Columbus Ohio events are happening all year round. Every weekend you can find something going on at places like The Ohio Expo Center or the Nationwide Arena and more!
Please Note: If you wish to participate in an event as a performer, vendor or volunteer, please contact the event’s website and use their contact form. This website, In-and-Around-Columbus.com, is not involved directly with the events and only lists information.
Select the month below for the list of events you want to see.
I’m going to bring you the information on my favorite Columbus Ohio events so you’ll know when they’re happening! This will include garden shows, horse expos, carnivals, hot air balloon shows, fairs, and much more.
And it can be anything… so you don’t want to miss this page!
Columbus Ohio Events for January
2012 Fight for Air Climb sponsored by the American Lung Association
It’s time to experience the climb of your life! 40 floors, 880 steps! Join the Fight for Air Climb and help enable the American Lung Association to continue their lifesaving work for healthy lungs and healthy air. Create a team and compete together, or compete as an individual. All participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 by race morning in addition to registration fees. By meeting the fundraising requirements, a t-shirt is included in registration. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to provide life saving education, research and advocacy to beat lung disease and find the cure.
Date: January 28, 2012
Location: Rhodes state Office Tower, 30 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
Brew Review – a night of craft beers with Creative Living.
Join us for a night of craft beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres and music at the OSU Urban Arts Space. All proceeds go to Creative Living’s Resident Assistance Program – the program at the heart of our mission of providing housing and support to individuals with physical disabilities.
Date: January 13, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. $30 per person.
Tickets: Click here to order tickets
Columbus Children’s Theatre’s Aladdin
The McCoy Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome Columbus Children’s Theatre’s Aladdin. A boy named Aladdin is infatuated by a beautiful princess, the Sultan’s daughter. But he’s just a poor street boy. What would a beautiful princess ever want with him? Aladdin comes upon an old lamp and when he accidentally rubs it, a Magic Genie appears. Aladdin gets more than he bargained for in this age old story filled with magic, adventure and romance.
Date: January 8, 2012 at 2PM and 3:30PM.
Location: The McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH
Tickets for Aladdin start at $18 and are on sale now.
For tickets or additional information, please visit the McCoy Center Website or call (614) 245.4701.
Family Fun Days Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
11am to 2pm: Activities and children’s crafts take place on the following dates, free with admission.
Saturday, January 14, 2012: Search for clues to solve the case of the missing orchid.
Monday, January 16, 2012: Create a family tree using natural tree branches and creative items.
Sunday, January 29, 2012: Mini Victorian World’s Fair, create paper dolls, play Victorian-era games and more.
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Fiddler on the Roof Performance
The McCoy Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome the National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof for one performance only. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic.
Date: January 26, 2012 at 7:30PM
Location: The McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH
Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof start at $35 and are on sale now.
For tickets or additional information, please visit the McCoy Center Website or call (614) 245.4701.
Ohio Boat & RV Show
Dates: January 7-15, 2012
Hours: Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 9PM; Saturday from 10AM to 9PM; Sunday from Noon to 5PM
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Orchid Forest
Escape to an era of elegance and luxury with the exotic mystique of the orchid. The Victorian age serves as inspiration for an artful display of hundreds of orchids of all forms, colors and sizes. . The Conservatory’s historic glass Showhouse, built in 1895, is transformed into an elegant outdoor Victorian garden. The Showhouse alcoves, themed by color, explores the Victorian collectors’ fascination with orchids through displays emphasizing the form, color and pattern of individual blooms. Glass artist Debora Moore offers an imaginative interpretation on these infamous blooms with delicate glass sculpture. Daily horticulture presentations, weekly guided tours and family activities enhance the experience for all ages.
Date: January 14 – April 8, 2012
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
The Reynoldsburg Winter Festival 2012
Come enjoy multiple indoor bounce houses including the Facepainting, Balloon Sculpting, Carnival Games, Musical Entertainment, Crafts and Activities. There will be “Mommie Massages” too. All Food and Activities are FREE !!!
Date: January 14th, 2012 10AM-2PM
Location: Kiddie Academy of Reynoldsburg, 6411 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Contact: (614) 866-1422
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Columbus Ohio Events for February
1st Annual Bridal Open House
Tour Grand Oaks, meet some of our favorite vendors, and enter to win great door prizes!
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 from Noon-4:00pm
Location: Grand Oaks Event and Business Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio
Cost of admission is $5 at the door.
Pre-register and save $2 at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/bridalopenhouse. *Currently booked clients and guests receive FREE admission!
Contact: Email Haley@GrandOaksEvents.com for more information!
Cesar Millan is coming to the Palace Theatre
Best-selling author and television star comes to Columbus. Cesar will share his secrets on how to transform dogs and their owners in this unique and new live event that has wowed audiences across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. Fans and dog lovers alike will be inspired by the simplicity of “Cesar’s Way” as he reveals that the secret to happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions starts with transforming ourselves.
– See the multimedia and entertaining live seminar and change the relationship with your dog forever.
– Become the Pack Leader as Cesar shares his insights about the things we do as humans which create the problems in our dogs.
– See the world through your dog’s eyes, by understanding dog psychology, and how this powerful knowledge can prevent and solve behavioral issues.
– Get to know the power of instinct and energy. Learn how to tap into you and your dog’s instincts and energy and change the relationship you have forever.
Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 8pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio between High and Front Streets, adjacent to the LeVeque Tower.
Tickets: Tickets ($35.75/$45.75) go on-sale Friday, October 7th at 10am at ticketmaster.com, 1.800.745.3000, or the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office. A limited number of VIP tickets ($75) will be available which includes a post-show meet and greet with Cesar.
Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
The Central Ohio Home and Garden Show is the best of the best shows around! With over 375 exhibitors, you’ll find the latest and greatest styles and services available.
Date: February 25 – March 4, 2012
Location:Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show
Dates: February 9 – 12, 2012
Hours: Thursday and Friday from 2AM – 8PM; Saturday from 10AM to 8PM; Sunday from 11AM to 5PM
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Couples Winter Retreat
Treat your sweet heart to a winter get-a-way amongst wooded countryside. Arrive Friday evening at 7pm & depart Saturday evening after a 5pm candlelight dinner. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday is included. Come spend some quite time together in the warmth of our retreat house as well as spend some time with other couples listening to talks up-lifting to the heart and soul.
Dates: February 24 and 25, 2012
Cost:$120.00 per couple
Contact: Please RSVP Saints Peter and Paul Newark, OH 740-928-4246 or email us at office@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO)
Join us for an unforgettable evening where we will raise the roof and raise funds for DSACO’s adult programs. Mingle with some extraordinary individuals with Down syndrome who are living, working, and making a difference in our community. Shop our spectacular silent auction and enjoy a delicious plated dinner from one of central Ohio’s finest executive chefs.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6PM
Location: The Country Club at Muirfield Village, 8715 Muirfield Dr, Dublin, Ohio
Tickets are $75 each and sponsorships are available. Call 614.263.6020 for more information or to register.
Family Fun Days Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
11am to 2pm: Activities and children’s crafts take place on the following dates, free with admission.
Sunday, February 5, 2012: Pointillism painting, inspired by George Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grand Jatte
Saturday, February 11, 2012: Victorian-themed Valentine’s Day tea party with crafts, painting and tea samples.
Friday, February 17, 2012: Taste dried and fresh tropical fruits and learn about where they grow.
Sunday, February 19, 2012: Create tropical fish crafts, Madcap Puppet Theater performs When You Wish Upon a Fish at 2pm
Monday, February 20, 2012: Explore natural history and create fake insect mounts in a shadow box.
Sunday, February 26, 2012: Tropical Luau, steel drum band performances, tropical food, photo booth, crafts and more.
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Fiery Foods Festival
Date: Sat, February 18–Sun, February 19, 2012 starting at 10AM
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce St., Columbus, Ohio
Jewelry & Gift Show at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Shop at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and visit exhibitors offering a selection of handmade art and craft creations and for the latest trends and ideas to enhance your home and lifestyle. You’ll also find products offered by popular home-based business representatives. Exhibitors available during regular mall hours.
Dates: February 10-12, 2012 (mall hours)
Location: The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, 5043 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin, Ohio
Michael Gates Gill, Author, How Starbucks Saved My Life
The McCoy Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome New York Times Best-Selling Author, Michael Gates Gill (How Starbucks Saved My Life). Nearing retirement, Michael Gates Gill lost it all. A Yale-educated ad exec making six figures, Gill was let go from his job, saw his marriage disintegrate, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. At the age of 63, desperate and without health insurance, he found redemption and a new sense of purpose where he least expected: behind the counter of a Starbucks. In this talk, Gill shares his tale of personal transformation and the lessons he walked away with: the inherent value of hard work; being open to new possibilities, whatever your age; learning from people who are different from you; the fact that, deep down, differences matter less than what we have in common.
Date: Friday, February 24 at 8:00pm
Location: McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH
Tickets: start at $15
Orchid Forest
Escape to an era of elegance and luxury with the exotic mystique of the orchid. The Victorian age serves as inspiration for an artful display of hundreds of orchids of all forms, colors and sizes. . The Conservatory’s historic glass Showhouse, built in 1895, is transformed into an elegant outdoor Victorian garden. The Showhouse alcoves, themed by color, explores the Victorian collectors’ fascination with orchids through displays emphasizing the form, color and pattern of individual blooms. Glass artist Debora Moore offers an imaginative interpretation on these infamous blooms with delicate glass sculpture. Daily horticulture presentations, weekly guided tours and family activities enhance the experience for all ages.
Date: January 14 – April 8, 2012
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: February 4, 2012
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Columbus Ohio Events for March
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
The Central Ohio Home and Garden Show is the best of the best shows around! With over 375 exhibitors, you’ll find the latest and greatest styles and services available.
Date: February 25 – March 4, 2012
Location:Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Central Ohio Orchid Society Show and Sale
COOS will present the annual juried orchid show which includes exhibits entered by members of the Central Ohio Orchid Society, other orchid societies such as the Cincinnati OS and the Miami Valley OS, and by professional and commercial growers. An information table will gladly try to answer questions from the public. Cookies in the shape of orchids will be available for kids to decorate.
Dates: March 31 & April 1, 2012 from 10am – 5pm
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Columbus RV Super Show
A number of exhibit booths comprised of the areas best campgrounds. Vendors will include everything from generators, storage lots, parts, home improvements and more.
Dates: March 9 – 11, 2012
Show Hours
Friday: 1:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Parking: Ohio Expo Center rates
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Columbus International Auto Show
Dates: March 15-18, 2012
Hours: Thursday and Friday from Noon to 9PM; Saturday from 10AM to 9PM; Sunday from 10AM to 6PM
Tickets: $8.00 – children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: $10.00 and children 12 and under Free
“Operation Feed Day” Happy Hour
A Happy Hour about Hunger: Presented by Operation YP
Show your support for this year’s Operation Feed efforts while networking with other businesses and community organizations involved in the fight against hunger ‘including Jeni Britton Bauer from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams; former Buckeye and NFL player, Roy Hall, from the D.R.I.V.E.N. Foundation; Foodbank President & CEO, Matt Habash; and others inspirational individuals committed to making a difference in our community.
On the Menu:
-Keep hunger in the limelight with Operation Feed Day’s drink special of the night. $.50 from each Limelight cocktail will be donated to Operation Feed.
-Shadowbox Happy Hour ($2.50 domestics, $4 Specialty drinks and price appetizers & pizzas until 6 p.m.)
-Great door prizes, including Shadowbox tickets
-Soundtrack provided by Wonder Twin Powers
A suggested donation to Operation Feed is much appreciated (just $10 can provide 30 meals for a family struggling to make ends meet). Help us launch this spring’s campaign with lots of momentum!
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Shadowbox Backstage Bistro (503 S. Front St., Brewery District, Columbus)
Click here to RSVP
Orchid Forest
Escape to an era of elegance and luxury with the exotic mystique of the orchid. The Victorian age serves as inspiration for an artful display of hundreds of orchids of all forms, colors and sizes. . The Conservatory’s historic glass Showhouse, built in 1895, is transformed into an elegant outdoor Victorian garden. The Showhouse alcoves, themed by color, explores the Victorian collectors’ fascination with orchids through displays emphasizing the form, color and pattern of individual blooms. Glass artist Debora Moore offers an imaginative interpretation on these infamous blooms with delicate glass sculpture. Daily horticulture presentations, weekly guided tours and family activities enhance the experience for all ages.
Date: January 14 – April 8, 2012
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: March 3, 2012
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
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Columbus Ohio Events for April
“Be A Hero” Nationwide Cycling Event
Urban Active Columbus hosts the “Be A Hero” Nationwide Cycling Event to raise funding for the “Wish Upon A Hero Foundation” and grant wishes to locals. This incredible foundation has granted over 89,000 wishes since 2008 and is a new breed of direct, charitable giving – the world’s largest online social helping network which connects people in need with people willing to help. The “Be A Hero” ride will be from 10-11 AM at Urban Active in conjunction with thousands of ‘cycling heroes’ at over 300 fitness facilities participating nationwide. Incentive prizes will be awarded to those who raise money at various levels, including: iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch, Macbook Air and iPad 2.
Registration: You do NOT have to register as a rider to participate as a fundraiser to earn incentive prizes. Please visit www.beaheroevent.com to register: a $25 registration fee is required to reserve a bike and participate.
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10AM to 11AM
Visit www.urbanactive.com/community/be-a-hero/ for more information
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
Bouquet of Flavours
Join us for an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and music. All proceeds go to Creative Living’s Resident Assistance Program – the program at the heart of our mission of providing housing and support to individuals with physical disabilities.
Date: April 13, 2012 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Huntington Club at Ohio Stadium
Cakes for a Cause
Cakes for a Cause in 2011 was a huge success and 2012′s event is sure to be even bigger & sweeter! Organizers will be auctioning off beautiful cakes & confections as guests enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, dessert samples from “Sweet Taste of Victory” baking contestants, and a milk tasting bar from Snowville Creamery. Prize drawing, cash bar, & more…all to benefit families in need. With your help, we can make Cakes for a Cause 2012 even more incredible – how many people will we help this year?
Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 6-9 p.m.
Location: Mid-Ohio Foodbank, 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove, City, OH
Click here for Tickets
Capitol Steps
The McCoy Center for the Arts is pleased to host the political satire group the Capitol Steps for one performance only. The Capitol Steps are an American political satire group. The group has been performing since 1981, and has released approximately thirty albums consisting primarily of song parodies. Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. The Capitol Steps have performed on PBS, public radio and in various small- and medium-sized venues around the United States.
Date: Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:00pm
Location: The McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany. OH
Tickets: Starting at $20
Click here to purchase tickets
Central Ohio Orchid Society Show and Sale
COOS will present the annual juried orchid show which includes exhibits entered by members of the Central Ohio Orchid Society, other orchid societies such as the Cincinnati OS and the Miami Valley OS, and by professional and commercial growers. An information table will gladly try to answer questions from the public. Cookies in the shape of orchids will be available for kids to decorate.
Dates: March 31 & April 1, 2012 from 10am – 5pm
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
Columbus Horse Expo – The Equine Affaire
Join us for Equine Affaire in Ohio! Experience the nation’s premiere equine exposition, featuring more than 250 unique clinics, seminars, and demonstrations by top professionals in the horse industry. Equine Affaire also hosts the largest equine-related trade show in North America, showcasing hundreds of commercial exhibits, an extensive Breed Pavilion, a fun-filled Youth Pavilion, and a special evening show – the Pfizer Fantasia, a musical celebration of the horse.
Dates: April 11-14, 2013
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Easter Art, Craft & LifeStyle Show at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Shop at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and visit exhibitors offering a selection of handmade art and craft creations and for the latest trends and ideas to enhance your home and lifestyle. You’ll also find products offered by popular home-based business representatives. Exhibitors available during regular mall hours.
Dates: April 5-7, 2012 (mall hours)
Location:The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, 5043 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin, Ohio
Family History Day
Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn to search & find your ancestors! Event is free and open to public. Booth displays, keynote address; and 7 workshops available (can choose 3). Special workshop offered on basic family history research geared towards teens.
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m
Location: Chapel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5835 Cental College Rd., New Albany OH.
Contact Information: Contact Mr. Pat Crow: pcrow@DowntownOptions.com; Phone: 740-599-7407
Orchid Forest
Escape to an era of elegance and luxury with the exotic mystique of the orchid. The Victorian age serves as inspiration for an artful display of hundreds of orchids of all forms, colors and sizes. . The Conservatory’s historic glass Showhouse, built in 1895, is transformed into an elegant outdoor Victorian garden. The Showhouse alcoves, themed by color, explores the Victorian collectors’ fascination with orchids through displays emphasizing the form, color and pattern of individual blooms. Glass artist Debora Moore offers an imaginative interpretation on these infamous blooms with delicate glass sculpture. Daily horticulture presentations, weekly guided tours and family activities enhance the experience for all ages.
Date: January 14 – April 8, 2012
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
SPACE (Small Press & Alternatve Comics Expo)
The Mid-West’s Largest Exhibition of Small Press, Alternative and Creator Owned Comics – Over 180 exhibitors.
Date: April 21 and 22, 2012
Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Road, Columbus, OH 43229
Directions: Off I71 at the Morse / Sinclair exit. Free Parking!
Admission: $5.00 per day and $8.00 per weekend
“Supra-Natural” A One Person Show Featuring Randall LaGro
Join us for an artist reception by Taos artist, Randall LaGro. This show features a thought-provoking collection of new paintings. LaGro’s work is a combination of figures, animals, landscapes, and subconscious imaginations–making him our top selling artist. This series of work uses a lush palette of blues, greens, and rich dark undertones–creating an intense compilation of colors and movement.
Date: Friday April 20, 2012 from 6-9 pm (The show runs from April 20-May 20.)
Location: Muse Gallery, 188 E. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43206
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Columbus Ohio Events for May
5th Annual Ride Bexley Ride
5th Annual Ride Bexley Ride benefiting choices for Victims of Domestic Violence. Ride 3.8 Miles or Walk 2 Miles through Bexley – Route includes the Governor-s Mansion and OSU President Gordon Gee’s House! Free Bike Maintenance by roll: on Main Street – Free t-shirt to the First 75 to Register!
Date: Saturday May 12, 2012 from 9AM – Noon
Location: The Jeffrey Mansion, 165 Parkview Ave. Bexley, Ohio 43219
Click here for more information
9th Annual Cairo in Columbus
Cairo in Columbus features Sadie Marquardt and Kaya, a 3 Day Celebration of Bellydance.
Date: May 4-6, 2012
Friday night Show and Hafla
Saturday seminars with Sadie
Saturday evening concert
Sunday Master Classes with Sadie at Ballet Met, downtown location
Location: Xenos – Building X, 1290 Community Park Dr., Columbus, OH 43229
20th Annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
The Komen Race for the Cure® is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure® is an emotionally charged event that attracts many first timers and recreational runners. It is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message within their communities. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® remain here in our 30-county service area to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or under insured women. The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.
Date: May 19, 2012
Registration: Visit The Komen website for more information and to register.
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio
47th Annual GartenMarkt
The German Village Garten Club 47th annual “Garten Markt” has an expanded line-up of vendors and will feature everything from exotic plants and perrenials to hand-crafted garden art and sculpture. Offerings from local businesses will compliment the always popular food court and bake sale. Proceeds from this event will benefit the care and maintenance of the Third Street Flower Planters and the care and maintenance of our community jewel, “Frank Fetch Park”. Ample parking is available.
Date Saturday May 12, 2012 from 8:30am to 3:30pm (Rain or shine)
Location: German Village Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St., Columbus, Ohio
Click here for pre-order forms and more information
American Cancer Society – Relay For Life!
Join us for a night of shopping to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Upper Arlington-Grandview Heights. Enjoy delicious food and drink as you stroll around and receive free goodies from each vendor.
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Oak Park Clubhouse, 8001 Oak Park Drive, Dublin, OH 43016, cattycornered to Dublin Jerome High School.
Tickets are $5 (all ticket, raffle and vendor fees are 100% donated) with raffle drawings all evening.
Click here for more information
Barks & Craft Fair
Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is having a Barks & Craft Fair. Artwork, Bake Sale, adoptable dogs, cats and more! This event is open to everyone and will benefit Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio’s Good Sam Fund. This fund helps pet owners, that receive government financial assistance, by helping to cover necessary medical care for their pets. Come check out City Dog and learn more about SOS! We are still looking for artists and crafters that would like to be part of the show. It’s just $25 and an item donated for our fall silent auction. If you’re interested in being a vendor, contact SOS for vendor information.
Date: May 20, 2012 from 11 am – 3:30 pm.
Location: The City Dog, 510 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Contact Info: info@sosohio.org
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
CBUS: The Columbus Lindy Exchange
CBUS is our annual weekend-long party of Lindy Hop and Blues. With host over 100 dancers from all over the U.S. and Canada for 24 hours of dancing packed into just two and a half days! There’s no time for sleep when you’ve got
live local bands and top national DJs urging you to dance like there’s no tomorrow.
Date: May 18 – 20, 2012 (3rd weekend of May every year)
Location: All Over Columbus
Cost: $65 for 24 hours of dancing in 3 days
FLIP (Fight, Live, Inspire, Prevent)
FLIP is a local non-profit organization which stands for Fight, Live, Inspire, Prevent and is a movement aimed at cancer prevention. FLIP is hosting a Spring Trail Run. We have options for 5k trail run, 5k trail walk, and 10k trail run! FLIP will also be hosting an after party at King Ave 5 with live entertainment, food and prizes!
Date: May 12. 2012 at 9AM
Location: Battelle Darby Creek
Click here for more information and to register
Genoa Township Business Association annual Entertainment and Health Expo
The expo will feature local talent, a food and beverage garden, activities for the kids and great raffles including a car. The festivities began at 3 pm on Friday and ends at 9 pm Saturday evening.
Date: May 18 & 19, 2012 – 3 pm until 9 pm on Friday and all day Saturday
Location: Parking lot of Kroger and Home Depot on Maxtown Road
Website: www.geonatba.com
Event is free!
Homeport Gallery
Homeport Gallery, a venture by Homeport (aka Columbus Housing Partnership) to foster community development through art, opened its doors on the weekend of May 13, 2011 in the King-Lincoln District (KLD). The gallery is located next to the historic Lincoln Theatre at 779 E Long Street, and is open Thursday and Saturday from noon – 6:00PM, Friday 3:00 – 6:00PM, Sunday 1:00 – 4:00PM, and by appointment.
Homeport has cemented roots in the KLD – with its Homeport Home Ownership office located on Long Street, and its work in the North of Broad (NoBo) community, an urban revitalization initiative between 20th and 22nd streets. Establishing the Homeport Gallery further strengthens ties to the area and helps Homeport continue its original vision for NoBo – to develop an economically diverse urban community that sets a new standard in Columbus for neighborhood revitalization.
The current exhibition displays the work of Antoinette Savage, who chooses to express herself through the personalities of dolls she creates.
McCoy 2012 Center Stage Gala
The Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2012 Center Stage Gala featuring guest artist Anna Wilson. The premier annual fundraising event for the McCoy Center, the Center Stage Gala is an evening of fun and entertainment. From the pre-show dinner reception, to the concert, to the post-party dessert celebration, this will be a special evening where the Arts and New Albany take center stage. The 2012 Center Stage Gala will feature jazz singer Anna Wilson, arguably Nashville’s most acclaimed jazz performer. Her unique blend of jazz, country, and pop will provide a special, up-close-and-personal experience for Gala guests. The cost for this all-inclusive evening is $250 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the McCoy Center for the Arts.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7:00pm
Location: The Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, Ohio
Tickets: $250 for all-inclusive evening, including pre-show dinner reception, concert, and post-show dessert celebration
Click here to purchase tickets
Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: May 28-June 3, 2012
Location: Muirfield Village Golf Club
Mother’s Day Art, Craft & LifeStyle Show at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Shop at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing and visit exhibitors offering a selection of handmade art and craft creations and for the latest trends and ideas to enhance your home and lifestyle. You’ll also find products offered by popular home-based business representatives. Exhibitors available during regular mall hours.
Dates: May 11-13, 2012 (mall hours)
Location:The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, 5043 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin, Ohio
Naicco’s 30th Annual May Powwow
Selma Walker Memorial Powwow
Native American Singing, Dancing, Music, Arts, Crafts, Food, Raffles, Hands on activities for children and Much More…
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend May 26 – 28, 2012
- Chili cookoff
- Hand Drum contest
- Two Step Contest
- Team Dance Contest
- 5K Walk or Run
Grand Entry 1PM
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbus Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors/Students $3.00; Children 5 and under Free; Weekend Pass $15.00
All powwow activities are open to the public.
National Miniature Golf Day
Play Free Mini Golf For a Year! Magic Mountain Fun Center will celebrate National Miniature Golf Day by offering a free Miniature Golf Season Pass ($59.99 value) to the first 100 guests that purchase a round of golf. Hole-in-one prizes will also be awarded all day long! Magic Mountain Fun Center will also be offering unlimited miniature golf for the entire day for the price of a 2-game ticket*.
*A single game, 2-game ticket or a Super Saturday pass must be purchased at regular price to qualify.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 – All Day
Location: 8350 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240, Columbus, OH 43240 and 5890 Scarborough Boulevard, Columbus, OH
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Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
“Supra-Natural” A One Person Show Featuring Randall LaGro
Join us for an artist reception by Taos artist, Randall LaGro. This show features a thought-provoking collection of new paintings. LaGro’s work is a combination of figures, animals, landscapes, and subconscious imaginations–making him our top selling artist. This series of work uses a lush palette of blues, greens, and rich dark undertones–creating an intense compilation of colors and movement.
Date: Friday April 20, 2012 from 6-9 pm (The show runs from April 20-May 20.)
Location: Muse Gallery, 188 E. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43206
The Taste of Powell
The The Powell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting The Third Annual Taste of Powell event. Visitors will enjoy fantastic cuisine from Powell’s top restaurateurs and experience the cool jazz sounds of the Derek Dicenzo Trio. Featured restaurants include Gooseneck Tavern, Local Roots, Culver’s, Kogen’s Asian Cuisine, Greek Express, Liberty Tavern, Buffalo Wild Wings, Powell Village Winery, Easy Street Caf’, Cinco De Mayo, Sam’s Club, City Barbecue, Vittoria, Flyers Pizza, Bachman’s, Champps, Luce, PC Events and Catering and Murphy’s On The Parkway.
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Columbus Zoo, Water’s Edge Events Park
Tickets: Cost $25 per person – Tickets will not be sold at the door. Click here to order online or call the Powell Chamber of Commerce at 614-888-1090. Tickets can also be purchased at Culver’s, Local Roots or Vittoria restaurants in Powell.
Urban Active Opens Doors FREE to Public for the 9th Annual Get Active America! – Program in Support of the President’s Challenge and Let’s Move! Initiative.
Urban Active Offers FREE workouts for the entire month of May along with a complimentary Jumpstart Personal Training Session.
Date: Month of May, 2012
Click here for more information and participating locations
About IHRSA
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. The association’s membership includes over 9,000 clubs in 75 countries, along with over 640 industry suppliers. IHRSA is committed to taking a leadership role in advancing physical activity, which is critical to America’s health and the battle against obesity and disease. IHRSA supports effective national initiatives to promote more active lifestyles for all Americans and is working to pass laws that will help affect societal changes toward a more fit America.
Viva Los Vino
Viva Los Vino – benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio. Viva Las Vino involves a great night of wine tasting, food and a chance at winning a week’s stay in Napa Valley! In the intimate setting of The Loft at Smith Brothers, guests will enjoy fine wines paired with heavy hors d’oeuvres. But, this is no ordinary wine event. Along with the evening’s abundant silent auction, guests will have the opportunity to spin the wheel of chance for great prizes and to take part in a raffle that could find them spending a week in beautiful Napa Valley enjoying the California scenery as well as wine tastings. The event is open to those 21 and over.
Date: Friday, May 4, 2012
Times: High Roller Tasting from 6 – 7PM (includes Players Club tasting); Players Club Tasting from 7 – 9:30PM
Location: Smith Brother’s Loft, 580 N Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio
Costs: High-Roller Tasting – $100 per person; includes one-hour exclusive tasting of Glazer Distributors’ showcase of premier wines.
Player’s Club Tasting – $65 per person; perfect for the casual wine lover’s palate.
Click here to register
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Columbus Ohio Events for June
9th Annual Cruise-In with the Comets
Central Crossing Band Boosters presents the 9th Annual Cruise-In with the Comets. Come out and enjoy our car show, we will have great food, music with Dr. DooWop, 50/50 raffle with great prizes and stay for the fireworks after the show. We have a great view from the school parking lot.
There will be dash plaques to the first 100 registered sponsored by Performance Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge and we have our famous Gas Pump Trophies sponsored by Toyota West. The following classes are:
- 1953 and before 5 tropheis
- 1954-1963 5 trophies
- 1964-1979 5 trophies
- 1980 and newer 5 trophies
- plus 2 motorcyle trophies and our huge comets choice award trophy.
Date: Saturday June 30, 2012 – Resgistration begins at 3:30 until 6:30 and the Entry Fee is $10.00. – Awards will be presented at 8 p.m.
Location: Central Crossing High School, 4500 Big Run South Road, Grove City, Ohio
Questions: please contact Tammy Jenkins 614-871-6153 – Rain date will be Sunday July 1st 2012!!
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
Blondes vs. Brunettes
Blondes vs. Brunettes is a Powder Puff football game to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter. Young professionals in the Columbus-area will team up to face-off in the age-old rivalry of Blondes vs. Brunette’s. Guests are invited to join the fun and see who will win the battle. And don’t forget… Beer will be provided for fans, 21 and older of course.
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1:00
Location: D1 Sports Training, 8080 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio
Admission to the game will be $20
Central Ohio Tour de Cure – American Diabetes Association
Central Ohio will be hosting the 20th anniversary of Tour de Cure at Westerville Central High School. Tour de Cure is the only ride dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes in Central Ohio. Whether you’re an occasional or expert cyclist, we have a route that matches your ability. All of our routes feature full service rest stops with SAG support along the way. A delicious lunch has been donated by Outback Steakhouse; you can unwind in a massage tent and enjoy live music and a Kids Zone that includes balloons animals, face painting and bounce house. Don’t forget to visit our Health and Wellness Village set up to meet the needs of anyone living with diabetes!
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Price:Each rider raises the required $150 minimum to fund diabetes research, education and advocacy.
Registration Fee: $25, Fundraising Minimum: $150
Information: For more information contact Tisha Horst at (614) 436-1917 ext. 6622 or thorst@diabetes.org
Location: Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082
Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: May 28-June 3, 2012
Location: Muirfield Village Golf Club
Pupapalooza 2012
Pupapalooza is a fun-filled celebration for the family at the Alum Creek Dog Park just north of Polaris mall! Enjoy music, food, and a silent auction. Also visit with 60+ rescue groups, pet-focused businesses, non-profits and local company booths. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of Alum Creek Dog Park, the all volunteer 501c3 charity that built, maintains and financially supports the Alum Creek Dog Park.
Date: June 6, 2012 from 12-5pm
Location: Alum Creek Dog Park, 3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
Admission Price: FREE! But, please bring a donation of pet food for Meals on Wheel’s pet food pantry. Description:
Relay for Life – Hilliard
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hilliard is a life-changing event that celebrates the lives of people who’ve battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back. Thanks to Relay participants and donors, we are creating a world with more birthdays a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life. If you’d like to volunteer, donate or become a committee member for 2011 Relay, you can contact us at RFLHilliard@gmail.com or call 614-54R-ELAY.
Date: June 2, 2012 at 2PM
Location: Hilliard Davidson High School
Rhythm on the River presents The Kentucky Headhunters
Grammy award winning, Country Music Band of the Year, The Kentucky Headhunters gained a wide audience in the late 1980s and early 1990s with hits such as ‘Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine,’ ‘Oh Lonesome Me,’ and ‘Dumas Walker.’ Blending sounds from a variety of influences including alternative, blues, country, English rock, rockabilly, jazz and southern rock, The Kentucky Headhunters critically acclaimed records blurred the line between New Country and 1970s country rock to help redefine the 1990s country music scene. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department welcomes a variety of performing artists to Bicentennial Park for the Rhythm on the River series. Featuring everything from bluegrass to blues to ballet and more, attending a Rhythm on the River performance is a great way to spend summer evenings with family and friends.
Date: June 8, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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Rhythm on the River presents The Navigators
A high-energy, rock band that plays hits from the 1960s to today, The Navigators feature a powerful horn section and multilayered vocals. Formed in 2003, The Navigators play limited engagements each year to benefit a variety of charities and nonprofit organizations. Since 2003 they have helped to raise over $200,000 to help local & national charities.
Date: June 23, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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Rhythm on the River presents Sean Carney Band with Special Guest Shaun Booker
A one-man ambassador for the blues, Columbus, Ohio native Sean Carney has brought his music to such far flung locales as Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Hungary, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. He served three terms as president of the Columbus Blues Alliance, and promotes concerts as the creator of “Blues for a Cure,” an annual blues festival that has donated over $50,000 towards cancer research. In 2007, Sean and the Sean Carney Band won the International Blues Challenge (IBC), and Carney was awarded the Albert King Best Guitarist Award, presented by the Blues Foundation. Acclaimed vocalist Shaun Booker will join the Sean Carney Band during this special Rhythm on the River performance.
Date: June 29, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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Rhythm & Ribs Featuring McGuffy Lane
Live Music from Noon untill Midnight. McGuffy Lane comes on stage at 8:30. Also having a poker run, 5K run, Military Living History, Crafts/Non-Food vendors, Beer Garden and Camping.
Date: June 16, 2012 – Gates open at 8AM – Midnight
Admission: $10.00; 5 and under free – Free Parking
Location: Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Road, Croton, Ohio 43013
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Rock ‘n’ Roll 5k Run
Creative Living hosts their second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll 5k Run/ 1mile Walk. All proceeds benefit Creative Living, a local non-profit that operates two apartment complexes for physically disabled individuals.
Date: June 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Scioto Audubon Park.
Entry fee is $25 through Premier Sports.
For directions and information click here
Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: June 2, 2012
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
Swing in the Summer Annual Golf Classic
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to provide the very best care for every child regardless of their family’s ability to pay. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, Nationwide Children’s has a variety of programs funded primarily through grants and philanthropic support. On Friday, June 8, 2012, Smith & Wollensky invites you to help make a difference by sponsoring the 1st Annual Swing in the Summer Golf Classic benefitting the Reach Out and Read Program and Behavioral Health Services.
Date: Friday, June 8th, 2012 at 8:30AM
Location: New Albany Links Golf Club: 7100 New Albany Links Drive New Albany, Ohio 43054
Click here for more information
Tickets: Individual Golf: $150; Individual Golf with Dinner & Reception: $225; Foursome Golf: $600; Foursome Golf with Dinner & Reception: $900
Take Steps Be Heard For Crohn’s and Colitis
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s largest fundraising event including family fun activities, entertainment, a 2 mile walk, kid’s activities and more.
Date: June 16, 2012 Registration and activities begin at 4:30 PM. Walk begins at 6:00 PM.
This is a fundraising event. Please register at www.cctakesteps.org/columbus. 614-889-6060
Zoofari presented by Nationwide Insurance
This annual, adults-only fundraiser features more than 100 central Ohio restaurants and bars serving appetizer portions of their signature dishes and specialty drinks. Guests ‘graze’ their way through the Zoo enjoying live entertainment on stages scattered throughout Zoo grounds. Come with friends, wine and dine your business associates, entertain your out-of-town guests, or reward hard-working employees! Don’t miss Columbus’ best summer party! It is bound to be one wild night as the Zoo’s adult only premier fundraising event takes place. It’s a whole new park after dark!
Date: June 16, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd. Powell OH 43065
Tickets: $95 per person Purchased through May 31, 2012; $135 per person Purchased after June 1, 2012; $150 per person Purchased at the Door
Click here for more information and/or to purchase tickets.
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Columbus Ohio Events for July
4th of July Celebration in Columbus, Ohio
27th Annual MUD Volleyball
What’s a little dirt among friends’ and for a good cause?! The Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio invites you to take part in its 27th Annual MUD Volleyball benefiting the programs and services of the Epilepsy Foundation. You can play on a team, referee or volunteer. No experience necessary!
Date: July 28, 2012 – Elimination play starts at 9 a.m. and we keep playing until a winner is named at 6 p.m.
Players needed on teams of 12; registration just $300 per team. Trophies & prizes awarded!
Referees needed for all games; no experience necessary. We will train on-site!
Volunteers needed to help in all areas. Various shifts and tasks available. Great for groups and civic-minded organizations!
Information and Registration: www.epilepsy-ohio.org
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
Franklin County Fair
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012 – Saturday, July 21, 2012
Mud Ninja Extreme Challenge
The Mud Ninja delivers an explosive day of pulse pounding adrenaline and adventure! WIPEOUT meets SURVIVOR meets THE AMAZING RACE…except you are not a spectator. YOU ARE THE MAIN EVENT. Your friends and family get to launch muddy dodge balls at you in an attempt to knock you off of obstacles into pits of mud! Splash! 21 obstacles over 3.1 miles of savage terrain and crowds of muddy dodge ball throwing spectators stand in the way between you and beating the Mud Ninja. This day of excitement will challenge your inner thrill seeking adventurer. Attempting to beat the Mud Ninja will redefine your idea of adrenaline rush! Beat the Mud Ninja and then celebrate at our all day Victory Party that rivals no other with beer, Adrenaline Games and a rock?in band. The Mud Ninja is a fundraising event for Autism Speaks. Fight the Mud Ninja, Fight Autism.
Date: July 28th, 2012 – All day family event.
Location: 2093 Pricer Ridge Rd., South Salem, Oh 45681
Cost: $55 Adults; $14 Children
Read, White & Boom 2012
The mission of Reach Out and Read is to prepare central Ohio’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Focus is given to children living in poverty who face the highest risk for academic failure. Join us as we light up the night at the 3rd annual Read, White & Boom! This family friendly backyard style party provides a fantastic view of the Red, White & Boom fireworks! Come find out why more than 400 people join us each year to support Reach Out and Read, the pediatric literacy program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Date: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Location: All American Moving & Storage: 371 Maier Place in the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Downtown Columbus
Click here to purchase tickets and obtain more information
Ticket Prices: Adult: $30; Child: $10 (inder 5 years free); Couples Pack: $50 (2 Adults); Family Pack: $65 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Rhythm on the River presents Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Famously crowned as ‘The Queen of Bluegrass’ by the Wall Street Journal, Rhonda Vincent is the only artist to receive seven consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year titles from the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2010, Vincent received the prestigious ‘Star Award’ from the Bluegrass Heritage Foundation, recognizing her professional achievements and her efforts to preserve and promote the tradition and heritage of bluegrass music. Accompanied by The Rage, a lineup comprising some of the best musicians in the business today, Rhonda Vincent brings the best in bluegrass to the stage, incorporating savvy contemporary touches while drawing deeply from the haunting mountain soul of classic Monroe-styled bluegrass.
Date: July 13, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
Click here for more information
Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: July 7, 2012
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
Union County Fair
Union County Fair with fair concessions, live entertainment, animals, live stock sale, tractor pulls, lawn mower racing, 4-H shows, and lots more.
Dates: July 22 through July 28, 2012 – Gates open at 8 am, Monday through Saturday
Gate Admission: $6.00 per person – 5 years and under and 80 years and older FREE
Season Passes for Adults – $20.00 (does not include rides)
Senior Citizens – $14.00 with Golden Buckeye Card (does not include rides)
All day ride bands are $12.00 or you can buy individual ride tickets for .50 each.
Location: Union County Fairgrounds, Main Street, Marysville, Ohio
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Columbus Ohio Events for August
6th Annual Cruise-in-for-Parkinson’s
This Cruise In Columbus Ohio is presented by the Central Ohio Parkinson Society – G. E. Meek Family! Join the fun and help support an extremely worthy cause!
Date: August 25, 2012
Location: Quaker Steak & Lube, 8500 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
Grove City’s Balloons & Tunes
Balloons & Tunes is Grove City’s annual hot air balloon festival. Members of the Central Ohio Balloon Club will provide the opportunity to learn about hot air ballooning. Tethered balloon rides, glows and ascensions are all scheduled, weather permitting. No tailgating, coolers, pets or smoking will be permitted.
For more information, or if you or your community organization would like to volunteer for the event, contact the Grove City Community Relations office at 614-277-3040 or send an e-mail.
Date: Friday, August 24 – Saturday, August 26, 2012 from 5PM-9:30PM
Location: Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, Ohio
Cost: Admission and children’s activities are free; Parking is $5
Price and reservation information about tethered rides and balloon flights for 2011 is available on the Real Adventure Hot Air Balloon Co. page. Reservations for balloon flights are required.
Mid-Ohio Fiber Fair
Come celebrate everything fiber! Shop our over 35 vendors in air-conditioned comfort. Find that perfect yarn, roving, or fiber for your next project. Take home that new set of needles or wheel you’ve been wanting to try. Learn a new technique at one of our classes. Watch a vendor demonstrate a skill at their booth. Enter a raffle to win a basket full of goodies and help the local food pantry. Have a great time with friends and fellow fiber addicts!
Dates: August 18, 2012 from 9-5; August 19, 2012 from 10-3
Location: Reese Center, COTC/OSU-Newark Campus, 1209 University Drive, Newark, Ohio
Admission: $3, 10 & under free, parking free
Ohio State Fair
Date: July 25 – August 5, 2012
Location: Ohio State Fairgrounds (aka The Expo Center), Columbus, Ohio
Rhythm on the River presents Transit Arts Artists On The Move
The Transit Arts Performance Group is a dynamic blend of outstanding professional artists and talented youth artists inspiring and challenging one another to honor our roots while creating fresh new work. Rhythms rise from the drums, turntables and dancing feet, as poets, hip-hop emcees, break-dancers, DJs, musicians, singers and visual artists flow together to create a breathtaking, and interactive, multi-disciplinary performance experience. Transit Arts, young artists on the move, is a youth development program of Central Community House, based in the seven sites of the Columbus Federation of Settlements and working in partnership with the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Transit Arts is rooted in a rich history of youth and community engagement and enlists young people, ages 12-21, in intensive programs of coaching/mentoring by outstanding professionals from the creative industries.
Date: August 3, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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Rhythm on the River presents BalletMet Columbus
The nighttime sky on the Scioto Mile is the perfect backdrop for an evening of exhilarating dance as the talented dancers of BalletMet Columbus kick off Labor Day Weekend! BalletMet Columbus, renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, ranks among the nation’s largest dance companies, and its Dance Academy ranks among the largest dance-training centers. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has added 157 company premieres to its repertoire and produced 129 world premieres. It has also developed DanceReach, a series of educational and outreach programs that serve nearly 35,000 people annually; through DanceReach, up to 70 scholarships each year give access to talented youth, many from minority and underserved groups, who cannot otherwise participate.
Date: August 31, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: August 4, 2012
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
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Columbus Ohio Events for September
Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 10 – September 9, 2012
Delaware County Fair
Date: September 15th – 22nd, 2012
Location: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio
Little Brown Jug
Date: 67th Edition of The Little Brown Jug – September 20, 2012
Date: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio
Main Entrance: 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015
Event Entrance: 935 U.S. Route 23 North, Delaware, OH 43015
Naicco Labor Day Pow Wow
The Drum Returns to THE NEWARK EARTHWORKS
To celebrate, educate, and continue cultural traditions within the Native American community as well as an outreach to all peoples who would like to watch, learn, and experience. Open to public. Stay long enough to notice the many cultural exchanges taking place. Attending a pow wow can dispel many common misconceptions and negative images which separate peoples from each other. Please help publicize this event so that people can learn and enjoy the Native American experience and more of the history of the land which we all now share. This year’s special event is the new location itself. NAICCO is proud to be working with the Ohio Historical Society and the Licking County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to bring the sound of drums and the Native American presence back to the Earthworks. Worldwide and throughout time, the festival gathering of people in ceremony is our oldest tradition. We are all pleased to invite everyone to gather at this site built some 2000 years ago by Native Americans for ceremony, and the largest set of geometric earthworks built anywhere in the world. Selected head dancers will lead an opening procession daily. Song, dance, arts, crafts, food, informational resources and community sharing will continue for three days.
Dates Labor Day weekend, September 1st through 3rd, 2012
Hours: Gates open daily at 11AM; Grand Entry of all dancers, along with song and drums, occurs twice daily at 1PM and again at 7PM (1PM on Monday).
Location: The Neward Earthworks, 455 Hebron Rd/SR 79, Newark, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7. Seniors and students $3. Children 5 and under are free. Weekend passes are available for $15. Bringing a chair is encouraged.
Contact Info: For information: Marilyn McKinley, NAICCO PR Coordinator, (614) 395-1819.
Sponsored by NAICCO (Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio).
New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day
Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of the New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day! Mark your calendars and celebrate with Family Day fun, annual Tween Brands Concert, and the nationally sanctioned Grand Prix!
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 10:00AM – 5PM
Location: The Wexner Home, 1 Classic Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054
Rhythm on the River presents Sierra Leone’s Refugee Allstars
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars are a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through unimaginable hardship and emerge with optimism intact. From their humble beginnings in West African refugee camps Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands. Formed in a refugee camp during Sierra Leone’s civil war, their incredible story is documented in the award winning, compelling and emotionally-driven film, ‘Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars.’ Initial support for the film came from executive producers Steve Bing and Shelley Lazar as well as Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, and Angelina Jolie. The resulting studio album, Living Like A Refugee (Anti Records 2006), is one of the most acclaimed world music releases in recent years, garnering the band international acclaim and high profile fans including Aerosmith, who the All Stars collaborated with on the certified Gold Record, Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur.
Date: September 7, 2012
Food & Beverage: Starts at 6:30PM
Performance: Starts at 8PM
Admission: Free
Location: Bicentennial Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: September 1, 2012
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
The Pointless Pursuit
The Pointless Pursuit is a one day Amazing Race where you and your partner in crime face an adventure filled with laughter, competition and lots of great prizes. Run wild through the unique neighborhoods of Columbus solving crazy clues and competing in one wacky challenge after the next. Think scavenger hunt on steroids. Then, take part in our after party with games, prizes and food and drink specials. We guarantee you will have More Fun participating in Pointless Pursuit than any other urban adventure race.
Date: September 9, 2012 from Noon to 5PM
Location: Columbus’ High 5 Districts
Cost per team: $78
The Youth Advocate Services (YAS) All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
The Youth Advocate Services (YAS) All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is back and bigger than ever! This year Youth Advocate Services is teaming up with the City of Grandview Heights and Mayor Ray DeGraw’s Community Party to present a family fun day for the entire community. Here are the event details:
Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show/ Mayor’s Community Party- The Mayor of Grandview Heights’s Community Party event is moving to a later date on this year’s calendar, and partnering with the Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show in order to bring a new opportunity to residents and visitors. Join us at Wyman Woods this September and be a part of the party!
This year’s event will include live entertainment, a D.J., inflatables and other activities for children, a corn-hole tournament, raffles, art auction, food vendors as well as the Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle show on Goodale Blvd. in front of Wyman Woods Park! The day’s activities will culminate in an antique/ unique car parade through Grandview.
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012. Registration for the cars, trucks and motorcycles will be from 10:00am to 12:30pm with the entertainment, activities, and car show from 12:30pm until 5:00pm. Trophies for the car show will be awarded at 5:00pm followed by a parade through the streets of Grandview!
Location: Right on Goodale Blvd at the corner of Grandview Ave. in front of Wyman Woods Park. The city will close a portion of the road directly in front of the park and re-route traffic around. This is where the Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles will be on display–a great location, highly visible, easily accessible and free and open to the public.
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Columbus Ohio Events for October
For a listing of Halloween events, please visit our Halloween Fun Page
2nd Annual Step Up for Stefanie 5k/2m Run/Walk
The second annual Step Up for Stefanie 5k/2m Run/Walk is presented by Panera Bread. In its inaugural year the event drew more than 4,000 participants and raised more than $100,000 to benefit the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012
Location: Ohio State University Campus, Columbus, Ohio
All American Quarter Horse Congress
The 42nd All American Quarter Horse Congress – watch the competition and enjoy the show. It’s the largest horse show for single breeds in the world.
Dates: October 5 – 28, 2012
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Craftin’ Outlaws
Be there or be square! Shop ’til you drop! Shop from over 50 of the region’s top crafters, artists and designers.100 Free Swag bags for the first 100 customers of the day! Tunes provided all day by Tsururadio. Win prizes!
Play the Bullet Studded Plinko Board – proceeds going towards Rwanda Knits
Watch or play in the Craft Corner Deathmatch from 1pm-3pm – (sign up now!) local celebrity judges plus MC’d by AmyD
Free Craftin’ Outlaws temporary tattoos provided by SBB (Small Business Beanstalk)
Screen printed Craftin’ Outlaws tshirts while you wait provided by ThoughtCO – $12 shirt cost or bring in your own garment for printing at $6
Create your own custom candles as you shop courtesy of The Candle Lab
ARTillery will be hosting all day activities at the nearby Shoebox Gallery including screen printing pumpkin carving (with markers safe for the kids)
Date: to be announced
Location: Gateway Film Center
Free admission and open to all.
Circleville Pumpkin Show
For everything pumpkin! You’ll find many displays, contests, and much more!
– Pumpkins
– Home Arts & Crafts
– Fruits & Vegetables
– Canned Goods
– Flower Show
– Art Show
– Baked Goods
– Musical Groups
– Stage Acts
– Band Concerts
– Amusement Rides
– Games
– Pumpkin Flavored Delicacies
Contests:
– Pumpkin Show Queens
– Pumpkin Pie Eating
– Pumpkin Toss
– Pets
– Big Wheel Race
– Egg Toss
– Baby Contest
– Hog Calling
Dates: October 17 through October 20, 2012
Location: Circleville, Ohio (30 minutes south of Columbus)
MV Crafters and Artisans Market
The Merion Village Association 19th Annual Crafters & Artisans Market will offer a wide variety of vendors (some new ones and some returning again this year), a Great White Elephant Sale, and of course, the silent auction. Why not start your Christmas shopping now?
Date: to be announced
Location: Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church, located at 1234 S. Fourth Street
Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: October 1, 2011
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio
Step Up for Stefanie 5k/2m Run/Walk
Join us for the second annual Step Up for Stefanie 5k/2m Run/Walk presented by Panera Bread.
In its inaugural year the event drew more than 4,000 participants and raised more than $100,000 to benefit the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Location: On the campus of The Ohio State University.
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Holiday Lights
Gahana’s Holiday Lights is one of the most unique anywhere. You’ll find family oriented activities for all ages in the quaint and historic “Olde Gahanna”. Go early and shop and dine and enjoy a free horse carriage ride plus so much more!
Date: to be announced
Location: Downtown Gahanna, Granville to Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio
Admission: Free
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