Columbus Oktoberfest 2026 - Family Day (9/13)

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We are excited to invite your family to this magical day packed with fun activities from the Oktoberfest Bubble, Run, Huge character pancake breakfast with Bluey, Bingo, Blippi, Sponge Bob, Super Mario and Paw Patrol! Non-stop character fun with character costume contest, character dance party, story time, parade, meet & greet, character themed crafts & more!

Don't miss very popular Oktoberfest Bubble Run. Tons of activities from Family Bingo, Hula hoop & Limbo contest, Family Feud Game Show, cake walk and more. Plus all the fun of Oktoberfest from great food & music, shopping and so much fun entertainment.

Admission: FREE | Parking: $15

(1) Character Pancake Breakfast - Ultimate Experience! | Limit: 200|

• $6.92 Kids | $8.20 Adults | $26.77 Family 4-Pack (all prices include registration fees)
• Includes Special Experiences & Crafts!
• Seating 1: 10:00AM | 🕦 Seating 2: 11:30AM
• Eat breakfast with Bluey, Bingo, Blippi, Sponge Bob, Super Mario and Paw Patrol Characters!
• All-you-can-eat pancakes & sausage
• Character Meet & Greet, Dance Party, Storytime, character trivia contest, character parade and picture area!
• Character Schedule: (10AM-10:45): Bluey & Paw Patrol, (10:55 - 11:30) Bingo & Sponge Bob, (11:40 - 12:10) Blippi & Super Mario (12:20 - 1PM) Bluey & Bingo!
• Character coloring contest & crafts (whild supplies last)
• Character Parade (1PM – FREE)
• Costume Contest (1:30PM – FREE!)

(2) Oktoberfest Bubble Run - Presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

• Register Now for the Bubble Run:
• Plus: Pick Either Bubble Wand or Tritan 1L Sports Water Bottle - $20 value! See Styles CLICK HERE
• Includes: Pancake Breakfast (see above) + Special Experiences + Foam Fun + Race Medal + Race Towel + Free Kids meal to Raising Canes!
• Total Bubble Fun: Bubbles + Foam Cannon + Slip ‘n Slides + Candy Hunt During the race!
• Start Times: 2 Mile: 10:15AM /1 Mile: 10:25AM /0.5 Mile: 10:45AM /0.25 Mile: 10:50AM
• $14 SUPER SALE till 8/13 | $17` after 8/13-9/2 | $20 from 9/3 -9/12 | $25 Race Day

(3) Family Fun Pass & Contests (FREE!) - 1:30PM–3:30PM | Limit: 200 | Tons of Families Activities & Win at these exciting activities:

• Character Costume Contest (1:15PM – FREE!)
• Hula Hoop & Limbo Contest
• Family Bingo (All Ages)
• Family Feud Game Show
• Character Trivia Contest
• Cake Walk Contest
• Hula Hoop & Limbo
• America 250 Trivia Contest
• Plus, Games: Duck Matching, Bubble Gum Spin, Lollipop Game, Lucky Coin Pick, Mystery Prize Wheel – with real prizes!

(4) Character Mystery Box – Pick 1 Box: ($4 / $5 at event) Many Styles - See options:

(5) Bubble Wand or Fun Item! ($5.99 online / $7 at event) SEE OPTIONS:

• First 200 guests: Free Tim Hortons treat (noon)
• First 150 guests at Noon: VIP Swag Bag – includes (1 per family):• Free pass to Recreations Outlet • Tim Hortons Timbits 10 pack coupon & more!
• CLEARANCE SALE at KidsLinked Booth – BIG SAVINGS!

• 9:15 AM: Packet Pickup Starts (Main Entrance – Look for 20’ Smokey the Bear – Infront ODNR Pavilion – Back of the park )
• 10:15AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – 2 Mile Run Starts!12:30PM Breakfast Ends
• 10:25AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – 1 Mile Run Starts!
• 10:45AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – .5 Mile Run Starts!
• 10:50AM: Oktoberfest Bubble Run – .25 Mile Run Starts!
• After Race: Character Pancake Breakfast!
• 10:00AM – 11:30AM: Character Pancake Breakfast with Bluey & Paw Patrol Characters
• 10-10:45AM: Bluey & Paw Patrol
• 10:55 - 11:30AM Character Pancake Breakfast with Bingo & Sponge Bob
• 11:30AM: Character Trivia Contest
• 11:40AM: Character Dance Party & Story Time!
• 11:40 - 12:10 Character Pancake Breakfast with Blippi & Super Mario
• Noon: Oktoberfest Starts!
• 12:20 - 1PM Character Appearance with Bluey & Bingo!
• 12:30: Character Dance Party!
• Character Breakfast Ends
• 12:45PM: Family Bingo with Bingo!
• 12:55: Coloring Contest Ends - Prizes Awarded
• 1:00PM Character Parade - fun walk through Oktoberfest with your favorite Characters
• 1:15PM Costume Contest
• 1:35PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contest
• 1:50PM: Family Feud Game Show!
• 2:10PM Contests - Cake Walk
• 2:30PM Family Bingo
• 2:50PM America 250 Trivia Contest
• 5:00PM Event Ends – Thanks for joining!

NOTE: Parking: $15 per car charged by Expo Center

1. Click "Register" and choose your activity package(s)
2. Get email confirmation and instructions
3. Show up on 9/13 during your selected time
4. Pick up your goodies & enjoy the day!

Interested in being a Vendor? Learn More / Register:

Learn More About Columbus Oktoberfest Weekend - for the Full Oktoberfest Experience

Questions? Email us anytime at [email protected] or visit the KidsLinked Booth at the event.

We can’t wait to see you and your family!

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