2026 KidsLinked Hilliard KidsFest
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 🕒 9AM–1PM
📍Franklin County Fairgrounds (4951 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026 – Edwards & Gaynard Building)
Join us for the 15th Annual KidsLinked Hilliard KidsFest!
We are excited to invite you to this Ultimate BUNNY Fest at this FREE family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find summer camps & family resources. Register now for Columbus Bunny Run, Bunny Breakfast, Easter Bunny Visit, lots of Candy Hunts, Big Bounce Park & Fun Zone, Character visits with Bluey/Marshall/Stitch, Bubble House, tunnel & fort zone, laser tag, new character mini golf course, carnival games and tons of other activities! The event is indoors & outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, magician and more!
Register Now! This event will sell out!
🐰 Featured Activities:
- BUNNY Breakfast: 300 Max - Special Breakfast with the Bunny & Character Visits, Private Candy Hunt, Bunny Crafts, Bunny Meet & special picture opportunity!
- COLUMBUS BUNNY RUN: .25, .5, 1.5, or 3 Mile run at the fairgrounds includes breakfast, special prizes, medals for top runners & private Candy hunt!
- EASTER BUNNY: 1st 300 Special Visit with the Easter Bunny (Meet & special picture opportunity!)
- CHARACTER VISITS: 1st 500 Meet & Greet with Chase, Minion and Stitch! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids & special picture area!)
- CANDY HUNT - 1st of the year – Candy & Prizes!
- FUN ZONE: Bounce House | Bubble House | Tunnel Zone | Fort Zone | Mini Golf – Register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
- FUN ACTIVITIES – Get Activity Tickets – 10 Carnival Games – win prizes OR Laser Tag!
- Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Free Treats
- 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!
🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or a Sponsor?
Visit our vendor page to learn more! CLICK HERE
Event Registration Opportunities! (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)
Event is indoors & outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- Early Entry (9AM -1PM)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) – Must get by 10AMM
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND, BUNNY BREAKFAST OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES OR LASER TAG
- FUN Pass – Includes:
>>Special Activities: Bunny Meet & Greet General (11:30AM – 1PM), Character Meet & Greet (9:30AM - 12:30PM Chase, Minion, Stitch) | Bunny Coloring Contest – (Coloring time: 9AM–Noon - Awards: NOON – Ganyard Building - Prizes for All + Plus 1st -3rd Special prizes).
>>GENEREAL CANDY Hunt (All Attendees) - 11:00AM - 3 different candy hunts; 4 & under, 5-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds)
>>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 either bubbles, blow pops, bubble gum!)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- General Entry (10AM - 1PM)
- 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 $15 (Limit 100 - $22 Value) – PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Early Entry (8:20AM - 1PM) - includes all adults in party
- Bunny Breakfast – 1st Sitting! 8:30AM - first to everything – includes Bunny breakfast, bagels, mini donuts, drinks and Meet & greet with the bunny! ADULTS CAN ADD ON BREAKFAST (SEE ADD-ON). Can also Pick Later Breakfast Time
- PRIVATE CANDY HUNT (9:30AM): Special time!
- UNLIMITED BIG BOUNCE PARK PASS WRISTBAND: Good for Easter Bunny Dome, Obstacle Course, Kids Playland, Combo Bounce/Slide), Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & 1 round of character mini golf! (All Day)
- 5 Activity Tickets: Used for Laser Tag OR Carnival Games – WIN PRIZES (Claw Machine, Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Coin Roller, Chicken Flipper, Electric Spin to Win Game – all are 1-2 tickets)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family)
(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $25 (Limit 40 - $32 Value) PER PERSON
- ALL ITEMS IN Everything Pass (See Above – except breakfast time is 9AM & Candy Hunt is at 10AM)
- Columbus Bunny Run – Run/Walk Entry ($20 Value)!
- Bunny Breakfast (9AM): Includes bagel, mini donuts, bunny meet & greet, crafts, Bunny Coloring Contest and Character Visits (start 9:30AM – Chase 9:30, Minion 10:30 – Stitch 11:30 – vary by hour!
- Private Candy Hunt (10AM)!
- PICK 1 ITEM BELOW (Up to $20 Value!):
⮞ Character Mystery Box (Pick 2 boxes): (Many Styles - See options): CLICK HERE
⮞ 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
- 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)
ADD ON - FUN ITEMS
⭐ Bunny Pancake Breakfast! (Limit 200 – 9:45, 10:40 or 11:15AM time slot) $5 Adult of Kids / $17 Family 4-pack:
- Special bagels, mini donuts, drinks and more breakfast with the Bunny!
- Character Visits with Chase, Minion and Stitch!
- Visit with Easter Bunny
- Special Egg Hunt Time – 10:30AM – All Sittings!
⭐ Unlimited BIG Bounce Park Pass Wristband
– $5 online / $7 at event
- Includes Bounce Inflatable Items (Easter Bunny Dome, Obstacle Course, Kids Playland, Combo Bounce/Slide), Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & 1 round of character mini golf!
⭐ 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) - Claw Machine, Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Coin Roller, Chicken Flipper, Electric Spin to Win Game – all are 1-2 tickets – Win Great Prizes!
⭐ Character Mystery Box – Pick 2 Boxes: ($4 / $5 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE
⭐ Bubble Wand ($8 online / $10 at event) SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE
⭐ Holiday Light Up Knitted Hat ($5 each) SEE 17 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE
⭐ Holiday Gloves ($4 each) SEE 4 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE
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!
Columbus Bunny Run
Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
.25 or .5 Mile Fun Run (8:50AM) or 1.5- or 3-Mile Bunny Run (8:10AM)
Race Details: The Race is the Kick-off for the Hilliard KidsFest! This race provides several options from the 1.5- or 3-mile run (awards by gender) or the Fun Run option of .25 or .5 miles). This race sells out each year so register soon:
- All Runners Receive (limit 200): Race entry + Bunny Breakfast + Bunny Finish Line Medal + Private Egg/Candy Hunt! + Visit with the Easter Bunny + Visit with Characters + Special item from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!
- Runners also receive: Tritan Water Bottle OR Mystery Box See Options CLICK HERE
- SUPER SALE: Only $15 Fun Run or $20 1.5 or 3 Mile Run/Walk Till 3/5. +$5 afterwards. +$10 Race Day (or till sells out)
- Race Registration / Learn More: CLICK HERE
Event Schedule Highlights:
Entry & Entertainment Schedule:
- 7:15 AM: BUNNY RUN CHECK-IN STARTS (Ultimate Pass & Bunny Race Registrations)
- 8:20 AM: EVERYTHING PASS Entry
- 9:00 AM: VIP ENTRY OPENS!
- 9:30: AM Chase Character Appearance Starts
- 10:00 AM: Gold ENTRY
- 10:30 AM: Magical Mr. J – Magician Performance (Main Stage)
- 10:30 AM: Minion Character Appearance Starts
- 11:30 AM: Stitch Character Appearance Starts
- Noon: Magical Mr. J – Magician Performance (Main Stage)
- 1:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Breakfast & Candy Hunt Schedule:
- 8:30 AM: Bunny Breakfast – Everything Pass ONLY – 1st Sitting
- 9:30 AM: Candy Hunt – Everything Pass ONLY
- 9:00 AM: Bunny Breakfast – Bunny Run & Ultimate Pass ONLY – 2nd Sitting
- 10:00 AM: Candy Hunt – Bunny Run & Ultimate Pass ONLY
- 9:45 AM: Bunny Breakfast – 3rd Sitting
- 10:30AM: Candy Hunt – 3rd, 4th and 5th Breakfast Sitting
- 10:40 AM: Bunny Breakfast – 4th Sitting
- 11:00AM: Candy Hunt – GENERAL CANDY HUNT – 3 separate 0-4 year olds / 5-8 Year olds / 9-12 Year olds)
- 11:15 AM: Bunny Breakfast – 5th Sitting (Final Sitting – Ends at NOON)\
Bunny Run Schedule:
- 7:15AM: Packet Pick-up Opens (Event Main Entrance – Franklin County Fairgrounds – Outside Between Edwards & Ganyard Building)
- 8:10AM: 3 Mile Run Starts
- 8:20AM: 1.5 Mile Run Starts
- 8:45AM: .5 Mile Run Starts
- 8:50AM: .25 Mile Run Starts
- 9:00AM: Hilliard KidsFest Starts!
- 10AM: Candy Hunt for all Runners!
Invite your friends and family – don’t miss the biggest family party of the Spring!
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!