2026 KidsLinked Pickerington Back to School Bash (7/18)

2026 KidsLinked Pickerington Back to School Bash (7/18)

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Get ready for a fun-filled event to kick off the school year with games, snacks, and new friends! Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day at the 12th annual Pickerington Back to School Bash (7/18) presented by MMA Insurance. Get ready for a day packed with fun for the whole family! Join us for the 12th Annual KidsLinked Pickerington Back to School Bash! We are excited to invite you to this FREE Back to School Event that will help your family get ready by finding back to school items such as classes, education options, care & after school care & other family resources at this event packed with lots of fun activities! Register now for Character visits with Minion & Super Mario, Pickerington Bubble Run, Bounce Park & Fun Zone, foam water tag, tunnel & fort zone, new character mini golf course, carnival & prize games and tons of other activities! The event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways,Harry Potter Costume Contest, Name that Tune Contest, Hula Hoop & Limbo, magician and more! Register soon as event will sell out quickly! _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks to our Premier Sponsors _____________________________________________ 🚚 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor? Visit our vendor page / Learn More: CLICK HERE or go to https://VENDORfor2026KidsLinkedPickeringtonBackToSchoolBash.eventbrite.com _____________________________________________ Pickerington Bubble Run CLICK HERE or go to https://2026KidsLinkedPickeringtonBubbleRun.eventbrite.com _____________________________________________ Event is outdoors (but can move inside the church if it rains).. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more! Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register": (1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY (2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY (3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $10 (Limit 100 - $14 Value) – PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY (4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $22 (Limit 40 - $40 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY _____________________________________________ (1) Pickerington Bubble Run: (2) Unlimited Bounce Park Pass (3) Carnival / Activity Tickets (4) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($5 / $7 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE (5) Bubble Wand or Fun Item! ($8 online / $10 at event) SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE (6) Harry Potter Costume Contest (12:25AM - Main Stage): _____________________________________________ What’s in the VIP Bag? (1 per family) _____________________________________________ 💥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! _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ⮞ 2 Mile 10:10AM | 1 Mile 10:20AM | .5 Mile 10:30AM | .25 mile 10:40AM ⮞ RACE REGISTRATION / LEARN MORE: CLICK HERE ⮞ RACE ENTRY: $12 Super Sale (Till 7/2) | $15 Entry (7/3 – 7/9) | $20 Late Entry 7/10 – 7/17 | $25 Race Day RACE DETAILS: Run or walk one of the 2 options below for this super fun race! New for this year – Foam Cannon. Candy Hunt for (.25 & .5 mile) + Character Meet & Treat for ALL participants! This race sells out each year so register soon! ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE (limit 200): Race entry + Treat with Character + Bubble Run Finish Line Medal + Visit with Characters + Bubble Wand OR Bubble Gun OR Tritan 1L Sports Bottle + Special item from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians! COURE DETAIL & FUN ITEMS: Part 1 - Bubble Machines: Start Race with our Bubble Machines Part 2 - Slip N Slide: Run to our new Slip and Slides filled with Foam Part 3 – Optional: Go through giant inflatable obstacle course! Part 4 – Candy Hunt (.25 & .5 mil only): Run to a Candy hunt during the race with lots of treats & prizes! Part 5 – Foam Cannon: Our new Foam Cannon – tons of foam! Part 6 – Finish Line: Special Medals for 1st 10 finishers by Gender (1 or 2 mile only). Finish line medal (all participants) Part 7 – PICK Either Bubble Wand, Bubble Gun or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles BUBBLE WAND or Fun Toy CLICK HERE or Mystery Prize Box CLICK HERE Part 8 – Post Race - Character Meet & Treat (Included Optional for all participants): After the race enjoy a special cookie or banana with a Minion! _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities! Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the Summer! _____________________________________________ Step 1: Click on "Register" online. Step 2: Register for any of the fun items! Choose your admission level + any add-ons. Step 3: Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name). Step 4: Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building) 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: Let the fun begin! Please share the event with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon! [Eventbrite tags: City/Town, Community & Culture, Festival or Fair, Free, Shopping, Fun, Performances, community_event, support_local, family_festival, columbus_events, bouncepark]