WOSU Events

WOSU is proud to again bring family-friendly fun to the Columbus Arts Festival Friday June 6 –Sunday June 8, 2025!

Stop by our tent on Dorrian Green (in front of COSI) each day of the Festival to interact with Central Ohio’s Public Media staff and programs.

Keep the whole family entertained with hands-on activities, exciting photo opportunities, and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

PLUS! Meet beloved PBS Kids Character Clifford the Big Red Dog (see below for hours).

Daily Booth Schedule:

Friday, June 6, 2025 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Sunday, June 8, 2025 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

WOSU is proud to again bring family-friendly fun to the Columbus Arts Festival Friday June 6 –Sunday June 8, 2025!

Stop by our tent on Dorrian Green (in front of COSI) each day of the Festival to interact with Central Ohio’s Public Media staff and programs.

Keep the whole family entertained with hands-on activities, exciting photo opportunities, and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

PLUS! Meet beloved PBS Kids Character Clifford the Big Red Dog (see below for hours).

Daily Booth Schedule:

Friday, June 6, 2025 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Sunday, June 8, 2025 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

WOSU is proud to again bring family-friendly fun to the Columbus Arts Festival Friday June 6 –Sunday June 8, 2025!

Stop by our tent on Dorrian Green (in front of COSI) each day of the Festival to interact with Central Ohio’s Public Media staff and programs.

Keep the whole family entertained with hands-on activities, exciting photo opportunities, and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

PLUS! Meet beloved PBS Kids Character Clifford the Big Red Dog (see below for hours).

Daily Booth Schedule:
Friday, June 6, 2025 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025 — 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Sunday, June 8, 2025 — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Meet Clifford from Noon – 5:00 PM

Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day!

In June, we are partnering with the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association to have exciting hands on learning experiences and activities. Meet special guest Cat in the Hat from the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, make a kazoo, and more!

Activities include:
- Make a kazoo
- See an observation hive
- Tools of the Trade station
- Color
- Airbrush artist
- Book Nook
- Meet and Greet with the Cat in the Hat

Materials may be limited and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free, but advance registration is required.

Visit with WOSU at the Umoja Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday June 21 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM during a day filled with community resources, a fun Kid Zone, tasty eats from vendor trucks, a vibrant live music concert, and beautiful artwork.

WOSU will be onsite with hands-on family-friendly activities.

Juneteenth on the Ave.™ is set to take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the heart of Bronzeville Columbus with a city-wide celebration and commemoration of Freedom.

This family-friendly event features engaging activities, food, and fellowship with village.

WOSU will be onsite with exciting photo opportunities and space to engage with Central Ohio's Public Media staff and resources.

Watch the Columbus Clippers take on the Indianapolis Indians and visit the WOSU table to meet PBS Kids Character Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go!

Jet Propulsion will be available from Noon – 4:00 PM. The game starts at 1:05 PM.

WOSU will also be the Clippers' games on Sundays July 13 and August 10, 2025.

PBS Kids

Book lovers unite at the Columbus Book Festival!

Explore all the free fest has to offer and stop by our exhibit tent in Topiary Park to meet WOSU and Cat in the Hat from the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That.

Keep the whole family entertained with family fun, exciting photo opportunities and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

Plus, watch WOSU radio hosts in conversation with headlining authors throughout the Festival (full schedule available on June 4).

WOSU's tent and Cat in the Hat will only be at the Festival on Saturday July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Cat in the Hat will be available from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday.

Watch the Columbus Clippers take on the Louisville Bats and visit the WOSU table to meet PBS Kids Character Elinor from Elinor Wonders Why!

Elinor will be available from Noon–4:00 PM. The game starts at 1:05 PM.

WOSU will also be the Clippers game on Sunday August 10, 2025.

Join WOSU Public Media on Thursday, July 24 at the Ohio State Fair from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM to meet PBS KIDS characters from the hit show Peg+Cat!

Keep the whole family entertained with hands-on activities, exciting photo opportunities, and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

Our booth in Central Park offers fun for all ages!