11th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival
Presented by UPFAD (Unlimited Possibilities for All Disabilities)
& Sponsored by Xoomia
“Christmas in July” Theme!
Sunday, 7/13/25 1-5pm
Dorrian Green - In front of COSI, 50 S. Belle St.
Your family is invited by UPFAD to participate in the 11th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival sponsored by Xoomia. This event is to help families who are experiencing any kinds of disability either physical or mental. It will connect adults or children with disabilities to resources, classes, care, activities, products, and events. Additionally with resources for your home, school, health, food, and additional items. All families with or without disabilities are welcome!Sign up soon! This will fill up fast!!
-- First 200 attendees get a FREE treat from Tim Hortons!
-- Free 200 attendees get a coupon for Timbits at Tim Hortons!
-- First 200 attendees get a FREE fidget toy!
EVENT REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES:
EVENT ADMISSION - FREE (Pick only 1):Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register":
1. GOLD Entry: FREE - (LIMIT 100): Admits entire family:
- Early Entry (1PM - 5PM)
ADD-ON FUN ITEMS:
1. Scavenger Hunt (Limit 400 – Free!):- Visit 9 different fun destinations – get your map checked off to win a prize at the Plinko game!
2. Fun items! (Limit 500 - FREE): includes the following items:
- Target Toss: Play to win either candy any other prizes!
- Prize Wheel: Receive 1 spin on our mini prize wheel – win different prizes!
- Funnel Pong: Play to win either from our candy bin or win a sucker!
- Santa Claus Meet & Greet - Christmas in July!: Meet Santa as he makes a special trip to Columbus in July - special meeting area!
Event Details (Outdoors):
- What: 11th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival presented by UPFAD
- When: July 13th, 2025 (Sunday, 1 PM - 5 PM)
- Where: Dorrian Green Park, 50 S. Belle Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (In front of COSI)
- Parking: Accessible COSI Parking (entrance off Belle Street) is underground below Dorrian Green. $12/car and has elevators up to the festival level & COSI entrance. Find parking options: Click Here
- Free Fun Activities: Door Prizes - register online in advance, or at the event - must be present to win! Live Music, Contests, Entertainment, Scavenger Hunt for Prizes, Christmas in July with Santa Claus Visit & Photo Ops, Face Painter, & Giveaways! Enjoy the FREE Splash Pad, Accessible Play Park, & Ping Pong Tables!
- Sensory Activities & Resources: Sensory-Friendly Tent next to Book Readings tent, Quiet Music, Sensory-Friendly Activities. Connect with local resources: Education, Healthcare, & Community Support.
- Christmas-in-July Activities: Best Summertime-Christmas Outfit Contest, Meet & Greet, Photo ops with Santa Claus!
- Candy Cane Lane Christmas Candy & Gift Booth: Stop by to satisfy your sweet tooth or play our Scavenger Hunt & return to Candy Cane Lane to win awesome prizes!
- How It Works: Start at the UPFAD Check-in booth (In Front of COSI staffed by Michelle Solomon). From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do or directions on where to start the fun. Let the fun begin!
- Admission: Free (if you register ahead of time or $2 at the event)!
Event Schedule:
- 12:00 PM DJ Starts Music
- 12:30 PM MC Welcomes Guests!
- 1:00 PM Best Summertime “Christmas-in-July” Outfit Contest
- 1:45 PM New Season Christmas Ian Ministries Dance Team
- 2:00 PM Talent Showcase Contest presented by Band Together Ohio
- 3:00 PM Marshall Troxell - Assistant Director of Community Affairs - Gives Proclamation
- 3:25 PM Honorary Chair DEBRA HUME PETERMAN - speaks
- 3:30 PM Blue Spectrum Band - HEADLINER
- 5:00PM Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities!
Interested in Being a Vendor?
CLICK HERE!
How it works:
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 between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM the day of the event, and your name will be checked off the list for entry.
Step 5: Have fun!
Please share the event with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon!