Kiwanis Club of Columbus – Meridian

Welcome to the Columbus Meridian Kiwanis Club! We are a mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.

• Kiwanis Spooktacular Pancake Breakfast
  by jblasdel
  August 26, 2026

  Join us for a spooktacular, kid-friendly morning of “Good Food, Good Friends, and a Great Cause!” The Meridian Kiwanis Club invites families and neighbors of all ages to enjoy a delicious Halloween pancake breakfast packed with fun activities for the little ones, all while supporting local Kiwanis Youth Programs and helping us serve the children of our community.

  Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Location: Asbury United Methodist Church (1751 27th Street, Columbus, IN 47201)

  Admission

  • Adults: $10.00
  • Children: $5.00
  • Children 5 & Under: FREE
  • Elementary-Age Children: FREE when wearing a costume and accompanied by an adult!

  Family Activities & Entertainment

  • Photo Ops with Star Wars Characters: Meet and take pictures with iconic characters! (501st Legion)
  • Face Painting & Games: Interactive fun run by our local Key Club members.
  • Trunk-or-Treat: Hosted by the Hoosier Mustang Club. Bring your trick-or-treat bags!

  All proceeds directly support Kiwanis youth programs. Bring the whole family out for a morning of Halloween fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

  

• Free Book Distribution
  by jblasdel
  June 5, 2026

  Summer Reading Program and Nexus Park Fun Day

  BCPL Express will be distributing FREE books at the Fun Day on Thursday, June 18th from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  Additional Meridian Kiwanis members will join Sandy Allman as we continue to distribute the books that we purchased for the summer reading program students.  Our free books program for the summer reading program reached over 300 BCSC students who needed a little help preparing to pass the IREAD test so they can continue into 4th grade.  Well done Meridian Kiwanis!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• 5th Annual Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk for Kid’s Sake
  by jblasdel
  April 6, 2026

  

  NEW THIS YEAR – 1/4 MILE FUN RUN FOR KIDS 6 AND UNDER PRIOR TO OUR 5K RUN/WALK.

  ONLY $7 PER CHILD. PARENTS CAN JOIN FOR NO CHARGE. EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL FUN RUN MEDALLION.

• FOURTH ANNUAL KIWANIS 5k RUN/WALK FOR RILEY
  by jblasdel
  April 4, 2025

  

• Kiwanis Pancakes are Back!
  by jblasdel
  March 30, 2025

  

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