Downtown Columbus

Columbus Crew Game
2025-06-14 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Watch the Columbus Crew take on Vancouver in this MLS match.

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CAPA Summer Movie Series: The Sound of Music (1965)
2025-06-14 19:30, 2025-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The CAPA Summer Movie Series is back! The 56th series features classic films and cult favorites will run June 13 – August 24 at the historic Ohio Theatre.
See more here!

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: A Boy Band Symphony
2025-06-14 20:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza with “A Boy Band Symphony!” This electrifying new show celebrates the timeless hits of the iconic boy bands featuring Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town, and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC. From infectious melodies to signature dance moves, “A Boy Band Symphony” promises to reignite the passion and excitement of beloved favorites such as “Bye Bye Bye,” “I Do (Cherish You),” “Liquid Dreams,” and more.

FREE Fountain Fitness Classes: Contemporary Dance
2025-06-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-06-15 10:30 - 11:15 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hit the (fountain) floor this summer with Free Dance + Fitness Classes at the Scioto Mile Fountain! Get moving and cool off post-workout with a refreshing splash in the Fountain. With lessons designed for all skill levels, everyone is welcome. Advance registration is recommended here but not required. Plus, unwind after Thursday evening classes as the stunning Fountain Night Light Show illuminates the night sky.

Full Schedule:
Thursdays thru August 28
no classes July 3, July 17, or August 14
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Full body workout with Lindsey from 614 Fit Club
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm Yoga with Rachel from 614 Fit Club

Sundays thru August 24*
excluding June 29, July 27, and August 31 (see section below)
*June 15 classes will be 9:30 am full body workout and 10:30 am yoga by Lindsey.
9:30 am – 10:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson
10:30 am – 11:15 am Contemporary Dance with Myles Lawson

Last Sunday of the month
(June 29, July 27, and August 31)
9:30 am – 10:15 am Baby Dance Club with Russell
10:30 am – 11:15 am Dance Aerobics with Fili

On Fourth Run Club
2025-06-15 10:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Jackie O’s on Fourth for their new partnership with a local running club! It begins May 11th and will be reoccurring every Sunday.

Details:
– Every Sunday
– Runners meet @ 10am in front of Jackie O’s On Fourth in Columbus
– Runners end at Jackie O’s for brunch and $1 off pints!

Pride Drag Brunch
2025-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Jackie O’s On Fourth for a Drag Brunch on Sunday, June 15th! Get ready for a fabulous morning of fierce drag performances and delicious brunch eats with your besties at Jackie O’s Drag Brunch! Doors open at 11am and the show starts at 11:45am.

Tickets are required.

FREE Music Mondays
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | High Water Alley, 88 High Water Alley, Columbus, 43215, United States
Start your week of fun off right by jamming with free music in High Water Alley. You can “Stump the Band” with unlimited music requests to the Chuck Starr Band starting on June 16 or channel your inner rockstar with Live Band Karaoke featuring Dirty Money starting on June 23 (activities alternate by week).

SU '25 CORNHOLE Mon @ Jackie O's On Fourth INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE 06:00pm-09:00pm
2025-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Go Cornhole for their Summer cornhole league at Jackie O’s. Spots in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are available so there is something for everyone! Sign up your team here!

SU '25 CORNHOLE Mon @ Jackie O's On Fourth BEGINNER LEAGUE 06:00pm-09:00pm
2025-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States

SU '25 CORNHOLE Mon @ Jackie O's On Fourth ADVANCED LEAGUE 06:00pm-09:00pm
2025-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States

Cancelled: FREE Dorrian Days
2025-06-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Dorrian Green, 50 S Belle St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Free family fun with giant inflatables, games, the COSI curbside van, a themed activity station, and a food truck. Plus, cool off in the Dorrian Green water feature.

June 10: Big Machines
June 17: Water/Ocean
June 24: Ecology
July 1: No Event
July 8: Food/Agriculture
July 15: Recycling
July 22: Animals
July 29: STEM
August 5: Farm Days
August 12: Music

Free Play at the Commons
2025-06-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come Downtown and take a free spin on the Carousel, play under the parachute, build with our Imagination Playground big blue blocks, kick a soccer ball, or make your own fun. Plus, additional programming will be available on select dates.

Free Fitness at the Commons
2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 19:20, 2025-06-18 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:20 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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!

May – September
Tuesdays- HIIT
5:30 & 6:30 pm
Wednesday- Yoga
5:30 & 6:30 pm

Beers & Blockbusters
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Jackie O’s On Fourth in June for our month-long “Summer Vacation” movie series! This event is free and seating is first-come first serve. Free popcorn will be provided.
June 10- National Lampoon’s European Vacation
June 17- Weekend at Bernie’s
June 24- Euro Trip

Wednesdays on the Water
2025-06-18 00:00 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Paddle down the Scioto River with a 50% off discount on a one-hour watercraft rental. Spots are limited, so book ahead to secure your kayak! Walk-ins accepted but not guaranteed. Check https://windroseoutdoor.com/ for operating hours.

November Project Scioto Mile Free Workout
2025-06-18 06:00 - 08:00 | Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
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!

Breakfast at the Commons
2025-06-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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.

CAPA Summer Movie Series: The French Connection (1971)
2025-06-18 19:30, 2025-06-19 19:30 | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

Pearl Market
2025-06-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Pearl Market, 31 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
Pearl Market connects Ohio farmers, artisans, and creators with the urban heart of Columbus at the historic Pearl Alley and neighboring streets. Come visit the vibrant Pearl Market for an incredible and diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, farm and artisanal goods, live music, and more! New this year: Pearl Market is sponsored by Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District in Partnership with Common Greens Ohio.

Presented By: Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District

BAM Thursdays
2025-06-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
Kick off your weekend early with BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Every Thursday, May 29 through September 25, enjoy live music, great art, delicious bites, creative experiences, and fresh libations in the 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.
See the full schedule of artists and DJs

Pod Meets World: The Kids (Still) Wanna Jump Tour
2025-06-19 20:00 | JoAnn Davidson Theatre at the Vern Riffe Center, 77 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States
What started as an innocent journey between three lifelong friends, to finally sit down and watch the ‘90s sitcom they starred in as kids, has become a worldwide hit podcast – Pod Meets World. 40 million downloads later, Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong have spent the last two years analyzing their pasts, focusing on behind the scenes moments, telling funny stories and diving deep into the undeniable nostalgia of “Boy Meets World.” Now it’s time to join them in the Time Machine and enjoy a night of live nostalgia, and hilarity, for “The Kids (Still) Wanna Jump! Tour.”

FreedomWorks: A Juneteenth Fireworks Presentation
2025-06-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Columbus State Community College, 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth with a spectacular fireworks show at FreedomWorks – a night of freedom, joy, and community vibes!

Commons for Kids
2025-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Every Friday, kids of all ages can enjoy FREE hands-on educational activities that align with the theme of the week. Plus, take free carousel rides, explore lawn games or take a lunch break at one of the food trucks.
Activities vary weekly. See more details here: https://columbuscommons.org/events-hub/family-events/commons-for-kids/

Family Adventures
2025-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
Specialty tour for children 5–12 and their caregivers.
Wonder, imagine, think critically, and explore on this specially-designed tour for children 5–12 years old and their caregivers. Children and adults will connect to art and each other through storytelling and play. Participants will build and strengthen skills essential to child development, empathy, creativity, curiosity, and communication.
Please note that back-carriers and backpacks are not permitted in galleries.
Registration is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. Registration includes admission for one child and one adult.
