2023 KidsLinked Gahanna Summer Bash presented by ADB SAFEGATE
Friday 5/19/23 5-8pm
Shepherd Christian School Rd., 425 Hamilton Rd., Gahanna
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Kick-off Summer with this super fun event! Attend the 8th Annual KidsLinked Gahanna Summer Bash & Summer Camp Expo presented by ADB SAFEGATE on Friday, May 19th! Register now for bounce park, carnival games, pony rides, mini golf, magician performance by The Magic of Michael Principato, balloon artist, face painter, contests, free cotton candy, cookies and more. Race in the fun Gahanna 5k or enjoy the fun .5 or 1-mile Gahanna Bubble Run. Find summer camps, classes and programs for your kids and family, support local businesses by visiting their booth, go shopping, enjoy food trucks for dinner or treats, and buy neat things for you or your home and more. Sign up soon! This will fill up fast!
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Event Registration Opportunities!
EVENT ADMISSION OPTIONS - FREE (Pick only 1):
Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register":
1. DIAMOND Entry - Option #1 : FREE- LIMIT 150: Admits entire family:
- Early Entry (5PM-6PM)
- VIP Bag*!
2. GOLD Entry - Option #2: FREE:- LIMIT 350: Admits entire family:
- General Entry (6PM-8PM) or $2 per person at event. Admits entire family.
ADD-ON FUN ITEMS:
1. Ultimate Pass (Limit 100) $12 - PRESALE ONLY – (Per Person)
- Early Entry (5-6PM)
- 5 Carnival Game Tickets
- Mini Golf (9 holes)
- Fun Pass (See below)
2. Bounce Park (Lim-it 200 - FREE - per child):
- Unlimited Access to fun Bounce Park Items
3. Carnival Games ($6 for 3 game or train Tickets - $3.00 per tickets at event )
- Play 6 fun games Rubber Frog Flipper, Tin Can Game, Mechanical Racing Pigs, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Giant Prize Wheel and a new game (revealed soon)! Win prizes! Fun trackless train – fun ride!
4. Mini Golf - 9 Holes! ($4 per person pre-register - or $6 at event)
- Fun 9 hole mini golf course, with different obstacles. Play with your friends & family for this great game!
5. Pony Rides! (5:30-7:30PM - limit 100 - $6 per child – 60 lb weight limit):
- Have a fun pony or horse ride outdoors!
6. Fun Pass! (Limit 500 - FREE): includes the following items:
- Duck Matching game: Play to win either a frisbee, bubbles, squishy toy, or other candy!
- Mystery Prize Wheel (5:10PM -7:50PM): Receive 1 spin on the fun prize wheel to win one of 8 different prizes!
- Lollipop Game (5:10PM-7:50PM): Play this fun lollipop game where you will pick various lollipops (rainbow, Blow Pops, and other fun lollipops) based on a fun game!
- Character Meet & Greet (12:30-2:30PM): Meet princess or superhero in a special picture area!
- Limbo Contest (7:25PM Near Main Stage): Participate in a fun Limbo Contest and win prizes! Big prizes for the top 2, plus prizes for all participants.
Gahanna 5k or Running Rams Adventure-Bubble Run!
1. Gahanna 5k (6PM - Super Sale $15 till 4/20 - +$5 afterwards)
- 3.1 mile run or walk
- Run the beautiful Big Walnut Creek trail!
- Awards to Top 10 by gender
- Race Shirt
- Finish line medals for all runners / walkers!
2. Running Rams Adventure Run (6:45PM - Super Sale $15 till 4/20 - +$5 afterwards)
- .5 or 1 mile run or walk
- Run to 1 Candy hunt / Prizes for .25 miles, or 2 Candy Hunts for .5 miles!
- Fun Bubble Zone areas (not foam)
- Finish Line Medal – New!
- Race Shirt
- Super fun Run!
RACE REGISTRATION / LEARN MORE: CLICK HERE!
VIP Bag Includes (Limit 150): 1 free drink coupon to Tim Hortons, free Texas Roadhouse kid's meal, $10 Power Card or $25 for $25 coupon to Dave & Busters, BOGO to Big Air Trampoline Park, FREE pen from Geico and more!
Event Details (Indoors):
- What: 8th Annual Gahanna Summer Bash
- Where: Shephard Christian School (425 Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230)
- When: Friday, May 19th from 5PM - 8PM (5PM-6PM VIP Entry / 6PM-8PM General Entry)
- Fun items: Carnival games, mini golf, FREE bounce park, Gahanna 5k, Adventure-Bubble Run, Princess/Superhero meet & greet area, The Magic of Michael Principato, local performances, balloon artist, face painter, limbo contest, pony rides (outside), contests, food & treat trucks, free cotton candy, cookies and more!
- What to do at the event: Find summer camps, local resources, shopping classes, products, care options and kid's items. Plus, discover and shop for neat things for your home.
- How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (located in the middle of the parking lot). From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do and directions on where to start the fun.
- Admission: FREE (if you register ahead of time or $2 at the event)!
Event Schedule:
- 5PM: Event Opens - VIP ENTRY!
- 5:05PM: Bounce Park Opens!
- 6PM: GENERAL ENTRY OPENS
- 6PM: The Magic of Michael Principato (Main Stage)
- 7PM: The Magic of Michael Principato (Main Stage)
- 7:25PM: Limbo Contest (Main Stage)
- 8PM: Event Ends!
Gahanna 5k & Adventure-Bubble Run Schedule - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
- 5PM: Race Packet Pickup Starts
- 6PM: Gahanna 5k Starts (Lower fields area, near inflatable arch)
- 6:45PM Adventure-Bubble Run Starts (all distances)
Make sure you pre-register to participate in all the fun activities!
Interested in being a Vendor?
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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 to the event during your assigned time (depending on your entry time) the day of the event / 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!
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