Office of Student Life

2025 Schedule

Below you will find our Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2025 schedule as an example of what to expect for Buckeye Family Day 2026. Some of the boxes will allow you to click them for more information about that particular event.

Saturday, March 29

Service project image for Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2025
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Great Hall Meeting Room, Ohio Union

Pay It Forward

While supplies last

Activate your creative side while giving back to your community with Pay it Forward, Ohio State's local service cohort. Write kindness cards to be donated to Feed the Kids Columbus or make a fleece blanket for My Very Own Blanket.
A view inside Orton Hall's main lobby area with the geological museum in the background.
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. / Orton Hall

Orton Geological Museum

The Orton Geological Museum is located in Orton Hall on the South Oval. Part of the School of Earth Sciences, the Museum plays a key role in research, teaching and outreach.
A photo outside of the Student Legal Services building
10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Outside Great Hall Meeting Room, Ohio Union

Meet Student Legal Services

Stop by and meet the Managing Director of Student Legal Services (SLS) during check-in! SLS provides legal advice, representation, education and resources for Ohio State students. Plus, grab a free coffee cup and other fun swag!
Wexner Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-8 p.m. / 1871 N High St

Wexner Center for the Arts

Families can enjoy free entry into the galleries as part of their Sibs, Kids and Family Day experience (note: backpacks, large bags/purses, umbrellas will be checked before entering).
A collage of photos of events hosted by Columbus Metropolitan Library
11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Thompson Library, Meeting Room 202

Reading and Crafts with Columbus Metropolitan Libraries

Join Columbus Metropolitan Library staff for fun crafts and reading activities inside Thompson Library!
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum sign outside of Sullivant Hall
1-5 p.m. / Sullivant Hall 210 (2nd floor)

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum houses the world’s largest collection of materials related to cartoons and comics, including original art, books, magazines, and more.
Savio Joseph holding a deck of playing cards
4-5 p.m. / U.S. Bank Conference Theater, Ohio Union

Magician Savio Joseph

Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

Get ready to be amazed by Savio Joseph! This first-generation Indian-Canadian magician and mentalist took Canada by storm as a finalist on Canada’s Got Talent, wowing a star-studded panel of judges and millions of viewers.