2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival (2/21)

2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival

Presented By: Sylvan Learning Center

📆 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)

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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!

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Early birds get the magic! 🏰❄️

Register for the 2026 KidsLinked Columbus Winter Carnival on the first day of ticket sales — Dec. 16 from 8am to midnight — and you’ll be entered to WIN a Family 4-Pack of tickets to Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party! Winners will receive their tickets by mail — no hassle, just joy. Don't miss your chance to kick off winter with a little Disney sparkle! Be sure to set your alarm for 12/16 at 8am and be ready to register! ⏰🎉

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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! 🎉

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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!

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Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited)

All admissions include access to the carnival, vendor fair, performances, giveaways, & more!

(1) DIAMOND Entry – FREE (Limit 150) – Admits Entire Family

• EARLY ENTRY (11AM – Noon)
• VIP BAG (1 max per family)!
• FUN PASS – Includes:

⮞ Special Activities: Family Bingo (12:30PM) | Character Costume Contest – big prizes! (12:50PM) | Family Prize is Right (1:10PM) | Hula Hoop + Limbo Contest (1:40PM) | Character Coloring Contest – (Coloring time: 11AM – 2PM Awards: 2PM). Prizes for All + Plus 1st - 3rd Special Prizes.

⮞ Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Candy Cane Game | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prize)/ Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win one of eight awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win either bubbles, blow pops or bubble gum)

(2) GOLD Entry – FREE (Limit 300) – Admits Entire Family

• GENERAL ENTRY (Noon – 3PM)
• FUN PASS (See Above)
• Or $2/person at the door

(3) EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY - $12 per child (Limit 100) ($15 Value)

• EARLY ENTRY (11:30AM - 12:30PM) – Includes all adults in party
• 5 ACTIVITY TICKETS (Used for carnival games, laser tag, mini golf, character Meet & Treat – all are 1-2 tickets each)
• UNLIMITED BOUNCE PARK - WRISTBAND (All day)
• FUN PASS (See Above)
• VIP Bag (1 max per family)!

(4) ULTIMATE EVERYTHING Pass – PRESALE ONLY – $25 per child (Limit 40) (Up to $150 Value)

• ALL ITEMS IN EVERYTHING PASS (Includes all Adults in party)
• CHARACTER MEET & TREAT – 1 PRIORITY ENTRY TICKET: Get Special 15 minute early entry to either (PICK 1): Gabby & Minions (11AM + Cookie Decorating), Bluey & Bingo (Noon + Cup Cake Bar), Paw Patrol Characters(1PM + Cookie Decorating), OR Stitch & Sonic(2PM + Cup Cake Bar). Good for 1 CHILD. Please purchase additional Ultimate Everything Pass for each additional child/children.
• FREE TICKET VOUCHER

PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:

(NOTE: All shows are at Nationwide Arena or Schottenstein Center.)

⮞ Disney on Ice – Mickey Search Party (Feb 22nd )

⮞ Monster Jam (April 10th – April 12th)

⮞ Ringling Brothers (April 30th - May 3rd)

⮞ Snow Trails Experience Pass – max 1 per family ($150 Value - Includes Lift Ticket + Equipment Rental).

• PICK 1 ITEM BELOW:

⮞ Character Mystery Box: (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRtbXkA3Rq3wWJHocpu0YJwWDz2AevzYRw04QtDVRcNcQkkQh20BPzGKRXFOQZdnqC7ecdAX6DDgWXp/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000)

⮞ Bubble Wand: (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTNpXaIqZduwaRyAuYluwDw4N9QTZGCi2fgHmxrXhq6QBeUdpcW2X3i2Vc6b8Tm3LWNqgL5nAosp4_r/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g3335dd33be4_2_75)

⮞ 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) CLICK HERE OR GO TO: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR3eStF3OoftsZGELGnBbNDSzivsBCuaGHsG8JbQVmp0b06OCvje_efvOeCRKT_GDdATdLt7a8Erh38/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p

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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

• 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

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🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor or Sponsor?

Contact Greg Yoakam at Greg@KidsLinked.com.

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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!

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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 Meet & Treat (Activity Ticket Required)
• 3:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for Coming!

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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!

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Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the season!