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Upcoming Events in Downtown Columbus

Dinner for Two Special at FYR Short North

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.

Breakfast at the Commons

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.

Breaktime on Broad

Take your lunchbreak outside on Wednesdays! Grab a bite from local food trucks and enjoy live music in the plaza at 37 W. Broad Street. 

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

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. 

Free Fitness at the Commons: Yoga at 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. 

Adult Writers’ Studio: All Genres (Virtual)

Adult Writers’ Studio is a welcoming and creative community of serious writers 18+ who gather to share and discuss their writing, participate in generative exercises, provide/receive feedback about each other’s work, engage in topical discussions, and support each other through peer motivation and kind, constructive criticism.

Led by writer and facilitator Diane Callahan, the AWS program is designed for serious writers in all genres. Peer feedback groups will be intentionally curated based on writing level so participants can exchange feedback and receive support that best aligns with their needs.

Please note: this Adult Writers’ Studio is not geared toward beginner writers.

Beginner Adult Writers’ Studio: All Genres

Adult Writers’ Studio is a welcoming and creative community of serious writers 18+ who gather to share and discuss their writing, participate in generative exercises, provide/receive feedback about each other’s work, engage in topical discussions, and support each other through peer motivation and kind, constructive criticism.

Led by writer and facilitator Brooke Preston, the AWS Beginner program is designed for budding writers in all genres. Peer feedback groups will be intentionally curated based on writing level so participants can exchange feedback and receive support that best aligns with their needs.

Writers of all levels are welcome to attend, but the AWS Beginner program will be geared toward writers who are new to writing groups and peer feedback and/or who are just beginning their writing journey.

Teddy Swims

Grammy Nominated and Diamond-certified superstar Teddy Swims comes to Columbus for his 2026 THE UGLY TOUR – the start of a brand-new era with “Mr. Know It All,” an instantly catchy and deceptively breezy cut about the pain of romantic self-sabotage. MarcLo will open followed by special guest Mac Ayres.

 

Survivor Watch Party

Join Wolf’s Ridge Brewing every Wednesday for a Survivor Watch Party as we follow the season all the way to the finale! PLUS enjoy some fun games and drink specials:

  • Survivor Pool: select a contestant, and if your contestant wins you will receive the grand prize, and other prizes throughout the season
  • Survivor Bingo: Grab a bingo card and play along, winner gets a free pint
  • Drink special: Survivor Slushies are available for $8

 

Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors

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.

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Parking Information

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.

Downtown columbus' districts

Discover Downtown through the rich tapestry of its urban districts.

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. 

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