WOSU Events

Meet special guests Miss Elaina and Katerina Kittycat from the hit PBS show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, make a paper plate animal, and more at our next free Second Saturday Kids Day.

In July, we are partnering with Perennial Movement Group to have exciting hands-on learning experiences and activities.

Perennial Movement Group is a program of dance classes and performance opportunities for adults over 50. They host weekly classes for older adults, as well as intergenerational dance events, including a monthly dance class for all ages.

Activities include:

• Creative Dance Games with Perennial Movement Group 
• Make a Paper Plate Animal
• Color
• Airbrush artist
• Book Nook
• Meet and Greet with Miss Elaina and Katerina Kittycat

Materials may be limited and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free, but advance registration is required.

Book lovers unite at the Columbus Book Festival!

Explore all the free fest has to offer and stop by our exhibit tent in Topiary Park to meet WOSU and Cat in the Hat from the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That.

Keep the whole family entertained with family fun, exciting photo opportunities and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

Plus, watch WOSU radio hosts in conversation with headlining authors throughout the Festival (see the full schedule):

- Saturday, July 12, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM — Amy Juravich in conversation with Mary Alice Monroe (auditorium)
- Saturday, July 12, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Mike Thompson moderates Digging up the Past: Historical Fiction (author stage 2)
- Sunday, July 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM — Christopher Purdy moderates Richer Writing Through Research (meeting room 1A)

WOSU's tent and Cat in the Hat will only be at the Festival on Saturday July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Cat in the Hat will be available from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday.

Watch the Columbus Clippers take on the Louisville Bats and visit the WOSU table to meet PBS Kids Character Elinor from Elinor Wonders Why!

Elinor will be available from Noon–4:00 PM. The game starts at 1:05 PM.

WOSU will also be the Clippers game on Sunday August 10, 2025.

Join WOSU Public Media on Thursday, July 24 at the Ohio State Fair from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM to meet PBS KIDS characters from the hit show Peg+Cat!

Keep the whole family entertained with hands-on activities, exciting photo opportunities, and a chance to share why you value Central Ohio’s Public Media station.

Our booth in Central Park offers fun for all ages!

Watch the Columbus Clippers take on the Gwinnett Stripers and visit the WOSU table to meet PBS Kids Character Nature Cat!

Nature Cat will be available from Noon–4:00 PM. The game starts at 1:05 PM.

Join us on the afternoon of Sunday August 17 at beautiful Bellawood Farm in Canal Winchester for live on-stage bluegrass music, and your favorite Bluegrass Ramble hosts Chet DeLong, Rich Baker, and Chris Johnston.

This live celebration of national acts, featuring Fast Track, Authentic Unlimited, and The "Queen of Bluegrass" herself Miss Rhonda Vincent!, is our gift of "Thanks" to you when you make a gift to support of The Bluegrass Ramble.

Bring your chairs and blankets and relax on the lawn, visit our vendor exhibit hall in the barn, check out our children's activities hosted by WOSU Classroom. and the Parking Lot Jam hosted by Mark Wahlberg Airstream! This is a family-friendly event.

Kids under 12 are admitted free with a ticket holder. Food, beverages, and WOSU merch are available onsite for purchase. (No outside food or drink permitted.)

Gates open at Noon. Parking is free.

Support for this year's concert is provided by the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 189.