2026 KidsLinked Upper Arlington-Grandview KidsFest
📅 Friday, April 3rd, 2026 |🕒 5PM – 8PM
📍Tremont Elementary School (2900 Tremont Rd, Columbus)
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Join us for the 10th Annual KidsLinked Upper Arlington-Grandview KidsFest!
We are excited to invite you to this FREE* family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find summer camps & family resources. Register now for Easter Bunny Visit, Candy Hunt, Fun Zone & Bounce Park, Character visits with Bluey, Marshall & Stitch, tunnel & fort zone, laser tag, petting zoo, pony rides, new character mini golf course, carnival games and tons of other activities! Event is indoors and outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, family bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, magician and more!
Register Early! This event will sell out!
Featured Activities:
- EASTER BUNNY: 1st 300 Special Visit with the Easter Bunny (Meet & special picture opportunity!)
- CHARACTER VISITS: 1st 500 Meet & Greet with Bluey, Marshall, and Stitch! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids & special picture area!)
- CANDY HUNT: 1st of the year – Candy & Prizes!
- FUN ZONE: Bounce House | Tunnel & Fort Zone | Mini Golf – Register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
- FUN ACTIVITIES: Get Activity Tickets – 7 Carnival Games with prizes OR Laser Tag!
- COSTUME CONTEST: Dress up in your favorite costume to win prizes!
- Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Free Treats | Petting Zoo | Pony Rides ($6 each) | Free Treats
- Fun Games & Contests: Family Bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, limbo contest, hula hoop contest, character coloring contest – win prizes!
- Stage Entertainment: Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
- Summer Camps & Child Care: Find your summer camp or care options before they sell out
- Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, family resources!
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🚚 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor?
Visit our vendor page / Learn More: CLICK HERE
Thanks to our Premier Sponsor Vaughan Music Studio!
Registration Options (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)
Event is indoors and outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150)– ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- Early Entry (5PM - 8PM)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family)
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR LASTER TAG
- FUN Pass – Includes:
>>Special Activities: Character Meet & Greet (5:30PM - 7:50PM Bluey, Marshal, Stitch) | Stage Contest – Costume Contest (6:10PM) Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (6:25PM Main Stage) | Family Bingo (6:35PM) | Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (6:50PM) |Character Coloring Contest – (Coloring time: 5:05PM–6:25PM - Awards: 6:25PM Prizes for All + Plus 1st - 3rd Special prizes).
>>CANDY Hunt - 7:20PM - 3 different candy hunts; 4 & under, 5-8 years, 9-12 years)
>>Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops, bubble gum!)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300)
- General Entry (6PM - 8PM)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR LASTER TAG
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $10 (Limit 100) ($14 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Early Entry (5PM - 6PM) - includes all adults in party
- FUN ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, and Mini Golf Course (All Day)
- 5 Activity Tickets: Used for Laser Tag OR Carnival Games (Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – all are 1-2 tickets)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family)
(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $14 (Limit 40; $32 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
- Early Visit with Bluey (5PM -5:30PM)
- Private Candy Hunt (5:45PM)!
- PICK ONE ITEM BELOW (Up to a $20 Value!):
o Character Mystery Box (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE)
OR
o Bubble Wand (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE
OR
o Holiday Light Up Knitted Hat or Holiday Gloves: Hat or Winter Gloves: Pick 1 of 21 Styles! (Subject to Availability) CLICK HERE
- FREE TICKET VOUCHER
PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:
(NOTE: All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center.)
⮞ Monster Jam (April 10th – April 12th)
⮞ Ringling Brothers (April 30th - May 3rd)
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Add-On Fun Items:
(1) Unlimited Fun Zone Pass
– $4 online / $6 at event
- Includes Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, and 1 round of mini golf!
(2) Carnival / Activity Tickets
– 3 for $6 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event
- FUN ACTIVITIES (2 Tickets) – Lazer Tag
- CARNIVAL GAMES (1-2 Tickets) - Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – Win Great Prizes!
(3) Bubble Wand ($8 online / $10 at event) (SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE )
(4) Character Mystery Box – Pick 2 Boxes: ($4 / $5 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE
(5) Holiday Light Up Knitted Hat ($5 each) (SEE 17 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE )
(6) Holiday Gloves ($4 each) (SEE 4 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE )
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What’s in the VIP Bag?
- Kids Meal Coupons
- Special Passes to Activity Centers
- Plus, more surprises!
💥Refer-a-Friend Bonus💥
We are offering a “Refer-a-Friend” bonus. TOP 5 people who refers the most attendees will receive 50 Activity Tickets good for the event. We will award the winner at check-in!
Feld Entertainment is proud to bring the following shows to Columbus families:
• Disney on Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party running February 19-22: Buy your family's tickets!
• Monster Jam running April 10-12: Buy your family's tickets!
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus running April 30 to May 3rd: Buy your family's tickets!
Event Schedule Highlights:
- 5PM: DIAMOND – EVERYTHING PASS – ULTIMATE PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
- 5PM: Bluey Visit Starts (Ultimate Pass Only)
- 5:05PM: Fun Zone, Laser Tag, Tunnel Zone and Carnival Games Open!
- 5:30PM: Bluey Visit Starts - ALL
- 5:50PM: Ultimate Pass Candy Hunt Only
- 5:45PM: Magician (Main Stage)
- 6:00 PM: GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS
- 6:00PM-6:50PM: Chase Meet & Greet
- 6:10PM: Costume Contests! (Main Stage)
- 6:25PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
- 6:30PM: Coloring Contest – AWARDS (Coloring Area)
- 6:35PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
- 6:50PM: Let’s Make a Deal Gameshow (Main Stage)
- 7:00PM-7:50PM: Stitch Meet & Greet
- 7:05PM: Magician (Main Stage)
- 7:20PM: CANDY HUNTS – 4 & under, 5-8 years, and 9–12-years (Candy Zone)
- 7:50PM: Character Visits ENDS
- 8:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
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Register now and invite your friends! Don’t miss the biggest family party of the Spring!
How to Join the Fun:
1. Click "Register" online
2. Choose your admission level + any add-ons
3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name)
4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building)
5. Let the fun begin!