The perfect date night awaits at FYR Short North! Join us for our Dinner for Two special, available Monday through Wednesday beginning April 6. Three courses are available for $75.
The perfect date night awaits at FYR Short North! Join us for our Dinner for Two special, available Monday through Wednesday beginning April 6. Three courses are available for $75.
The third annual festival takes place August 27-30 and tickets are now on sale at venues around Columbus! Find info about dates, venues, and tickets at this link.Â
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a collection of original paintings by former President George W. Bush. The exhibition opens to the public on August 8, 2026.
The exhibition features more than 60 portraits of post-9/11 service members and Veterans, each one hand painted by President Bush and paired with a personal story of service, sacrifice, and resilience written by the former president.
The NVMM is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cool off and splash in the fountain!
In partnership with Common Greens, shop fresh produce and local goods at the brand-new Downtown Columbus Farmers Market during Food Truck Food Court. Full list of selected vendors available here. Â
Kick off your weekend early with BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at Columbus Museum of Art.
Every Thursday, May 28 through September 10, enjoy live music, great art, delicious bites, creative experiences, and fresh libations in our Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden.
Whether you’re winding down after work, meeting up with friends, or planning a spontaneous night out, BAM is your go-to summer evening. Explore the galleries after hours with free general admission from 5:00–10:00 PM, and extended museum hours until 10:00 PM every Thursday. Limited indoor seating is available at Schokko Café.
Back to School Night, featuring live music performances by the students of the Fort Hayes Music Program and Joey Aich.
Enjoy free outdoor fitness classes designed for all skill levels. Thursdays in August, 6:15 p.m.: HIIT, 7:15 p.m. Yoga by Quality Wellness
Sign up for class updates here.Â
We’re kicking off the third annual Columbus Comedy Festival with style! Drag queen extraordinaire Nina West is hosting the first ever Big Queer Comedy Show at the Southern Theatre, featuring headliner Kristin Key and an LGBTQ+ lineup of local and national comics. This variety show extravaganza will feature music, drag, standup comedy and even a foul-mouthed puppet!
Our live Summer Music Series is back at Stories on High with various musical artists from classic jazz to rock and roll! Join us Thursday, August 27 from 8 to 11 p.m. with Parker Louis. The series continues until October.
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. Â
Historic buildings have been transformed into must-experience bars, venues and experiences in this up-and-coming District just east of the Scioto.Â
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.Â