OberlinKids Zone at the Annual Oberlin Chalk Walk Event

Each year, we host the OberlinKids Zone at 23 Eric Nord Way in the East College Street Courtyard (behind Slow Train). This free, family-friendly community event is held in collaboration with the annual Chalk Walk, providing families with a safe, engaging space for young children to create, play, and explore, away from busy streets and crowded sidewalks. The OberlinKids office is located here and provides families with access to restrooms, a changing table, air conditioning, and a small indoor play space for young children. Outside the office is the E. College Street Courtyard, which offers access to local businesses for food, drinks, and shopping. Come learn about OberlinKids programs, pick up an OberlinKids Literacy Kit (while supplies last), learn about our community partners, make new friends, meet up with other local families, and enjoy a space to relax, chat, and play in the sun or the shade!

Families can enjoy games, activities, community resources, and art-themed literacy kits while supplies last.

Annual Chalk Walk activities are offered throughout Downtown Oberlin.

Special for 2026, the OberlinKids Zone features a child-friendly design created by 2026 Chalk Walk Juried Artist, Becca Boardman.