2025 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival presented by The Learning Experience of Hilliard
Saturday, 2/1/25 11am-5pm
Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St.
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We are excited to invite your family & friends to the 5th annual Columbus Winter Carnival presented by The Learning Experience of Hilliard on 2/1/25. Have fun at our indoor carnival for the whole family! Register now for a special character meet & greet (Paw Patrol, Bluey & Bingo, or princess from Frozen + Superheroes), bounce park, huge carnival game area, laser tag, climbing wall, gyroscope, and more fun items. Tons of games to play lollipop game, mystery prize wheel, duck matching game, bubble-bubble gum game and lucky coin game. Don’t miss the face painter, and balloon artist. Special entertainment from Magic of Eli, the amazing Major Scales juggling duo, Deal or No Deal game show (win $100!), Let’s Make a Deal game show, and additional activities on the stage. Enjoy, free cookies, popcorn and cotton candy.
Enjoy a variety of shopping, delicious carnival treats, food trucks, and opportunities to connect with local businesses. Discover great finds for your home, family, and more at the must-attend winter event of the season!
-- First 200 receive a free treat from Tim Hortons!
-- Ultimate Everything Pass: Pick either (1) FREE Monster Jam April 4th Show or (2) Snow Trails Experience Pass includes Lift Ticket/Ski Rentals!
-- Character Meet & Treat: Meet Paw Patrol, Bluey, Bingo, Princess from Frozen & Spiderman PLUS Treat Decorating Stations!
-- First 200 receive a FREE cookie from C. Krueger's
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EVENT REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES:
EVENT ADMISSION - 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 100): Admits entire family:
- Early Entry (11AM – Noon)
- VIP Bag*!
2. GOLD Entry - Option #2: FREE - (LIMIT 500): Admits entire family:
- General Entry (Noon- 5PM) or $2 per person at event.
3. EVERYTHING PASS- (LIMIT 150) $15: PRESALE ONLY – (Per Person) - $25 value!
- Early Entry (11AM-Noon) – Includes all adults in party
- 5 Activity Tickets (used for Carnival games, Climbing Wall, Gyroscope, Character Meet & Treats, Laser Tag – 1 ticket for Carnival games – 2 tickets for activities & Giant Prize Wheel))
- Unlimited Bounce Park Wristband (All day)
- Fun Pass (See below)
- VIP Bag* (1 max per family)!
4. ULTIMATE Everything Pass – (Limit 50): $22 – Presale Only (Per Person) - $150 Value
- Includes all items in Everything Pass
- Pick Either: (1) Voucher for to Monster Jam - April 4thshow or (2) Snow Trails Experience Pass ($120 Value - Includes Lift Ticket + Equipment Rental)
- One FREE Character Meet & Treat!
- Holiday LED Light-Up Knitted Hat – Pick 1 of 28 Fun Holiday Designs ($20 Value)! See Options (subject to availability): Click Here
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ADD-ON FUN ITEMS:
1. Bounce Park (LIMIT 200) - $7 Pre-register or $10 at event - per child):
- Unlimited Access to Big Bounce Park (Noon - 5PM)
2. Activity Tickets ($6 for 3 Tickets - $3.00 per ticket at event) Tickets Used for:
- CARNIVAL GAMES (All games 1 Ticket except Giant Prize Wheel 2 tickets) Play 13 fun games Frog Flipper, Tin Can, Giant Prize Wheel, Racing Pigs, Rubber Chicken Launcher, Coin Roller, basketball game, Ring Toss, Balloon Pop, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, and 3 New Games – Football toss, Going Fishing Game, and Claw Machine! Win prizes – super fun!
- Character Meet & Treat (2 Tickets): Special interaction with Frozen Princesses or Superhero (Noon-1PM – Donut Decorating), Bluey & Bingo (1PM or 2PM – Cupcake Bar), or Paw Patrol characters (2PM-3PM – Cookie Decorating). Limited Seating, 1st come 1st served – Includes treat, picture opportunity, sticker of the characters, autograph and more!)
- Climbing Wall (1 Ticket): Climb or race against others to see who can get to the top first! (weather dependent)
- Laser Tag (2 Tickets) – Compete as individual or teams – win prizes!
- Gyroscope (1 Ticket) – It’s like doing a corkscrew roller coaster in one space – fun!
3. Fun Pass - (Limit 400) FREE: includes the following items:
- Lollipop Game: Play this fun lollipop game where you will pick various colors (like Candyland) to determine which lollipop you win! Very fun.
- Duck Matching game: Play to win either a Valentine’s candy box, squishy toy, Slap Bracelet, Valentine’s band or candy bin!
- Mystery Prize Wheel: Receive 1 spin on the fun prize wheel to win one of 8 different prizes!
- Family Bingo (3PM) Bring the whole family to family Bingo! Each family member will receive their own card. Your chance to win great prizes with a fantastic grand prize! Limited Seating.
- Limbo Contest (2:35PM): Prizes for everyone that enters, multiple winners each round! Great fun with lots of great prizes!
*VIP Bag Includes (1 per family): Mini stuffed animal from Josh & Jason Haskins Geico Office, 1 free coupon for 10 pack of Timbits at Tim Hortons, Texas Roadhouse free appetizer, free 3 pack punch card to Recreations Outlet, $2 off to Skate Zone 71 and more!
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Event Details (Indoors):
- What: 2025 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival presented by The Learning Experience of Hilliard
- Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds (Edwards & Gaynard Building - 4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH 43026)
- When: Saturday, February 1st (11AM – Noon VIP Entry / Noon-5PM General Entry)
- Fun items: Fun winter event that includes special character meet & greets (Frozen Princesses, Spiderman, Bluey & Bingo, or Paw Patrol Characters), bounce park, huge carnival game area, laser tag, climbing wall, gyroscope ride and more fun items. Tons of games from to play from, lollipop game, mystery prize wheel, duck matching game, pinball and lucky coin game. Enjoy the face painter, balloon artist and the special entertainment from Magic of Eli, the amazing Major Scales juggling duo, Deal or No Deal Game Show (win $100!), Let’s Make a Deal game show, and additional activities on the stage. Plus, free cookies, popcorn and cotton candy!
- What to do at the event: Shopping and food trucks!! Find local resources, classes, products and kid’s items. Plus discover and shop for neat things for your home.
- How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (located just inside the tent located between the Gaynard & Edwards Building – look for the giant inflatable gorilla. From there you can receive whatever item you signed up for (activity tickets, wristbands, VIP Bag), plus your event map, fun pass & scavenger hunt map.
- Admission: Free (if you register ahead of time or $2 at the event)!
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Event Schedule (Stage is in Gaynard Building):
- 11:00 AM: Diamond / Everything / Ultimate Everything ENTRY OPENS!
- 11:30 AM: Frozen Princess Singing – Paulette Princess Parties (Main Stage)
- 12:00 PM: Gold / GENERAL ENTRY OPEN
- 12:00-1:00PM: Princess from Frozen & Spiderman Appearance – Donut Decorating (Edwards)
- 12:00 PM: Major Scales Juggling Performance (Main Stage)
- 1:00 PM: Deal or No Deal Game Show – Win $100 (Main Stage)
- 1:00-2:00 PM: Bluey & Bingo Special Appearance –– Cupcake decorating (Edwards)
- 1:30 PM: Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (Main Stage)
- 2:00 PM: Superhero Performance - Paulette Princess Parties (Main Stage)
- 2:00-3:00 PM: Paw Patrol Characters – Cookie decorating (Edwards)
- 2:30 PM: Magic of Eli (Main Stage)
- 3:00 PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
- 3:30 PM: Major Scales Jugging Performance (Main Stage)
- 4:00 PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Character Meet & Treat (Edwards Building):
- 12:00 – 1:00PM: Princess from Frozen & Spiderman Appearance – Donut Decorating
- 1:00 – 2:00PM: Bluey & Bingo Special Appearance – Cupcake Decorating
- 2:00 – 3:00PM: Paw Patrol Characters – Cookie Decorating
Each interaction will include the following (and maybe more!):
- Special chance to interact with the characters
- 1 Sticker for the character
- Autograph from the character
- Stories or books around the characters
- Tons of fun interactions
- Photos and meet & greet
- Special treat with the character (see above)
Limited Seating Available: Admission requires two tickets and is granted on a first-come, first-served basis—arrive early! (Note: Everything Ultimate Pass holders enjoy priority seating and guaranteed admission to one interaction.)
Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities!
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Interested in being a Vendor?
CLICK HERE!
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 at the event during your assigned time (depending on your entry time) the day of the event, and 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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