Concerts, Summer fun, Farmers Market, and more in Gahanna

There are so many fun events going on in the Creekside District and around Gahanna all year long! From music to movies to holidays and farmers markets – and so much more!

See what Gahanna has to offer all year with so many outdoor activities and festivals!

Visit Gahanna and the Creekside District Alliance are excited to continue CORA in Gahanna through the year.

Visit the district, grab some food and/or adult beverage, and explore the district and nature of Creekside.

photo: Visit Gahanna

Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail

It’s time to enjoy some seasonal cocktails in Gahanna! The Herb Capital of Ohio is Gahanna, and local restaurants, pubs, and distilleries have created some special herbal-based recipes for the Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail!

Grab a passport and visit 6 of the establishments now through August 2023 to try the featured cocktails. Once you’ve collected 6 passport stamps, you can turn it in for a prize!

Try these seasonal drinks on the Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail

CORA in Gahanna

CORA (Creekside Outdoor Refreshment Area, like DORA in other cities in Ohio) is in effect from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

Visitors in Olde Gahanna can enjoy an alcoholic beverage while walking within designated areas. The boundaries are Big Walnut Creek to the west, High Street to the east, Granville Street to the south and North Street to the north. The designated areas will be clearly marked.

Drinks must be purchased only from participating establishments, and be contained within the CORA-specific cups during the designated hours. You must also have a designated CORA wristband and remain outside.

Follow along with Creekside District Alliance and Visit Gahanna to stay up-to-date on events and ways to support local business!

Annual and Seasonal Events in Gahanna

Gahanna Splash Pad at the Pool

Opens May. This new amenity to the pool includes over 3,100 square feet of spray area and 41 different features designed for toddlers to teens, as well as shaded picnic areas, additional benches and a year-round restroom that is also accessible to the Big Walnut Trail.

The splash pad at Gahanna Swimming Pool is open daily May – October, weather permitting. During the pool season, the Splash Pad is open from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for free use by the community. During pool open hours, visitors must access the splash pad through the GSP entry gate and pay regular admission or hold a pool membership.

Details here.

Gahanna Herb Day

May 6, 2023 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Creekside Plaza

Gahanna is the the Herb Capital of Ohio! Celebrate Gahanna’s Herb Capital status and enjoy the plant sale, herb and plant-themed activities, and support local artists and herb-based vendors.

Herb n’ Arts Fair

Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park

The GLHS Community Art Class hosts its Herb n’ Arts Fair to showcase the Arts in the Gahanna District. This free event will include performances, art creation stations, activities, and more.

Gahanna Swimming Pools

Gahanna Swimming Pool and Hunters Ridge Pool

Both pools facilities open annually on Memorial Day weekend.

Pools will be open 12 – 8 p.m. daily during the 2023 pool season. Gahanna Swimming Pool will close when Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools resume the school year on August 17, 2023. Hunters Ridge Pool will remain open from 12 – 7 p.m. on the weekends through Labor Day.

See full details.

Paddle Gahanna

Paddleboats and kayaking rentals are at Friendship Park and Creekside Park May 28 – Summer. Reservations at PaddleGahanna.com, and are available in 30-minute blocks for $10 per boat. Walk-up based on availability. Rental requires an adult 18+ to be present. No dogs permitted. Life jackets are available, or bring your own.

Creekside Gahanna Paddle 117 Mill St. 614-342-4250

photo: Visit Gahanna

Gahanna Farmers Market

Wednesdays, June – September, from 4-7 pm.

See details and updates on Facebook

Midweek at the Creek(side)

Wednesdays, June 7 – August 2. Catch FREE, live music at Creekside Plaza in Gahanna on Wednesday nights from 6-8 PM. Check out the great lineup below to enjoy with local food and drink during CORA hours! Details on website.

Wednesday, June 7th: Whiskey Business Acoustic Duo
No Midweek at the Creek on June 14th
Wednesday, June 21st: Joey & Jessica
Wednesday, June 28th: Chris Wedebrook
Wednesday, July 5th: Long Tall Deb and Colin John
Wednesday, July 12th: Lucky Penny Sisters
Wednesday, July 19th: Tim Owings
Wednesday, July 26th: Honey & Blue
Wednesday, August 2nd: Change it Up Charlie

Gahanna Creekside Live

Select Fridays from June through August. Family friendly entertainment, dancing and adult beverage sales at Creekside, Gahanna. Live music will be playing throughout Creekside from 5pm to 7pm, headliner starts at 7 p.m.

Those of legal drinking age can enjoy a chilled beverage from one of the wonderful establishments within the CORA limits. No tickets or reservations required. See details on the website. (entertainment tba)

Fri Jun 9: Opening: Chaz & Nicki, Headliner: Sean Carney and the Syd Experience
Fri Jun 23: Opening: Joey and Jessica, Headliner: Thieves and Rivals
Fri Jul 7: Opening: Linden and Melvin, Headliner: The Usual Suspects
Fri Jul 21: Opening: Blowie and the Hootfish, Headliner: Wet Bandits
Fri Aug 4: Opening: Sarah Hudson, Headliner: Direct Energy
Fri Aug 18: Opening: Chris Wedebrook, Headliner: Crooked Highway

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

June 16-18, 2023 at Creekside Park (123 Mill St, Gahanna)

The award-winning Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, presented by Visit Gahanna offers the Best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. Located in Gahanna’s Creekside District, the annual Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival returns this year, celebrating over two decades of outstanding blues and jazz music! Find more details here!

photo: Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival

Gahanna Great Outdoors + Cinema Under the Stars

Make it a fun night out with themed outdoor activities before a unique cinematic experience at your local park!

Fun may include yard games, bounce houses and inflatables, craft stations, and petting zoo. Food and drink are available for purchase at food trucks.

Events are 7 pm – 11 pm at Friendship Park. Details here.

June 30 – Top Gun: Maverick
July 28 – Jungle Cruise
August 25 – The Incredibles

Gahanna Independence Day Celebration and Parade

See full details on Gahanna Parks and Rec website.

Monday, July 3, 2023
5 pm – 11 pm Celebration with food trucks and live music at Gahanna Municipal Golf Course (220 Olde Ridenour Rd.) Music is headlined by Reaganomics, with fireworks at 10 pm. Event is free.
10 p.m. Fireworks at Gahanna Municipal Golf Course

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
10:30 am Lion’s Club 4th of July Parade. The parade route will commence at Clark Hall (380 Granville St.), will then proceed west on Granville St. and will conclude at Royal Plaza (northwest corner of Agler Rd. and Stygler Rd. intersection).

Red, White and Blues Festival featuring Democracy Challenge 2023

July 4, 2023 from 11 am – 4 pm

Celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with music, food, and “Democracy Challenge 2023” at “Red, White and Blues Festival” at La Navona Event Center, located at 154 North Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH 43230.

RWBlues is all about celebrating American style Independence Day with colors and sounds with live music, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages.

But that’s not all! The Democracy Challenge 2023 will be a highlight of the festival, where you can learn about the importance of voting and how you can make a difference in your community.

Muddy Miler

August 20, 2023 from 1pm-4pm at Gahanna Swimming Pool. Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department presents the FREE Muddy Miler Family Adventure. The Muddy Miler is a themed adventure run offering the entire family obstacles, mud and more! WARNING: You will get muddy from head to toe if you want to conquer the Muddy Miler!

Join us to explore the outdoors on our nature trail that winds through the Southwest Flood Plain (near the Gahanna Swimming Pool). Online pre-registration required.

More fun in Gahanna

Friday, June 2, 2023