2026 KidsLinked Westerville Back to School Bash (7/16)

Get ready for a fun-filled event to kick off the school year with games, snacks, and new friends!
About this Event

2026 KidsLinked Westerville Back to School Bash
Presented by
📅 Thursday, July 16th, 2026 |🕒 5PM–8PM
📍Westerville North High School ( 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081)

Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day at the 13th annual Westerville Back to School Bash (7/16) presented by Jake Breakey State Farm Agent. Get ready for a day packed with fun for the whole family!

Join us for the 13th Annual KidsLinked Westerville 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 Character visits with Bluey & Buzz Lightyear, Candy Hunt, Bounce Park & Fun Zone, foam water tag, tunnel & fort zone, new character mini golf course, carnival & prize games and tons of other activities! The event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, Let’s Make a Deal Game Show, Bingo, magician and more!

Register soon as event will sell out quickly!

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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.
• FUN ZONE: Bounce Houses | Bubble House | 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 – Let’s Make Deal Game Show, Bingo, limbo contest, hula hoop contest – win prizes!
• Stage Entertainment – Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
• Summer Camps & Child Care – Find your summer camp or care options before they sell out
• Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, family resources!
• CHARACTER VISITS: 1st 500 Meet & Greet with Bluey and Buzz Lightyear! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids & special picture area!)
• CANDY HUNT – Summer Fun Hunt – Candy & Prizes!

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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: CLICK HERE

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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 (5PM -8PM)

• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family) – Must get by 6PM
• DOES NOT INCLUDE FUN ZONE WRISTBAND OR ACTIVITY TICKETS FOR CARNIVAL GAMES

• FUN Pass – Includes:

⮞ Special Activities: Character Meet & Greet (5:30PM - 7:50PM Bluey or Buzz Lightyear) | Stage Contest – Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (6:25PM Main Stage) | Bingo (6:35PM Main Stage) | Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (6:55PM)
⮞ CANDY Hunt - 7:20PM - Giant candy hunts; 0-12 year olds! (Separate section for 0-4 year olds)
⮞ 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 (6PM -8PM)

• 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 - $14 Value) – PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY

• Early Entry (5PM - 8PM) - includes all adults in party
• BOUNCE PARK ZONE WRISTBAND: Good for Bounce Park, Bubble House, 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)

(4) ULTIMATE Everything Pass – PRESALE ONLY $15 (Limit 40 - $32 Value) PER CHILD – INCLUDES ALL ADULTS IN PARTY

• Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)

• 1 Free Voucher for Scene 75 – 1 Amusement Ride!
• Early Visit with Bluey (5PM-5:30PM)

• Private Candy Hunt (5:50PM)!

• PICK 1 ITEM BELOW (Up to $20 Value!):

⮞ Character Mystery Box (Pick 1 box): (Many Styles - See options):
⮞ Bubble Wand & Fun Toy: (Many Items - See options):

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ADD ON - FUN ITEMS

(1) Unlimited Bounce Park Pass

⮞$5 online / $7 at event
⮞Includes Bounce Items, Bubble House, Tunnel Zone, Fort Zone, & 1 round of Minion mini golf!

(2) 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!)

(3) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($5 / $7 at event) Many Styles - See options:

(4) Bubble Wand or Fun Item! ($8 online / $10 at event) SEE OPTIONS:

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What’s in the VIP Bag? (1 per family)

• Kids Meal Coupons
• Special Treat from Tim Hortons!

• 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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Event Details (Outdoors)

• What: 13th Annual Westerville Back to School Bash presented by Jake Breakey State Farm Agent
• Where: Westerville North High School: 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
• When: Thursday, July 16th, 2025 (5-6PM VIP Entry / 6-8PM General Entry)
• Fun items: Fun summer festival includes free back to school supplies, visit with Bluey & Buzz Lightyear, bounce houses, bubble house, new tunnel and fort zone, mini golf, carnival games, candy hunt, 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 (located on the north side of parking lot (side of the school closer to the stadium) 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:

• 5PM: DIAMOND – EVERYTHING PASS – ULTIMATE PASS - ENTRY OPENS!

• 5:05PM-5:30PM: Bluey Visit (Ultimate Pass Only)

• 5:05PM: Fun Zone, Laser Tag, Tunnel Zone and Carnival Games Open!

• 5:30PM-5:50PM: Bluey Visit (ALL)

• 5:50PM: Ultimate Pass Candy Hunt Only

• 6:00PM GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS

• 6:00PM – 6:50PM: Buzz Lightyear Meet & Greet Starts
• 6:00PM Magician (Main Stage)

• 6:25PM Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)

• 6:35PM Family Bingo (Main Stage)
• 6:55PM Let’s Make a Deal Gameshow (Main Stage)
• 7:00PM – 7:50PM: Bluey Meet & Greet Starts

• 7:10PM Magician (Main Stage)

• 7:20PM CANDY HUNT – Ages 0-12 year olds – Special Section 0-4 year olds (Candy Zone)

• 7:50PM Character Visit ENDS

• 8:00PM Event Ends - Thanks for coming!

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Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities! Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the Summer!

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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 (near the front main entrance inside the building) 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!