Things to Do This Spring in Columbus, Ohio

Find out places and events you should visit this spring in Columbus, Ohio.

COSI - Center of Science and Industry

COSI is an exciting discovery place for children to interact and learn about our environment, heritage, people, animals, science, history, health and industry. COSI provides informative exhibits, experiences and educational activities for all ages.

Beginning March 27^th COSI will have a Titanic exhibit. This life size replica will consist of recreation of rooms on the ship, treasures and costumed characters that children can interact with.

COSI also have 3D shows about dolphins, whales, chimpanzees and other lives shows. You can go to www.cosi.org for a schedule of live shows and many other exciting events.

Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 10 AM-5PM and Sunday 12pm-6pm

On March 26^th COSI will be open from 5PM-9PM for the Family Friday Night event.

Location: 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Contact: 614-228-2674 or 1-888-819-2674 www.cosi.org

Columbus "Earth Day"

This year the event will be at Franklin Park. The Earth Day event is organized by Green Columbus and they are calling the event "The Update". Their mission is to create a safer environment by fighting for cleaner air and water. Their goal is to get 10,000 volunteers to help clean up Columbus during this event. The volunteering phase is conducted on Saturday, April 17^th and Sunday April 18^th. If you would like to volunteer, go to www.update.org to register and select the area you would like to work at. Volunteering earns you free admission to the Earth Day celebration.

Columbus "Earth Day" Celebration

The Earth Day celebration will be on Thursday April 22^nd from 3 PM- 10 PM. Events at the celebration includes, "Up cycled Fashion Show", video contest, photo contest, local bands and activities for children.

Franklin Park is located at 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
If you want more information about this event go to

www.greenbus.org , www.update.org or www.columbusundderground.com

Baby Bonanza & Kid's Expo

This is a popular event for families to attend to participate in contests with their children to win prizes. The Baby Bonanza & Kid's Expo has several education seminars for parents and 100 exhibitors. They will also have interactive play areas, events and contests for fathers, fashion shows, "The Diaper Derby" baby races and door prizes.

Baby Bonanza & Kid's Expo event will be at Veteran's Memorial, Columbus, OH at 300 W. Broad St. 43215 on Saturday, April 10^th, 10 AM-5PM and Sunday, April 11^th from 11AM-4 PM. For more information visit www.babybonanza.net , or call (740) 972-1471.

Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park Resort

Fort Rapids is a huge indoor pool and water park that the kids are guaranteed to enjoy. While your kids are splashing in the fun, you can have some "me time" or "alone time" with your spouse in one of the on site hotel sweets. They have beautiful two and three bedroom suites with appealing family package prices if you would like to make it a vacation or you can just purchase a day pass. There several hotel and water park packages to choose from, including discount packages for groups. For package prices and more information you can go to www.fortrapids.com or call them at 1-877-33-SPLASH 1-877-337-7527

Their address is 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232 and hours of operation varies during spring so I recommended checking their online calendar to see what days are best for your family to visit.