2026 KidsLinked Columbus Baby & Kids Expo (2/22)

📅 Sunday, Febrary 22nd, 2026 |🕒 11:00AM – 3PM

📍Polaris Fashion Place (Food Court, Upper Level) - 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240

🎉 Indoors Event

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Get ready for the ultimate family celebration at the 10th annual KidsLinked Columbus Baby & Kids Expo on February 22nd, proudly presented by . This landmark event is a must-visit resource for everyone from expecting parents to families with children up to age 10, offering a one-stop shop for health resources, childcare options, and the latest kids' products. The day is packed with non-stop excitement, featuring Bluey & Bingo meet-and-greets, live magic, a Candyland scavenger hunt, and hilarious competitions like the Daddy Diaper Changing contest and Chutes & Ladders tournaments. Whether you're exploring the Bubble House in the Fun Zone, snacking on free cotton candy and cookies, or joining the Mommy & Me Walk to stop at the 5 treat stations, there is something for everyone—so register today and join the fun!

Register now - tickets sell out fast!

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🏆 Top 5 referrers will receive... 2 Ticket Vouchers to either

⮞ (Pick ONE) Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Ringling Bros OR Snow Trails Ski Pass

⮞ AND 20 Activity Tickets good for a future KidsLinked event

We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your crew, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉

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• 1st 200: Receive a FREE TREAT from TIM HORTONS
• EVERYTHING PASS: Register for this & receive either Free ticket voucher for Disney on Ice, Monster Jam or Ringle Brothers

• FUN COMPETITIONS: Daddy Diaper Changing Contest, Cute Kid Outfit Contest, Candyland & Chutes & Ladders Tournament and Limbo Contest!
• MOMMY & ME WALK: Kick-off the event with 5 treat stations, character visits, and exclusive cookies with Bluey & Bingo!
• FUN ZONE: Bubble House | Tunnel & Fort Zone | Mini golf | Balloon Artist | Face Painter | & More!
• PRIZE GAME AREA: Get Tokens to play our fun prize game area! Win great prizes via our Claw Machine & other fun games!
• STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
• CANDYLAND SCAVENGER HUNT: Stop by fun Candyland scavenger hunt with candy stops, win rubber ducks, spin our prize wheel, lollipop game, duck matching game, lucky coin, Bubble-Bubble Gum Game. popcorn, cotton candy, or other fun items.

• ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY: Resource event for pregnant to parents of 0-10 year olds to find health resources, care options, latest baby or kids products and services, classes, programs, care, shopping, items for your home and more!

• FREE ADMISSION (if you register ahead of time or $2/person at the event)!

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• Disney on Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party running February 19-22: Buy your family's tickets!

• Monster Jam running April 10 -12: Buy your family's tickets!

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus running April 30 to May 3rd: Buy your family's tickets!

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Thanks to our Premier Sponsors

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All admissions include access to the expo, performances, giveaways, & more!

(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Admits Entire Family

• EARLY ENTRY (Noon - 3PM)
• VIP BAG (1 max per family)!
• CANDYLAND SCAVENGER HUNT – Includes:

(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Admits Entire Family

• GENERAL ENTRY (Noon – 3PM)
• Candyland Scavenger Hunt (See Above)
• Or $2/person at the door

(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $10 per child (Limit 50) ($50+ Value)

• UNLIMITED FUN PARK - WRISTBAND (Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, Mini Golf)
• 3 GAME TOKENS (Good for our prize redemption games, Claw Machine, etc)
• Cookies with Bluey & Bingo! (12:30 – 1PM)
• FUN PASS (See Above)
• VIP Bag (1 max per family)!
• FREE TICKET VOUCHER (Pick 1 item): Disney on Ice – Mickey Search Party (Feb 22nd), Monster Jam (April 10th – 12th), Rigling Brothers (April 39th - May 3rd), or Snow Trails Experience Pass – max 1 per family ($120 Value - Includes Lift Ticket + Equipment Rental). All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center

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(1) UNLIMITED FUN PARK WRISTBAND + 3 Game Tokens ($5 online / $6 at event)

• Includes Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & Mini golf!
• 3 Game Tokens (Good for Claw Game & Prize Redemption Games)!

(2) CHARACTER MYSTERY BOX ($4 online / $5 at event)

⮞ Many Styles (Subject to Availability) - See options: – OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRtbXkA3Rq3wWJHocpu0YJwWDz2AevzYRw04QtDVRcNcQkkQh20BPzGKRXFOQZdnqC7ecdAX6DDgWXp/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

(3) BUBBLE WAND ($8 online / $10 at event)

⮞Many Styles (Subject to Availability) - See options: OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTNpXaIqZduwaRyAuYluwDw4N9QTZGCi2fgHmxrXhq6QBeUdpcW2X3i2Vc6b8Tm3LWNqgL5nAosp4_r/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g3335dd33be4_2_75

(4) WINTER LIGHT UP KNITTED HAT or HOLIDAY GLOVES ($5 online / $6 at event):

⮞ Pick 1 of 21 Styles for Hats, 1 of 4 Styles for Gloves! (Subject to Availability) OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR3eStF3OoftsZGELGnBbNDSzivsBCuaGHsG8JbQVmp0b06OCvje_efvOeCRKT_GDdATdLt7a8Erh38/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p

1. Daddy Diaper Tournament (Stage 12:45AM): Dad's compete to see who can change a diaper the fastest - tournament style! Dads will change diaper on a baby doll. Fun and win prizes!
2. Cute Kids Outfit Contest (Stage 1:55PM): Enter your kiddo and put them in any cute outfit! Broken into rounds. Winners of each round, and overall winner receives $50 to Dave & Busters of Polaris!!
3. Candyland Tournament (Stage 2:10PM): Play the Candyland Game – tournament style! Classic game with 4 players to a board. Win and go to the next round to win prizes for the top 4 overall by age group. All players receive a prize. Age Groups (0-6/ 7-12)
4. Chutes & Ladders Tournament (Stage 2:15PM): Play the fun Chutes & Ladders – tournament style! Popular game with 4 players to a board. Win and go to the next round to win prizes for the top 4 overall by age group. Each game is time limited to 8 minutes. All players receive a prize. Age Groups (0-6/ 7-12)

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Register Now / More Details:

SUPER SALE ALERT (Ends 2/5): Save $2 off any walking distance - as low as $10!

The Ultimate Family Indoor Walk is Back! Stroll the .25 or .5 miles or go the full 1-mile distance, this event is designed for maximum family fun. Explore the mall while visiting special treat stops and meeting your favorite characters from Paw Patrol and Minions. The excitement doesn't end at the finish line—stick around for Cookies with Bluey & Bingo! Every participant takes home a variety of prizes. Gather your friends and family for a morning of memories!

• START (Wave #1 11:30AM / Wave #2 11:40AM): Food Court Polaris Mall
• Fun Station #1 (All): Rubber Duck!
• Fun Station #2 (.5 & 1 Mile Only): Fun Sticker Sheet
• Fun Station #3 (1 Mile Only): Rainbow Suckers
• Fun Station #4 (1 Mile Only): Medium Bouncy Ball!
• Fun Station #5 (ALL): Mystery Prize Box! See options (see options: CLICK HERE!)
• Finish Line (ALL): Finish Line Medal
• Post Race (ALL): Head to Baby Expo for More Fun!

• Baby Expo is right beside Dave & Busters (Look for the inflatable Panda, Minion, and Green Sky Dancer)
• Cookies with Bluey & Bingo – Special Picture area! Starts at 12:30 – 1PM
• Free Access to Fun Park at the Baby Expo (12:10PM – 3PM) – Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone and mini Golf ALL Included!

Register NOW to guarantee your chance for this walk:

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Event Details (Indoors):

• What: KidsLinked 10th Annual Kidslinked Baby & Kids Galleria Event presented by Ohio Ent & Allergy Physicians !

• Where: 1500 Polaris Parkway – Suite 315 (Back side of Polaris Mall, right beside Dave & Busters)

• Admission: Free but must register ahead of time or $2 at the event!

• When: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 from Noon – 3PM
• ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY: Resource event for pregnant to parents of 0-10 year olds to find health resources, care options, latest baby or kids products and services, classes, programs, care, shopping, items for your home and more!

• FUN ITEMS INCLUDING: Candyland scavenger hunt with candy stops, special area to win rubber ducks & other prizes, spin our prize wheel, lollipop game, duck matching game, lucky coin, Bubble-Bubble Gum Game. Fun Contests Daddy Diaper Changing contest, Cute Kid outfit fashion contest, Chutes & Ladders Tournament, Candyland tournament & Limbo Contest! Entertainment including Bluey & Bingo meet greet, magician performance, balloon artist, face painter, music performances & story time at the stage. FUN ZONE: Includes Bubble House, Tunnel & Fort Zone, and mini golf. Free food includes cotton candy, cookies and popcorn. Mommy & Me Walk – register now for most fun ever on a walk with up to 5 fun stops – last stop is a free stuffed animal!

• How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (located at the front entrance. Look for the giant inflatable item (look for inflatable panda, minion, and green sky dancer). The entrance is outside the Polaris mall, right beside Dave & Busters – former Forever 21 location). From there you will receive whatever item you signed up to do & directions on where to start the fun. Find summer camps, classes and have fun!

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What’s in the VIP Bag?

• Free 10-pack Timbits from Tim Hortons

• Free Indoor Play Pass from Recreations Outlet
• Free Texas Roadhouse Kids meal

• Free 101 Craft Kitchen Kids Meal

• Special Discounts to Various Fun Activities!

• Plus More Surprises! Be sure to pick yours up between Noon-1PM

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Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the season!

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Event Schedule Highlights:

• 11:00AM: Mommy & Me Check-In Opens (Food Court – Top Level)
• 11:30AM: Mommy & Me Wave #1 Starts – 1 Mile (Start at Food Court)
• 11:40AM: Mommy & Me Wave #1 Starts – .25 or .5 Mile (Start at Food Court)
• Noon: Columbus Baby & Kids Open (Near Dave & Busters)
• 12:10PM: Fun Zone Opens!
• 12:15PM: Magician Performance (Main Stage)
• 12:30PM-1:00PM: Cookies with Bluey & Bingo (Mommy & Me Walkers/Everything pass Only)
• 12:45PM: Daddy Diaper Changing Contest (Main Stage)
• 1:00PM: Little Gym of Polaris Performance (Main Stage)
• 1:15PM: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet Starts – All
• 1:20PM: Limbo Contest (Main Stage)
• 1:30PM: Leap of Faith Dance Performance (Main Stage)
• 1:55PM: Cute Kid Outfit Contest (Main Stage)
• 2:10PM: Candyland Tournament (Main Stage)
• 2:15PM: Chutes & Ladders Tournament (Main Stage)
• 2:30PM: Magician Performance (Main Stage)
• 2:50PM: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet Ends
• 3:00PM: Baby Expo Closes – Thanks for Coming!

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🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor?

Contact Greg Yoakam at [email protected].

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Register Now and invite your friends – we look forward to seeing you soon!

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How to Join the Fun:

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!

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