How to Spend your Evening in Downtown Columbus

Downtown Columbus is packed with fun for everyone to enjoy. Whether is on the riverfront or in the booming Gay Street district, there are endless possibilities to enjoy your time Downtown. Check out these 8+ things to do after work ⤵️

CATCH A FREE (or cheap!) MOVIE 🎥🍿

➡️ Tues: free movies at Jackie O’s on Fourth

➡️Free Family Movie nights at Columbus Commons

➡️ NEW: movies with Film Columbus on June 25 at High Water Alley on The Peninsula 

➡️ CAPA Summer Movie Series (tickets are $6!)

TRY A FREE WORKOUT CLASS 🧘🤸

➡️ Tues: 5:30pm and 6:30pm HIIT with Quality Wellness at Columbus Commons

➡️ Weds: 5:30pm and 6:30pm w RawYoga614 at Columbus Commons

➡️ Thurs: 6:30pm full body + 7:30pm yoga with 614 Fit Club

➡️ Select Sun: 9:30am + 10:30am dance with Artisan Dance Studio and Flux Flow Dance Center 

JOIN A KICKBALL OR CORNHOLE LEAGUE 🔴🦵

➡️ Mon + Tues: sign up and play kickball at Columbus Commons 

➡️ Thursdays: cornhole leagues w Go Cornhole at High Water Alley on The Peninsula

TRY TRIVIA OR KARAOKE 🎤

➡️Trivia: Pierogi Mountain, The Walrus, Jackie Os

➡️Karaoke: Pierogi Mountain, Slammer’s, Park Street Tavern, Whistle & Keg

KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD 🛶💦

➡️ Rent gear from Windrose Outdoor — reserve online + meet them under the Main St bridge boat launch. (pstt — it’s discounted every Weds this summer, so you can kayak for $15 or paddleboard for $12.50!)

PLAY PUTT PUTT & PING PONG🏓

➡️This Summer, High Water Alley will be transformed to an adult playground with putt putt & ping pong out weekly for anyone to play! Plus, experience Los Trompos (new art installation) as well as a bite to eat at the Junto!

SHOP + GALLERY HOP 🛍️🖼️

➡️ There are several new galleries on Gay Street including Brandt Gallery, Chaos Contemporary Craft, Lindsay Gallery, and more! Check out some nearby shops for goods at Evolverie Clothing, Artisans &, and Zeroz Wallet.

HANG OUT BY THE SCIOTO MILE FOUNTAIN ⛲

➡️ The Scioto Mile Fountain has exquisite views, and it’s the perfect place to chill out, pack a picnic, or grab a drink from the new bar, The Patio at Scioto Mile Fountain!