2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival Presented by Sylvan Learning Center
📆 Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 🕒 11AM–3PM
📍 Polaris Fashion Place (Former Forever 21 Location) – 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 315
(Back Side of Polaris Mall, Beside Dave & Buster's)
Registration Opens Tuesday, 12/16 @ 8AM! Early Bird Special!
Join us for the 7th Annual Columbus Winter Carnival!
Escape the cold & enjoy this FREE family event where you can purchase additional add-ons. This event will be packed with fun activities from Meet & Treats with Bluey, Bingo, Minions, Sonic, Gabby, Stitch, and Paw Patrol characters to fun areas that include a bounce park, bubble house, a giant carnival game area, mini golf and laser tag! Plus, tons of entertainment - from Family Bingo, Family Price is Right, character costume contests, a magician and more additional activities! Register early! This event will sell out!
❄️🏰 Early Birds Get the Magic! 🏰❄️
Register for the 2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival on the FIRST DAY of ticket sales — December 16 from 8am to midnight — and you’ll be entered to WIN a Family 4-Pack of tickets to Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party! Winners will receive their tickets by mail — no hassle, just joy! Don't miss your chance to kick off winter with a little Disney sparkle! Be sure to set your alarm for 12/16 at 8am and be ready to register! ⏰🎉
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 the event
We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your crew, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉
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Featured Activities:
- 1st 200: Receive a FREE TREAT from TIM HORTONS
- ULTIMATE PASS: Register for this & receive either a free ticket voucher for Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Snow Trails Ski Pass OR Ringling Bros
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT: Meet Bluey, Bingo, Minions, Gabby, Paw Characters, Stitch, and Sonic PLUS Treat Decorating Stations and special stickers!
- FUN ZONE – Bounce Park | Bubble House | Tunnel & Fort Zone | Lazer tag | Mini golf | Balloon Artist | Face Painter | Free Treats!
- GIANT CARNIVAL GAME AREA: Largest of the year with over 10 games from Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Basketball Challenge, Giant Prize Wheel, Frog Flipper, Tin Can Alley, Balloon Pop, Going Fishing, New Games & more!
- CONTESTS & GAMES: Character Costume Contest, Family Bingo, Family Price is Right Game Show, Hula Hoop, Limbo, Holiday/Character Coloring Contests & more!
- STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
- ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY: Find Local Resources, Shopping & Find Classes/Camps/Care, education neat items for your home, fitness & health!
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Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited):
All admissions include access to the carnival, vendor fair, performances, giveaways, & more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Includes Entire Family
- EARLY ENTRY (11AM – Noon)
- VIP BAG (1 max per family)!
- FUN PASS – Includes:
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Includes Entire Family
- GENERAL ENTRY (Noon – 3PM)
- FUN PASS (See Above)
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $12 per child (Limit 100) ($15 Value)
- EARLY ENTRY (11:30AM - 12:30PM) – Includes all adults in party
- 5 ACTIVITY TICKETS (Used for carnival games, laser tag, mini golf, character Meet & Treat – all are 1-2 tickets each)
- UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK - WRISTBAND (All day)
- FUN PASS (See Above)
- VIP Bag (1 max per family)!
(4) ULTIMATE EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY – $25 per child (Limit 40) (Up to $150 Value)
- ALL ITEMS IN EVERYTHING PASS (Includes all Adults in party)
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT – 1 PRIORITY ENTRY TICKET: Get special 15-minute early entry to either (PICK 1): Gabby & Minions (11AM + Cookie Decorating), Bluey & Bingo (Noon + Cup Cake Bar), Paw Patrol Characters (1PM + Cookie Decorating), OR Stitch & Sonic (2PM + Cup Cake Bar). Good for 1 CHILD. Please purchase additional Ultimate Everything Pass for each additional child/ren.
- FREE TICKET VOUCHER
PICK 1 ITEM BELOW: (NOTE: All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center.)
- Disney on Ice – Mickey Search Party (Feb 22nd)
- Monster Jam (April 10th – April 12th)
- Ringling Brothers (April 30th - May 3rd)
- Snow Trails Experience Pass – max 1 per family ($150 Value - Includes Lift Ticket + Equipment Rental).
- Character Mystery Box (Many Styles - See options: Coming Soon)
- 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
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Add-On Fun Items:
(1) UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK WRISTBAND – $5 pre-reg / $7 at event
- Includes Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone & Fort Zone!
(2) CARNIVAL / ACTIVITY TICKETS – 3 for $5 (Games: 1–2 tickets each) / $6 at event
CHARACTER MEET & TREAT (2 Tickets Each): Special interaction with...
- Gabby & Minions (11:15AM-11:50AM + Cookie Decorating)
- Bluey & Bingo (12:15- 12:50PM + Cup Cake Bar)
- Paw Patrol Characters (1:15PM-1:50PM + Cookie Decorating)
- Stitch & Sonic (2:15PM-2:50PM + Cup Cake Bar)
Limited Seating, 1st Come 1st Served – Includes treat, picture opportunity, sticker of the characters, autograph and more!).
Want Early Entry? Purchase an ULTIMATE EVERYTHING PASS and get in 15 minutes early to 1 Meet & Treat!
- FUN ACTIVITIES (1-2 Tickets)
• Lazer Tag • Mini Golf
- CARNIVAL GAMES: Largest of the year – 13 games! Win Great Prizes! (1-2 Tickets Each)
• Giant Prize Wheel • Going Fishing • Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery • Basketball Game • Racing Pigs • Chicken Launcher • Coin Roller • Frog Flipper • Tin Can Toss • Balloon Pop • Duck Hunt Toss • Stand a Bottle High Striker
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Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor?
Contact Greg Yoakam at Greg@KidsLinked.com.
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What’s in the VIP Bag? (Pickup anytime between)
- Free 10-pack Timbits from Tim Hortons
- Free Indoor Play Pass from Recreations Outlet
- Free Kids Meal 101 Craft Kitchen
- Special Discounts to Various Fun Activities!
- Plus, More Surprises!
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Event Schedule Highlights:
- 11:00AM: VIP ENTRY OPENS (DIAMOND/ EVERYTHING / ULTIMATE PASS)!
- 11:00AM: Holiday/Character Coloring Contest Coloring Time Starts!
- 11:05AM: Bounce Park, Laser Tag, Mini Golf & Carnival Games Open!
- 11:15AM-11:50AM: Gabby & Minions Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- NOON: GENERAL ENTRY OPENS (GOLD PASS)
- Noon: The Magic of Magical Mr. J (Main Stage)
- 12:15PM-12:50PM: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- 12:30PM: Character Costume Contest
- 12:55PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
- 1:10PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
- 1:15PM-1:50PM: Paw Patrol Characters Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- 1:30PM: Family Price is Right (Main Stage)
- 1:45PM: The Magic of Magical Mr. J (Main Stage)
- 2:00PM: Holiday/Character Coloring Contest Ends – AWARDS (Coloring Area)
- 2:15PM-2:50PM Stitch & Sonic Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- 3:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming!
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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 – look for the giant inflatable Santa Claus!).
5. Let the fun begin!
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