2026 KidsLinked Powell Back to School Bash (8/8)
About this Event
2026 KidsLinked Powell Back to School Bash
Presented by
📅 Saturday, August 8th, 2026 |🕒 11AM–2PM
📍Olentangy Liberty School ( 7940 Liberty Rd N, Powell, OH 43065)
Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day at the 15th annual Powell Back to School Bash (8/8) presented by . Get ready for a day packed with fun for the whole family!
Join us for the 15th Annual KidsLinked Powell Back to School Bash!
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 classes, education options, care & after school care & other family resources at this event packed with lots of fun activities!
Register now for a Character Meet & Greet Waffle Breakfast with visits with Bingo & Sponge Bob, the Powell Bubble Run, a Bounce Park & Fun Zone, foam water tag, a tunnel & fort zone, new character mini golf course, carnival & prize games plus tons of other activities! The event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, Wheel of Fortune Game Show, Hula Hoop & Limbo Contest, magician and more!
Register early – this event will sell out!
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Featured Activities
- FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FIRST 200 (Limit 2 Per Family): Free Supplies plus, find classes, care, programs and resources for back to school and items for your kids.
- CHARACTER MEET & GREET WAFFLE BREAKFAST: Special waffle breakfast (pick 2 toppings) with Bingo and SpongeBob! (Includes a sticker, breakfast, and special picture opportunities!)
- Powell Bubble Run:.25, .5, 1, or 2 Mile run at an exciting course with new foam cannon & slip & slide course plus go through an inflatable (optional)! Includes waffle breakfast with a Bingo & SpongeBob after the race, bubble gun or water bottle, medals for top runners & candy hunt during the run!
- FUN ZONE: Bounce Houses | Tunnel Zone | Fort Zone | Mini Golf – Register for your Everything Pass or Unlimited Everything Pass to enjoy this fun!
- FUN ACTIVITIES – Get Activity Tickets – 7 Carnival Games & Prize Games – win prizes! Also, NEW Foam Cannon Water Tag- So much fun!
- Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Free Treats
- Fun Games & Contests – Name that Tune Game Show, Harry Potter Costume Contest, limbo contest, hula hoop contest – win prizes!
- Stage Entertainment – Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
- Back to School – Time to Get Ready – Find your classes or programs to enroll your kids or care options & after school care before they sell out
- Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, family resources!
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Thanks to our Premier Sponsors
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🚚 Interested in being a Vendor or a Sponsor?
Visit our vendor page / Learn More: or go to https://VENDORfor2026KidsLinkedPowellBacktoSchoolBash.eventbrite.com
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KidsLinked Powell Bubble Run
or go to https://2026KidsLinkedPowellBubbleRun.eventbrite.com
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Event Registration Opportunities!
Event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!
Registration Options (Pick ONE ONLY – Space Limited)
Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register":
(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- Early Entry (9AM - Noon)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) – Must get by 10AM
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES
- FUN Pass – Includes:
⮞ Special Activities: Stage Contest – Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (10:25 Main Stage), Wheel of Fortune Game Show (10:40PM Main Stage) | America 250 Trivia Contest (11:00AM Main Stage)
⮞ Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win either bubbles, blow pops, bubble gum!)
(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – ADMITS ENTIRE FAMILY
- General Entry (10AM - Noon)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES
- Or $2/person at the door
(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY $10 (Limit 100 - $15 Value) – PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Early Entry (9AM - Noon) - includes all adults in party
- BOUNCE PARK ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, and Mini Golf Course (All Day)
- 5 Activity Tickets: Used for:
- Carnival & Prize Games: Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Basketball Game, Frog Flipper, Balloon Darts, Duck Hunt Game, Claw Game and Spinner Game – all are 1-2 tickets
- NEW Foam Blast & Water Tag – Play fun Water Tag with water shooter & our new Foam Cannons (2 Tickets, you keep water shooter!)
- FUN Pass (See Above)
- VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family - Must get by 10AM)
(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $27 (Limit 40 - $45 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY
- Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
- INCLUDES POWELL BUBBLE RUN– Run/Walk Entry ($20 Value)!
- INCLUDES CHARACTER MEET & GREET WAFFLE BREAKFAST – Fun breakfast with Bingo and Spongebob after the race!
- PICK 1 ITEM BELOW (Up to $20 Value!):
⮞ Character Mystery Box (Pick 1 box): (Many Styles - See options):
⮞ Bubble Wand or Fun Toy: (Many Items - See options):
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ADD ON - FUN ITEMS
(1) Powell Bubble Run:
⮞ $17 Race Entry (Adult or Child) – Your entry to this super fun race!
(2) Chacter Meet & Greet Waffle Breakfast:
⮞ Adult or Child Breakfast: $7.50 per person
OR
⮞ Family 4 Pack Breakfast: $28
- Includes fun waffles & pick 2 toppings! Meet & Greet with Bingo & SpongeBob, character sticker and special picture opportunity!
(3) Unlimited Bounce Park Pass
⮞ $5 online / $7 at event
⮞ Includes Bounce Items, Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & 1 round of Minion mini golf!
(3) Unlimited Bounce Park Pass
⮞ $5 online / $7 at event
- Includes Bounce Items, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & 1 round of Minion mini golf!
(4) Carnival / Activity Tickets
⮞ 3 for $6 online (games 1–2 tickets each) / $7 at event
- Carnival & Prize Games: Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Basketball Game, Frog Flipper, Balloon Darts, Duck Hunt Game, Claw Game and Spinner Game – all are 1-2 tickets
- NEW Foam Blast & Water Tag – Play fun Water Tag with water shooter & our new Foam Cannons (2 Tickets, you keep water shooter!)
(5) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($4 / $6 at event) Many Styles - See options:
(6) Bubble Wand or Fun Item! ($7 online / $9 at event) SEE OPTIONS:
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What’s in the VIP Bag? (1 per family)
- Kids Meal Coupons
- Special Passes to Activity Centers
- Plus more surprises!
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💥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!
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KidsLinked Powell Bubble Run
Presented by
2 Mile 8:10AM | 1 Mile 8:20AM | .5 Mile 8:30AM | .25 mile 8:40AM
RACE REGISTRATION / LEARN MORE:
RACE ENTRY: $16 Super Sale (Tills 7/23) | $20 Entry (7/23 – 7/30) | $23 Late Entry 7/31 – 8/7 | $25 Race Day
RACE DETAILS: Run or walk one of the 2 options below for this super fun race! New for this year – Foam Cannon. Candy Hunt for (.25 & .5 mile) + Character Meet & Greet Breakfast for ALL participants! This race sells out each year so register soon!
ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE (limit 200): Race entry + Waffle Breakfast with Character + Bubble Run Finish Line Medal + Visit with Characters + Bubble Wand OR Bubble Gun OR Tritan 1L Sports Bottle + Special item from Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians!
COURSE DETAIL & FUN ITEMS:
Part 1 - Bubble Machines: Start Race with our Bubble Machines
Part 2 - Slip N Slide: Run to our new Slip and Slides filled with Foam
Part 3 – Optional: Go through a giant inflatable obstacle course!
Part 4 – Candy Hunt (.25 & .5 mil only): Run to a Candy hunt during the race with lots of treats & prizes!
Part 5 – Foam Cannon: Our new Foam Cannon – tons of foam!
Part 6 – Finish Line: Special Medals for 1st 10 finishers by Gender (1 or 2 mile only). Finish line medal (all participants)
Part 7 – PICK Either Bubble Wand, Bubble Gun or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles BUBBLE WAND or Fun Toy or Mystery Prize Box
Part 8 – Post Race - Character Meet & Greet Waffle Breakfast! (Included -Optional for all participants): After the race enjoy a special waffle breakfast, & pick 2 toppings with Bingo & SpongeBob!
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Event Details (Outdoors)
- What: 15th Annual Powell Back to School Bash presented by presented by !
- Where: Olentangy Liberty School ( 7940 Liberty Rd N, Powell, OH 43065)
- When: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 (9AM -10AM VIP Entry / 10AM - Noon General Entry)
- Fun items: Fun festival includes free back to school supplies, visit with Spongebob & Bingo at the character waffle breakfast, enjoy bounce houses, tunnel and fort zone, mini golf, carnival games, magician performance, music, dance performances, hula hoop & limbo contest, food & treat trucks and more!
- Back to School - FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FIRST 200 (Limit 2 Per Family): Free Supplies! Plus, find classes/care/programs/resources for back to school, items for your kids
- What to do at the event: Find local resources, classes, shopping products, kid’s items. Plus, discover and shop for neat things for your home.
- How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth. From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do or directions on where to start the fun. Let the fun begin!
- Admission: Free (if you register ahead of time or $2 at the event)!
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Event Schedule Highlights:
- 7:10AM Packet Pickup Starts – Powell Bubble Run (Event Check-In)
- 8:10AM Columbus Foam Run – 2 Mile Run Starts!
- 8:20AM Columbus Foam Run – 1 Mile Run Starts!
- 8:30AM Columbus Foam Run – .5 Mile Run Starts!
- 8:40AM Columbus Foam Run – ..25 Mile Run Starts!
- 9AM: DIAMOND – EVERYTHING PASS – ULTIMATE PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
- 9:05AM Fun Zone, Foam Water Tag, Tunnel Zone and Carnival Games Open!
- 10AM GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS
- 10AM Magician (Main Stage)
- 10:25PM Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
- 10:40PM: Wheel of Fortune Gameshow (Main Stage)
- 11AM: Character Meet & Greet Breakfast Ends
- 11AM: America 250 Trivia Contest
- 11:10AM: Magician (Main Stage)
- Noon: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
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Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the summer & get ready for Back to School!
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How it works
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. 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!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.00
