Memorial Day Weekend

Downtown Columbus is your headquarters for FREE summer fun, starting May 23

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What's happening Memorial Day Weekend

Celebrate the start of summer with an action-packed lineup of FREE events! Experience the reopening of the Scioto Mile Fountain with Fountain Fest on May 24 and 25. Dive into more excitement at Columbus Commons with a free concert and family fun. Don’t miss out—summer starts here!

Memorial day weekend

Find Your FREE Fun

Scioto Mile Fountain

Friday, May 23 | 11 am

Bicentennial Park

The Scioto Mile Fountain reopens for the summer for endless fun while splashing in The Fountain.

Local & Live Concert

Friday, May 23 | 6 pm

Columbus Commons

Enjoy a legendary evening of live music with The Dark Side of the Moon, as they replicate the sounds of Pink Floyd, followed by A Song Remains: A Night of Led Zeppelin.

Local & Live Concert

Bicentennial Park Concert

Friday, May 23 | 6:30 pm

Bicentennial Park

Produced by Columbus Recreation and Parks

Sam Bush Band promises an unforgettable evening of genre-blending bluegrass from one of Americana’s true pioneers.

Bicentennial Park Concerts

Fountain Fest

Saturday, May 24 | 11 am - 10 pm

Sunday, May 25 | 11 am - 10 pm

Bicentennial Park

Join us for a FREE two-day celebration! Family-friendly fun kicks off at 11 am with glitter tattoos, ice cream, stilt walkers, and more. Starting at 4pm, check out free caricature drawings, giant pong, and water tag! All ages are welcome to splash in the Fountain, and adults can indulge in a drink using the Center City DORA.

Family Fun Day

Saturday, May 24 | 11 am - 4 pm

Columbus Commons

Presented by Molina Healthcare

Start your summer with a free party at the park. And by party, we mean hours of free family-friendly games, crafts, face painting, carousel rides, live music, inflatables and more.

Family Fun Day

The Patio

Friday, May 23 | 4 pm - 10 pm

Saturday, May 24 | 11 am - 10 pm

Sunday, May 25 | 11 am - 7 pm

Bicentennial Park

Grab a house cocktail, beer, or glass of wine all summer long at "The Patio"! Enjoy the views of the fountain or take it to-go in in a DORA cup.