Downtown Columbus

Scioto Mile Fountain
2026-05-25 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-26 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-27 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-28 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-01 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Cool off and splash in the fountain! For information about changes visit https://downtowncolumbus.com/sciotomilefountain.

Taco Tuesday
2026-05-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Visit the Commons to enjoy tacos and Latin cuisine from your favorite food every Tuesday from May through September.

Free Fitness at the Commons: HIIT Cardio at 5:30pm
2026-05-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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: HIIT Cardio at 6:30pm
2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

November Project Scioto Mile Free Workout
2026-05-27 06:00 - 08:00, 2026-06-03 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
2026-05-27 07:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-03 07:30 - 11:30 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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.

Free Fitness at the Commons: Yoga at 5:30pm
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

Free Fitness at the Commons: Yoga at 6:30pm
2026-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States

Downtown Columbus Farmers Market
2026-05-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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.

May Book Bar (Adult Social Mixer for Book Lovers)
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Parsons North Brewing Company, 685 Parsons AvenueColumbus, Columbus, 43206
Our popular Book Bar returns this May at Parsons North Brewing. Join us for an easygoing, social night made for book lovers who want to mingle, read, or do a little of both.
Grab a drink, enjoy buffet-style appetizers, and settle in for good conversation and cozy vibes in one of Columbus’s favorite brewery spaces. Whether you come with friends or on your own, Book Bar is all about community, curiosity, and connecting over books.
Each ticket includes admission, one standard drink, and appetizers. Guests can also opt for an Event + Blind Date Book Bundle, which includes a surprise “Blind Date” book along with admission, one drink, and appetizers.
Space is limited, so snag your ticket early and join us for a relaxed, bookish night out!
Note: This is an adult-only event. All guests must be 21 or older.

Downtown Silent Disco Series
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Not only is it back by popular demand, but Downtown Silent Disco is also expanded to a three-part event series! Flip through stations of chart-toppers and hot hits while dancing to the beat at outdoor locations around Downtown.
Thursday, May 28 | Topiary Park
Thursday, July 23 | Lazarus Building Galleria
Thursday, September 3 | 88 High Water Alley

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2026-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, 75 E State Street, Columbus, 43215, United States
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!

Scioto Mile Fountain Sensory Friendly Hours
2026-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy the fountain with reduced loud, sudden sounds and music. All ages welcome.

Free Downtown Fitness: Bicentennial Park
2026-06-01 18:15 - 20:00 | Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Mondays, 6:15 p.m.: Mat Pilates, 7:15 p.m.: Yoga by 614FitClub at Scioto Mile Fountain.
Thursdays in June, 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.: More info to come!
Sign up for class updates here.

Dorrian Days
2026-06-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Dorrian Green, 50 S Belle St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Find free family fun including giant inflatables, games, a themed activity station, a food truck, and the Dorrian Green water feature.

Columbus Clippers Game
2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln, Columbus, OH, United States
Cheer on the Columbus Clippers at a home game at Huntington Park.
