Office of Student Life
Parent and Family Relations

Sibs, Kids and Family Day

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Sibs, Kids and Family Day is a day in which any Ohio State faculty, staff, or student can invite any child, sibling, family member or friend of the family to the campus to experience the excitement of life as a Buckeye!

Registration is NOW OPEN. You will need to have a Buckeye Family Connection to account in order to register, so we recommend creating one ahead of registration opening!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is permitted to attend?

Siblings, parents, grandparents, additional family members, friends...everyone! As long as you have a currently enrolled Ohio State student, all guests are welcome. ALL guests that plan to attend any of the events on the Sibs, Kids and Family Day schedule must be registered.

What is the age range for events?

Sibs, Kids and Family Day is designed to be open to all ages. For our younger audiences, there are typically a few craft-related events and a movie session. However, there are also a number of events that older audiences can enjoy, including access to the RPAC and a self-guided Ohio Stadium tour that is included with your registration for the day!

What is the cost to attend?

Guests: $20 each
Current Ohio State students and children (ages 5 and below): FREE

When does registration close?

Online registration will close on Wednesday, March 26 at noon ET.

I can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?

Refunds can be processed until registration closes on Wednesday, March 26 at noon ET. At that time, we will no longer be able to accept refund requests.

Need help with your registration or have additional questions? Contact us at parentandfamily@osu.edu or via phone at (614) 292-9153.

Sibs, Kids and Family Day

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Closes March 26 at noon ET

Get Registered

Registration is required for all students and guests that plan to participate in the day's activities. Click this box to navigate to the registration form!
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Browse the Schedule

Start planning your adventure. Sibs, Kids and Family Day features programming all around campus with the help of our campus partners.
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Find Hotels

Though Sibs, Kids and Family Day is a one-day event, many families stay for the weekend to explore opportunities around Columbus. We have created a full list of campus-area hotels to help you plan your stay.
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Available through Jan. 30 / Questions: 1-800-749-3813

Purchase Apparel

Show off your Buckeye spirit. For a limited time, families can purchase Sibs, Kids and Family Day apparel from our online store. Click this box to browse the store!
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Plan for Parking

Before you arrive on campus, browse a list of available surface lots/garages. We recommend the Ohio Union garages, as they are closest to check-in.
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Volunteer

This event would not be possible without our Buckeye families. If you're interested in assisting with check-in during the day, please contact us at parentandfamily@osu.edu.