Pumpkins & Fall Fun

Visit our little pumpkin patch and fall activity area. Open daily Sept 19 - Nov 1.

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Elementary & Preschool Nature Clubs - starting Sept 2026

Ever Adventure and Olentangy Caverns are partnering to create nature-based enrichment programs.
Simply put, children need more time outside — and less time on screens. Together, we’re creating outdoor learning experiences so kids have even more opportunities to play outside.

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Preschool Music Class with Brandi Sparks

Thurs 9/24 & 10/22: Sing, dance, play musical instruments, and make memories together with other families. Admission to the petting zoo is included in your ticket.
$25 for ONE CHILD + ONE PARENT / GUARDIAN
$10 for each ADDITIONAL CHILD in the household

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Kids Arts & Crafts Market

Support young entrepreneurs — and find some unexpected treasures — at our Made by Me Markets where ONLY KIDS (age 17 & under) are the vendors.

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Free Entertainment on Market Days

2nd Sundays June - October: from magic shows to face painting, there is extra (free!) fun for everyone during monthly events.

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Join us for cave yoga (yes, inside the cave!)

Relax mind & body with central Ohio’s only cave yoga experience. Spots are limited, so grab your tickets!

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Sound Bathing in the Cave

It’s back! Join us for monthly sound bathing sessions — tickets are very limited.

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Party Time!

Birthdays, corporate events, team outings, family reunions — we offer many rentable areas to make the day special.

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Fire Truck Slide

Every day is a touch-a-truck event with our real, retired fire truck. Located next to the playground.

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Rock & Gem Shop

From giant amethyst cathedrals to gemstone jewelry, we have something for everyone in our newly renovated Rock & Gem Shop.

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Fun things to do with kids in Columbus, Ohio

2026 season: March 19 - November 1

Sat & Sun 9:30am - 6pm

Mon - Fri 9:30am - 5pm

We’re open every day during the season. (Yes, even holidays!) On wet days, bring a rain jacket and wear shoes that can get damp. During times of flash flooding aboveground, the cave may be closed for 1 - 3 hours while rain water makes its way through the cave.

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