Lifeline of Ohio’s Dash for Donation 2025

Join us on Saturday, July 12, for the Dash for Donation! We are thrilled to be surrounded by all the connections to donation in Downtown Columbus on that day. Please help us raise awareness about the crucial need for organ, eye and tissue donation.

Registration is OPEN! www.dashfordonation.org

The Scioto Arts Market (SAM) is a monthly, themed pop-up community event featuring makers, bakers, art, food trucks, nonprofits, and more from May through October (Saturdays from 10 AM – 2 PM). 

This exciting monthly event series, produced by the CYP Club in the parking lot at National Veterans Memorial & Museum, is designed to foster creativity, engagement, and connection in downtown Columbus. Join us along the scenic Scioto River. All SAM events are free to attend!

Mark Your Calendar for our 2025 Season Dates & Themes!
💗 Saturday, May 17 – “Columbus Volunteer Fest” (Volunteerism & Nonprofits)
🎉 Saturday, June 14 – “614 Day Celebrations” (Columbus Pride & Local Love)
🌎 Saturday, July 12 – “Around the World” (Global Cultures & Traditions)
⚽ Saturday, August 9 – “Sports, Fitness & Outdoors” (Active Living & Adventure)
🐶 Saturday, September 13 – “Dogs, Cats & Pets” (A Paw-some Celebration!)
🎃 Saturday, October 18 – “Halloween/Fall/Harvest” (Seasonal Fun & Festivities)

This market will be hosted at the National Veterans Memorial & Museum parking lot (300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215), offering prime visibility, easy access, and on-site parking for vendors and attendees alike.

What to Expect:
✨ Each arts market will align with an added theme bringing fresh energy and unique activities every time
🛍️ 70+ pop-up shops & Ohio artisans
🚚 Up to 10 food trucks each month
🎶 Live music & performances
🎨 Local art & interactive displays
👧 Kids’ activities & family-friendly fun
🚗 On-site parking for easy access
Pl🇺🇸, FREE entry to the National Veterans Memorial & Museum for all six events!

Whether you’re searching for handmade treasures, farm-fresh goodies, or a fun way to spend your Saturday morning, the Scioto Arts Market is the place to be. Shop, explore, and celebrate with us!

Boat launch under the Main Street Bridge, near Bicentennial Park  

The views from the Scioto River are priceless, but you can experience them for free. All experience levels are welcome to enjoy a complimentary kayak, tandem kayak or stand-up paddleboard rental on Downtown’s FREE Kayak Days. Dates are subject to change based on weather and river conditions. 

All experience levels are welcome to enjoy a complimentary kayak, tandem kayaking and SUP rentals.

How it works ⤵️

• Get in line under the Main St Bridge, near Bicentennial Park
• A staff member will greet you in line to sign the required waiver
• One your waiver is signed, you will be given a wristband
• Wait your turn in line
• Climb aboard your kayak or SUP and enjoy the best views of Downtown Columbus

⚠️ Please note this event is first-come-first-served. The line will close when we reach maximum capacity of riders, which will occur before 5pm. We will provide updates on our IG stories!

Some things to keep in mind🚨⤵️

• Kids must be at least 5 years of age to participate.
• Children 12 and under must ride with a parent.
• Life vests are required and will be provided.
• The demand for this is HIGH. Arrive early for your best chance at riding!
• Please note that dates are subject to change based on weather and river conditions.
• Watch our IG stories for line closure updates!

This family-friendly afternoon is inspired by Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk, an exhibition celebrating the work of a groundbreaking immigrant artist who transformed found materials into powerful reflections on identity and home.

The program includes storytelling by local immigrants, hands-on sculpture with found materials, and reflections on how identity and belonging shape art.

This program is free with registration.

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Tickets Required

Live music will warmly welcome you every Friday and Saturday in the summertime, setting the perfect backdrop for a night out! Whether you’re grabbing dinner nearby or just soaking in the summer vibes, Street Beats brings the soundtrack to your weekend thanks to dozens of talented Columbus artists.  

Live music will warmly welcome you every Friday and Saturday in the summertime, setting the perfect backdrop for a night out! Whether you’re grabbing dinner nearby or just soaking in the summer vibes, Street Beats brings the soundtrack to your weekend thanks to dozens of talented Columbus artists.  

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Columbus, OH!

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Each admission includes our fantastic dinner, mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more!

Watch the Columbus Clippers take on the Louisville Bats at Huntington Park.