

ETHERIDGE FAMILY REUNION 2026
DUBLIN, OH JULY 10TH-12TH
TRAVEL & ACTIVITIES
Our Stay
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin offers spacious two-room suites with separate living areas, a full-service restaurant and bar in the lobby, and a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. Guests can relax at the indoor pool, enjoy evening hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the manager’s reception, and make use of reserved hospitality suites for family gatherings. The hotel also provides convenient amenities like a fitness center, coat check, and easy access to nearby attractions including the Columbus Zoo and Highbanks Metro Park.
Africa Event Center
Our family will gather at the beautiful Africa Events Center at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, a private venue reserved exclusively for us. The indoor space provides a comfortable setting for our family gathering, while the adjoining patio offers sweeping views of the savanna and the unforgettable opportunity to feed the giraffes, with private restrooms, full accessibility, and modern amenities surrounded by the natural beauty of the zoo.
Activities
Family activity options include the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay Waterpark, and the chance to explore the great outdoors at Highbanks Metro Park. Guests can enjoy kayaking, hiking trails, fishing, and other park activities before gathering for our family cookout at Highbanks Metro Parks shelter.
Reunion Itinerary
*Subject to change | LAST UPDATED SEPT 2025
1FRIDAY | Welcome & Banquet
- 4:00 PM – Hotel Check-in
- 4:30–6:30 PM – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks @ Hotel
- 7:00 PM – Family Banquet Dinner in Dublin A Room
2SATURDAY | Family Day & Cookout
7:00–8:30 AM – Complimentary Breakfast
10:00–10:30 AM – Ancestry Presentation @ Africa Events Center
11:00 AM-11:30 AM – Family Group Photos
11:30 AM–1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM – Africa Event Center Safariand Zoo -OR- Amusement Park -OR- Water Park
4:00 PM – Family Cookout at Highbanks Metro Park [Mansion Shelter]
3SUNDAY | Farewell & Checkout
7:00–10:30 AM – Complimentary Breakfast
11:00 AM – Hotel Checkout
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Family Activities
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's will updated regularly | LAST UPDATED SEPT 2025
How do I book my room?
Will there be a hospitality suite?
Are venues handicap accessible?
What is included in activities package?
More details to come...
Brochures with final itineraries, maps, and directories will be shared via email and print mail once details are solidified. For now, please book your rooms to secure our group rate!
We can't wait to see you all!
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Would you like to volunteer?
We need help! Volunteers will assist with set up, merchandise distribution, serving food, etc....!