2025 Columbus Oktoberfest - Family Day (9/7)

Ohio Expo Center – ODNR Pavilion - 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211Look 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!

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!

(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:

(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 & Busters coupon• Tim Hortons Timbits 10 pack coupon & more!
• CLEARANCE SALE at KidsLinked Booth – BIG SAVINGS!

• 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

1. Click "Register" and choose your activity package(s)
2. Get email confirmation and instructions
3. Show up on 9/7 during your selected time
4. Pick up your goodies & enjoy the day!

Interested in being a Vendor?

Learn More About Columbus Oktoberfest Weekend - CLICK HERE for the Full Oktoberfest Experience

Questions? Email us anytime at Y3VzdG9tZXJzZXJ2aWNlIHwga2lkc2xpbmtlZCAhIGNvbQ== or visit the KidsLinked Booth at the event.

We can’t wait to see you and your family!

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