Your guide to Downtown Columbus, from happenings to happy hours.
Embark on the next stage of Downtown Columbus’ urban revival and transformation into a world class city by enhancing equity, expanding accessibility, creating connectivity, supporting local, and improving inclusion so that Downtown Columbus is a safe and welcoming destination where the prosperity of our city can be enjoyed by all.
Downtown Columbus has parking options abound. Garages, surface lots and on-street sites offer a wide variety of access, no matter your kind of ride, wherever your destination may be.
Take a stroll along Gay Street and you’ll discover a dense mélange of lively, street-level bars, galleries, restaurants, retail shops, and cafes.
From Columbus Commons to the Scioto Mile, for an experience that’s equal parts urban flair and natural splendor, head to the RiverSouth District.
For fashion, food, fun, fabulous tunes, and fantastic retail, the eclectic Fourth and Main District is hard to beat.
Pro sports, world-renowned live entertainment, and vibrant restaurants and bars— the Arena District scores big every time.
The convergence of Downtown’s central business district and the historic Franklinton neighborhood, The Peninsula brings together the best of all worlds – just around the bend of the Scioto River.
Historic buildings have been transformed into must-experience bars, venues and experiences in this up-and-coming District just east of the Scioto.
Home to a vibrant array of landmark institutions, historic sites, progressive galleries, and contemporary culinary establishments, make your next Discovery in this signature Downtown district.
of Downtown Columbus through dozens of local events happening every week.
We danceeeeed the night away on Friday at the Downtown Silent Disco (even after the pouring rain!) 💃🪩
Thank y’all for coming out, bearing with the weather, and COMING BACK OUT TO SILENT DISCO 🎧 That’s pure dedication right there. You all brought the moves too! (swipe to see the smoothest cha cha slide Gay & High has ever witnessed 😮💨🤌)
Were you there?! Let us know 👇
If you enjoyed this UnderCurrent event, check out next one:
🇫🇷 UnderCurrent Bastille Day Festival with @chouetterestaurant
🗓️Sunday, July 13
🕐12-4pm
➡️ Experience a night of Parisian flair with a French market, small bites, champagne, music, dancing, and more!
For more events like free fitness classes, food trucks, live music, and more check out the link in our bio!
Downtown Silent Disco is BACK THIS FRIDAY, 6/27 at 5pm 🕺🪩
Meet us under “Current” for the second-ever Downtown Silent Disco in the street at Gay & High!
Here’s what to expect ⤵️
🎧 Pick up a headset on-site and choose between the three stations (pop hits, decades, and hip-hop, R&B and Punjabi)
🪪 Please bring your Photo ID to rent a headset. Remember, if you`re planning on drinking, buy your drinks BEFORE you give us your ID! For minors, parent ID is acceptable.
🕺 Our DJs will keep the hits going: @djosharp @djdboogie @dj_beatbanguz
🍧 Grab a free frozen treat from @too_good_eats while supplies last!
🥪 @mcginnis_grill will be servin up sandwiches + you can bring in food from nearby restaurants
🍷You can grab a DORA drink from a nearby bar or restaurant and bring it into the disco!
🎵 Leave a song request from a musical memory in partnership with @daybydayproject_
🚙 There is paid parking in The Nicholas Garage (12 W Gay St) + nearby street parking, or take @cotabus
Will we see you there? 👀
🪩UnderCurrent Downtown Silent Disco (FREE)
🗓️ Friday, June 27 | 5-8pm
📍Gay & High St
NEW FREE DANCE & FITNESS CLASSES 🤸♂️🧘
Find your next workout here at Scioto Mile Fountain — the vibes can’t be beat 🙌
Every Thursday, there are two evening fitness classes: a full body workout and yoga. On Sundays, there are two dance classes including Baby Dance Club, contemporary dance, and dance aerobics.
Here’s how to participate ⬇️
✅ Sign the waiver at the link in our bio
✅ Opt in to emails so you can get updates and cancellation notices
✅ Bring your own mat for yoga classes + water!
There’s no need to RSVP — just show up!
FULL SCHEDULE ⬇️ mark those calendars!
🗓️Thursdays thru August 28
🚨 no classes July 3, July 17, or August 14
🕐 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Full body workout with @itslindseyveronica from @614_fit_club
🕐 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm Yoga with @rach_czer from @614_fit_club
🗓️ Sundays thru August 24 (except the last Sunday, see below)
🚨 no classes June 22, July 20, and August 10
🕐9:30 am – 10:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson @artisandancestudio
🕐10:30 am – 11:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson @artisandancestudio
🗓️ Last Sunday of the month (June 29, July 27, and August 31)
🕐9:30 am – 10:15 am Baby Dance Club with Russell @fluxflowdancecenter
🕐10:30 am – 11:15 am Dance Aerobics with Fili @fluxflowdancecenter
Looking for even MORE fitness classes? Columbus Commons has free HIIT workouts on Tuesdays with @quality_wellness_columbus and Slow Flow Yoga on Wednesdays with @rawyoga614 🌟
4 PLACES TO BEAT THE HEAT 🌡️❄️
It’s hot out there! Stay cool with these spots around town ⬇️
⛲Scioto Mile Fountain (FREE)
📍233 S Civic Center Dr
➡️Open 11 am - 7 pm daily
💦 Spraygrounds (FREE)
📍 Dorrian Green, 50 S Belle St
📍 North Bank Park, 311 W Long St
➡️ Open 11 am - 6 pm daily
🏊 Columbus Downtown Renaissance Hotel Pool
📍 50 N 3rd St
➡️ Book on resortpass.com
📚 Columbus Metropolitan Libraries (FREE)
📍96 S Grant Ave
BONUS: COTA rides are FREE during the heat advisory🚌Head to the link in our bio to check out the full list of cooling centers around town thanks to @colsrecparks.
Stay cool and hydrated, Columbus!
DOWNTOWN SILENT DISCO IS BACK (Fri, June 27) 🕺🪩
Last year, we shut the streets DOWN and you showed UP for the first ever silent disco at Gay & High. So we’re running it back and doing it all over again — this time in partnership with @daybydayproject_ 🎵 (and hopefully NO RAIN this time🤞)
The silent disco is free, and all are invited! DORA bevs are welcome, with lots of options available from nearby bars + restaurants.
How it works: You’ll grab a headset (provided!) and pick between three stations (pop hits, decades, and hip-hop, R&B and Punjabi) while you dance to the beat in the street 🎧 Plus - there will be free frozen treats while supplies last!
Tag a friend you wanna dance in the street with🥳
🎧UnderCurrent: Downtown Silent Disco
🗓️Friday, June 27
🕐 5-8pm
📍1 E Gay Street
HIDDEN GEM: dance classes with @balletmet 🩰💎
Did you know BalletMet offers adult dance classes to the public? And yes - there are classes designed for all skill levels! Choose from tap, jazz, or ballet and get moving! It’s the perfect way to get in your evening workout🕺🏻
We had SO much fun getting a sneak peak into a few classes. Take a look inside the studio at classes including Musical Theatre Tap that we took a couple of times & had a blast! Head to balletmet.org to explore the class offerings!
🩰 BalletMet @balletmet
📍322 Mt Vernon Ave
➡️ Check online for class offerings
NEW events and experiences have arrived on The Peninsula 👀 ⤵️
Check them all out at 📍88 High Water Alley
🎊Take a spin on Los Trompos, an interactive art installation by @gocreos @esrawestudio @cadenaconcepts
⛳ Play mini golf on a colorful putt putt course by @dillonbeckpaintings
🍻 Grab some great food and drink from @thejuntohotel
From live music to outdoor movie nights, there are more events coming up 🗓️⤵️
🎼FREE Music Mondays
🗓️ Mondays thru Sept 29
🕐 6-8pm
➡️ “Stump the Band” with unlimited music requests to the Chuck Starr Band starting on June 16 or channel your inner rockstar with Live Band Karaoke featuring Dirty Money; events alternate every week
📽️FREE Film Columbus Movie Club @filmitincbus
🗓️ Fourth Wednesday thru September
🕐 movies start at 6:30pm
➡️ 6/25: Casablanca, 7/23: Angry Birds, 8/27: The Great Outdoors, 9/24: Cocoon
🎸FREE Summer Soundstage: Music Columbus Live @music_columbus
🗓️ Select Wednesdays
🕐 6:30-8:30 pm
➡️ 7/16, 8/20, 9/10
🎤FREE Summer Concert Series @thejuntohotel
🗓️ Fridays, June 13 - September 26
🕐 7-9pm
Find all the info at downtowncolumbus.com/events
If you’re only here for the zipline...we won’t judge. BUT there are plenty of other free things to do around town tonight (Friday, June 13) ⬇️
➡️ Party on the Peninsula (where the zipline is) 😉 / 5-9 pm
➡️ DORA at Dusk (free trolley pub rides with @trolleypub) / 6 - 10 pm
➡️ Gay Street Galleries Current Season Collaboration / 5 - 8 pm
Just down the street from The Peninsula you can also catch lots of local vendors with our friends at @goodmarket at Franklinton Friday!
Happy weekend!
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