2026 KidsLinked Columbus Back to School Bash & Fam Jam (8/1)

2026 KidsLinked Columbus Back to School Bash & Fam Jam (8/1)

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Get ready for a fun-filled event to kick off the school year with games, snacks, and new friends! Join us for the 16th Annual KidsLinked & Franklin County Children’s Services Columbus Back to School Bash & Fam Jam! 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 school enrollment, classes, education options, care & after school care & other family resources at this event packed with lots of fun activities! Register now to get ready for Back to School – tons of FREE school supplies, FREE Pizza, character visits with Pikachu & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Candy Hunt, Bounce Park, Fun Zone, Tunnel Zone, Carnival & Prize Games, Candy Hunt, Arts & Crafts area, Bubble Zone and tons of other activities! The event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, Family Feud Game Show, Bingo, Hula Hoop/Limbo/Jump Rope contest, 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://VendorFor2026KidsLinkedColumbusBackToSchoolBashandFamJam.eventbrite.com) _____________________________________________ The event is outdoors. 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) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 2,000) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY _____________________________________________ (1) Carnival / Activity Tickets (2) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($5 / $7 at event) Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE (3) Bubbile Wand or Fun Item! ($8 online / $10 at event) SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE _____________________________________________ 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! _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 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]