November Family and Kid Activities

November is a great month full of fun kid and family friendly activities. There is a special event for mom - the Mom Energy event that is designed to give moms tips to stay energized through their busy day. Another great event, the Gingerbread Workshop will show kids the secrets of making the perfect gingerbread house at the Franklin Park Conservatory.

Mom Energy: A Simple Plan To Live Fully Charged

November 3, 2011
Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Wellington School
3650 Reed Road, Columbus
614-324-1645

Learn how to recharge your batteries in this seminar at the Wellington School.

Veterans Day Parade

November 4, 2011
Friday noon-1 p.m.
Free
Ohio Statehouse
Broad and High streets, Columbus
614-752-9777

Celebrate the veterans that served the United States of America faithfully at the City of Columbus holiday parade.

Phoenix Theatre for Children: Peter and the Wolf

November 11-20, 2011
Friday-Sunday
Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center
77 S. High St., Columbus
614-469-0939

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Gingerbread Workshop

November 12, 2011
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Adults $11. Seniors and students $9. Children $6. Children under 2 free.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
614-645-5923, 614-645-8733

Forget the boxed treatments, this class will show you the top tricks and tips to building a perfect gingerbread house. Yum!

PBJ & Jazz: Vernon Hairston Trio

November 12, 2011
Saturday 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
$5
Lincoln Theatre
769 E. Long St.
614-294-5200

The popular PB&Jazz series is a great family event that normally takes place at Topiary Park, but has moved to the newly renovated Lincoln-Theatre for the cold weather. It's a great opportunity to introduce children to different kinds of music.

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Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

November 18, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.
Adults $14. Seniors $10. Children 2-9 $9
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
614-645-3550, 800-666-5397

Millions of lights, festive holiday activities and the lions, tigers and bears (and more) of the Columbus Zoo!

Family Fun Day: Sweet Turkeys

November 23, 2011
Wednesday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Adults $11. Seniors and students $9. Children $6. Children under 2 free
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
614-645-8733, 800-214-7275

Another opportunity to cook together and learn more about the famous bird that is a big part of traditional holiday celebrations.