Jump into summer fun with ABC–6 / Fox28 Family Nights at the Zoo every Wednesday from June 25 to August 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Water’s Edge Events Park!
| Summer Schedule |
| June 25 |
Columbus Crew at the Zoo Night |
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Fun for soccer fans of all ages with The Crew Soccer Tour including an X-Box gaming system featuring a 42” plasma screen with Street Soccer 2, a prize wheel to win cool prizes, a radar kick inflatable to compare your speed with the pros. |
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| July 2 |
AAA Ohio Auto Club Night |
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Kids will learn traffic safety with a corn hole game and all ages will win on the Prize Wheel including emergency roadside kits, AAA memberships, coloring books and more! |
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| July 9 |
SportsOhio Night |
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Meet the SportsNut, Try 3 wheelin' on the Tricycle Course, Be a "Tiger" & try for a hole in one on the putting green! |
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| July 16 |
Velvet Ice Cream Night |
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Velvet Ice Cream will be hand dipping samples of summer’s favorite flavors! This summer you'll also want to be sure to visit the Velvet Ice Cream plant in Utica, OH where you can watch ice cream being made in a newly renovated viewing gallery and visitors' center. |
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| July 23 |
Bob Evans Night |
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Celebrate the return of Bob-B-Q, Bob Evans signature barbecue line-up, when you savor the taste of smoky sweet Wildfire sauce on pulled pork and ribs! And remember, summer wouldn’t be summer without Bob Evans lean grilling sausage. Sample bratwurst or Italian sausage fresh from the grill! |
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| July 30 |
Papa John's Night |
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Sample free Papa John’s new Ultimate Pepperoni Plus pizza (while supplies last) and enter for a chance to compete in the pizza eating contest! |
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| August 6 |
The Columbus Blue Jackets |
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing the fun and excitement of the NHL to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with the Blue Jackets Breakaway Tour. The Blue Jackets Breakaway is a family experience that offers something for sports fans of all ages. The “hockey carnival” includes a border patrol rink for street hockey games, Blue Jackets inflatables, and the "Huntington Hockey To Go" truck. Representatives from the Blue Jackets Fan Development and Ticketing departments will also be in attendance at each event. Breakaway attendees can pick up a complimentary gift bag and have the opportunity to register to win prizes including autographed memorabilia, game tickets, team merchandise and more. |
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| August 13 |
The Longaberger Co. |
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Assist Basket Makers as they weave, play the basket toss game, and decorate and design your own basket on paper. Kids will also receive a coupon for a discounted Make A Basket at Longaberger Homestead and be entered into drawings for prizes. |
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| August 20 |
COSI |
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Join fun family activities from COSI, Columbus' dynamic hands-on science center. Test your science skills at interactive stations and learn what's new at COSI! |
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All evenings will feature these Zoo activities at Water’s Edge and throughout Zoo grounds:
At Water’s Edge:
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Character Ambassadors and Friends
Giant Inflatable Games
Mini Golf
A visit from the Promotions Animals – 6pm to 7pm
Around Grounds:
Animal Encounters at the Activity Pavilion
Tide Pool Touch Tank –until 7:30pm
Reptile Keeper Lab – until 8:00pm
1914 Mangel-Illions Carousel *
North America Train Ride *
Islands Boat Ride *
Grange Insurance Stings, Wings ‘N’ Playthings Playground
14 New and Exciting rides at Jungle Jack’s Landing*
* Additional cost & subject to change
Radio Sponsor: WCKX and WXMG
Visit www.columbuszoo.org for more information!
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