Things for Toddlers to Do in Columbus, Ohio

Parents of toddlers have quite a few entertainment possibilities within the city of Columbus, Ohio. While family events and entertainment venues cater to the masses, these are a few venues with programs specifically directed toward the early childhood crowd.

  1. Center of Science and Industry

    • Voted as the top science center in the nation by Parents magazine, COSI offers many early childhood activities for parents and toddlers to enjoy. The center offers 300 hands on experiences through various exhibits including themes of space, life and the ocean. The COSI also has workshops for toddlers, as well as science-themed summer and day camps. Prices are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 2 to 12.

      Center of Science and Industry
      333 W. Broad St.
      Columbus, OH 43215
      888-819-2674

    Columbus Metropolitan Library

    • The Columbus Metropolitan Library offers up a healthy collection of childhood favorites from Eric Carle to Dr. Seuss in addition to toddler story times and special events. Catering to specific groups of children, including the early childhood population, the library offers baby lap time in addition to toddler and family story times. The library indulges children in rich creative play activities like the pretend kitchen area, puppet theater and dress up activities. The library also offers puzzles to visitors in addition to reading areas. The library is free to the public but visitors should call or visit the website for updated times and days for story time events.

      Columbus Metropolitan Library
      96 S. Grant Ave.
      Columbus, OH 43215
      614-645-2275

    Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

    • The Columbus Zoo is most widely known for its famous director, Jack Hanna, who has been featured on almost every talk show from Johnny Carson to Ellen DeGeneres. Having turned to director emeritus in 1992, Jack Hanna is proud to have transformed the zoo into an environment rich with hands-on activities for families and updated enclosures for healthy and content wildlife. The Columbus Zoo also offers classes specifically targeting toddlers in separate groups for both 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds. These classes require an additional and separate admission from the regular park admittance. Price for general admission to the park is $11.99 for adults while children up to 9 years pay only $6.99. There is also a parking fee of $5. Hours change dependent on season and days of the week so visitors should call ahead or check the main website for updates.

      Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
      850 West Powell Road
      Powell, OH 43065
      614-645-3550
      columbuszoo.org

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