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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.

Matchday Energy. German Style.

Get ready, Columbus — Germany matchdays are about to hit Our Haus in a big way.

We’re talking steins up, screens lit, and the kind of electric, all‑in atmosphere you only get when the whole place is cheering for Die Mannschaft.

Grab your crew, claim your spot, and feel every goal, every chant, every moment with us.

We’ll have the following specials for each match:

SUN JUN 14 | 1PM v. Curacao – $10 Liters beginning at 12PM until 1 hour after the end of the game

SAT JUN 20 | 4PM v. Ivory Coast – $10 Liters beginning at 3PM until 1 hour after the end of the game

THURS JUN 25 | 4PM V. Ecuador – $8 Flagship Liters from 3-6PM

This is where Germany watch parties feel like the real thing.

Juneteenth Ohio Festival

Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, food vendors, and more on the Scioto Riverfront. 

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

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!

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Columbus, OH

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect. Now playing at Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square in Columbus, OH, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late. Planning a group celebration or private event in Columbus? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Columbus Clippers Game

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

Wyclef Jean – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

Grammy Award-winning performing artist, producer and composer Wyclef Jean returns after debuting with the Columbus Symphony in 2018! Wyclef’s music, both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees, has been a powerful pop cultural force for over two decades. With a wealth of musical influences from jazz to classic rock to reggae, Wyclef’s hits include “Gone Till November,” “We Trying to Stay Alive,” and more.

Free Downtown Fitness: Dorrian Green

Sundays, 10:15 am- Yoga, 11:15 am- Mat Pilates, led by 614FitClub on the south end of Dorrian Green.

Enjoy free outdoor fitness classes designed for all skill levels. Sign up for class updates here. Bring your own mat and water!

Scioto Mile Fountain

Cool off and splash in the fountain!

PRIDE Drag Brunch

Close out Pride Weekend in style at Jackie O’s Brewery with an unforgettable Drag Brunch presented by Scarlett Moon Productions and sponsored by Watershed Distillery!

Join us for dazzling performances, great beer, brunch specials, and all the energy and celebration Pride deserves. Your $15 ticket includes admission plus your choice of one Mimosa, Beermosa, or Watershed Breakfast Mule!

Gather your friends, raise a glass, and send off Pride Weekend with a fabulous afternoon of entertainment, community, and fun.

Blog Posts to Get You in the Know.

Your guide to Downtown Columbus, from happenings to happy hours.

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Downtown Strategic Plan

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.

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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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Free HIIT Cardio at 6:15 pm is canceled today, June 18. Yoga at 7:15 pm is still on! We hope to see you at 7:15 for Yoga! Thank you for understanding!