Programs

Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2025 Schedule

Below you will find a list of confirmed events for Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2025, held on Saturday, March 29. 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.

Saturday, March 29

The doors on the High Street side of the Ohio Union

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / Great Hall Meeting Room, Ohio Union

Check-In

When you arrive on campus, stop by the Ohio Union to pick up your Sibs, Kids and Family Day wristbands. Registration and check-in only takes a few minutes to complete.

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 view alongside the Scarlet Skyway inside the RPAC

9:30 a.m.-midnight / Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)

Get Fit with Rec Sports

Siblings, parents and families gain free admission to the RPAC on Saturday with their Sibs, Kids and Family Day wristbands.

An event occurring inside the Student Entrepreneurs' Center on Columbus campus

10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 1636 N High St

Family Innovation Challenge

Join us at the Student Entrepreneurs’ Center to participate in an innovation prototyping challenge with the chance to win prizes, meet Ohio State student entrepreneurs, and enjoy a gourmet pop from Frios!

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!

Students pick up free off-campus resources from a table during an off-campus event

10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 3rd Floor, Ohio Union

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement Open House

Learn about Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement, see the Commuter Hub and students can pick up their free Birdie personal safety device.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. / West Plaza, Ohio Union

SuperGames on the Plaza

Enjoy inflatable games and corn hole just outside of the Ohio Union!

Outside of the Barnes and Noble Bookstore inside the Ohio Union

10 a.m.-4 p.m. / 1st Floor, Ohio Union

Barnes and Noble in the Ohio Union

Visit the Barnes and Noble bookstore inside the Ohio Union, just across from check-in! Registered families will receive a special discount to use in the store.

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!

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. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.

A side-angle view of Orton Hall with trees in the foreground

Noon-2 p.m. / Orton Hall 110

Buckeye Necklaces and Bell Tower Tours

Ohio Staters, Inc. will be making Buckeye necklaces in Orton Hall. Coloring pages, Buckeye history and bell tower tours will be available too!

Students interact with a desktop computer at the Esports Arena

Noon-6 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 & 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.

A bird's eye view of Ohio Stadium facing southwest, with Morrill Tower in the background

2-5 p.m. / Ohio Stadium (enter at North Rotunda)

Stadium Tour

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Ohio Stadium. The tour includes access to the field and takes approximately one hour to complete.

Chemistry Demo event image for Sibs, Kids and Family Day 2023

2:30-3:30 p.m. / McPherson Lab 1000

Chemistry Demo Show

Join Ohio State’s Chemistry Demonstration Lab for an action-packed event and see how science can be fun and exciting. People of all ages are welcome to join us for an hour-long show full of fire, liquid nitrogen, and an explosion or two.

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.

4-6 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.

7-9 p.m. / U.S. Bank Conference Theater, Ohio Union

Moana 2

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Experience a free movie inside the U.S. Bank Conference Theater! Runtime is 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Sunday, March 30

A family sitting on the patio at The Faculty Club

10 a.m.-1 p.m. / The Faculty Club

LIMITED CAPACITY: Sibs, Kids and Family Day Brunch

Optional add-on, limited capacity, reservation required

Extend your stay with a delicious Sunday brunch at The Faculty Club on campus. You can add this to your Sibs, Kids and Family Day registration.

Individuals participate in a group REACH training

1-2:30 p.m. / Ohio Staters, Inc. Traditions Room, Ohio Union

REACHing Out with Parents and Families

Help create a campus culture of care and make suicide prevention a shared responsibility! Join the OSU Suicide Prevention Program and Parent and Family Relations office for a REACH Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training! Click to register.

Athletic Events (may require additional cost)

FRIDAY 6 p.m. / Bill Davis Stadium

Baseball vs. Oregon

See the Ohio State baseball team battle Oregon. Click this box to purchase tickets.

An Ohio State women's tennis player pumps her fist

FRIDAY 6 p.m. / Ty Tucker Tennis Center

Women's Tennis vs. UCLA

No tickets required

See the Ohio State Women's Tennis team battle UCLA.

SATURDAY 1 p.m. / Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium

Men's Lacrosse vs. Rutgers

See the Ohio State men's lacrosse team battle Rutgers. Click this box to purchase tickets.

Players on Ohio State's softball team make an "O" shape with their arms

SATURDAY 2 p.m. / Buckeye Field

Softball vs. Indiana

See the Ohio State Softball team battle Indiana. Click this box to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY 3 p.m. / Bill Davis Stadium

Baseball vs. Oregon

See the Ohio State baseball team battle Oregon. Click this box to purchase tickets.

SUNDAY noon / Bill Davis Stadium

Baseball vs. Oregon

See the Ohio State baseball team battle Oregon. Click this box to purchase tickets.

Two women from Ohio State's tennis team exchange high fives while holding tennis rackets

SUNDAY noon / Ty Tucker Tennis Center

Women's Tennis vs. USC

No tickets required

See the Ohio State Women's Tennis team battle USC.

An Ohio State softball player swings at a pitch during a game

SUNDAY 1 p.m. / Buckeye Field

Softball vs. Indiana

See the Ohio State Softball team battle Indiana. Click this box to purchase tickets.

Around Columbus (may require additional cost)

Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 56 Spruce St, Columbus, OH 43215

North Market

The North Market has a mix of more than 30 independently owned small businesses with a variety of food and gift options.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus Museum of Art

Columbus Museum of Art’s mission is to create great experiences with great art for everyone. Their collection includes outstanding late nineteenth and early twentieth-century American and European modern works of art.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Parents and families: Enjoy discounted tickets to see your favorite animals at the zoo! Click this box and enter the credentials above to unlock this exclusive ticket offer.

A view inside the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203