The Delaware County Fair runs from September 13-20, 2025, and features The Little Brown Jug on September 18, 2025. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events! Delaware All Horse Parade But before the fair starts, don't miss the All … [Read more...] about Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
Entertainment and The Arts
Hilltop Spring Jamboree celebrates Spring and Music
The Hilltop Spring Jamboree is a free and family-friendly event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9 am - 2 pm. Attendees will enjoy live music all day, an instrument petting zoo, and other artmaking activities. Music and arts organizations from around the city will be on hand to share more … [Read more...] about Hilltop Spring Jamboree celebrates Spring and Music
Columbus Modern Dance Company Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden
Modern dance & afternoon tea among the topiaries – what better way to spend Mother’s Day weekend than with the Annual Columbus Modern Dance Company Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden performance? Columbus Modern Dance Company in Topiary Park CoMo Dance returns to Columbus gem, the … [Read more...] about Columbus Modern Dance Company Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden
Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
The Columbus Arts Festival returns to the downtown Riverfront area along the Scioto Mile on June 6-8, 2025 This free art festival will feature great artists from around the country working with all types of media. You’ll find prints, paintings, jewelry, housewares, glass art, … [Read more...] about Columbus Arts Festival on the Riverfront in Downtown Cbus
2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville from July 20 - July 26, 2025! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule includes Harness Racing, Demolition Derby, … [Read more...] about 2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
Looking for your next summer adventure? Lancaster, Ohio, is just a short drive from Columbus and home to an epic 10-day festival (because one weekend just isn’t enough time for all the fun!). Mark your calendars because the Lancaster Festival is just down the road and jam-packed with exciting … [Read more...] about Annual Lancaster Festival: Artwalk, concerts, food, and fun
Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus
Actors’ Theatre of Columbus returns this Summer for the 43rd season with their outdoor classic theatre under the stars in German Village’s Schiller Park. Shakespeare in the Park at Schiller Park Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm All performances take place at 8 pm at Schiller Park … [Read more...] about Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus
Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus
Columbus Recreation and Parks hosts summer concerts at Bicentennial Park on throughout the summer! Bicentennial Park Summer Concerts Food and drinks available starting at 5 pm; concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Each concert will feature a DJ, live music and food trucks. Admission is free. Bring … [Read more...] about Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus
Memorial Day Weekend at the Columbus Commons
Head to the Columbus Commons over Memorial Day Weekend for 2 days of free events in downtown Columbus. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy family fun, a concert, food trucks, and more! Free Concert! A Song Remains: A Night of Led Zeppelin with The Dark Side of the Moon Friday, May 23, … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend at the Columbus Commons
UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play, an Open Streets 614 event
UnderCurrent is a new event series set to take place directly under Current, the sky-high sculpture by artist Janet Echelman. Current is part of the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art. UnderCurrent Part night market, part block party, UnderCurrent occurs … [Read more...] about UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play, an Open Streets 614 event
Columbus College of Art & Design CCAD Fashion Show and “Best of” Show
Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs, a Master of Fine Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design, and they also do a fantastic job at connecting with the community … [Read more...] about Columbus College of Art & Design CCAD Fashion Show and “Best of” Show
Scioto Arts Market: A Monthly Pop-up on the Scioto at NVMM
Looking for a fun and free way to spend a Saturday in downtown Columbus? The new Scioto Arts Market brings art, shopping, food, and community vibes to the National Veterans Memorial & Museum parking lot once a month, May - October. What’s the Scioto Arts Market? The Scioto Arts … [Read more...] about Scioto Arts Market: A Monthly Pop-up on the Scioto at NVMM
2026 Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival bring top musicians
The Annual Creekside Blues and Jazz Fest returns to the Creekside District on June 19-21, 2026 for the 27th year! The event brings the top regional and national blues and jazz talent to Gahanna on 3 stages, food vendors, retail vendors, and more. Creekside Blues and Jazz … [Read more...] about 2026 Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival bring top musicians
Art and Rooftop Garden Tours at OSU Urban Arts Space and Hopkins Hall Gallery
Tucked in the historic Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus, OSU Urban Arts Space is a gallery space that hosts FREE exhibitions, performances, activities throughout the year. The experimental galleries adapt to the needs of Ohio State's arts curriculum, and makes art more accessible. The … [Read more...] about Art and Rooftop Garden Tours at OSU Urban Arts Space and Hopkins Hall Gallery
Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio
We love the vintage feel of a drive in movie experience. I went to the drive-in with my family many times growing up - piled in our station wagon. We've taken our young children to Skyview Drive-in Lancaster, and they loved the experience (even if they didn't make it to the second movie). Drive … [Read more...] about Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio
