Office of Student Life

Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2024 Schedule

Below you will find a list of confirmed events for Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2024, held on Saturday, March 23. Some of the boxes will allow you to click them for more information about that particular event.

Please note that additional events will be added as they are confirmed, so check back often!

Throughout the day, be sure to visit our Sibs, Kids and Family Day Event Updates page for any last-minute location changes or cancellations.

Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2024

Ohio State Jazz Festival event
9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Weigel Auditorium

Ohio State Jazz Festival: High School Bands

All are welcome to see performances from 13 high school big bands. The performances, concluding with the Ohio State Jazz Ensemble, are free and open to the public.
Promotional graphic for RPAC Cube Clash, an event hosted during Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2024
9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. / RPAC, Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym

RPAC Cube Clash

Families are invited to watch some of the fastest Rubik's Cube solvers from the Midwest. Additionally, if you think you can Cube with the best, click this box to learn how to participate!
Volunteers help pack bags for Feed the Kids Columbus
10 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until supplies run out) / Great Hall Meeting Room, Ohio Union

Feed the Kids Service Project

Parents and families are invited to give back to the Columbus community by packing snack bags for our community partner Feed the Kids Columbus. All materials and supplies are provided.
Pirate Party event image for Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2024
10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Ohio Union 3106

Pirate Party

Community Ambassadors will be getting crafty and sharing our pirate treasure, or booty, as us pirates call it. We will be creating some pirate themed art projects from our treasure chest, enjoy some refreshing root beer floats, and parlay!
Women's basketball event
11 a.m.-10 p.m. / Woody's Tavern, Ohio Union

March Madness

Watch the men's and women's basketball tournaments at Woody's Tavern inside the Ohio Union.
A pan of Maudene's Berry Patch ice cream
1, 1:30, 2, 2:30 p.m. / Parker Food Science and Technology Building

Get the Scoop on Ohio State Ice Cream

Learn how students in Ohio State's Food Science and Technology program create delicious ice cream in a state-of-the-art on-campus production facility - and try it for yourself! Sessions are first-come, first-served (max 60 per session).
Students using computers available in the Esports Arena
1-5 p.m. / Lincoln Tower 210

Esports Arena Open House

Explore the world of gaming at the Ohio State Esports Arena! One of the largest facilities of its kind, the Esports Arena offers 90 gaming computers, two Virtual Reality stations, a broadcast room and more.
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum sign outside of Sullivant Hall
1-5 p.m. / Sullivant Hall 210 (2nd floor)

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and 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. Click to see a list of current exhibits!
Ice skating image for Sibs, Kids and Family Day schedule
3-5 p.m. / 390 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Ice Skating

Enjoy an afternoon on the ice with your family! Ice skating is free with your Sibs, Kids and Family Day registration.
Cardio Dance event for Sibs, Kids and Family Day
3:30-4:30 p.m. / RPAC Room B134

Zumba

Come dance with us during Sibs, Kids and Family Day! This class is a high-energy, dance-inspired workout fusing traditional Latin rhythms with hip hop. Class features simple, yet incredibly fun routines!
An audience view of the stage inside the U.S. Bank Conference Theater in the Ohio Union
4-5:15 p.m. / U.S. Bank Conference Theater

The Big Game Show

Join us for a game show in the U.S. Bank Conference Theater. Winners will receive a prize!
Ohio State Jazz Festival event
7:30 p.m. / Weigel Auditorium

Ohio State Jazz Festival: Headliner Concert

The Ohio State Jazz Ensemble and headliner artist Dan Wilson perform as part of the 47th Annual Ohio State Jazz Festival. Free and open to the public.