Events on The Peninsula

The Peninsula

The Peninsula is Downtown’s most exciting new neighborhood. At 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.  

Upcoming Events on the Peninsula

FREE Dorrian Days

Dorrian Green, 50 S Belle Street

Tuesdays, 11 am – 2 pm

June 10-August 12 *no event July 1

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 8: Food/Agriculture 

July 15: Recycling 

July 22: Animals 

July 29: STEM  

August 5: Farm Days

August 12: Music 

FREE Party on the Peninsula

88 High Water Alley

Friday, June 13 | 5 – 9 pm

Summer on The Peninsula starts here, and we’re kicking it off with a party! Partake in a pop-up zipline, nosh on food from local vendors, kick back to live music in High Water Alley, and so much more. Whether you’re zipping through the alley or sipping on a DORA drink, everyone’s welcome to come celebrate the season!

FREE Music Mondays

88 High Water Alley

Mondays, 6 – 8 pm

June 16 – September 29

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).

FREE Film Columbus Movie Club

88 High Water Alley

Fourth Wednesday of the Month

June – September

Movies start at 6:30 pm

Hosted by local film professionals John DeSando and John Daugherty, all are invited to screen the film and engage in a casual discussion on the film’s cultural, historical and creative significance.

June 25: Casablanca

July 23: Angry Birds

August 27: The Great Outdoors

September 24: Sneaks

FREE Summer Soundstage: Music Columbus Live

in partnership with Music Columbus

88 High Water Alley

Select Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Enjoy live performances from local, emerging artists.

  • July 16: Performances by the top three artists from Music Columbus’ “Music Blindfold Test” where local musicians submitted songs for feedback from a panel of experts and were voted on by audience members.
  • August 20: Music Columbus’ The Unheard program provides artists a platform for their first paid performance gig. This event will feature alumni of the program – artists who are now performing around the region, releasing new music and making a name for themselves!
  • September 10: The Better Together Music Incubator program launched in 2023 to provide emerging musicians with five months of entrepreneurial and artistic development and mentorship. This show will feature artists from each of the past three program years in celebration of their musical career pursuit and growth. It’s an opportunity to see musicians early in their career, so one day you might say, “I saw them when…!”

FREE Summer Concert Series

presented by The Junto

88 High Water Alley

Fridays, 7 – 9 pm

June 13 – July 25

Spend your Friday nights in High Water Alley rocking out to free live music. The Summer Concert Series brings a line-up of local talent to the stage, creating the perfect soundtrack for the start of your weekend with DORA drinks and good company.

Due to the rainy forecast, Music Monday is cancelled today (6/30)