Once Upon Ohio
Aug. 16
Ohio History Center 800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA Open in Google Map
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Adult - $16 Senior - $14 Child 4-12 - $10 Child 3 & Under - Free College Student with ID - $14 Members - Free
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Once Upon Ohio

Celebrate a day of Ohio children’s literature! Perfect for young children and their families, this program features stories by Ohio authors and illustrators with engaging elements such as songs, rhymes, and movement, fostering early literacy skills and enhancing language development in a dynamic and entertaining manner.  

  • The Ohio History Center has exhibits to see, explore, and TOUCH! 
  • Get creative with book-themed activities and crafts, bookmark coloring, creating your own story, and more! 
  • Share in the fun by Dressing up as your favorite storybook character!*
    *Costumes welcome for kids 18 and under. For safety reasons, please no masks that cover the entire face. 

Ticket information

Please select an entry time of 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 or Noon

The Ohio History Center is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and your Once Upon Ohio ticket is valid all day after your entry time.

Member-exclusive access from 9–10 a.m.- members must sign in to see 9 & 9:30 a.m. ticket availability. Register early- member-exclusive access will sell out!

Tickets go on sale to members on Monday, July 7, 2025 and to non-members on Monday, July 14, 2025.

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