Besides all the cool sights for kids to see in Columbus, there are lots of things to do, and many are free programs. Call the Columbus Area Visitors Center to learn about upcoming events. You can also visit the Community Calendar section of their site to find specific activities by date.
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Bartholomew County Historical
Society Phone: 812-372-3541 Web site: http://www.barthist.com/barthist.html |
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Bartholomew County Library
Children's Department Phone 812-379-1288 Web site: http://www.barth.lib.in.us/ChilProg.html |
The Bartholomew County Public Library Children's Department offers story times and crafts, Golden Eagles Books-n-Fun Program, and many other activities. |
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Children's Art Lessons with Mrs. B.
E-mail: kidatart@kid-at-art.com Web site: http://www.kid-at-art.com/ |
Semi-private art classes for children are offered by Marilyn Brackney, the creator of The Imagination Factory. Contact us by e-mail for more information. |
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Columbus Area Arts Council
Phone: 812-376-2539 Web site: https://www.artsincolumbus.org/ |
First Fridays for Families are held at The Commons in the early evening. Check the Columbus Area Arts Council Web site for programs and exact times. |
Columbus Skateland Roller Skating Lessons Web site: Skateland |
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Columbus Indiana Children's Choir
Phone: 812-376-2612 Web site: https://www.facebook.com/cichildrenschoir/ |
Membership is by audition. Available for children in grades 4-8. |
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Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
Phone: 812-376-2612 Web site:https://www.thecip.org/ |
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Philharmonic Youth Ensemble and
Youth Orchestra Phone: 812-376-2612 Web site: https://www.thecip.org/education/philharmonic-youth-orchestra/ |
Membership is by audition for those who have studied a minimum of one year. Available for children in grades 4-12. |
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Columbus Parks and Recreation
Department Phone: 812-376-2680 Web site: https://columbusparksandrec.com/ |
Arts and crafts, baseball, basketball, biking, golf, gymnastics, hockey, ice skating, skateboarding, soccer, swimming, tennis, and performing arts activities are offered by the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. |
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Hamilton Center Ice Arena
Phone: 812-376-2680 Web site: https://columbusparksandrec.com/facilities-parks-and-trails/facility-listing/hamilton-community-center-ice-arena/ |
Public skating, group and ice hockey skating lessons Call for dates and times. Phone: 812-376-2680 |
Hamilton Center House League Hockey Competitive hockey for children who are at least nine years of age. Call for more information. Phone: 812-376-2680 | |
Lincoln Center Figure Skating Club Call for age requirements. Phone: 812-376-2680 | |
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Baseball Web site: https://columbusparksandrec.com/programs-and-events/sports/youth-sports/baseball/ |
For more information, phone: 812-376-2680 |
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Spring Soccer Web site: https://columbusparksandrec.com/programs-and-events/sports/youth-sports/soccer-programs/ |
For more information, phone: 812-376-2680 |
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Skate Park Activities Web site: https://columbusparksandrec.com/facilities-parks-and-trails/facility-listing/jolie-crider-memorial-skatepark-2-0/ |
Jolie Crider Skate Park Open daily till dark. |
Golf Courses Web site: https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/course-directory/2028-columbus/ |
Greenbelt 10th and Gladstone Ave. Open weekdays only for juniors. |
Rocky Ford Par 3 Golf Course Rocky Ford and Fairlawn Drive Open seven days a week. | |
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Donner Swim Club Phone: 812-376-2680 Web site: https://www.teamunify.com/team/indnsc/page/home |
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Various Activities at Donner
Center https://columbusparksandrec.com/facilities-parks-and-trails/facility-listing/donner-center/ |
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Jr. Mill Race Players https://www.millracetheatre.org/ |
For more information, phone: 812-376-2680 |
Foundation for Youth
Phone: 812-372-7867 Web site: http://www.foundationforyouth.com/ |
Open to children ages 5-18,
Monday through Friday, 2:30-6:30 during the school year. Daily activities include arts and crafts, computer lab, homework help, and various athletic activities, including swimming and gymnastics. |
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Phone: 812-378-3046 Web site: https://www.kidscommons.org/ |
Kidscommons has opened in its new
location at 309 Washington Street, across from The Commons Centre. Regular
hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. till 5p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. till
5 p.m. Phone the museum for more information or visit kidscommons online. 812-378-3046 |
Please call the museum for exact times of these ongoing activities. |
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To find exact locations of events, we recommend that you consult Mapquest. | |
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