This week
The next seven days
Mason Summer Studio Recital
Summer recital celebrating young musicians at Mason Studio, held at Natalie's Grandview.
Leather Working: Tote Bag
Hands-on leather craft workshop—make your own tote bag.
Pippin
Whimsical musical at Short North Stage—colorful, adventure-filled storytelling.
Bobby Floyd Trio - Free Happening Hour Show
Free live jazz on the Hammond B3 organ at Natalie's Grandview, Columbus.
Sunday Funday: End of Summer Fair & Festival of Faith & Nations
End-of-summer fair celebrating diverse cultures—rides, food, and cultural performances.
Ron Holmes -Eclecticism at the Goodale Park Music Series
Ron Holmes Eclecticism closes the Goodale Park Music Series with live music in the gazebo.
Of Virtue
Of Virtue at Ace of Cups
The Cowboys (1972) - Midland Movies
Classic Western film screening—adventure and cowboy stories at Midland Movies.
Ealy House Museum Open
Historic home museum open for tours—explore local heritage.
Music of Chopin – Piano Concert
Classical piano concert featuring Chopin at Rose Run Presbyterian Church.
Concerts on the Green: Conspiracy
Free outdoor concert series at Worthington Village Green.
Books and Blooms Festival
Garden and book celebration—stroll blooms and browse books in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series: The Muppet Movie
Discounted family-movie screenings featuring beloved kids' films.
STEAM Sundays Circuits with Jessica Fries-Gaither
Hands-on circuits and electronics workshop with award-winning science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither.
Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series
Free summer concert series from Hilliard Arts Council—local talent.
🎨🥤🌊 Paint and Sip: Beach Bliss 🏖️✨
🎨🥤🌊 Paint and Sip: Beach Bliss 🏖️✨ at Pinot's Palette Short North
HAC Summer Concert Series- Hilliard Community Band
Free community band concert—classic summer entertainment for all ages.
Westerville Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor summer concerts perfect for picnicking and family fun.
Free Sundays at CMA
Free museum admission every Sunday—explore art with your family.
Open Farm Days at Harrison Farm
Free farm visit where kids experience agricultural activities and animal encounters.
Willy Tea Taylor & The Turkey Buzzards
Willy Tea Taylor & The Turkey Buzzards at Natalie's Grandview
The Hartford Fair
Family fun at The Hartford Fair in Croton.
Sunday Fundays - End of Summer Fair
Monthly themed fair with dining, shopping, and entertainment in historic Worthington.
Concerts on the Green
Free outdoor concert on the green in historic Worthington—perfect for a family picnic.
Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays
Free Sunday concerts on the green—perfect for family picnics.
Movie at Brookpark | A Minecraft Movie
Outdoor movie screening of Minecraft — bring blankets and settle in.
STEAM Sundays Chalk Prints
Hands-on STEAM chalk-print workshop at Cover to Cover Children's Books.
Timeless Blooms
Paint-your-own guided art class at Brush Crazy with step-by-step instructions.
🎨🥤🌅 Paint and Sip: Hilltop Sunset 🌄✨
🎨🥤🌅 Paint and Sip: Hilltop Sunset 🌄✨ at Pinot's Palette Short North
Luke Borchelt Happy Hour Concert w/ Travis Reid Ball Band
Luke Borchelt Happy Hour Concert w/ Travis Reid Ball Band at Rumba Cafe
🎨🥤🍦 Paint and Sip: Scoop There It Is 🍨✨
🎨🥤🍦 Paint and Sip: Scoop There It Is 🍨✨ at Pinot's Palette Short North
Pippin
Spirited musical at Short North Stage — a fantastical adventure perfect for older kids and teens.
The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson comes alive on stage—a theatrical adventure for fans of the beloved book series.
10 Minutes on the Dot
Guided close-up look at a single artwork with an educator at Columbus Museum of Art.
Park of Roses Concert Series: Clintonville Community Choir
Free community choir concert in the Park of Roses gazebo every Sunday evening.
🎨🥤💜 Paint and Sip: Dripping Hydrangeas 🌸✨
🎨🥤💜 Paint and Sip: Dripping Hydrangeas 🌸✨ at Pinot's Palette Short North
Tango: Beyond the Steps
Tango: Beyond the Steps at Crystal Ballroom Dance Center
The Matt Simmons Band @ the Hartford Fair!
Live music at the Hartford Fair—classic county-fair fun for the whole family.
Monday Pub Quiz at Fado Irish Pub
Monday Pub Quiz at Fado Irish Pub in Columbus
Lolli-Pops! Summer Children's Concert Series
Free outdoor concert series with music designed for young children.
Be Strong (boys in grades 4-7): Summer Series 2
Strength-building fitness class for boys in grades 4–7 at Philip Heit Center.
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards w/ Friend of a Friend & Karma and The Killjoys
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards w/ Friend of a Friend & Karma and The Killjoys at Rumba Cafe
Digital Video Studio
Learn video production skills in a hands-on studio workshop at Hospital Drive, Dublin.
American Football - Band
American Football - Band at Newport Music Hall
Home School Art Day August - Ohio
Hands-on art day for home-schoolers at Polaris—creative projects in a community setting.
American Football Afternoon Bike Ride
American Football: Afternoon Bike Ride at Newport Music Hall
Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
Columbus Clippers minor-league baseball game at Huntington Park downtown.
2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Pumas
Watch the Columbus Crew take on Pumas in the 2026 Leagues Cup at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday at Columbus Commons
Free HIIT Class at the Commons (6:30)
Free HIIT Class at the Commons (6:30) at Columbus Commons
Free HIIT Class at the Commons (5:30)
Free HIIT Class at the Commons (5:30) at Columbus Commons
Family Flick Nights at Hinson Amphitheater: The Lion King
Free outdoor screening of The Lion King under the stars at a local amphitheater.
Daisies
Daisies at Wexner Center for the Arts
It's Family Night @ Our Haus!
Family dinner night with free kids' meals and entertainment at Hofbrauhaus Columbus.
Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM
Professional soccer: Columbus Crew vs Pumas UNAM at Lower.com Field.
Sunset Y Suenos
Sunset Y Suenos at Antiques on High
Columbus Clippers: Dime-A-Dog Night
Minor league baseball with $1 hot dogs—a classic family night out.
Alexandra Ammon Parthun; "For the Love of the Quest"
"For the Love of the Quest" theatrical performance by Alexandra Ammon Parthun.
Dorrian Days
Community gathering and celebration at Dorrian Green.
Summer Art Breaks
Sensory-friendlySensory-inclusive art-making for kids & families at Columbus Museum of Art.
Summer Pies
Summer Pies festival in Marysville—food, fun, and community celebration.
Free Family Flick Night – The Lion King
Free family movie night: The Lion King at Hinson Amphitheater.
Caribbean Flavor Celebration series
Caribbean cooking class at Philip Heit Center Demo Kitchen—fun culinary exploration.
Free Play
Free outdoor play at Columbus Commons with carousel, parachute games, and Imagination Playground blocks.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington OH 43221
Free Yoga at the Commons (6:30)
Free Yoga at the Commons (6:30) at Columbus Commons
Partial Solar Eclipse
Witness a partial solar eclipse visible from Ohio—a rare celestial event.
CAPA Summer Movie Series Another Thin Man (1939)
Mystery classic Another Thin Man (1939) screens at CAPA.
Columbus Clippers $5 Wednesdays
Columbus Clippers baseball games with just-$5 ticket pricing every Wednesday.
Breakfast at the Commons
Rotating breakfast food trucks at Columbus Commons, Wed mornings May–Sept.
Movies in the Park: Wicked For Good
Outdoor movie screening of Wicked under the stars in Grove City.
The Play Spot: Summer Series 2
Playful summer activities for babies and toddlers at Philip Heit Center.
Asian Lantern Festival
Glowing lantern displays at Cleveland Zoo — a magical seasonal celebration.
The String Cheese Incident
String Cheese Incident live jam-band concert for teen music fans.
The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour
The String Cheese Incident indie jam band concert at Columbus's KEMBA Live! venue.
Bocce League: Summer Session 2
Join a recreational bocce league for a fun, accessible lawn-bowling competition this summer.
The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour
The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour at KEMBA LIVE!
Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern
Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Frail Talk w/ Learner
Frail Talk w/ Learner at Rumba Cafe
Food Truck Wednesdays
Weekly rotating food trucks at Coffman Park in Dublin for lunch.
Social Dance 101
Social Dance 101 at Crystal Ballroom Dance Center
Galapagos-Reveal
Details reveal for the Galapagos 2029 travel adventure at Aquatic Adventures Ohio.
Movies in the Park | Wicked for Good
Outdoor screening of Wicked under the stars at the town center.
Midweek Music - Dublin Summer Fun Series
Free live music Wednesday evenings at Riverside Crossing Park all summer long.
One Night Live Presents: Frail Talk
One Night Live Presents: Frail Talk at Rumba Cafe
Tomato Contest at the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival with contests & family fun in Reynoldsburg.
Perseids Meteor Shower
Watch the Perseid meteor shower light up the night sky—a free celestial spectacle.
Andy Thomas - Highway Junkie Tour - at Woodlands Tavern
Andy Thomas - Highway Junkie Tour - at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Free Yoga at the Commons (5:30)
Free Yoga at the Commons (5:30) at Columbus Commons
Farmers Market
Free farmers market inside the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
Midweek Music Series
Live music in the park—a free community concert series perfect for a family outing.
Upper Arlington Farmers Market
Local farmers market with fresh produce and vendors, perfect for families.
Seniors and Law Enforcement (S.A.L.T.) Meeting
Seniors and Law Enforcement (S.A.L.T.) Meeting at 4330 Dudley Ave. Grove City OH 43123
A Tale of Two
A Tale of Two at Natalie's Grandview
Citizen's Academy
Citizen's Academy at Westerville
Celebration at the Station
Fleetwood Gold tribute concert at Celebration at the Station in Hilliard.
FLIPPO: Tribute to Joni Mitchell
FLIPPO: Tribute to Joni Mitchell at Natalie's Grandview
Diggy Graves – The No Vacancy Tour
Diggy Graves – The No Vacancy Tour at Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH
Empower Hour
Empower Hour - Dublin Summer Fun Series at Riverside Crossing Park
BAM Thursdays
Free all-ages evening at the museum with live music, art, and food on Thursdays.
Healthy New Albany Farmers Market
Browse local produce and goods at Market Square farmers market in New Albany.
The New Albany Community Foundation AMP UP the ARTS featuring The Music of CHICAGO starring Brass Transit
Brass Transit performs Chicago musical classics at AMP UP the ARTS.
TeethTeam
TeethTeam at Classics Victorys
2026 ProMusica Summer Music Series
Free ProMusica summer classical music series at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus.
Fitness in the Park | Zumba with Grove City Fit
Fitness in the Park | Zumba with Grove City Fit at Town Center Park, 3359 Park St. Grove City OH 43123
Ran
Ran at Wexner Center for the Arts
Dru Montana Live Standup Comedy Show @ The Attic Comedy Club!
Dru Montana Live Standup Comedy Show @ The Attic Comedy Club! in Columbus
Blood Pressure Check & CPR Practice
Blood Pressure Check & CPR Practice at Bob Crane Community Center, 3200 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington OH 43221
Downtown Columbus Farmers Market with Common Greens
Downtown Columbus Farmers Market at Commons, Thu May–Sept with food trucks.
Summer Music Series: A Classical Evening
Free ProMusica classical concert for all ages at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Teen Studio
Teens-only art workshop exploring new materials and creative ideas.
Fumi Abe
Fumi Abe at Columbus Funny Bone
Sand Dollar
Step-by-step guided painting class at Brush Crazy—no experience needed.
Greater Columbus: Up Close with Dana Lynn Harper
Artist talk at Columbus Museum of Art—learn about local creative work.
Actors' Theatre of Columbus Presents And Then There Were None
Actors' Theatre brings Agatha Christie's classic mystery to life outdoors.
Hope in Action Fundraiser Gala
Hope in Action Fundraiser Gala at Strongwater
2026 Royalty Presentation and Crowning Coronation
Royalty crowning ceremony at Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival.
Hebron Farmers Market - August
Fresh local produce and crafts at Hebron Farmers Market.
BAM! Live: Jazz, Soul & Surprises with the Tony Hagood Quartet
BAM! Live: Jazz, Soul & Surprises with the Tony Hagood Quartet at Columbus Museum of Art
Food Truck Food Court
Food trucks & farmers market at Columbus Commons, Thu afternoons May–Sept.
Wib Schneider LIVE
Wib Schneider LIVE at Edison Brewing Company
Theme Thursdays at The Big Splash
Themed days at an outdoor water park—splash, play, and cool off all summer long.
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Family-friendly festival celebrating tomatoes at Huber Park.
KidX Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol celebration and meet-and-greet event at Polaris Fashion Place.
Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour
Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour at Nationwide Arena
Seton Parish Family Festival
43-year tradition: free parish family festival with games, food & fun.
Festival King & Queen Crowning! Opening Ceremony.
Carroll Community Festival opening ceremony with King & Queen crowning—community celebration.
Gremlins (1984)
Family-friendly 1984 comedy-horror film in CAPA's summer movie series.
Food Friday Friday
Food Friday in Circleville—family-friendly food festival event.
The Navigators
The Navigators at Columbus Commons
String Impact 2026: Resonance
String Impact 2026: Resonance in Columbus
Miracles & Magic 2026
Magic and illusion performances delight families at this 2026 event.
Friday Night Ice Cream-THE Root Beer Stand at Indian Lake
Vintage root beer stand ice-cream night at Indian Lake—nostalgic family treat.
Abbey Theater - The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson comes to life in this stage adaptation of the beloved fantasy series at Abbey Theater.
Ben Dumek LIVE
Ben Dumek LIVE at Edison Brewing Company
Columbus Recreation and Parks & CAPA Scioto Mile Concert: Dumpstaphunk
Funk-rock band Dumpstaphunk plays Scioto Mile under the stars.
Daisy and Butterfly
Paint a guided acrylic masterpiece (Daisy & Butterfly) at Brush Crazy.
Chris Smither
Chris Smither at Natalie's Grandview
Touch A Truck
Kids explore and climb on real emergency vehicles at this hands-on touch-a-truck event.
The Blue Jays Jazz & Funk Band - FREE Happening Hour Show
Free live jazz & funk with a horn section—Columbus's Blue Jays play everything from standards to funk.
Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour
Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour—touring country act at North High Street, Lewis Center.
Dumpstaphunk
Dumpstaphunk funk band at Columbus civic festival—family-friendly outdoor music.
Scioto Mile Concert: Dumpstaphunk
Live music by Dumpstaphunk at Bicentennial Park.
Columbus Food Truck Festival
Food truck festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard.
Commons for Kids - Arts & Crafts
Free weekly arts & crafts at Columbus Commons, Fridays June–August.
Carroll Community Festival
Carroll Community Festival—all-ages outdoor celebration with food and community fun.
Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities
Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities at Rumba Cafe
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
Candlelit tribute to Taylor Swift at an iconic Columbus church venue.
Summer Music Series: A Little Night Music
Free all-ages classical music celebration with ProMusica at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Lake Effect Band at The Grainery Live!
Lake Effect Band at The Grainery Live in Plain City—local live music.
Jacob Perez & the Boy Howdies, West Taylor & Aidan Robinson
Jacob Perez & the Boy Howdies, West Taylor & Aidan Robinson at Sweet Harmony Canal
Back To School Backyard BBQ
End-of-summer BBQ with fun surprises and community vibes at Littleton's.
Anonymous: The Secrets Show
Anonymous: The Secrets Show at The Nest Theatre
Zac Brown Band and Old Crow Medicine Show
Zac Brown Band & Old Crow Medicine Show at Nationwide Arena—major concert event.
Sunny Side Jazz
Sunny Side Jazz at Natalie's Grandview
The Wind Remembers Us
The Wind Remembers Us at Modern Ohio Realty
Yoga on the Square
Yoga on the Square in Columbus
The Purple Xperience
The Purple Xperience tribute at Hollywood Casino Columbus—concert celebration.
Movies in the Park: Wicked- For Good
Free outdoor screening of Wicked in Ashville—family-friendly summer movie night.
Lunchtime Live!
Free live music for kids at Weaver Park.
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant
Karate Coyote at Rumba Cafe
Karate Coyote live at Rumba Cafe—fun band performance.
Origin of Source Material for Ohio Hopewell Ceremonial Objects
Origin of Source Material for Ohio Hopewell Ceremonial Objects in Columbus
5K9 Rescue Dog Glow Walk/Run
Evening glow walk or run at Beulah Park benefiting local rescue dogs.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: LIVE at Headley Park
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra performs live classical music outdoors at Headley Park.
The Miss Ohio and Miss Ohio Teen Volunteer Pageant
Watch teen competitors showcase talent and community service at Ohio's official pageant.
Paranormal Tours
Ghost hunts at a historic 1878 jail—paranormal exploration for curious tweens and teens.
SaturDAY Party: Tiki Edition at Beeline
SaturDAY Party: Tiki Edition at Beeline in Columbus
Beethoven and the Natural World
Classical concert exploring nature through Beethoven with violinist Alicia Hui.
Kids Markets at Hilliard
Kid-friendly vendor market at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard.
Rodney Crowell: Word For Word Tour
Rodney Crowell: Word For Word Tour at Natalie's Grandview
10th Annual! Tour de Buckeye Lake
Annual community bike tour at Buckeye Lake—fun outdoor activity for all ages.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia at Newport Music Hall
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Woodlands Tavern
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Summer Sizzler
Summer Sizzler at Classics Victorys
Back to School Bash
Community celebration with games, activities, and excitement as kids gear up for school.
Community Crafters
Family craft time at New Albany Library—create together.
Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern
Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Columbus Crew 2 vs. NYCFC II
Columbus Crew 2 vs. NYCFC II at Historic Crew Stadium
Everclear in Reynoldsburg
Everclear performs at Reynoldsburg festival—live music for families.
Concert On The Green: Common Thread
Free outdoor acoustic concert at Granville—family-friendly live music on the green.
Remake Saturday Feature: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR - 1963 [The Movie]
Classic 1963 comedy film screening of The Nutty Professor in Marysville.
Speaking of History… A Fair To Remember
Speaking of History… A Fair To Remember in Columbus
Schooley Family Band
Family-rooted band performs at Sweet Harmony Canal in Canal Winchester.
Keith Prater and Lacy Creek
Mount Sterling festival with live music by Keith Prater & Lacy Creek.
Westerville Saturday Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with local produce, goods, and family-friendly vibes in Westerville.
Gates and Trees Tour
Gates and Trees Tour in Columbus
Columbus Jazz MJ & Motown
Jazz tribute celebrating Michael Jackson and Motown hits at Columbus Jazz event.
2026 Columbus Women & Girls' Fest
Music festival celebrating women & girls with TANK AND THE BANGAS headlining.
Summer Music in Nature Concert Series
Live music in nature at Grange Insurance Audubon Center—perfect for families.
MJ & Motown
Tribute to Michael Jackson and Motown at Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
Classic 1954 musical film screening as part of CAPA's free summer movie series.
Common Ground Concert - Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour
Concert by Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at a Columbus venue.
Rick Brunetto
Rick Brunetto at Edison Brewing Company
Swingin' n Shakin' with Whirlybirds - FREE Happening Hour Show
Free live music and dancing with Whirlybirds every Saturday at Natalie's Grandview.
Rodney Crowell in Columbus
Country music legend Rodney Crowell performs live—family-friendly concert.
Excavator - A Staged Reading
Staged reading at Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center—theatrical performance.
Friends of the Dead @ Columbus Food Truck Festival
Food trucks, local vendors & live entertainment at Columbus Food Truck Festival.
Grove City Chamber Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with fresh local produce and goods for the whole family.
Garet Camella w/ Little Miami & Gold Row
Garet Camella w/ Little Miami & Gold Row at Rumba Cafe
Wild Threads -- Led Sewing Workshop: UFO Edition
Guided UFO-themed sewing workshop in South Bloomfield—learn creative skills.
Love Hummer
Paint a guided acrylic masterpiece (Love Hummer) at Brush Crazy.
Columbus Crew 2 vs New York City FC II
Columbus Crew 2 soccer match—minor-league spectator sports action.
Carroll Community Festival Parade 2026
Carroll Community Festival Parade—small-town tradition with floats and family fun.
“The Menus!” - Carroll Community Festival
Carroll Community Festival features live band entertainment for the whole family.
FREE Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Concert
Free Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers concert—classic Americana music downtown.
CCT's SandBox Series: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
30-minute immersive play based on Mo Willems' beloved picture book.
Herb Walter Memorial Pie Contest
Carroll pie-baking competition—celebrate local traditions and homemade treats.
USEF Emerging Drivers Clinic with Jacob Arnold
Emerging drivers clinic with Jacob Arnold at Infirmary Mound Park—learn equestrian skills.
Worthington Farmers Market
Worthington Farmers Market at Downtown Worthington
Rodney Crowell – SOLD OUT!
Rodney Crowell—country musician at King Avenue, Columbus (sold out).
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