This weekend in Grove City, OH

Enjoy a free outdoor workout series at Hilliard’s Station Park featuring full-body functional strength training followed by vinyasa yoga. No registration is required. Participants should bring a mat and a water bottle. For weather-related updates, call 614-334-2598, option 2. Supported by in-kind partners Absolute Yoga Studios, Mat Happy Yoga, SPENGA, and Blue Print Health and Fitness, with event sponsorship from Amazon and Summit Financial.

All-day open play at Little Diggers Grove City keeps little ones active, engaged, and creating. It works for planned playdates, a spur of the moment outing, or any time a space is needed where kids can be kids. No reservation is required. A brief waiver is completed on arrival, then the fun begins.

A grand opening celebration showcases the new Ash Lawn model home at Alton Place in Hilliard. Guests can tour the home and enjoy complimentary bites from Schmidt’s Sausage Truck. The event also highlights the community’s walkable access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, along with convenient connections to Columbus. This occasion marks Alton Place’s debut in the Columbus market.

A monthly celebration of creativity featuring open studios, a market, a food truck, and a gallery experience. Attendees can explore working spaces, meet artists, and support local businesses. Each month brings something new to discover.

Ohio Vintage Fest returns to Columbus with a two-day marketplace of vintage finds in Kasich Hall at the Ohio Expo Center. Explore more than 60 sellers emphasizing vintage apparel alongside home goods, vinyl records, toys, collectibles, and other retro treasures. General Admission is $5 and can be purchased online or at the door for either day, and tickets must be used on the day selected. A two-day General Admission option is available online for $8 through Humantix. Early Bird entry offers earlier access on Saturday only and is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Columbus Crew host the New England Revolution at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in an Eastern Conference showdown with potential implications for the late-season standings. Two familiar MLS rivals meet on the same pitch in a competitive match.

Colony Cats & Dogs will bring adoptable cats and kittens to Petco Upper Arlington. Every cat has been tested for FIV and FeLV, vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered, and dewormed, so they are ready for new homes. An approved application is required to complete an adoption.

Led by master drummers Cullen Daniel III and Iggy Garcia, this community drum circle at Schiller Park in German Village welcomes all ages and skill levels for a freestyle percussion experience. No prior experience is needed. Extra drums and other percussion instruments will be available, and participants can choose to drum, dance, sing, or simply enjoy the collective rhythm. The atmosphere is relaxed, family friendly, and focused on shared energy, healing, and joy. Expect an inclusive blend of drumming, dancing, singing, prayerful moments, and restorative vibrations. Attendees are encouraged to bring drums, singing bowls, shakers, rattles, or any instrument that adds to the groove. Parking is available. To support a safe and respectful space, please leave alcohol, drugs, and valuables at home. A love offering is appreciated to help sustain the gatherings.

Grandview Avenue transforms into an open-street market and community celebration produced by the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club. A half-mile stretch from 1st to 5th becomes a pedestrian corridor that connects Grandview Heights, Columbus, and the greater Central Ohio community. This free, family-friendly experience features more than 200 local vendors, makers, artists, nonprofits, and food trucks, along with live music, hands-on art, and activities for all ages. New for 2026, the Community Courtyard at Grandview Center offers themed experiences including Chalk the Courtyard, a classic car showcase, a Columbus sports pavilion, and a pet expo with a pop-up dog park. Attendees can browse handcrafted goods, discover neighborhood shops, and enjoy local flavors at Grandview Avenue restaurants while building community connections. Additional highlights include a charity beer garden that supports local nonprofits and community initiatives, entertainment throughout the event footprint, outdoor dining, public art, family activities, and opportunities for engagement. The event is produced by the CYP Club with support from the City of Grandview Heights, the City of Columbus, local businesses, sponsors, and a wide network of participating vendors and volunteers. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Wandering Quills Bookshop returns to Grandview Hop this year for a short run with only a small number of appearances. Those nearby who have been waiting to visit will have a brief window to stop by before it wraps up.

Caamp performs at The Schottenstein Center with support from Arcy Drive and the Sam Fribush Organ Trio. The band began in Athens, Ohio when childhood friends Meier and Westfall teamed up, and their 2016 self-titled debut drew hundreds of millions of streams and earned a gold single. Their follow-up, By and By, rose to the top of the Billboard Heatseekers chart, hit number one at AAA radio, and led to festival spots at Outside Lands and Newport Folk.

In collaboration with Black Flix & Chill Cbus, this outdoor movie night invites guests to relax on the lawn for a free screening. Complimentary popcorn will be available while supplies last. Bring a blanket or a chair for comfort, and get a drink from the bar to enjoy during the film.

WHIRL returns to HillGarten with an eclectic groove rock mix that blends classic, yacht, and funk rock. Feel the WHIRL.

St Agatha Church hosts its yearly picnic, continuing a simple tradition for the church community.

Enjoy a cozy, open house evening inspired by the calming charm of Bob Ross. Classic episodes play in the background while guests paint, share laughs with friends, and try a few easygoing games. The atmosphere is lighthearted and low pressure, creating space to settle in, experiment a little, or simply relax and watch happy little trees take shape on screen. Guests can come as they are, stay as long as they like, and savor a gentle, creative night at their own pace.

A lively stand up showcase brings together comics from across the country and from Columbus, with performers hailing from Los Angeles and New York alongside Columbus comics. James Adomian headlines, with sets from Eeland Stribling, Sean Reilly, Jason Chatfield, and Rochelle Collins, and Amanda Adams hosts. The show is presented with support from The Diehl, an apartment community at Bronzeville’s gateway near downtown that blends the texture of the city with the comfort of home in a neighborhood rooted in history.

Watch the Columbus Crew face the New England Revolution while honoring the Type 1 Diabetes community at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Tickets are offered at a savings compared to face value and include access to the match. Five dollars from each ticket goes to Breakthrough T1D, supporting research and the ongoing effort to find cures for Type 1 Diabetes. Friends, families, and fellow supporters can enjoy soccer in Columbus together while helping make an impact.

The Columbus Toy & Game Show returns to the Ohio Expo Center’s Lausche Building as one of Ohio’s longest-running gatherings for toys, video games, trading card games, and collectibles. Browse more than 400 vendor tables offering a wide range of items for every kind of collector. Activities include arcade machines set to free play, face painting, and appearances by the Columbus Ghostbusters and the Rebel Legion. Concessions will be available from Schmidt’s Sausage Haus. The event welcomes collectors of all ages and provides family-friendly fun. Attendees can track down long-sought pieces, discover unexpected finds, and spend the day alongside hundreds of fellow collectors.

Iron Pony Motorsports in Columbus hosts the ninth edition of this ride-in celebration of custom and classic motorcycles, welcoming bikes of every era, make, and style. Admission is free for spectators and registration applies only to exhibitors, with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations and non-profit motorcycle events. The show puts the spotlight on builders and the people behind the machines, with participation from custom shops and riding organizations. New features include a loudest pipes contest, an expanded audio competition, and slow drags with additional riding challenges presented by the Forgotten Ones LEMC. Demo rides can be scheduled through Iron Pony, and multiple lines of motorcycles will be available to check out while displays are on site. Sponsored by Gervelis Law Firm. As part of the Reasons To Ride Championship Bike Show Series, this event is a qualifier for championship shows that traditionally include Ohio Bike Week and other major regional rallies. Most entries are expected to be ridden in, and all motorcycles must be operational and safe for the road. Judging blends attendee voting with weighted judges’ scores, with some segments fully judged and a separate People’s Choice. Awards include trophies and placards, and Best of Show along with top class winners may advance to the series championships. Classes cover a wide range of builds, including vintage and modern stock and customs, radical styles such as baggers and choppers, café racers, touring and performance machines, adventure and off-road models, trikes, military and patriotic tributes, vintage restorations, and a dedicated custom paint category that can be entered alone or as an additional classification at a reduced add-on fee. A minimum of three entries is required for any class to award Best of Class, and organizers may combine or add classes as needed. Exhibitors who register in advance receive a free event T-shirt, with shirts available at registration for exhibitors at a discounted $15 and a limited number offered for $20. Limited display space is available for shops, clubs, and race teams.

Now in its fourth year, this festival brings Central Ohio’s global community together at the Ganyard Building at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Experience live international performances and music, a cultural fashion showcase, visual arts, and family-friendly activities that celebrate neighbors from around the world.

An acoustic guitar trio from Columbus performs a blend of country, rock, alternative, oldies, folk, and more spanning the decades, with plenty of familiar tunes that invite sing-alongs. The concert goes on in any weather, shifting from the outdoor stage to the indoor theater if conditions require it. As part of the Hilliard DORA, attendees may bring their own beverages. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome, and the on-site gallery will be open to view the current exhibit. Indoor restrooms and free parking are available. The series showcases a range of local and regional musicians.