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  Parks & Recreation Department

Parks & Recreation Department
22nd and Sycamore Streets • P.O. Box 858 • Columbus, IN 47202-0858
(812)376-2680 Phone • (812)378-2892 Fax
Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday


Special/Family Activities

Festival of the Young Child
Donner Park Variety Shows
Bark in the Park
Country In The Park
Hospice Concert
Mill Race Race/Mayor's Walk
All Day Picnic Basket Workshop
Noon Kid Concerts
It's Showtime
Girls on the Run
Fabulous Friday
Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree Concerts
It's Showtime
Meet the Summer Staff

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Festival of the Young Child

Join the Columbus Parks & Recreation Dept., Children, Inc., and Childhood Connections as they present the 31st annual Festival of the Young Child featuring games, activities, entertainment, prizes and treats for children up to age 8.

Sat., April 26, 10am-12N, Donner Center

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FREE Donner Park Variety Shows

co-sponsored with Kiwanis Club of Columbus & AM 1010 WCSI,
Donner Park Shelterhouse, 7:00 pm

Saturdays: June 14, July 19, Aug. 9, Sept. 13




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Bark in the Park - FREE

Bark in the Park (co-sponsored with White River Broadcasting) Includes information & activities for dogs & their owners. All dogs must be on a leash & able to socialize with others. Don't forget your pooper scooper!

The Indy Dog & Disc Club will perform from 3:30-4pm & 5-5:30pm.
Sat., June 21, 3-6pm, Donner Park Shelterhouse

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Country In The Park - FREE

Country in the Park is back again! Join Columbus Parks and Recreation, Columbus Area Arts Council & WKKG for an evening of live country music! Concessions available for purchase.
Sat., Aug. 23
Mill Race Park, 6-9pm

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Hospice Concert FREE

Sat., Aug 30, 7pm
Mill Race Park (rain location: Columbus North Gym)

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Mill Race Race/Mayor's Walk

5K Walk, 5K Run, 15K Run, 5K Team Run/Walk Challenge & Kids Fun Run on Sat., Sept. 27, Mill Race Park. . For race route information, call Mill Race at (812) 390-6912.
For registration info log on to www.millracerace.org

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All Day Picnic Basket Workshop

BasketThis large, oversized, round bucket shaped basket will become one of your favorites. You will learn how to weave a round base, a braided rim and a muffled handle. Weaving experience helpful but beginners are welcome! All weaving supplies will be furnished. Students should bring a pair of scissors, a small screwdriver with a flat blade, and an old towel. If you would like to bring a sack lunch and drinks, we will have access to the kitchen.

454000-A6 Sat., June 14
9am-4pm
$56.00

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Noon Kid Concerts - FREE

(co-sponsored with Columbus Area Arts Council)

All shows held at Donner Park Shelterhouse at 12Noon.

Thurs., June 12 Nick Lakin - Magician
Thurs, June 19 T-Rex - "Read Like a Rock Star!"
Thurs., June 26 Mad Cap Puppets presents: "Legend of Little Wolf"

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FREE It's Showtime

"Hula, Hula, Hula" NEW

Wed, July 16, 1:30 pm
Donner Park Shelterhouse



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Girls on the Run

Bartholomew County with the help of Healthy Communities, Columbus Park and Recreation Department and The Athlete's Foot has been approved to start a Girls on the Run Council. Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls ages 8-13 to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.

For more information, to volunteer or make a donation, please contact Amy Macy at 812-376-7780 or tafcolumbus@comcast.net

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FREE Fabulous Friday

(co-sponsored with Columbus Area Arts Council)

Featuring "Gizmo Guys" - comedy/jugglers

Fri., Aug. 1, 7pm
Mill Race Park
(rain location: Donner Shelterhouse)


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FREE Family Bingo/Make Your Own Sundae Night

SundaeMUST pre-register - limited to the first 30 families with a max.of 5 per family. Please specify actual number of family members attending up to 5. Prizes awarded to winners! Sundaes will be served.

403001-A2 Wed, Aug 6
6:30 - 8:30pm
Donner Center

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Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree Concerts

Sat., Sept. 13, Mill Race Park
  (rain location: Donner Center)

Sat., Nov. 15, Donner Center

Open Jam Sessions begin at 4pm
Group performances begin at 5pm

FREE (donations will be accepted).

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