2026 KidsLinked Columbus Summer Camp & Class Expo
Presented by Sylvan Learning
🗓️ Thursday February 19, 2026 | 🕓 6-8PM
📍Polaris Fashion Place - 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus
Register Now!
We are excited to invite you along with your family & friends to the KidsLinked 2nd annual Columbus Summer Camp & Class Expo presented by Sylvan Learning (2/19). Use this unique opportunity to find your summer camp or classes for your family early before they sell out! Meet the organizations offering the camps or classes, get information, demos, and more! So much fun with a balloon artist, face painters, popcorn and cotton candy can be found at this camp expo. Be sure to add-on our super popular Fun Pass that includes prizes by playing the lollipop game, lucky coin game, duck matching game, mystery prize wheel, animal prize wheel & prize pinball game. Plus, don't miss your chance to compete in the fun scavenger hunt at the event and play the Plinko game to win prizes.
Register now - tickets sell out fast!
____________________
NEW THIS YEAR: 💥 REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS! 💥
🏆 Top 5 referrers will receive... 2 Ticket Vouchers to either
- (Pick ONE) Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Ringling Bros OR Snow Trails Ski Pass
- AND 20 Activity Tickets good for a future KidsLinked event
We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your crew, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉
____________________
Featured Activities:
- 1st 200: FREE PIZZA! Receive a free slice of pizza if you are one of the 1st 200 to enter the event!
- 1st 200: Receive a FREE TREAT from TIM HORTONS
- Special VIP BAG – Must pre-register for Diamond Entry (see below)!
- FUN PASS: Play fun games such as the Lollipop Game, Duck Matching game, Animal Prize Wheel, Prize Pinball Game & more!
- SCAVENGER HUNT: Stop by fun scavenger hunt destinations to check off on your card and get prizes, popcorn, cotton candy, or other fun items.
- ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY: Find Local Resources, Shopping & Find Classes/Camps/Care, education neat items for your home, fitness & health!
- FREE ADMISSION (if you register ahead of time or $2/person at the event)!
- DRAWING EVERY 15 MINUTES FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES/GIVEAWAYS: Monster Jam Legoland, Skate Zone 71, Texas Roadhouse, Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant and more (starts 6:15PM)!
Register Now!
Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited)
All admissions include access to the carnival, vendor fair, performances, giveaways, & more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Admits Entire Family
- EARLY ENTRY (11AM – Noon)
- VIP BAG (1 max per family)!
- FUN PASS – Includes:
⮞ Mystery Prize Wheel: Receive 1 spin on the fun prize wheel to win one of 8 different prizes!
⮞ Lollipop Game: Play this fun lollipop game and win different Valentine’s lollipops! Pick a card and the color of the card determines which lollipop you win!! (like Candyland). Very fun.
⮞ Duck Matching game: Play to win either Candy, Squishy toy, Slap Bracelet, fun toys or candy bin!
⮞ Animal Prize Wheel: Spin this exciting prize wheel to win a mini stuffed animal, mini rubber duck or fun dinosaur toy!
⮞ Lucky Coin Game: Pick out of our lucky treasure pot and get either our Gold or Silver coin to win a prize!
⮞ Prize Pinball Game: Play pinball – win prizes! This fun game features rockets & stars. Depending on which slot you land in win either character erasers, glow sticks or pick something fun from the candy bin.
- SCAVENGER HUNT - HOW IT WORKS:
⮞ Receive a Scavenger Hunt Card at Check-In (ONE PER PERSON)
⮞ Stop by 10-11 fun scavenger hunt destinations to check off on your card (some will have prizes, popcorn, cotton candy, or other fun items.
⮞ Play the Plinko Game to win a prize! Once you complete the scavenger hunt, you’ll go to the Plinko game booth to win a super fun prize!
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Admits Entire Family
- GENERAL ENTRY (Noon – 3PM)
- FUN PASS (See Above)
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $10 per child (Limit 50) ($50+ Value)
- UNLIMITED FUN PARK - WRISTBAND (Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, Mini Golf)
- 3 GAME TOKENS (Good for our prize redemption games, Claw Machine, etc)
- FUN PASS (See Above)
- VIP Bag (1 max per family)!
- FREE TICKET VOUCHER (Pick 1 item): Disney on Ice – Mickey Search Party (Feb 22nd), Monster Jam (April 10th – 12th), Rigling Brothers (April 39th - May 3rd), or Snow Trails Experience Pass – max 1 per family ($120 Value - Includes Lift Ticket + Equipment Rental). All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center
- PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:
⮞ Character Mystery Box (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE )
⮞ Bubble Wand (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE)
⮞ Winter Light Up Knitted Hat or Holiday Gloves: Hat or Winter Gloves: Pick 1 of 21 Styles for Hats, 1 of 4 Styles for Gloves! (Subject to Availability: CLICK HERE)
Register Now!
Add-On Fun Items:
(1) UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK WRISTBAND + 3 Game Tokens – $5 pre-reg / $6 at event
⮞ Includes Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & Mini golf!
⮞ 3 Game Tokens (Good for Claw Game & Prize Redemption Games)!
(2) CHARACTER MYSTERY BOX ($4 presale, $5 at the event)
⮞ Many Styles (Subject to Availability) - See options: CLICK HERE
(3) BUBBLE WAND
⮞Many Styles (Subject to Availability) - See options: CLICK HERE
(4) WINTER LIGHT UP KNITTED HAT or HOLIDAY GLOVES:
⮞ Pick 1 of 21 Styles for Hats, 1 of 4 Styles for Gloves! (Subject to Availability) CLICK HERE
Register Now!
__________________________
Event Details (Indoors):
- What: KidsLinked 2nd Annual Columbus Summer Camp & Class Expo presented by Sullivan Learning!
- Where: 1500 Polaris Parkway – Suite 315 (Back side of Polaris Mall, right beside Dave & Busters)
- Admission: Free but must register ahead of time or $2 at the event!
- When: Thursday February 19, 2026 6PM – 8PM
- Summer Camp/Class/Activity Expo: Find summer camps & classes for your family. Chat with the various organizations, register, collect information and see demos. Register early before they sell out.
- Fun items: Free Pizza & Tim Hortons treat for 1st 200. Enjoy exciting items such as balloon artists, face painters, popcorn & cotton candy. Plus, register for our popular Fun Pass that includes prizes by playing the lollipop game, lucky coin game, duck matching game, mystery prize wheel, animal prize wheel & prize pinball game. Also, complete the fun Scavenger Hunt at the event & play the Plinko game to win fun prizes.
- How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (located at the front entrance. Look for the giant inflatable item (look for a green sky dancer). The entrance is outside the Polaris mall, right beside Dave & Busters. From there you will receive whatever item you signed up to do (former Forever 21 location) & directions on where to start the fun. Find summer camps, classes and have fun!
Register Now!
__________________________
What’s in the VIP Bag?
- Free 10-pack Timbits from Tim Hortons
- Free Indoor Play Pass from Recreations Outlet
- Free Texas Roadhouse Kids meal
- Free Kids Meal 101 Craft Kitchen
- Special Discounts to Various Fun Activities!
- Plus More Surprises! Be sure to pick yours up between 6PM-7PM
Register Now!
Invite your friends and don’t miss the biggest family party of the season!
_____________________
Event Schedule Highlights:
- 6:00PM: Event Starts! Free Pizza 1st 200 & Tim Hortons treat for 1st 200
- 6:15PM: Drawing #1 - $20 to Texas Roadhouse
- 6:30PM: Drawing #2 - Monster Jam 4 pack of Tickets
- 6:45PM: Drawing #3 - Disney on Ice 4 pack of Tickets
- 7:00PM: Drawing #4 - 2 Free Snow Trails Experience Passes – Rentals & Lift Tickets ($300 value) – good for 12 months!
- 7:15PM: Drawing #5 - $20 to Scene 75
- 8:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Register Now!
🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor?
Contact Greg Yoakam at Greg@KidsLinked.com.
How to Join the Fun:
Step 1: Click on "Register"
Step 2: Register for any of the fun items
Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list of what you are registering.
Step 4: Arrive at the event during your assigned time (depending on your entry time) the day of the event, and your name will be checked off the list for entry.
Step 5: Have fun!