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Big Summer Celebration

Food, Fun, Games, Crafts and More!
2026-08-01 10:30:00 2026-08-01 13:00:00 America/New_York Big Summer Celebration Wrap up an unforgettable Summer Reading! Enjoy a petting zoo, touch-a-truck, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, airbrush tattoos, trivia and bingo, food trucks, crafts, and more. Fun for all ages! Pickerington Main -

Saturday, August 01
10:30am - 1:00pm

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Wrap up an unforgettable Summer Reading! Enjoy a petting zoo, touch-a-truck, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, airbrush tattoos, trivia and bingo, food trucks, crafts, and more. Fun for all ages!

You're sure to find a fun activity (or two or three!) at the 2026 Big Summer Celebration! 

Wrap up an unforgettable summer with the Big Summer Celebration—an all-ages event packed with fun, discovery, and community spirit. Explore a hands-on petting zoo, climb aboard vehicles at Touch-a-Truck, and take on the inflatable obstacle course. Try your luck at the dunk tank, enjoy airbrush tattoos, and join in lively rounds of trivia and bingo. Families can browse a variety of food trucks, get creative with crafts, and experience even more surprises along the way. Whether you participated in Summer Reading or just want to celebrate the season, this free event is the perfect way to come together and make lasting memories. Bring your friends, bring your family, and don’t miss this exciting send-off to summer at the library.

  • Bring the Farm to You Petting Zoo
  • Touch a Truck
  • Inflatable Obstacle Course
  • "Dunk a Director" Dunk Tank
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Trivia
  • Bingo
  • Food Trucks
  • Crafts

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Preschoolers | Kids | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Outreach/Community Events |

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Pickerington Main
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Phone: 614-837-4104
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Balloon Sculpting - at the Big Summer Celebration!
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BINGO! Lively, family-friendly competition - at Big Summer Celebration!
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At Summer Reading Big Summer Celebration, everyone will enjoy a petting zoo, touch-a-truck, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, airbrush tattoos, trivia, food trucks, crafts, and BINGO, too!
Pop Culture Trivia by Excesss Trivia - at the Big Summer Celebration
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