2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival (2/21)
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Polaris Fashion Place | Columbus, OH
About this Event
2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival
Presented By: Sylvan Learning Center
📆 Saturday, February 21st , 2026 | 🕒 11AM–3PM
📍 Polaris Fashion Place (Former Forever 21 Location) – 1500 Polaris Parkway – Suite 315 (Back side of Polaris Mall, right beside Dave & Busters)
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Join us for the 7th Annual Columbus Winter Carnival!
Escape the cold & enjoy this FREE family event where you can purchase additional add-ons. This event will be packed with fun activities from Meet & Treat's with Bluey, Bingo, Minions, Sonic, Gabby, Stitch, and Paw Characters to fun areas that include a bounce park, bubble house, a giant carnival game area, mini golf and laser tag! Plus, tons of entertainment - from Family Bingo, Family Price is Right, Character Costume Contests, a magician and more additional activities!
Register early! This event will sell out!
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Early birds get the magic! 🏰❄️
Register for the 2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival on the first day of ticket sales — Dec. 16 from 8am to midnight — and you’ll be entered to WIN a Family 4-Pack of tickets to Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party! Winners will receive their tickets by mail — no hassle, just joy. Don't miss your chance to kick off winter with a little Disney sparkle! Be sure to set your alarm for 12/16 at 8am and be ready to register! ⏰🎉
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NEW THIS YEAR: 💥 REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS! 💥
🏆 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 the event
We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your crew, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉
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Featured Activities
- 1st 200: Receive a FREE TREAT from TIM HORTONS
- ULTIMATE PASS: Register for this & receive either a free ticket voucher for Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Snow Trails Ski Pass OR Ringling Bros
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT: Meet Bluey, Bingo, Minions, Gabby, Paw Characters, Stitch, and Sonic PLUS Treat Decorating Stations and special stickers!
- FUN ZONE – Bounce Park | Bubble House | Tunnel & Fort Zone | Lazer tag | Mini golf | Balloon Artist | Face Painter | Free Treats!
- GIANT CARNIVAL GAME AREA: Largest of the year with over 10 games from Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Basketball Challenge, Giant Prize Wheel, Frog Flipper, Tin Can Alley, Balloon Pop, Going Fishing, New Games & more!
- CONTESTS & GAMES: Character Costume Contest, Family Bingo, Family Price is Right Game Show, Hula Hoop, Limbo, Holiday/Character Coloring Contests & more!
- STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
- ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY: Find Local Resources, Shopping & Find Classes/Camps/Care, education neat items for your home, fitness & health!
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Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited)
All admissions include access to the carnival, vendor fair, performances, giveaways, & more!
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Admits Entire Family
- EARLY ENTRY (11AM – Noon)
- VIP BAG (1 max per family)!
- FUN PASS – Includes:
⮞ Special Activities: Family Bingo (12:30PM) | Character Costume Contest – big prizes! (12:50PM) | Family Prize is Right (1:10PM) | Hula Hoop + Limbo Contest (1:40PM) | Character Coloring Contest – (Coloring time: 11AM – 2PM Awards: 2PM). Prizes for All + Plus 1st - 3rd Special Prizes.
⮞ Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Candy Cane Game | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prize)/ Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win one of eight awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win either bubbles, blow pops or bubble gum)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Admits Entire Family
- GENERAL ENTRY (Noon – 3PM)
- FUN PASS (See Above)
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $12 per child (Limit 100) ($15 Value)
- EARLY ENTRY (11:30AM - 12:30PM) – Includes all adults in party
- 5 ACTIVITY TICKETS (Used for carnival games, laser tag, mini golf, character Meet & Treat – all are 1-2 tickets each)
- UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK - WRISTBAND (All day)
- FUN PASS (See Above)
- VIP Bag (1 max per family)!
(4) ULTIMATE EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY – $25 per child (Limit 40) (Up to $150 Value)
- ALL ITEMS IN EVERYTHING PASS (Includes all Adults in party)
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT – 1 PRIORITY ENTRY TICKET: Get Special 15 minute early entry to either (PICK 1): Gabby & Minions (11AM + Cookie Decorating), Bluey & Bingo (Noon + Cup Cake Bar), Paw Patrol Characters(1PM + Cookie Decorating), OR Stitch & Sonic(2PM + Cup Cake Bar). Good for 1 CHILD. Please purchase additional Ultimate Everything Pass for each additional child/children.
- FREE TICKET VOUCHER
PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:
(NOTE: All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center.)
⮞ Disney on Ice – Mickey Search Party (Feb 22nd )
⮞ Monster Jam (April 10th – April 12th)
⮞ Ringling Brothers (April 30th - May 3rd)
⮞ Snow Trails Experience Pass – max 1 per family ($150 Value - Includes Lift Ticket + Equipment Rental).
- PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:
⮞ Character Mystery Box (Many Styles - See options: Coming Soon)
⮞ Bubble Wand (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE 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)
⮞ Winter Light Up Knitted Hat or Holiday Gloves: Hat or Winter Gloves: Pick 1 of 21 Styles for Hats, 1 of 4 Styles for Gloves! (Subject to Availability) CLICK HERE OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR3eStF3OoftsZGELGnBbNDSzivsBCuaGHsG8JbQVmp0b06OCvje_efvOeCRKT_GDdATdLt7a8Erh38/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p
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Add-On Fun Items:
(1) UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK WRISTBAND – $5 pre-reg / $7 at event
- Includes Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone & Fort Zone!
(2) CARNIVAL / ACTIVITY TICKETS – 3 for $5 (Games: 1–2 tickets each) / $6 at event
- CHARACTER MEET & TREAT (2 Tickets Each): Special interaction with...
⮞ Gabby & Minions (11:15AM-11:50AM + Cookie Decorating)
⮞ Bluey & Bingo (12:15- 12:50PM + Cup Cake Bar)
⮞ Paw Patrol Characters (1:15PM-1:50PM + Cookie Decorating)
⮞ Stitch & Sonic(2:15PM-2:50PM + Cup Cake Bar)
Limited Seating,1st come 1st served – Includes treat, picture opportunity, sticker of the characters, autograph and more!).
Want Early Entry? Purchase an ULTIMATE EVERYTHING PASS and get in 15 minutes early to 1 Meet & Treat!
- FUN ACTIVITIES (1-2 Tickets)
⮞ Lazer Tag
⮞ Mini Golf
- CARNIVAL GAMES: Largest of the year – 13 games! Win Great Prizes!(1-2 Tickets Each)
⮞ Giant Prize Wheel
⮞ Going Fishing
⮞ Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery
⮞ Basketball Game
⮞ Racing Pigs
⮞ Chicken Launcher
⮞ Coin Roller
⮞ Frog Flipper
⮞ Tin Can Toss
⮞ Balloon Pop
⮞ Duck Hunt Toss
⮞ Stand a Bottle
⮞High Striker
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🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor?
Contact Greg Yoakam at [email protected].
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What’s in the VIP Bag? (Pickup anytime between 11AM-Noon)
- Free 10-pack Timbits from Tim Hortons
- Free Indoor Play Pass from Recreations Outlet
- Free Kids Meal 101 Craft Kitchen
- Special Discounts to Various Fun Activities!
- Plus More Surprises!
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Event Schedule Highlights:
- 11:00AM: VIP ENTRY OPENS (DIAMOND/ EVERYTHING / ULTIMATE PASS)!
- 11:00AM: Holiday/Character Coloring Contest Coloring Time Starts!
- 11:05AM: Bounce Park, Laser Tag, Mini Golf & Carnival Games Open!
- 11:15AM-11:50AM: Gabby & Minions Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- NOON: GENERAL ENTRY OPENS (GOLD PASS)
- Noon: The Magic of Magical Mr. J (Main Stage)
- 12:15PM-12:50PM: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- 12:30PM: Character Costume Contest
- 12:55PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
- 1:10PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
- 1:15PM-1:50PM: Paw Patrol Characters Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- 1:30PM: Family Price is Right (Main Stage)
- 1:45PM: The Magic of Magical Mr. J (Main Stage)
- 2:00PM: Holiday/Character Coloring Contest Ends – AWARDS (Coloring Area)
- 2:15PM-2:50PM Stitch & Sonic Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
- 3:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming!
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How to Join the Fun:
1. Click "Register" online.
2. Choose your admission level & any add-ons.
3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name).
4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building – look for the giant inflatable Santa Claus!).
5. Let the fun begin!
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Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the season!
Where is it happening?
Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00
