Symphony music isn’t just for adults! The Columbus Commons is hosting Popcorn Pops with The Columbus Symphony this summer! It’s a great chance to show kids how fun this type of music can be!
These shows are perfect for families with children ages 3 – 12. Concerts feature free popcorn and pre-concert activities such as face painting, art projects, musical instruments and the Columbus Commons Family Fun Zone with inflatables and open play activities.
Gates open and pre-concert activities begin at 5:30 p.m. – get there early to snag a good picnic spot. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and run for approximately one hour.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. They can be purchased at the gate, by phone at 614-469-0939, or online at www.PicnicWithThePops.com.
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Popcorn Pops Schedule
Name that Tune!
Friday, June 20, 2025
From famous orchestra tunes to pop songs to movie music, we’ll uncover how much classical music is already part of our lives. Let’s discover how much you know while teaching Professor Tim Pani, too.
Pre-concert activities include fun yard games, balloon artists, airbrush tattoos, face painting, and even an instrument petting zoo. After the concert, stay to watch the movie Inside Out with your free popcorn presented by the Columbus Commons.
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Where the Wild Things Play
Friday, July 18, 2025
Music meets the beauty of nature. This concert will delight from start to finish with music inspired by and dedicated to our furry and feathered friends and appearances by real animals from the Columbus Zoo, adding a touch of wild charm to the performance.
Enjoy pre-concert activities starting at 5:30pm featuring fun yard games, airbrush tattoos, face painting, and even an instrument petting zoo! After the concert, eat your free popcorn and stay to watch the movie Surf’s Up presented by the Columbus Commons.
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If it’s hot, bring extra clothes for the kids, as there may be an inflatable waterslide again this year!
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