'First Fridays for Families' series continues this Friday

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:10 AM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) series, First Fridays for Families, continues its 2026 season on Friday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus. Doors open at 5:00.

First Fridays for Families introduces young audiences to a wide variety of performing arts in a fun and informal setting at The Commons.

The third show in this year's series is "Snow White," performed by Dancers' Studio, Inc.

Experience a condensed, kid-centric take on Snow White, designed just for young audiences. With lively storytelling, colorful characters, and an engaging pace, this performance brings the classic fairy tale to life in a fun and accessible way.

The final show in this spring's CAAC series is on Friday, May 1.

First Fridays for Families is made possible by Patrick & Sharon Andrews, with additional support from the City of Columbus.

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