2025 Columbus Oktoberfest - Family Day
Presented by Schmidt's & KidsLinked
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 9am-5pm
Ohio Expo Center – ODNR Pavilion - 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
Look for Smokey the Bear at the ODNR Park near the back of the pavilion!
Admission: FREE | Parking: $15
A Fall Festival Full of Family Fun!
Register Now!
Join us for the 17th Annual Columbus Oktoberfest Family Day, a magical day of superheroes, princesses, foam, food, contests, and more! Whether you're racing through bubbles, flipping pancakes with your favorite characters, or taking part in a costume parade, this is an unforgettable event your whole family will love!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS (Register in Advance):
(1) Princess & Superhero Pancake Breakfast - Ultimate Experience! | Limit: 200|
- $7.50 Kids | $9 Adults | $27 Family 4-Pack
- Includes Special Experiences & Crafts!
- Seating 1: 10AM | 🕦 Seating 2: 11:30AM
- All-you-can-eat pancakes & sausage
- Storytime, songs, crafts & coloring contest
- Crown and Mask making Stations
- Princess & Superhero Parade (1PM – FREE)
- Costume Contest (1:30PM – FREE; $50 Dave & Buster’s prize for 1st place!)
- Get "Certified" as a Princess or Superhero!
(2) Oktoberfest Bubble Run - Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
- $20 Super Sale (Ends 8/21) | $25 after 8/21 | $30 Race Day
- Start Times: 2 Mile: 10:15AM /1 Mile: 10:25AM /0.5 Mile: 10:45AM /0.25 Mile: 10:50AM
- Total Bubble Fun: Bubbles + Foam Cannon + Slip ‘n Slides + Candy Hunt During the race!
- Includes: Pancake Breakfast + Special Experiences + Foam Fun + Race Medal + Race Towel + Free Kids meal to Raising Canes!
- Plus: Pick Either Bubble Wand or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles CLICK HERE
Register Now for the Bubble Run: Click Here
(3) Family Fun Pass & Contests (FREE!) - 2:00PM–3:30PM | Limit: 200 | Families Play & Win at these exciting activities:
- Price is Right Game Show
- Family Bingo (All Ages)
- Cake Walk Contest
- Hula Hoop & Limbo
- Plus, Games: Duck Matching, Bubble Gum Spin, Lollipop Game, Lucky Coin Pick, Mystery Prize Wheel – with real prizes!
- First 200 guests: Free Tim Hortons treat (noon)
- First 150 guests at Noon: VIP Swag Bag – includes (1 per family): • Free pass to Recreations Outlet • $25 for $25 Dave & Buster's coupon • Tim Hortons Timbits 10 pack coupon & more!
- CLEARANCE SALE at KidsLinked Booth – BIG SAVINGS!
Full Event Schedule:
- 9:20AM Packet Pick-Up Opens
- 10:00AM Pancake Breakfast (Seating 1)
- 10:15AM 2-Mile Bubble Run
- 10:25AM 1-Mile Bubble Run
- 10:45AM .5-Mile Bubble Run
- 10:50AM .25-Mile Bubble Run
- 11:30AM Pancake Breakfast (Seating 2)
- Noon: Event Starts + VIP Bag 1st 150 Families
- 12:30PM Breakfast Ends
- 1:00PM Princess & Superhero Parade
- 1:30PM Costume Contest
- 2:00PM Contests: Hula Hoop, Limbo, Cake Walk
- 2:30PM Price is Right Game Show
- 3:00PM Family Bingo
- 5:00PM Event Ends – Thanks for joining!
NOTE: Parking: $15 per car charged by Expo Center
Register Now!
How to Join the Fun:
- Click "Register" and choose your activity package(s)
- Get email confirmation and instructions
- Show up on 9/7 during your selected time
- Pick up your goodies & enjoy the day!
Interested in Being a Vendor?
CLICK HERE
Learn More About Columbus Oktoberfest Weekend - CLICK HERE for the full Oktoberfest experience.
Questions? Email us anytime at customerservice@kidslinked.com or visit the KidsLinked Booth at the event.
We can’t wait to see you and your family!