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Get ready to experience a winter wonderland of fun at the 2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival! 2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival Presented By: Sylvan Learning Center Learn More Here: https://www.sylvanlearning.com/locations/us/oh/columbus-tutoring/columbus/ 📆 Saturday, February 21st , 2026 | 🕒 11AM–3PM 📍 Polaris Fashion Place (Former Forever 21 Location) – 1500 Polaris Parkway – Suite 315 (Back side of Polaris Mall, right beside Dave & Busters) __________________________ Join us for the 7th Annual Columbus Winter Carnival! Escape the cold & enjoy this FREE family event where you can purchase additional add-ons. This event will be packed with fun activities from Meet & Treat's with Bluey, Bingo, Minions, Sonic, Gabby, Stitch, and Paw Characters to fun areas that include a bounce park, bubble house, a giant carnival game area, mini golf and laser tag! Plus, tons of entertainment - from Family Bingo, Family Price is Right, Character Costume Contests, a magician and more additional activities! Register early! This event will sell out! __________________________ NEW THIS YEAR: 💥 REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS! 💥 🏆 Top 5 referrers will receive... 2 Ticket Vouchers to either ⮞ (Pick ONE) Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Ringling Bros OR Snow Trails Ski Pass ⮞ AND 20 Activity Tickets good for the event We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your crew, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉 __________________________ Featured Activities - 1st 200 : Receive a FREE TREAT from TIM HORTONS - ULTIMATE PASS: Register for this & receive either a free ticket voucher for Disney on Ice, Monster Jam, Snow Trails Ski Pass OR Ringling Bros - CHARACTER MEET & TREAT: Meet Bluey, Bingo, Minions, Gabby, Paw Characters, Stitch, and Sonic PLUS Treat Decorating Stations and special stickers! - FUN ZONE – Bounce Park | Bubble House | Tunnel & Fort Zone | Lazer tag | Mini golf | Balloon Artist | Face Painter | Free Treats! - GIANT CARNIVAL GAME AREA: Largest of the year with over 10 games from Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Basketball Challenge, Giant Prize Wheel, Frog Flipper, Tin Can Alley, Balloon Pop, Going Fishing, New Games & more! - CONTESTS & GAMES: Character Costume Contest, Family Bingo, Family Price is Right Game Show, Hula Hoop, Limbo, Holiday/Character Coloring Contests & more! - STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More - ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY: Find Local Resources, Shopping & Find Classes/Camps/Care, education neat items for your home, fitness & health! __________________________ Feld Entertainment is proud to bring the following shows to Columbus families: • Disney on Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party running February 19-22: Buy your family's tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/disney-on-ice-presents-mickeys-search-tickets/artist/2480287?venueId=41498 • Monster Jam running April 10-12: Buy your family's tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/monster-jam-tickets/artist/1542376?venueId=41424 • Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus running April 30 to May 3rd: Buy your family's tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-presents-tickets/artist/2962779?venueId=41424 __________________________ Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited) All admissions include access to the carnival, vendor fair, performances, giveaways, & more! (1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Includes Entire Family (2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Includes Entire Family (3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $12 per child (Limit 100) ($15 Value) (4) ULTIMATE EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY – $25 per child (Limit 40) (Up to $150 Value) __________________________ Add-On Fun Items: (1) UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK WRISTBAND – $5 pre-reg / $7 at event -Includes Bounce Park, Tunnel Zone & Fort Zone! (2) CARNIVAL / ACTIVITY TICKETS – 3 for $5 (Games: 1–2 tickets each) / $6 at event Used for... -CHARACTER MEET & TREAT (2 Tickets Each): Special interaction with... ⮞ Gabby & Minions (11:15AM-11:50AM + Cookie Decorating) ⮞ Bluey & Bingo (12:15- 12:50PM + Cup Cake Bar) ⮞ Paw Patrol Characters (1:15PM-1:50PM + Cookie Decorating) ⮞ Stitch & Sonic(2:15PM-2:50PM + Cup Cake Bar) Limited Seating,1st come 1st served – Includes treat, picture opportunity, sticker of the characters, autograph and more!). Want Early Entry? Purchase an ULTIMATE EVERYTHING PASS and get in 15 minutes early to 1 Meet & Treat! -FUN ACTIVITIES (1-2 Tickets) ⮞ Lazer Tag ⮞ Mini Golf -CARNIVAL GAMES: Largest of the year – 13 games! Win Great Prizes!(1-2 Tickets Each) ⮞ Giant Prize Wheel ⮞ Going Fishing ⮞ Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery ⮞ Basketball Game ⮞ Racing Pigs ⮞ Chicken Launcher ⮞ Coin Roller ⮞ Frog Flipper ⮞ Tin Can Toss ⮞ Balloon Pop ⮞ Duck Hunt Toss ⮞ Stand a Bottle ⮞High Striker (3) Character Mystery Box ⮞Many Styles. Subject to availability - To see options go to: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRtbXkA3Rq3wWJHocpu0YJwWDz2AevzYRw04QtDVRcNcQkkQh20BPzGKRXFOQZdnqC7ecdAX6DDgWXp/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 (4) Bubble Wand ⮞ Many Styles. Subject to availability - To see options go to: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTNpXaIqZduwaRyAuYluwDw4N9QTZGCi2fgHmxrXhq6QBeUdpcW2X3i2Vc6b8Tm3LWNqgL5nAosp4_r/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g3335dd33be4_2_75 (5) Winter Light Up Knitted Hat or Holiday Gloves: Hat or Winter Gloves: Pick 1 of 21 Styles for Hats, 1 of 4 Styles for Gloves! ⮞ Subject to availability - To see options go to: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR3eStF3OoftsZGELGnBbNDSzivsBCuaGHsG8JbQVmp0b06OCvje_efvOeCRKT_GDdATdLt7a8Erh38/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p __________________________ Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor? Contact Greg Yoakam at [email protected]. __________________________ What’s in the VIP Bag? (Pickup anytime between 11AM-Noon) -Free 10-pack Timbits from Tim Hortons -Free Indoor Play Pass from Recreations Outlet -Free Kids Meal 101 Craft Kitchen -Special Discounts to Various Fun Activities! -Plus More Surprises! __________________________ Event Schedule Highlights: - 11:00AM: VIP ENTRY OPENS (DIAMOND/ EVERYTHING / ULTIMATE PASS)! -11:00AM: Holiday/Character Coloring Contest Coloring Time Starts! -11:05AM: Bounce Park, Laser Tag, Mini Golf & Carnival Games Open! - 11:15AM-11:50AM: Gabby & Minions Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required) - NOON: GENERAL ENTRY OPENS (GOLD PASS) -Noon: The Magic of Magical Mr. J (Main Stage) - 12:15PM-12:50PM: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required) -12:30PM: Character Costume Contest -12:55PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage) -1:10PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage) - 1:15PM-1:50PM: Paw Patrol Characters Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required) -1:30PM: Family Price is Right (Main Stage) -1:45PM: The Magic of Magical Mr. J (Main Stage) -2:00PM: Holiday/Character Coloring Contest Ends – AWARDS (Coloring Area) - 2:15PM-2:50PM Stitch & Sonic M eet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required) - 3:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming! __________________________ How to Join the Fun: 1. Click "Register" online. 2. Choose your admission level & any add-ons. 3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name). 4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building – look for the giant inflatable Santa Claus!). 5. Let the fun begin! __________________________ Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the season! Event Link for Easy Sharing: https://2026CBUSWinterCarnival.eventbrite.com