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Events in Columbus, OH

60 upcoming events near Columbus — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.

Senior programs

June 6, 2026

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Rd, Delaware · Columbus, OH

Senior programs

Wheels for Meals Charity Car Show

SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Rd, Delaware

You can browse classic cars and support meals for older adults at this 55-plus enrichment center event.

Food festivals

June 6 to 7, 2026

Goodale Park · Columbus, OH

Food festivals

Columbus Taco Fest

Goodale Park

You can spend a weekend in Goodale Park tasting tacos from dozens of local vendors plus music and drinks.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Tastings

June 6, 2026

McFerson Commons Park · Columbus, OH

Tastings

Columbus Summer Wine Festival

McFerson Commons Park

You can sip from more than 30 wines, spritzers, and hard seltzers and browse an open-air market of local makers in the Arena District.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

June 7, 2026

CAPA theatre, Columbus · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learning

An Evening with Peter Sagal

CAPA theatre, Columbus

You can hear the longtime host of NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me share stories and take questions live.

Classes and talksIndoors

Theater & film

Through June 7, 2026

Short North Stage / CAPA · Columbus, OH

Theater & film

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Short North Stage / CAPA

You can catch this Tony-winning musical comedy about an eccentric middle-school spelling bee.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

June 8, 2026 to August 3, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Basic Sign Language

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Please join us if you are interested in learning basic sign language skills. You will learn the alphabet, numbers and basic signs. Irene Cohen will be the instructor.

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Pickleball & rec

June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Gymnasium @ Linden Commuinty Center · Columbus, OH

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

Adult Open PickleBall

Gymnasium @ Linden Commuinty Center

Adult Open Pickleball.

PickleballFreeWeekly

Senior programs

June 8, 2026 to August 3, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Bingo

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Various games of bingo. Call the center for dates and times.

FreeWeekly

Classes & arts

June 8, 2026 to July 27, 2026

Scioto Southland Park · Columbus, OH

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Adult Spin class

Scioto Southland Park

Please obtain a leisure card at the front desk and scan before each class. Get Ready to party on the pedals! Spin and Strength is a high-energy cycling class that combines intense cardio intervals with upper body strength training using light weights. Ride to the beat of motivating music, burn calories, and sculpt your arms and shoulders-all in one fun, full body workout. Suitable for all fitness levels, the class is designed to keep you moving, sweating and smiling.

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Dance & fitness

June 8 to July 31, 2026

Columbus Recreation and Parks · Columbus, OH

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Senior Fitness and Toning

Columbus Recreation and Parks

You can build strength in a low-impact senior fitness and toning class this summer.

Dance and fitness

Lifelong learning

June 8, 2026

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learning

Introduction to Beekeeping

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

You can learn the basics of keeping bees in a beginner-friendly class at the Conservatory.

GardeningOutdoorsIndoors

Community & civic

June 9, 2026 to August 11, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Arthritis Exercise on Tuesday

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Low impact exercises for those dealing with arthritic issues

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 9, 2026

CAPA theatre, Columbus · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

CAPA theatre, Columbus

You can hear the legendary big-band sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra in a live concert.

MusicIndoors

Community & civic

June 9, 2026 to August 11, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Alzheimer's Association

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Discussion on dealing with Alzheimer's patients

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Theater & film

June 9 to 14, 2026

Ohio Theatre · Columbus, OH

Theater & film

Water for Elephants (Broadway in Columbus)

Ohio Theatre

You can see the touring Broadway production of Water for Elephants at the Ohio Theatre.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

June 9, 2026 to August 11, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Boccia on Tuesday

Gillie Cmty Ctr

This is a team game where seated players roll balls as close to the target ball as possible. The team will the most balls nearest the target wins.

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 10, 2026 to August 12, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Ballet, Beginners

Gillie Cmty Ctr

learn the basic of ballet dancing

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 10, 2026 to August 12, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Bobbin Lace

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Fun projects for the gifted habds

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 10, 2026 to August 12, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Bid Whist

Gillie Cmty Ctr

card game

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Dance & fitness

June 10 to July 29, 2026

Columbus Recreation and Parks · Columbus, OH

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Qi-Yo (Qigong & Yin Yoga)

Columbus Recreation and Parks

You can ease into a gentle qigong and yin yoga class through the city rec department.

Dance and fitness

Classes & arts

June 11, 2026

Fran Ryan Ctr · Columbus, OH

Classes & arts

3D Needle Felting Workshop - Spring Animal Character

Fran Ryan Ctr

Learn the basics of needle felting and make a three dimensional animal or creature. You'll practice shaping and sculpting wool roving with felting needles and attach small felted shapes into a 3-4" character that can be turned into an ornament if you like. We'll have bird and bunny shapes for spring, but you can make whatever kind of creature you like. $5 is due to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop to cover the cost of wool.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

June 11, 2026 to August 6, 2026

Thompson Ceramics Room · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Advanced Italian

Thompson Ceramics Room

Instructor permission.

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 11, 2026 to August 13, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Arthritis Exercise on Thursdy

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Low impact exercises for those dealing with arthritic issues

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 11, 2026 to August 13, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Boccia on Thursday

Gillie Cmty Ctr

This is a team game where seated payers roll balls as close to a target ball as possible. The team with th most balls nearest the target wins.

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 12, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

A Stitch in Time

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Taking you back to days before Singers. Explore sewing techniques done manually, without the aid of a sewing machine. You will learn a variety of stitches that you can use for various purposes. Join Madeline Antoine for a few lessons.

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

June 12, 2026 to August 7, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Basic Line Dancing

Gillie Cmty Ctr

If you want to start line dancing, but have no experience, this is the class for you. We will learn basic elements like vines and box steps and do simple line dances to music. This 6-week class will prepare you for one of our other line dance classes.

Dance and fitnessFreeWeeklyIndoors

Music & concerts

June 12 to 14, 2026

Columbus, OH

Music & concertsFree

Columbus Arts Festival on the riverfront

The Greater Columbus Arts Council brings 250-plus juried artists, live music, and food trucks to the downtown riverfront for a free June weekend.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

June 12, 2026

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH

Outdoors & nature

Hummingbird Walk & Talk

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

You can join a guided walk to learn about hummingbirds and how to attract them.

GardeningHiking and natureOutdoorsIndoors

Classes & arts

June 12 to 14, 2026

Downtown Columbus along the Scioto Mile · Columbus, OH

Classes & artsFree

Columbus Arts Festival

Downtown Columbus along the Scioto Mile

You can wander among 230 juried visual artists, four performing-arts stages, and artist demonstrations along the downtown riverfront.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

June 12, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Gillie Cmty Ctr · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Beginning French

Gillie Cmty Ctr

Learn the basics of the French language from the alphabet to simple conversations. Mademoiselle Madeline Antoine will be your instructor for this four-week class.

Classes and talksFreeWeeklyIndoors

Music & concerts

June 13, 2026

6 to 10 p.m.

Columbus Commons · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: Ledisi

Columbus Commons

You can spread a blanket on the Commons lawn for Ledisi backed by the Columbus Symphony.

Music

Tastings

June 16, 2026

6 to 8 p.m.

The Kitchen, 237 East Livingston Ave · Columbus, OH

Tastings

Behind the Bar: Emilia-Romagna Wine Tasting

The Kitchen, 237 East Livingston Ave

You can taste wines from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in a guided evening session.

Food and wine

Dance & fitness

Through June 17, 2026

SourcePoint Enrichment Center, Delaware · Columbus, OH

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Line Dancing: Beginning Improver

SourcePoint Enrichment Center, Delaware

You can learn beginner-to-improver line dancing in a multi-week class for older adults.

Dance and fitness

Community & civic

June 19 to 20, 2026

Genoa Park · Columbus, OH

Community & civic

Juneteenth Ohio Celebration

Genoa Park

You can join a family weekend of cultural performances, food, and community marking more than 25 years of Juneteenth in Ohio.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 19 to 21, 2026

Gahanna Creekside District · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

Gahanna Creekside District

You can catch a weekend of blues and jazz acts along the creek in Gahanna with food and drinks.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

June 20, 2026

Ohio Theatre · Columbus, OH

Theater & filmFree

Summer Movie Series Ohio Theatre Tour

Ohio Theatre

You can take a free behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Ohio Theatre as part of the CAPA Summer Movie Series.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

June 20, 2026

6 to 10 p.m.

Columbus Commons · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: Wyclef Jean

Columbus Commons

You can hear Wyclef Jean perform with the Columbus Symphony under the stars at the Commons.

Music

Classes & arts

June 20 to 21, 2026

Worthington Village Green · Columbus, OH

Classes & artsFree

Worthington Arts Festival

Worthington Village Green

You can browse fine art and craft booths from regional artists on the green in historic Worthington.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

June 23, 2026

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH

Classes & arts

Plein Air Painting at the Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

You can paint outdoors among the gardens in this guided plein air session.

GardeningArts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Tastings

June 25, 2026

Wine on High Bar & Retail, Columbus · Columbus, OH

TastingsHappens regularly

Wine on High: 10 for $20 Tasting

Wine on High Bar & Retail, Columbus

You can taste ten wines for $20 at this neighborhood wine bar tasting event.

Food and wine

Community & civic

June 26 to 28, 2026

Goodale Park · Columbus, OH

Community & civicFree

ComFest

Goodale Park

You can enjoy the long-running Community Festival in Goodale Park with multiple music stages, local vendors, and a relaxed grassroots feel.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 26 to 28, 2026

Fri noon to 11pm, Sat 10am to 11pm

Columbus, OH

Community & civic

ComFest in Goodale Park

The 54th Community Festival fills Goodale Park with local music, art, food, and activism over three days. Friday runs noon to 11pm and Saturday 10am to 11pm.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 27, 2026

6 to 10 p.m.

Columbus Commons · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: Windborne's The Music of Tom Petty

Columbus Commons

You can enjoy a Tom Petty tribute with full orchestra on the Commons lawn.

Music

Lifelong learning

June 27, 2026

Fran Ryan Ctr · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learning

Beginner Spindle Turning - Make Your Own Screwdriver!

Fran Ryan Ctr

This class will introduce wood turning with a spindle project that utilizes a variety of basic chucks and basic turning techniques to make a heirloom quality, bespoke 4-bit screwdriver. Students will learn the basics of turning between centers, using 4-jaw chucks, and using drilling chuck. This is a relatively easy project that introduces foundational skills and emphasizes safety practices for future turning adventures. All supplies will be provided to participants.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

June 28, 2026

7 p.m.

Bicentennial Park Stage · Columbus, OH

Music & concertsFree

Scioto Mile Concert: Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Bicentennial Park Stage

You can enjoy a free outdoor performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra on the riverfront.

MusicOutdoors

Senior programs

July 2, 2026

SourcePoint, Delaware · Columbus, OH

Senior programs

Cafe 55 Special Luncheon: America 250

SourcePoint, Delaware

You can mark the nation's 250th birthday over lunch with entertainment at this 55-plus center.

Community & civic

July 3, 2026

Fireworks at 10pm

Columbus, OH

Community & civic

Red, White & BOOM! fireworks

The biggest fireworks show in the Midwest lights up downtown, fired from the east bank of Genoa Park. The grand finale goes off at 10pm.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

Through July 5, 2026

Garden hours

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH

Outdoors & nature

Blooms & Butterflies

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

You can walk through a room of free-flying butterflies in this seasonal Conservatory exhibition.

GardeningOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

July 10, 2026

7 p.m.

Bicentennial Park Stage · Columbus, OH

Music & concertsFree

Scioto Mile Concert: Ruthie Foster

Bicentennial Park Stage

You can catch blues and soul artist Ruthie Foster in a free downtown riverfront concert.

MusicOutdoors

Lifelong learning

July 11 to 12, 2026

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Library · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learningFree

Columbus Book Festival

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Library

You can meet authors, sit in on panels, and browse books across a free weekend at the downtown Main Library.

Classes and talksOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

July 11, 2026

6 to 10 p.m.

Columbus Commons · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: Guster

Columbus Commons

You can catch indie band Guster with the Columbus Symphony in an outdoor evening concert.

MusicOutdoors

Lifelong learning

July 13, 2026 to August 31, 2026

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Ctr · Columbus, OH

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Book and Paper Arts Int/Adv

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Ctr

NO BEGINNERS, PLEASE | ATTENDANCE AT FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY Each session will be devoted to creating finished books featuring a different binding style for each session. Samples for each of the bindings will be shown. Students will work primarily with sewn binding and will also experiment with non-adhesive bindings, altered books, surface design, transfers, collage and many other techniques. Occasional guest speakers will present specialty skills. An email letter will be sent to each regist...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

July 15, 2026 to September 2, 2026

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Ctr · Columbus, OH

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Anatomy and Figure Drawing (Part I: Skeletal and Line)

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Ctr

Course Description: Anatomy and Figure Drawing is a course designed as a basic study of human anatomy and an introduction to figure drawing from the direct observation of the human form. In Part I of this course, we will study the human skeletal structure and how it influences the external appearance of the human figure. With our knowledge of the skeletal structure, we will draw directly from nude models. Basic drawing skills are encouraged for this course but not required. We will also discu...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

July 16, 2026 to September 3, 2026

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Ctr · Columbus, OH

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Abstract Painting: Mixed Media Exploration

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Ctr

This course introduces abstract painting as a process of exploration rather than representation. Working with color, line, shape, texture, and movement, students develop both technical skills and an individual visual approach. Over eight weeks, guided exercises build foundational skills in mark making, color relationships, and composition, supported by a consistent sketchbook practice for experimentation and reflection. Early sessions include discussion of historical and contemporary abstract...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Tastings

July 17, 2026

5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH

Tastings

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Summer of Sangria

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

You can sip sangria and explore the gardens after dark at this 21-plus summer event.

GardeningOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

July 18, 2026

6 to 10 p.m.

Columbus Commons · Columbus, OH

Music & concerts

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: LeAnn Rimes

Columbus Commons

You can hear LeAnn Rimes perform with the symphony on the Commons lawn.

Music

Outdoors & nature

July 23, 2026

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Columbus, OH

Outdoors & nature

Foraging in the Park

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

You can learn to identify edible and useful plants on a guided foraging walk.

GardeningOutdoorsIndoors

Food festivals

July 24 to 26, 2026

11am to 10pm

Columbus, OH

Food festivalsFree

Jazz & Rib Fest by the river

A free riverfront weekend of live jazz and barbecue at West Bank and Bicentennial Park, running 11am to 10pm each day.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

July 24 to 26, 2026

Scioto Mile, West Bank Park and Bicentennial Park · Columbus, OH

Food festivalsFree

Jazz & Rib Fest

Scioto Mile, West Bank Park and Bicentennial Park

You can pair national jazz artists like Keiko Matsui and Jeffrey Osborne with championship barbecue along the downtown riverfront, all free to attend.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

July 29 to August 9, 2026

Ohio State Fairgrounds · Columbus, OH

Food festivals

Ohio State Fair

Ohio State Fairgrounds

You can take in concerts, fair food, agriculture exhibits, and rides across nearly two weeks at the state fairgrounds.

Food and wineBring the grandkids