Columbus Events

Annual Events

Address: 40 W 3rd Ave, Short North Business Association, Columbus, OH 43201-3209 Dates: September 20 - October 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This popular evening of free entertainment and gallery displays is held on the first Saturday of each month and centers on High Street. Some galleries offer appetizers. A popular reason to get dressed up and hit the town.

Address: 1069 Jaeger St, Schiller Park, Columbus, OH 43206 Category: Performance - Theater - Comedy Dates: May 28, 2009 - August 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Actors' Theatre has been strutting and fretting their hours (to paraphrase Shakespeare)on the summertime stage since 1982. Performing both well- and lesser-known works by the Bard (as well as contemporary Shakespeare-inspired selections), they offer an experience much like that found at the original Globe Theater,...

Address: 55 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: June 5 - June 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This popular event boasts exhibits from more than 300 artists and craftsmen, not to mention plenty of great food, live music, and hands-on arts activities for all ages.

Address: 3293 N High St, Whetstone Park of Roses, Columbus, OH 43202-1113 Category: Fair / Festival - Garden / Flower Dates: June 13 - June 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This summertime festival is held annually in mid-June at the gorgeous, beautifully maintained Park of Roses. The event features entertainment, exhibits, and educational activities. You can also buy roses and other flowers to take home with you.

Address: 2540 Olentangy River Rd, the lawn of Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, OH 43202-1505 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Classical Dates: June 20 - July 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Enjoy a great outdoor concert by Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Bring your picnic basket, a nice bottle of wine, and enjoy the evening, which sometimes ends with fireworks. Held on the lawn of Chemical Abstracts Service, just north of the OSU campus.