Family & Kids Fall Guide

Fall Activity Guide

Fall Activity Guide

NEWS

Major changes are on the way for The Columbus Museum. Our area’s hub for art and history will be closing at the end of this month for dramatic renovation plans that will transform both the building and the grounds for the first time since 1989. The transformation, expected to be complete by Spring 2024, is being funded by gifts to the ‘Reimagining The Columbus Museum Capital Campaign,” which has topped $20 million.

Full-scale renovation plans include:

• The new Children’s Gallery will be expansive and will adjoin to the new Children’s Garden. The entrance to the gallery will be adjacent to the Museum’s main entrance, making it conveniently located for visiting families, encouraging creative play and discovery.

• A welcoming public courtyard to engage visitors immediately upon entrance

• Redesigned History Galleries to better tell the stories of our area’s people

• Improved connectivity to unify the Art, History, and Children’s Galleries

• Restorations to the historic Bradley Olmsted Garden and integrate the Garden with community green ways and bike trails, such as the Dragonfly Trail Network.

The Museum renovations aim to create a sense of openness to the entire property, inside and out, allowing for more natural light to pour into the interior spaces and shine down on the exterior gardens. The redesigned entrance will feature a spacious lobby, which leads to a café, shop, orientation space, and a grand entrance to the Children’s Gallery. Playing off the beauty of nature and the historic Gardens, a new overlook and terrace will be constructed just outside the Atrium for visitors to enjoy any time of year.

While construction is underway, The Columbus Museum will be on tour throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. An exclusive offering of art and history exhibitions, educational programming and member events will continue at partner locations around Columbus. The Museum Shop and additional scheduled programming will be at the Scarbrough House, located at 1327 Wynnton Road, during the closure.

For more info on donating to the capital campaign or to become a museum member, visit www.ColumbusMuseum.com.

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Fall Fun in Uptown

The fall brings many family-friendly events to Uptown Columbus. These events are sponsored by Uptown Columbus, Inc, an organization that manages and coordinates the revitalization efforts in Uptown Columbus.

The Fall Concert Series

Pack your lawn chair and blanket and head to the Friday Night Concert series in Uptown Columbus. The concerts are free and open to all ages. The October 7 concert will feature Abbey Road Live, a Beatles Tribute Band, and Jonboy Storey will be playing at the October 14 concert. Parking is free in the RiverCenter parking deck. Coolers, tents and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. The JP Thayer YMCA will provide childcare services for the concert, 6 to10pm and includes swimming, dinner and a movie with a snack for $25 per child, ages 1-12 years. Register at 706-322-8269 or https://bit.ly/ UptownPNO.

ICF World Cup

This October, Uptown Columbus is hosting the International Canoe Federation’s Freestyle Kayaking World Cup in the waters of the Chattahoochee River. Uptown Columbus is expected to welcome close to 100 athletes from over 11 countries

to kayak in this Olympic-level competition. The competitions that are open to spectators will be on Oct 3-5 and 7-9, typically from 11 am - 6 pm.

RushSouth Outdoor Festival,

The entire family can enjoy the RushSouth Outdoor Festival, which will be held on October 7-8 in conjunction with the competition. Festival-goers can expect two days full of competitions, live music, a Kids Zone, food & beverage, an exclusive PTAP car show and more. See the full schedule for this event at rushsouth.com.

Market Days on Broadway

Visit the 1200, 1100, & 1000 blocks of Broadway each Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm to shop for fresh and organic produce, home goods, jewelry, unique crafts, and delicious baked goods. Market Days is the perfect Saturday activity for family, friends, and visitors. On Saturday, November 12th, enjoy the Food Truck Festival in Uptown.

Future Uptown Events

Food Truck Festival - November 12 from 10am-5pm Holiday Tree Lighting - December 3 at 6:30 pm Holly Jolly Market - December 10 from 9am-Noon

Library Fun

for your

little pumpkins!

By Laine Presley, Children’s Services Coordinator, Columbus Public Library

The library can be your one-stop for family fun throughout the fall. Make good memories, explore new things, and dive into a good read together. Learn more about our digital collection and check out a full calendar of events at www.cvlga.org.

Get out of the house this Fall and enjoy our free programs hosted at our local libraries. Here are a few of our family-friendly favorites:

• During Fire Safety Month, we will bring in special visitors (and maybe a fire truck) for a fire safety-themed storytime at the Columbus Public Library on October 13 and Mildred L. Terry on October 12, both at 10:30am.

• Get your Frankenstein on by making Zombie Barbies at the Columbus Main Library on October 10 at 4pm.

• Think pink and join a “Pinkalicious” Parade on October 22, 10:30am at Mildred L. Terry Library.

• Attend a safe, kid-friendly Fall Fest and Trick or Treating on October 28 at the Columbus Main Library and the North Columbus Library on October 31, both at 4pm.

If you can’t attend in-person events, enjoy the library online through programs such as the Libby app through Overdrive. The free digital platform comes in clutch to read classic tales and generational favorites for all ages, right at your fingertips. Listening and reading comprehension skills go hand in hand. By reading together, parents can assist with the challenging parts by hitting pause and asking questions! Try Tolkien’s epic fantasy masterpiece, The Fellowship of the Ring. Kids will love the magic and action of the beloved classic. Or bring on the spooky R.L Stine’s Goosebumps series- a great way for parents to share one of their favorite series from their own childhood!

Who HQ nonfiction chapter books are great for kids who love to learn! Who HQ has notable titles like What was the Underground Railroad, Who was King Tut, What was the Titanic, and more!

Children’s nonfiction is even an excellent way for parents to learn new things between school runs and snack breaks. Jeopardy winner James Holzhauer says he studied for Jeopardy with kids’ books!

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Creating a set of family costumes is a fun project that does not have to be complex or excessively time-consuming. Here are some simple but cute costume ideas that you can create without spending a fortune at the craft store.

• The Addams Family is a good choice for kids who want a costume that is a little on the spooky side. A quick stop at the thrift store should be able to supply any clothes needed for the costumes.

• One fun theme that is easy to put together with dress clothes is Men in Black. If needed, borrow dark dress suits from a friend and your crew will be all set to defend the planet against aliens.

• Sun, Moon and Stars family costumes are an adorable option that you can fashion from inexpensive items from the dollar store. Borrow a sparkly evening gown for the Moon costume and some tiaras and sparkly dresses for the Star costumes. Find a yellow dress or shirt for the Sun. Cut out a moon shape, a sun shape and star shapes from poster board and fasten them to the outfits.

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• Alvin and the Chipmunks is a fun family costume idea that requires just a few items from the craft store. Fashion an A for Alvin’s shirt from felt or print out an iron-on A using your computer and printer. Create some chipmunk ears from headbands, cardboard and felt, and use some face paint to create whiskers.

• The Flintstone family is a costume theme you can pull off without sewing. Purchase orange, white and green t-shirts that will be oversized for the family member wearing them. For Fred’s costume, cut the sleeves off the orange t-shirt and use some black felt and fabric glue to fashion the animal print pattern. For Wilma’s dress, cut off both sleeves and one shoulder. For Baby Bam-Bam, cut both sleeves off the green t-shirt and create an animal print pattern with black felt. Create Wilma’s pearls by stringing together some ping pong balls. Cut the bottoms of the t-shirts to make them a little uneven.

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