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Dinner for Two Special at FYR Short North

@
The Hilton Downtown
April 6th
4 - 9pm

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.

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November Project Scioto Mile Free Workout

@
Genoa Park
July 1st
6 - 8am

November Project is a free outside fitness group that started in Boston in 2011 to break down barriers to movement! Now in 53 cities around the globe, we create free, fun, scalable (adjustable to your fitness level) workouts for all ages – and doggos!

Our workout starts at 6:14a every Wednesday morning in Genoa Park on the Scioto Mile (on the steps behind COSI). We work out for 45 minutes together until 7am, then walk down to One Line Coffee to hang out before work!

Come join us if you’re an off-the-couch fitness newbie, a runner looking to cross-train, or any fitness level in between, we’d love to see you!

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Breakfast at the Commons

@
Columbus Commons
July 1st
7:30 - 11:30am

Mornings are tough: get your day started right with a tasty, hearty breakfast.

Every Wednesday, stop by Columbus Commons to grab breakfast and coffee at one of our local food trucks! It’s the perfect pick-me-up on the way into the office.

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Scioto Mile Fountain

@
Bicentennial Park
July 1st
11am - 7pm

Cool off and splash in the fountain!

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CANCELED: Free Fitness at the Commons: Yoga at 5:30pm

@
Columbus Commons
July 1st
5:30 - 6:30pm

Presented by UnitedHealthCare

Whether you’re getting your heart pumping with cardio or finding your center with yoga, the North Lawn of the Commons is the place to take your workout classes outside – and it’s all free. 

Coordinated by Quality Wellness and RawYoga614, you’ll find four classes every week from May through September.  Here’s how it works: 

  • First, fill out the online waiver and release to participate in fitness classes. 
    • The fitness waiver is required for all class attendants.
  • Then, you can attend all Columbus Commons fitness classes for the season. 
  • You may come and go to any of the fitness classes as you wish as long as you sign the fitness waiver! No need to RSVP. 
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CANCELED: Free Fitness at the Commons: Yoga at 6:30pm

@
Columbus Commons
July 1st
6:30 - 7:30pm

Presented by UnitedHealthCare

Whether you’re getting your heart pumping with cardio or finding your center with yoga, the North Lawn of the Commons is the place to take your workout classes outside – and it’s all free. 

Coordinated by Quality Wellness and RawYoga614, you’ll find four classes every week from May through September.  Here’s how it works: 

  • First, fill out the online waiver and release to participate in fitness classes. 
    • The fitness waiver is required for all class attendants.
  • Then, you can attend all Columbus Commons fitness classes for the season. 
  • You may come and go to any of the fitness classes as you wish as long as you sign the fitness waiver! No need to RSVP. 
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Columbus Clippers Game

@
Huntington Park
July 1st
7 - 9pm

Cheer on the Columbus Clippers at a home game at Huntington Park.

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Columbus Crew Soccer Celebration

@
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
July 1st
8 - 10pm

Crew supporters and soccer fans throughout Columbus are invited to gather at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field to cheer on the USA as they battle Bosnia and Herzegovina. Each Soccer Celebration will feature a lively fan atmosphere with pre-match festivities and opportunities to celebrate the sport during a historic summer of soccer in North America. Participate in this exciting event during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as sports fans are brought together through the global game.

Reserve your free ticket here!

 
 
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Scioto Mile Fountain

@
Bicentennial Park
July 2nd
11am - 7pm

Cool off and splash in the fountain!

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CANCELED: Downtown Columbus Farmers Market

@
Columbus Commons
July 2nd
11am - 2pm

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.  

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Due to the heat, all fitness classes and Lounge Nights are canceled (6/30-7/2). Due to Red, White, and Boom, the Scioto Mile Fountain will close at 6pm on Thursday, July 2, and will be completely closed on Friday, July 3. Pickleball courts will also be closed on Friday, July 3. Thank you for understanding.