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Things to Do in Columbus: Discover the Best Events, Attractions, and Activities

Are you searching for an array of engaging things to do in Columbus? Immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, events, restaurants, tour historical landmarks, and partake in thrilling entertainment options. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Columbus promises an ever-evolving and enjoyable array of activities!

Music

Some of our favorite Music events in Columbus.

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$5.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Get Fit the Fun & Affordable Way with Line Dance Fitness

Oakstone Academy, 939 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
$23.18
Multiple dates
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Flight Fridays at The Speakeasy ✈️

520 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

The Rappity Rap Room - a Tribute to Jay-Z & Roc-A-Fella Records

Roots Records, 554 W Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Happy Hour w/ The Wood Pickers at Woodlands Tavern

Woodland's Tavern, 1200 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, United States
$108.55
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd Tribute

Horvath's Harbor, 14675 Zion Rd NW, Thornville, OH 43076, United States
$72.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Short North Church, 25 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Complimentary Live Music in the Trade Room with Honey and Blue

77 S Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Dead Centric at Woodlands Tavern

Woodland's Tavern, 1200 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, United States
$64.82
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Modern Alibi

Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Live Music with Dave Tipple

Loose Rail Brewing, 37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 PM

Sierra Ferrell w/ The Brudi Brothers

Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$110.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 PM

Sierra Ferrell

The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

Sports

Some of our favorite Sports events in Columbus.

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Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Trail Crew 2025

3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 AM

Centurion Challenge - Winter / Spring 2026

Virtual
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
5:00 PM

Move Together Columbus

270 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

No Boundaries 5k/10k Program - Annual Membership 2026

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

EDGE: Advanced Marathon Training Program

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

Marathoner in Training (MIT) MIT COACHES ONLY - 2026

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

Marathoner in Training (MIT) MIT Annual Membership 2026

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:30 AM

Fleet Feet Hiking Club HIKING CLUB - LEADERS ONLY

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:30 AM

Fleet Feet Hiking Club Hiking Club 2026

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

Fast Rabbits Youth Running Club

1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
9:00 AM

Race Through Ohio 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 - Now Only $20!

43004, Blacklick, OH, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
3:00 PM

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Upper Arlington, OH

Hastings Middle School, 1850 Hastings Ln, Columbus, OH 43220, United States

Art & Theatre

Some of our favorite Art & Theatre events in Columbus.

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$5.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Get Fit the Fun & Affordable Way with Line Dance Fitness

Oakstone Academy, 939 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
$81.88
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
9:00 AM

SIX the Musical: Teen Edition SUMMER CAMP

202 N Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45503, United States
$2669.52
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

Groveport Madison School Board's Educational Trust Golf Outing Fundraiser

Links at Groveport, 1005 Richardson Rd, Groveport, OH 43125, United States
$108.55
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
5:00 PM

2026 Alla Baba Temple No 53 Potentate Charity Ball

Crowne Plaza Columbus North - Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH 43229, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Liberated Lit Club - Rasheed Newson, There's Only One Sin in Hollywood

Zora's House, 1393 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201, United States
Free
Multiple dates
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Game Night at Culture hosted by Sista Lu

6170 Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229, United States
$41.01
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Eddie Pepitone LIVE Comedy Show @ The Attic Comedy Club

Attic Comedy Club, 892 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205, United States
$17.85
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

The Hashtag Comedy Improv Show

The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, United States
$92.55
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Paint and Sip Columbus / Aloha Hawaii

2010 Crown Plaza Dr, Columbus, OH 43235, United States

Food & Drink

Some of our favorite Food & Drink events in Columbus.

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Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

Grand Opening Celebration: Crumbl – Springfield is here!

1990 N Bechtle Ave, Springfield, OH 45504, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
11:00 AM

Food Truck Fridays!

9494 Wedgewood Blvd, Powell, OH 43065, United States
$70.33
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Celebrate Pride: A Mixology Experience with Oh My! Mixers 2026

250 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$161.90
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Scouted Dinner Club: Where East Meets Summer

777 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$395.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

LIT@Pipes&Pleasures™️ – Official Friday Night Event of Columbus Cigar Fest

Pipes & Pleasures, 4244 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213, United States
$214.19
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

LIT@PIPES & PLEASURES: Official Friday Night Stop of Columbus Cigar Fest!

Pipes & Pleasures, 4244 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

AfroStreets FOOD EXPO 2026

2300 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232, United States
$133.87
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
11:00 AM

Cooking with the Kids: Summer Grilling

Columbus State Community College-South, Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$150.00
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
12:30 PM

Luxury Wine Tasting & Low Country Boil

The Bottle Shop, 237 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, United States
$28.52
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
3:00 PM

The Cookout Day Party

210 S Glenwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43223, United States
$2135.99
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
6:00 PM

The Big Smoke

Canopy-Columbus Short North, 77 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$28.42
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
7:00 PM

Columbus Singles Event: Happy Hour Mixer (Ages 40-55)

Old North Arcade, 2591 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, United States

Seasonal & Holiday

Some of our favorite Seasonal & Holiday events in Columbus.

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$25.00
Tue, Jun 16, 2026
5:30 PM

Garden Tour

Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove, 7500 Harlem Rd, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
$17.47
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
10:00 PM

Drunk Kaios ~ Official Juneteenth Celebration 2026

2300 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232, United States
Free
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
9:00 AM

The Grove - Wild World Adventures

840 Hollander St, Newark, OH 43055, United States
Free
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
5:00 PM

Sandpiper Vacations Presents: Pride Travel Night

Noble Cut Distillery, 750 Cross Pointe Rd, Columbus, OH 43230, United States
$60.54
Fri, Jul 03, 2026
11:00 AM

11:00 AM - It’s all Red, White, and CUTE at this Patriotic Piping Class!

Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop, 545 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
Free
Sat, Jul 04, 2026
7:00 AM

4th of July Sunrise Photo Walk

119 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023, United States
Free
Sun, Jul 05, 2026
12:00 PM

Celebrating Independence Day and Our Civic Responsibility

Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, 404 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Free
Mon, Jul 20, 2026
9:00 AM

The Grove - Wild Camping Adventures 2026

840 Hollander St, Newark, OH 43055, United States
$70.00
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
4:45 PM

Ghosts and Grapes Tour of the Hocking Hills

Walmart Supercenter, 12910 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH 43138, United States
$12.51
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
4:00 PM

Fall at the Round Barn ( Sept 11 + 12, 2026 )

157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States
$7.13
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
4:00 PM

Columbus Oktoberfest 2026

Bernards Tavern, 630 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Free
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
4:00 PM

Autumn Games & Halloween Customs

Piatt Castles, 10051 County Road 47, West Liberty, OH 43357, United States

Health & Wellness

Some of our favorite Health & Wellness events in Columbus.

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$5.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Get Fit the Fun & Affordable Way with Line Dance Fitness

Oakstone Academy, 939 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
$29.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

A Sip + Smoke Garden Experience: Modern Mocktails + Herbal Craft

1577 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 PM

USMNT USA WORLD CUP Watch Party vs Paraguay @Dempsey's

Dempsey's Food & Spirits, 346 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Free
Multiple dates
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
7:15 AM

Trap Cardio with Coach Cee (Saturday Class)

316 Marshall Psge, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$27.24
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
8:00 AM

Pound & Pages Workout Class

Blue Couch Bookshop, 1445 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, United States
$17.85
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
8:30 AM

Pee Wee+ Championships

1925 Stratford Way, Columbus, OH 43219, United States
Free
Multiple dates
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
8:30 AM

Walk with a Doc - Highbanks Metro Park

Highbanks Metro Park, Lewis Center, OH 43035, United States
$23.18
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:00 AM

POWER 4 BOOTCAMP

5715 Emporium Sq, Columbus, OH 43231, United States
$49.87
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:00 AM

Breakfast With The Bees

282 Deer Trail Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, United States
$33.85
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:00 AM

Fueling the Flame (walking through the fire and not getting burnt).

Greater Grace Temple, 380 W Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH 45506, United States
$268.61
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Emerge: A 2 - Day Wellness Experience for Women of Color Leaders

124 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

Education & Networking

Some of our favorite Education & Networking events in Columbus.

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$5.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Get Fit the Fun & Affordable Way with Line Dance Fitness

Oakstone Academy, 939 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:30 AM

BioPathways Central Ohio

King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, United States
$2669.52
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
8:00 AM

Groveport Madison School Board's Educational Trust Golf Outing Fundraiser

Links at Groveport, 1005 Richardson Rd, Groveport, OH 43125, United States
$75.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
12:00 PM

FundHERbiz™ Founder Bootcamp

855 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
8:00 AM

Camp Storyline

Storyline Bookshop, 2108 Tremont Ctr, Columbus, OH 43221, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
8:15 AM

Walk for futures: No Grad Left Behind 5K

123 Mill St, Gahanna, OH 43230, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Saturday Storytime with Illustrator Dave Szalay

Cover To Cover Children's Books, 2116 Arlington Ave, Columbus, OH 43221, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Coffee, Confidence, & Resumes

Columbus Metro Library-Hillard Br, 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Lightbridge Academy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

4905 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Creating Your "Own" Path: Igniting Our Passions

St John Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W Pleasant St, Springfield, OH 45506, United States
$28.52
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
11:00 AM

Saturday Reset & Connect

4770 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
11:30 AM

Brunch & Biz

150 Hereford Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147, United States

Travel

Some of our favorite Travel events in Columbus.

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Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
9:00 AM

The Grove - Wild Sporting Adventures Day Camp

840 Hollander St, Newark, OH 43055, United States
$65.87
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

'26 Maiden Excursion Sunset Paddle - Paddleboard Rentals Available!

5940 Howard Rd, Sunbury, OH 43015, United States
Free
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Monthly Birding Walk @ Glacier Ridge Metro Park

7825 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064, United States
$70.00
Multiple dates
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
11:00 AM

German Village Mystery Picnic: Self-Guided Foodie Adventure

Secret Studio, 503 W Walnut St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$25.00
Tue, Jun 16, 2026
5:30 PM

Garden Tour

Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove, 7500 Harlem Rd, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
Free
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
9:30 AM

Walk-A-Long Wednesdays: Summer Group Walk Series - Canal Park

23352 Canal Rd, Circleville, OH 43113, United States
$65.87
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
6:00 PM

(Early) Summer Solstice Paddle - Paddleboard Rentals Available!

5940 Howard Rd, Sunbury, OH 43015, United States
Multiple dates
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
11:00 AM

Dave & Buster's - Polaris

Dave & Buster's, 1554 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240, United States
$65.87
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
5:30 PM

Paddleboard Yoga - Paddleboard rentals and guided yoga

5900 OH-521, Sunbury, OH 43074, United States
Free
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
5:00 PM

Sandpiper Vacations Presents: Pride Travel Night

Noble Cut Distillery, 750 Cross Pointe Rd, Columbus, OH 43230, United States

Lifestyle

Some of our favorite Lifestyle events in Columbus.

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$5.00
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 PM

Get Fit the Fun & Affordable Way with Line Dance Fitness

Oakstone Academy, 939 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
Free
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
6:30 PM

Booked For Murder - A Mystery Book Club (June Pick)

Birdie Books, 74 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081, United States
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
2:00 PM

Animate Columbus - Friday

Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$28.52
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

West Coast Swing Night

Ea Dance Art, 3732 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
$14.64
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Lavender and Fireflies Open House

5785 Thornville Rd NE, Rushville, OH 43150, United States
$54.13
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
6:00 AM

☀️ Backyard Bliss: Because Summer Is Better Outside

72 N Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601, United States
$1400.00
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:00 AM

World Cup TakeOver Party

2461 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229, United States
$33.85
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:00 AM

Fueling the Flame (walking through the fire and not getting burnt).

Greater Grace Temple, 380 W Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH 45506, United States
$23.18
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:30 AM

Mahjong Open Play - Coffee and Cinnamon Rolls!

Peachtree Street Home, 87 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH 43065, United States
$7.18
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
9:30 AM

Wild Threads-- Led Sewing Workshop: Patriotic Appliques

16405 US Highway 23, Ashville, OH 43103, United States
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Animate Columbus - Saturday

Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
$19.98
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM

Sunbury Farmers Market- Second Saturday Markets on the Square

51 E Cherry St, Sunbury, OH 43074, United States

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