Visit the Short North Gallery Hop on the 1st Sat of each month

Short North Gallery Hop is a monthly tradition that spans 30 years. celebrating art, local shops, and good food.

On the first Saturday of each month, thousands of people head to the Short North Arts District for new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the District.

‘Art + Soul of Columbus’ offering a new, communal seasonal series called Hops on High in celebration of 40 years of Gallery Hop! For each event, portions of High Street will be closed to traffic and made to be enjoyed as the largest pedestrian-only experience in Central Ohio.

Gallery Hop details

Most shops and galleries are open earlier, but the typical Gallery Hop runs from 4 – 10 pm.

Galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and salons showcase Ohio-based artists and feature the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, while musicians, singers, dance troupes, and other entertainers perform in the streets.

Vendors also sell unique handcrafted items throughout the Hop. No matter your age or style, you’ll find something to enjoy at Gallery Hop, and can enjoy a bite to eat or a beverage at some of the best restaurants and bars in the city,

Looking for some cool photo ops? Make sure to check out public art displays listed on the SNAD wesbite.

2025 Gallery Hop Schedule

January 4
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 10: Hops on High! 15+ free hands-on activities & giveaways for the whole family to enjoy, hops on high trail, vendors, food trucks, lots of live music, and more! See details here.
June 7
July 5
August 2

Summer Spray Mural Series: Three artists—Yahfa Guerra, Bryant Anthony, and Panagiota Kourniotis—will paint live from 4 p.m. to sunset as part of Summer Spray, the district’s collaborative mural project curated by Ariel Peguero. Additional work is on view inside the Summer Spray Pop-Up Gallery at 883 N High St.
Gallery Hop Mini Market: This month’s market stretches across High Street and into the Summer Spray Pop-Up Gallery, offering artwork, handmade goods, home décor, self-care items, and more from dozens of local vendors.
Ohio Craft Museum Pop-Up: The event’s community partner hosts a free, hands-on textile art activity inviting visitors to create and connect.
New Gallery Exhibitions: Shows include the closing reception of compost/cosmos at Sean Christopher Gallery, fashion is art at Gallerie by CFA, and Memory Lane by Amanda McGee at Studios on High Gallery, among others.
Live Music & Performances: Expect performances by Global Sol featuring DJ Smoove, Ritchie’s Dance Orchestra, Emily Graham, and more, plus a youth performance and open house at Studio West in collaboration with Black Sheep.

September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6: Hops on High Holiday Hop. See below and check here for updates about Holiday details and performances.

Hops on High events

Portions of High Street are closed for these events, making it a pedestrian-friendly, open-streets format for more space and more fun! The event features 80 local vendors, interactive art installations, food trucks, gallery exhibitions, and live performances — all celebrating the creativity and culture of the Short North.

Creative minds and curious souls can enjoy activities like Music Columbus’ Instrument Petting Zoo, fitness pop-ups from Orangetheory, a soccer zone with the Columbus Crew, and the return of the fan-favorite Shorter North Race, a mini trike competition hosted by Paradise Garage.

For the first time, a curated food truck lineup will help keep guests fueled throughout the day, featuring local favorites like Elevated Wood Fired Pizza, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, Diamonds Icecream, Monster Baby Donuts, and Tortilla.

The one-day-only Hops on High Trail, a mobile check-in experience where you can earn a sweet reward during your visit, will also be exclusive to Saturday, May 3. New this year, the trail will be fully digital. Stop by at least five of the 30+ participating businesses along the trail and enter each location’s check-in code to track your progress. Once you’ve hit five check-ins, show your confirmation to redeem a free scoop of ice cream or edible cookie dough at The Yard Milkshake Bar.

Details here.