Star Spangled Kids Day

Celebrate Day Three of Celebration 250 Columbus with a full day of family-friendly fun on 4th Street. Star Spangled Kids Day will feature patriotic activities, kid-focused entertainment, sweet treats, and special downtown offerings.
Highlights include a special creative ice cream flavor at Zaharakos, free Snowbiz, free hair tinsel, face painting, and educational displays from kidscommons. Families can also enjoy a free YES Cinema popcorn event with special showtimes of Toy Story 5, along with special kids menus at participating downtown restaurants.

• Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Time: 12:00–8:00 PM
• Location: 4th Street, Columbus, IN
• Admission: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase
  

About the Week:
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with six days of community events in Columbus and Bartholomew County, Indiana. From June 29 through July 4, enjoy a patriotic lineup of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, historical experiences, kids’ programming, sports tournaments, a parade, fireworks, and more.

Each day brings a new theme, including American Revolution Day, Tea Day, Star Spangled Kids Day, Historical Society Day, the All-American Festival on Central, and a full day of Fourth of July festivities in downtown Columbus. Highlights include hands-on heritage activities, food and beverage tastings, live music, circus entertainment, children’s activities, the Patriotic Parade, and fireworks to close out the celebration.

Join the community as Columbus comes together to honor history, celebrate local spirit, and mark this once-in-a-generation milestone.