Weekends have a way of disappearing. You blink, it’s Sunday night, and somehow most of it was spent deciding what to do.
So here’s a short list. No 17-tab scroll. Just a handful of solid options around Columbus that feel worth leaving the house for. Pick one. That’s enough.
⭐ If You Only Do One Thing This Weekend
Walk to The Eagle’s Nest
Saturday, March 7 | 1:00–2:30 PM
Madison Christian Church parking lot, Groveport
Free
https://www.metroparks.net/event/walk-to-the-eagle-nest-9/2026-03-07/2/
Sometimes the best family outings are simple. A walk in the woods and the chance to see a bald eagle in the wild. I still remember taking my 5-year-old hiking at Highbanks hoping to spot one, and when we finally did it was all we talked about for the rest of the week.
🗓️ More Things Happening This Weekend
WE DIG Ohio Symposium
Saturday, March 7 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Franklin Park Conservatory | Near East
$12
https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/we-dig-ohio-symposium-2026/
If your kids like dirt, gardens, worms, or asking 47 questions about how things grow, this is a good bet. It’s hands-on, affordable, and a nice excuse to wander the Conservatory without feeling rushed.
Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical
Saturday, March 7 | 1:00 PM
Abbey Theater of Dublin | Dublin
$12 | Ages 5+
https://dublinohiousa.gov/calendar-events/olympus-the-greek-rock-musical/
A fun live theater option for families. The $12 ticket makes it an easy way to try a show, especially if you have a kid who enjoys dramatic storytelling or loud music.
Demo with Glass Artist Karen Wallace
Saturday, March 7 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Columbus Glass Art Center | Downtown
Free
https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/76050-demo-with-glass-artist-karen-wallace
Watching molten glass turn into something beautiful is quietly mesmerizing. It’s a cool way to introduce kids to a local working artist without committing to a full class.
Free Sunday at Columbus Museum of Art
Sunday, March 8 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Columbus Museum of Art | Downtown
Free
https://www.columbusmuseum.org/plan-your-visit
Free admission makes this one easy. Wander a little. Let the kids pick a piece they like. Sit longer than you normally would. That’s the whole plan.
Ohio Wildlife Center – Second Sunday Open House
Sunday, March 8 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Ohio Wildlife Center | Powell
Free, donations welcome
https://ohiowildlifecenter.org/event/second-sunday/2026-03-08/
Live wildlife ambassadors up close. It feels different than the zoo and usually more relaxed. A good option if you want animals without the full-day commitment. Less walking too.
⭐ Easy Wins
Healthy New Albany Indoor Farmers Market
Saturday, March 7 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Philip Heit Center | New Albany
Free
https://cm.newalbanychamber.com/events/details/new-albany-indoor-farmers-market-03-07-2026-21131
Low stakes. Grab coffee. Let the kids sample something new. Be home by lunch.
Ohio History Center – General Admission
Saturday, March 7 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Ohio History Center | Clintonville
Kids $10
https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/ohio-history-center/
Reliable indoor option with enough interactive exhibits to hold attention. It’s one of those places that grows with your kids.
Minty the Unicorn (Kids Painting Workshop)
Sunday, March 8 | 12:00–1:30 PM
Pinot’s Palette | Dublin
$25 | Ages 5–12
https://www.pinotspalette.com/dublin/event/891155
A guided painting workshop where kids create their own unicorn canvas with help from a local artist. My kids tried something similar at a birthday party recently and I was surprised how seriously they took it. And as a bonus, the paint mess stays somewhere other than your kitchen table.
That’s it.
You do not need to maximize the weekend. If one of these turns into a good afternoon, that’s the win.
If you try one of these, I’d genuinely love to hear how it goes. And if you find a great local event or hidden gem, just hit reply and send it over. This only works if it’s built with real Columbus parents.
— Columbus Families Unplugged