Office of Student Life
Parent and Family Relations

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.
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.
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!
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.

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.

Athletic Events (may require additional cost)

Baseball pitcher throws ball
FRIDAY 6 p.m. / Bill Davis Stadium

Baseball vs. Oregon

See the Ohio State baseball team battle Oregon. Check back soon for a link to purchase tickets.
FRIDAY 6 p.m. / Ty Tucker Tennis Center

Women's Tennis vs. UCLA

See the Ohio State Women's Tennis team battle UCLA.
Lacrosse team on sidelines
SATURDAY time TBA / 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.
SATURDAY time TBA / Griggs Reservoir Boathouse

Women's Rowing vs. Michigan, Virginia

See the Ohio State Women's Rowing team battle Michigan and Virginia. Check back soon for a link to purchase tickets.
SATURDAY 2 p.m. / Buckeye Field

Softball vs. Indiana

See the Ohio State Softball team battle Indiana. Check back soon for a link to purchase tickets.
Baseball team in dugout
SATURDAY 3 p.m. / Bill Davis Stadium

Baseball vs. Oregon

See the Ohio State baseball team battle Oregon. Check back soon for a link to purchase tickets.
Baseball players hug
SUNDAY 12 p.m. / Bill Davis Stadium

Baseball vs. Oregon

See the Ohio State baseball team battle Oregon. Check back soon for a link to purchase tickets.
SUNDAY 12 p.m. / Ty Tucker Tennis Center

Women's Tennis vs. USC

See the Ohio State Women's Tennis team battle USC.
SUNDAY 1 p.m. / Buckeye Field

Softball vs. Indiana

See the Ohio State Softball team battle Indiana. Check back soon for a link to purchase tickets.

Around Columbus (may require additional cost)

A view above the North Market's front entrance with the parking lot on the left
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.
An image of the Columbus Museum of Art's exterior
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.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium entrance
10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Enjoy a day seeing the animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
A view inside the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden.
The exterior of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and explore the individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.
The exterior of the Ohio History Center
10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

Ohio History Center

The Ohio History Center is the headquarters of the Ohio History Connection. Our mission is to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.
COSI image for Around Columbus section of schedule
Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

COSI is a nationally esteemed science center that has delighted Central Ohio with all things science for 60 years.
A photo outside of the Easton Town Center and stores
Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. / Sun. Noon-6 p.m. / 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219

Easton Town Center

Easton is the Midwest’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. With more than 30 million visitors per year, Easton features 200+ best-in-class retailers and luxury brands alongside Columbus’ most exciting dining options.
The east-side entrance of Nationwide Arena with event attendees waiting in line to enter
Fri. 7 p.m. / 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vancouver Canucks

See Columbus' professional ice hockey team take on the Vancouver Canucks in Nationwide Arena. Click this box to purchase tickets.
Students perform at a BFA Student Concert
Fri. 7:30-9 p.m. / Sat. 2-3:30 p.m. / Sat 7:30-9 p.m. / Barnett Theater, Sullivant Hall

BFA Student Concert

BFA students present their capstone projects, which paint an engaging and captivating picture of their experiences and time at Ohio State. Click this box to purchase tickets.
Promotional material for A Chorus Line
Multiple shows / 1187 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

Short North Stage: A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Click this box to purchase tickets.
A couple walk through a crosswalk in Bridge Park with cars passing on the nearby street
Hours Vary / 6741 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

Dublin's Bridge Park

Bridge Park combines upscale residential living with unique dining, shopping and attractions in Downtown Dublin.