, sell & have a store front!
Do you have any items you wish to buy? (When don't we need more for these growing kiddos)
Do you have any items that you MAKE for moms/children that we can buy? You can have a store front, which means a unique URL and header! {for FREE}
Kidzola is all of that and more! Often you will be privy to giveaways and specials, plus you can shop local or beyond!
This site is FREE to have a store front, FREE to post items for sell, FREE to browse and FREE to enter the giveaways!
You can sign up to receive alerts and giveaway notices (about one a week or less you'll receive an email).
This site will continue to grow and be a great resource as you dive in and get your items seen.
Welcome Kidzola to the neighborhood! We are happy to resale and buy new and used from the comfort of our PJs!
Kidzola is looking for Mom-preneurs that want to show off their items in an upcoming newsletter/email. You can leave a comment below or email me at [email protected] and I'll get you to the right person! They are also accepting advertising and thrilled to promote local moms!
Tuesday, May 21 - Music w/ Mr. Eric, Firefly Play Cafe (Clintonville)
Where: 4822 N High Street (Clintonville), Columbus (next to the Verizon Wireless center and only a few lights, on the left, from the Graceland shopping center)When: 10:30 AMWho: Geared for about 1-6How: Ready to PLAY! (they have free Wi-Fi)Cost: 12-23 mo $3
24 mo and up $5
under 12 mo is free and adults are free
Some yummy consessions availble for purchase
Tuesday, May 21 - Storytime, Barnes & Nobles (Sawmill)
This week's feature is Storytime with Piggy and Gerard
Where: Barnes & Nobles, 3685 W. Dublin - Granville, Columbus, OH 43235. 614-798-0077When: 10:30 AMWho: All AgesHow: Ready to be entertainedCost: FREEFor more info: For event information click HERE
Tuesday, May 21 - Kids Book Club, Pottery Barn, Polaris Mall
Where: Pottery Barn, Polaris Fashion Place MallWhen: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: All agesHow: As you are
880-3848Cost: FREEFor more info: visit the SITE
Tuesday, May 21 - Open Play: SuperGames (Worthington)
Where: SuperGames, 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Suite B, Worthington, 43085When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Everyone!How: Socks, waiver and energy!
Parents are required to accompany their kids and join in the fun!Cost: $8 for first child and $5 for additional sibling(s) walking age and upFor more info: Check out their event calendar HERE and website for more play times and options.
Tuesday, May 21 - Family Fun Swim: Worthington Comm Center
This is a great way to interact with your children while they enjoy the toddler slide, the buckets and more!
Where: 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085 Worthington Parks & Rec 436-2743When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All ages...Adults must be accompanied by children and vice versa.How: Ready to have fun
Bring ID if you want a lockerCost: members and children under 2 are free
Pool Admission is $3 per person.Members and children ages 2 and under are FREE.For more info: check out their SITE, (614) 436-2743
Tuesday, May 21 - Game Night, Chick-fil-A Sawmill
Where: Chick-Fil-A, 6051 Sawmill Rd (in front of the Khol's)When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Ready to eat!Cost: one free kids meal with purchase of one adult combo, craft is freeFor more info: You can read more about this event HERE.
Wednesday, May 22 - Clay Play! Firefly Play Cafe
Where: 4822 N High Street (Clintonville), ColumbusWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: geared for ages 2-5 or 6ishHow: Ready to PLAY! (they have Wi-Fi moms and dads)Cost: Free with Admission
12m-23months, $3
24months and up $5
Adults are free, 11mo and younger are also free
Wednesday, May 22 - Pop in Play Any Ages: Pump it up (Plain City)
You and your child are invited to come and play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables during Pump It Up Pop-In Playtime.
Promote social development and physical fitness while bouncing, sliding, climbing and jumping at Pump It Up!
Enjoy meeting other parents and making new friends in a safe, clean, climate controlled environment!
Pump It Up Pop-In Playtime is offered on special days and times!
Where: 8200 Business Way, Suite F, Plain City, 43064 614-873-7271When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: CALL Week of to ensure open. Parents play for free, Socks and a signed waiver are required to play.How: SOCKS & Waiver requiredCost: $7 and $4 for additional sibling(s) Parents play for freeFor more info: See site for more details and dates! HERE
Thursday, May 23 - LEGO StoryTime Barnes & Nobles (Polaris)
Where: Barnes & Nobles, 1560 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240, 614-854-0339When: 10:30 AMWho: anyoneHow:Just show up, usually this happens in the kids book areaCost: FREEFor more info: check out the website for more for event link, HERE
Thursday, May 23 - Storytime/Entertainment with Erica, Firefly Play Cafe
Where: 4822 N High Street (Clintonville), Columbus (next to the Verizon Wireless center and only a few lights, on the left, from the Graceland shopping center)When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: geared for ages 1-6How: Ready to PLAY! (they have Wi-Fi moms and dads)Cost: 12-23 months $3
24 months and up are $5
under 12 months and caregiver is free
there is package options as well for the frequent player!
Thursday, May 23 - Free Music Class at Lattes & Lollipops (Powell)
Alyson from Tres Bien Studios will be offering a 30 minute class with a variety of activities. From dances, musical instruments, puppets, and so much more, join her with your kiddos! It'll be a musical morning to remember!The class is included in your admission to Lattes and Lollipops.
Where: 337 West Olentangy Street, PowellWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Generally geared for 1 to 7 but younger and older welcome.How: WITH SOCKS and waiver. If you, mom, are planning to go into the play center you must wear socks (available for purchase)Cost: Music Class is free with admission, $10 1st child, $5 sibling(s)
Prices subject to change.For more info: WEBSITE
614-798.2071
Thursday, May 23 - Activity & Family Dinner Night (Earth Fare/Polaris)
The activity varies each Thursday from a neighboring community sponsor. One week the children learned to churn butter, perhaps it's a coloring craft, a music class or face painter, etc.
Where: Earth Fare, 1440 Gemini Place, Columbus
(614) 781-7813When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: Hungry and crafty :)Cost: FREE activityFor more info: check out the Facebook updates for more information HERE
Thursday, May 23 - Family Fun Swim: Worthington Comm Center
This is a great way to interact with your children while they enjoy the toddler slide, the buckets and more!
Where: 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085 Worthington Parks & Rec 436-2743When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All ages...Adults must be accompanied by children and vice versa.How: Ready to have fun
Bring ID if you want a lockerCost: members and children under 2 are free
Pool Admission is $3 per person.Members and children ages 2 and under are FREE.For more info: check out their SITE, (614) 436-2743
Friday, May 24 - Sports Ohio Open Play (Dublin)
Where: Sports Ohio, 6400 Dublin Park Drive, Dublin, 43016When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (OR 1pm-3pm)Who: All Ages, children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Parents must register children at Field Sports or Power Play.How: Ready to have fun!Cost: $7 Per sessions, no refunds
Friday, May 24 - Painting Fun, Firefly Play Cafe (Clintonville)
Keep an eye out on facebook for more specifics, HERE.
Where: 4822 N High Street (Clintonville), Columbus (next to the Verizon Wireless center and only a few lights, on the left, from the Graceland shopping center)When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: 2-5 or 6ishHow: Ready to PLAY! (they have Wi-Fi)Cost:Free with Admission:12-23 mo $3
24 mo and up $5
under 12 mo is free and adults are free
Some yummy consessions availble for purchase
Friday, May 24 - Sing-A-Story (UA/Miller Park Library)
Where: Miller Park Branch Library, 1901 Arlington Avenue, 43212When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: All agesHow: As you areCost: FREE
Friday, May 24 - 4th Friday (Westerville)
-Municipal Building courtyard to make nature-themed crafts -Metro Parks, information about their summer programming - Library will share stories about nature at Amish Originals, 38 N. State St. from 6:30-8:30pm, -enjoy music-filled puppet shows near the City Hall fountain plus many many other things to enjoy!!!
Theme is 'Back To Nature'
Where: Uptown Westerville, in the area of 1 S State StWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Ready to roam the streetsCost: FREE to attend, cost for concessions and some things of interestFor more info: check out Westerville's website
Saturday, May 25 - Family Fun Swim: Worthington Comm Center
This is a great way to interact with your children while they enjoy the toddler slide, the buckets and more!
Where: 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085 Worthington Parks & Rec 436-2743When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: All ages...Adults must be accompanied by children and vice versa.How: Ready to have fun
Bring ID if you want a lockerCost: members and children under 2 are free
Pool Admission is $3 per person.Members and children ages 2 and under are FREE.For more info: check out their SITE, (614) 436-2743
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 - Ice Cream Festival (Utica)
Where: The festival is held one mile south of Utica and nine miles north of Newark, on state route 13, on the grounds of Energy Cooperative and Velvet Ice Cream Co.
11339 Mt Vernon Rd, Utica, OH 43080When: 9:00 AM (Sat. & Sun. 9am - 7pm | Mon. 10am - 6pm)Who: the entire familyHow: Tour bus and handicapped parking is avalible. Shuttle service will be avalible from the parking lot to the festival entrance. Admission is $5 per car.Cost: $5 per car, vendors on site so cash/check probably necessary and fee for some foods/funFor more info: check out the Ice Cream Festival Website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Duck Creek Log Jam (Hocking Hills)
Where: Duck Creek is located just off US 33 directly between Columbus and Athens (Southeast Ohio) outside of Logan, OhioWhen: 9:00 AM (each day varies)Who: Those that want to stomp your feet and get out of the 'city' for a spellHow: Bring a blanket/chairs
BYOB (cans, no glass)
This is a rain or shine event. Artists and schedule are subject to change. All ticket sales, including sales tax & service charges, are final. NO REFUNDSCost:click here to get advance tickets, Kids twelve and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.$10 per car parking fee due at arrival (cash only). Please car pool.For more info: check out their website
Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Asian Festival
You can even sign up for cooking classes (for a fee).
The kids area has a play house, games and origami , Japanese fish printing, dressing up in ethnic costumes and more!
on the 27th there is a Dragonboat race that would be neat to watch (click here for info)
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Cols
Parking info and Directions, HERE.
(Free Parking Lots include: East H.S. off E Broad, Jerry Hammonds Center, OSU Medical Lot/seek signs for specific lots, Motorists Mutual Insurance, Red Cross and Wolfe Park)When: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: As you areCost: Free event, free parking and free shuttleFor more info: Website to Asian Festival
Saturday, May 25 - Family Fun, Franklin Park Conservatory
Draw butterflies with sidewalk chalk. Make a colorful butterfly t-shirt ($5) and butterfly spin art ($2).
Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad St, Columbus 43203, 614-645-8733When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Ready to enjoy!Cost: Free activity with cost of admission
Saturday, May 25 - Nugget and Fang: Barnes & Nobles (Lennox Town)
Where: Barnes & Nobles,1739 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212, 614-298-9516When: 11:30 AMWho: all agesHow: Ready to ReadCost: FREEFor more info: Check out the website for more information
Sunday, May 26 - Concert on the Green (Worthington)
The concerts are free and great family entertainment. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
In case of inclement weather, Sunday concerts will be moved to the McConnell Arts Center. Concerts on the Green are sponsored by the Worthington Parks and Recreation Department.
Where: All performances are held on the Northwest Quadrant of the Village Green Parking is available at Kilbourne Middle School, Griswold Center, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and the Worthington Presbyterian ChurchWhen: 7:00 PMWho: All ages!How: May want to bring a chair and/or blanket Rest rooms and drinking fountains are located at the Griswold Center, directly north of the performing groupCost: FREEFor more info: Website with information HERE For more information call 436-2743 or check the online calendar for specific performer information.
Sunday, May 26 - Park of Roses Concert Series
click HERE for the line up of entertainment!
Where: Park of Roses Gazebo
3901 North High StreetColumbus, OH 43214When: 7:00 PMWho: The whole familyHow: perhaps with a blanket and picnicCost: FREEFor more info: In case of inclement weather the concert will be moved into the shelter house
Clintonville Website
Monday, May 27 - 6th Annual Ring Around the Roses 5K Walk-Run
Where:Whetstone High School4405 Scenic Drive Columbus, OH 43214When: 8:30 AMWho: all agesHow: ready to run....pre register for raceCost: LINK for registration & feesFor more info: For more information e-mail [email protected]
check out the events tab on facebook for more information
Monday, May 27 - Powell Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
Where: Downtown Powell and Village Green Park– 47 Hall St.When: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: bring a chair, some bring a tent, some bring breakfastCost: FREEFor more info: check out Powell's website
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Parade (Worthington)
Where:Begins at High Street and Dublin Granville RoadProceeds south down High StreetWorthington, OH 43085When: 10:00 AMWho: everyoneHow: with chair, sunscreen, bring a bag for goodiesCost: FREEFor more info: For many details and extra events surrounding the parade click HERE
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Parade (Grove City)
Where: begins at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church church and travels down BroadwayWhen: 11:00 AMWho: The whole familyHow: with a chair or blanketCost: freeFor more info: check out the calendar for Grove City
Monday, May 27 - Santa Maria, open
Kids enjoy this ship and there are even Pirate themed birthday parties that can be scheduled to enjoy.
Where: Battelle Riverfront Park; 24 Marconi Blvd, Parking- free parking on Saturday and Sunday or evenings after 6 PM in the city lot located on Front Street across from Gay Street, (sign says permit parking only). Parking meters near the Ship, last 2 hoursWhen: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Good shoes :)-Cost: $3 for youth 5-17, $4 adults and seniors 60+ $3.50For more info: Santa Maria Website
Monday, May 27 - Gone Fishing for the Day: HighBanks Park (Lewis Center)
Where: Dragonfly Day Camp, Powell Road--Highbanks Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, 43035
(614) 508-8111When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: all agesHow: Register: At time of this posting there were only 7 spots remainingCost: FREE
Awesome Camps for this Summer

New Camps are being added weekly so be sure to check back for even more great options.
Color Run & Mud Ninja DEALS!
2 registration discounts to offer!
Join the amazing color run in Columbus on June 22. One and all are invited to attend and have a memory making great time! Run, walk, push or be pulled....but be prepared to be colorful when you are done.
Click THIS LINK and register for only $25 with code: MACARONICOLOR
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Mud Ninja:
Indoor Play Spots
around NW Columbus & more
Here are some great businesses (in random order) that have fun things for the kiddos to enjoy, I am sure I left some out, feel free to leave a comment with your favorite spot...
Lazer Kraze, Website, open after 4 Tue-Fri and Noon on Sat/Sun, Lewis Center...inflatables, ultimate laser tag, gaming center and arcade to enjoy PLUS Wi-Fi and unlimited soda refills. The laser tag games fun every 20 minutes and when there is open inflatable times ...
Library Links & Other Commonly Referred to Links
There is always something fun to do at the library, for all ages...
The children's story times are interactive and fun and sometimes includes BUBBLES. You can view some of the library events right here on the Calendar. But if you are interested in reserving a book ahead of time or seeing more than what may be listed here please enjoy this reference:
- Columbus Metro Libraries HERE
- Delaware County District Library HERE
- Upper Arlington Libraries HERE
- Worthington Libraries HERE
- Dublin Library HERE
- Hilliard Library HERE
- Plain City Library HERE
Columbus Metro Parks HERE, Upcoming concerts- HERE
NW Columbus Macaroni Kid on Facebook. NW Columbus Biz Directory of local hot spotsHERE.
Macaroni Kid National on Facebook and the main website (great if you are traveling!)
In South Columbus? Visit South Columbus Macaroni Kid. In NE Columbus? Visit NE Macaroni Kid
Register your Summer Camps with Macaroni Kid
Get your Camp, Program, Vacation Bible School, Classes listed so my moms can see you!
Let your camp, class, program, events, etc be listed on this site under a special 'Summer Camp Guide'.
For an example of a listing click HERE.
I will set your rate based on one program or multiple programs but prices begin at $20...not a bad way to advertise your programs to such a wonderful audience ...
Sesame Street Live
Plus a ticket discount code! & Winner Announced
Macaroni Moms and Dads you're going to LOVE this show! Check out all the details below, including how to enter for the giveaway, a nice discount for you to purchase your tickets and a neat activity guide you can print for your child to enjoy!
{upcoming} Shows, Concerts, Musicals and more!
Schottenstein, CAPA, Cols Children's Theatre and more...
These can be truly magical events to enjoy for a date night or as a family.
that may entertain your family.
or more details and ticket purchases.
Apr 25-May 12, Cinderella, Cols Children's Theatre ...
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