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Rainy-day activities for kids in Columbus

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Columbus — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Columbus. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Easton Town Center

    4.5 (25,833)160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Columbus.

  2. 02

    Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

    4.4 (3,136)333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

    A well-rated museum in Columbus.

  3. 03

    Otherworld

    4.6 (9,294)5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Columbus.

  4. 04

    Columbus Metropolitan Library

    4.8 (811)96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

    A well-rated library in Columbus.

  5. 05

    Columbus Museum of Art

    4.7 (4,439)480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Columbus.

  6. 06

    AMC Easton Town Center 30

    3.9 (6,353)275 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Columbus.

  7. 07

    Ohio Statehouse

    4.5 (394)1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

    A well-rated local government office in Columbus.

  8. 08

    Lennox Town Center 24 Theatres

    4.0 (3,472)777 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Columbus.

  9. 09

    Pins Mechanical Co.

    4.5 (1,371)4117 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219, USA

    A well-rated bar in Columbus.

  10. 10

    Gateway Film Center

    4.7 (1,750)1550 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Columbus.

  11. 11

    AMC Grove City 14

    4.3 (3,192)4218 Buckeye Pkwy, Grove City, OH 43123, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Columbus.

  12. 12

    Pins Mechanical Co.

    4.5 (3,159)141 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

    A well-rated bar in Columbus.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Columbus chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Columbus, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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