Celebrate a day of children’s literature! Perfect for young children and their families, this program features stories, including some 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.
Get creative with book-themed activities, bookmark coloring, creating your own story, and more!
Children: share in the fun by dressing up as your favorite storybook character!*
*Costumes welcome for kids 18 and under. For everyone's safety, please no masks that conceal the entire face. Thank you!
Saturday, August 16, 2024 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
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!
Ohio History Center
$16/Adult
Free/Adult Member
$10/Youth (4-12)
Free/Youth Member (4-18)
$14/Senior 60+
$14/Student w/ID
Free/Children 3 & Under
Looking for additional dates and times? Please select "Other Dates..." or "Other Times..." for further options or if the time slot you have selected is marked "Members-only" or "sold out"
Discount Ticket & Member Early Access Information
Attention Members: You must first sign in using the SIGN IN pop up or button at the top of the page. Members must be signed in to access the 9 & 9:30 a.m. Members-only timed tickets. Remember that your discount will appear AFTER you add tickets to your cart.
Technical difficulties? Email membership@ohiohistory.org for assistance.
Included in this total ticket price is a 5% arts and culture fee on the base ticket as required by the City of Columbus. This fee supports exemplary artists, arts and cultural organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences of all ages throughout greater Columbus.