Central OH Summer Events 2016

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Central OH Summer Events 2016

It’s officially summer! The days are longer, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy a summer concert or movie.

Check out our collection of 2016 Central OH summer events below. Browse by area to find things to do in your community. We’ve included everything from fun runs to TEDx, so you’re sure to find summer fun!

Westerville OH Summer Events

Family Concert Series
An ongoing event
June 22: Westerville Concert Band
June 29: Family Zumba Fun
July 6: The Great Randini (Magic)
July 13: Matt Jergens (Juggler)
July 20: Endless Recess (Kids Music)
July 27: No Strings Attached (Puppets by Alcott Teachers)
Aug 3: Storytelling with Candace
Get Details: http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5951/35?curm=6&cury=2016

Relay For Life Of Westerville
Westerville North High School
June 25-26 3pm-9am
http://www.westervillechamber.com/events/details/relay-for-life-of-westerville-06-25-2016-2495
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=74533

Westerville Parade & Fireworks
July 4th
Get Location & Event Details:
http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5846/35?curm=7&cury=2016

2016 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
Friday July 8: Uptown Westerville
July 9-10: Heritage Park, Westerville
http://www.westervillefestival.com/

SummerFest
Highlands Park Aquatics Center
245 S. Spring Rd Westerville OH
7/16/2016 12-8pm
http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5989/35?curm=7&cury=2016

25th Annual WesterFlora Garden Tourcana flower
July 17, 2016 1-7pm
Get Details: http://www.westerflora.com/

Golf Outing 2016
July 25
View Agenda & Registration Info: http://www.westervillechamber.com/events/details/golf-outing-2016-2461

Women’s Self Defense Class
64 E. Walnut St. Westerville OH
July 30, 2016
Learn More & Register: http://www.westerville.org/services/police/community-services/women-s-self-defense

Community Line Dance
Westerville Community Center
350 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville OH
8/19/2016 7-9pm
See details: http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5997/35?curm=8&cury=2016

Kids-Try-Athlon
Highlands Park Aquatic Center
245 S. Spring Rd Westerville OH
Sunday 8/28/16 10am
View Info: http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5999/35?curm=8&cury=2016

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
350 Park Meadow Rd Westerville OH
Saturday 9/10/16 8am-2pm
http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4802/35?curm=9&cury=2016

Cops & Kids Day
Westerville Sports Complex
325 N. Cleveland Ave Westerville OH
9/11/16 12-4pm
FREE
http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4469/35?curm=9&cury=2016

Lewis Center OH Summer Events

Triathlon For Hoperunners
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center Road Lewis Center, OH
June 25 7-9:15am
Details & Registration: http://www.greenswell.com/event/triathlon-for-hope/

Central OH Multisport Festival
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center, OH
June 26 7:30am-9pm
Details & Registration: http://www.greenswell.com/event/central-oh-multisport-festival/

Olentangy Summer Bash
Olentangy Braves Stadium
675 Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center, OH
July 2, 1016
Get Event Info: http://celebratecommunity.tv/

Dublin OH Summer Events

City of Dublin Independance Day Celebration
July 4, 2016
Find event schedule:
http://dublinohiousa.gov/independence-day-celebration/

Dublin Irish Festival
August 5-7, 2016
Find Details & Get Tickets:
http://dublinirishfestival.org/

Columbus OH Summer Events

JAZZOO Concert Series
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 8/12 8-10pm
Learn More: https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar#/c9f5bc32-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43

Ross Tri Fit Challenge Triathlon & DuathlonCentral OH Running Event
Antrim Park
5800 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH
July 24th
Event Details: http://www.greenswell.com/event/ross-tri-fit-challenge-triathlon-duathlon/

Pelotonia 2016
351 W. Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
8/5-8/7
http://pelotonia.org/

2016 U.S. Senior Open Championship
Scioty Country Club
2196 Riverside Dr. Columbus OH
August 8-14, 2016
http://www.2016ussenioropen.com/

Columbus Food Truck Fest
August 12-13th
View Event Details: http://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FoodTruckandCartFest/

Craft Brew At The Zoo
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
August 26 6-11pm
https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar#/83fac332-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43

Clunger Beats 5000 5K
Ohio State University
August 28 10am-12pm
http://www.greenswell.com/event/clunger-beats-5000/

Steps For Sarcoma 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk
September 18 8:30am-11am
http://www.greenswell.com/event/steps-for-sarcoma-5k-runwalk-1-mile-walk/

Powell OH Summer Events

Powell Festival
Village Green, Powell OH
June 24 2016
http://business.powellchamber.com/events/details/powell-festival-4032

Powell Sertoma Cruise In & Pig Out
August 14, 2016
http://business.powellchamber.com/events/details/powell-sertoma-cruise-in-pig-out-4037

Delaware OH Summer Events

July 4th Beach Party
Alum Creek State Park
July 1-4
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/alumcreek

Dave Staley Adult & Youth Triathlon
Mingo Park
500 E. Lincoln Ave Delaware OH
July 9, 2016 7am-11am
http://www.greenswell.com/event/dave-staley-adult-youth-triathlon/

MingoMan Triathlon & Duathlon
Delaware State Park
5202 US HWY 23 N Delaware, OH
July 10 7:30am-9am
http://www.greenswell.com/event/mingomantriathlon-duathlon/

Alum Creek Car Show
August 13, 2016
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/alumcreek

Labor Day Campout
Alum Creek State Park
Sept 3, 2016
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/alumcreek

All Horse Parade
Fairgrounds, Delaware, OH
Sept 11, 2016 3pm
http://delawarecountyfair.com/fair/all-horse-parade.cfm

Delaware County Fair
Sept 17-24 2016
http://delawarecountyfair.com/

Upper Arlington OH Summer Events

Music In The Parks
Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park
4395 Carriage Hill Ln Upper Arlington OH
Thursdays 7-8:30pm FREE
http://www.uaoh.net/department/division.php?structureid=332

Movie In The Park
Thompson Park
South Shelter off of McCoy Rd Upper Arlington OH
Find Dates & Showtimes http://www.uaoh.net/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=3091

Fourth Of July
Parade, Party, Fireworks in U.A.
Find Details: http://directors1933.uaca.org/wordpress/events/independence-day/

Summer Celebration 2016
Thompson Park
4250 Woodbridge Upper Arlington OH
July 21, 2016 6-9pm
See Details: http://www.uaoh.net/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov?view=detail;id=1342

OSU Ross Heart Hospital’s Trifit Challenge Triathlon
Starting at Antrim Park
July 24, 2016 6:30-11am
Get Race Details: http://www.uaoh.net/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov?view=detail;id=2309

Tri-Village Chamber Partnership: Taste of UA
Northam Park
2070 Northam Rd Upper Arlington OH
August 4, 2016 3:30-8:30pm
http://www.uaoh.net/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov?view=detail;id=1343

Golden Bear Bash
Tremont Center
September 4, 2016 6:30-11pm
http://goldenbearbash.com/Reservations.htm

Labor Neighbor Day
Monday, Sept 5 2016
Find event details & location info: http://directors1933.uaca.org/wordpress/events/labor-neighbor-day/

Upper Arilington Labor Day Arts Festival
2070 Northam Rd Upper Arlington OH
Sept 5 2016
http://www.uaoh.net/department/index.php?structureid=101

Nationwide Children’s Championship
Ohio State University Golf Club
3605 Tremont Rd in Upper Arlington
September 19-25, 2016
http://www.ncc-golf.com/

Hilliard OH Summer Events

All Ohio Reptile Show
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St. Hilliard OH
6/26, 8/20, 9/17 9am-3pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/all-ohio-reptile-show-2/

Hilliard Ohio Historical Village
Weaver Park, Downtown Old Hilliard
Open Sundays through Aug 29 from 1-4pm
Find details: http://www.hilliardohiohistoricalsociety.com/events/

Tuesdays in Old Hilliard
Free Live Music by Local Bands, Bring your blanket, chair and dinner
Pavilion, corner of Norwich and Columbia Streets
Tuesdays 6/14-8/16 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
http://www.hilliardohiohistoricalsociety.com/events/

Food Truck Thursdays!
Hilliard’s Station Park
Thursdays through Sept 1 from 11-1
https://www.facebook.com/HilliardsStationPark/?fref=ts
https://streetfoodfinder.com/vs/37/City+of+Hilliard:+Station+Park+

Motivation At The Station
Hilliard’s Station Park
4021 Main St Hilliard OH
FREE Saturday Morning Yoga through Aug 6th Starting at 8am
Find more details: http://www.hilliardohio.gov/play/hilliard-station-park

Celebration At The Station
Hilliards Station Park
Summer Concert Series Through Aug 4th
Concerts begin at 6pm
See info: http://www.hilliardohio.gov/play/upcoming-events

Flicks On The Bricks
Hilliard’s Station Park
Summer Movies
6/24 & 7/29
Find details & show times: http://www.hilliardohio.gov/play/upcoming-events

July 4th Hilliard Parade
Franklin County Fairgrounds
View parade & fireworks details: http://destinationhilliard.com/events/july-4th-hilliard-parade/

Party On The Patio
Old Hilliard – Main & Norwich St.
From 6pm-11:30pm
July 9th: http://destinationhilliard.com/events/party-on-the-patio-4/
Aug 13th: http://destinationhilliard.com/events/party-on-the-patio-5/
Sept 10th: http://destinationhilliard.com/events/party-on-the-patio-6/

Franklin County Fair
July 16 – July 23
http://www.fcfair.org/

Cow Town 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St Hilliard OH
7/16/2016 6pm-8:15pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/cow-town-5k-10k-runwalk/

Christmas In July
Hilliard East Pool
4450 Schirtzinger Rd Hilliard OH
July 23 2016 10pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/christmas-in-july-2/

TEDx Hilliard
Hilliard Bradley Performing Arts Center
2800 Walker Rd Hilliard OH
August 2 2016
http://tedxhilliard.org/

Taste Of Hilliard & Business Expo
Makoy Center
5462 Center St Hilliard OH
8/3/2016 4:30-7pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/taste-of-hilliard-business-expo-2/

Bubble Run (Almost Sold Out!)
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St Hilliard OH
Aug 6 2016
Race details: http://www.bubblerun.com/upcoming-locations/columbus-oh/

Insane Inflatable 5k
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St Hilliard OH
Aug 13-14 2016
Race details & registration: http://insaneinflatable5k.com/columbus-oh/

Car Show
Ten Pin Alley
5499 Constitution Blvd Hilliard OH
Aug 20, 2016 11am-3pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/car-show/

Color In Motion 5K
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St. Hilliard OH
August 27, 2016
Race details & registration: http://www.colorinmotion5k.com/#!columbus/xmz8t

Old Hilliardfest
Main & Norwich Hilliard OH
Sept 10, 2016 10am-8pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/old-hilliardfest-2/

9-11 Rememberance
First Responders Park
Main Street @ Center Street Hilliard OH
Sept 11, 2016 7pm-8pm
http://destinationhilliard.com/events/9-11-rememberance/

The Great Inflatable Race
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St Hilliard OH
Sat Sept 24, 2016 9am-1pm
http://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/#!columbus/krjnu

Worthington OH Summer Events

Worthington Hills Fourth Of July
Friday July 1 – Monday July 4
Find Schedule of Events & Locations: http://www.worthingtonhills.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=12

Galena OH Summer Events

Summerfest
Galena Square
Aug 27, 2016 11am-11pm
http://www.galenasummerfest.com/

Gahanna OH Summer Events

Creekside Live
Creekside Plaza
117 Mill St Gahanna OH
June 24, July 8, July 22, Aug 12, Aug 26
Concert times: http://gahannaprf.org/event/creekside-livejune-24-2016/

Creekside Hops & Vines Fest
Creekside Park & Plaza
Saturday Sept 10 6:30-10pm
Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-creekside-hops-vines-fest-tickets-25286509631?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button

New Albany OH Summer Events

Concert On The Commons
NAHS Library Commons
7600 Fodor Rd New Albany OH
Sunday June 26th 7:30pm
FREE
http://cm.newalbanychamber.com/events/details/concert-on-the-commons-06-26-2016-2305

Sneakers & Scavengers 2016 – A Family Walk Program
Meet at the Heit Center
150 West Main St. New Albany OH
Sundays through July 31st 4-5pm
FREE
http://cm.newalbanychamber.com/events/calendar/

New Albany Independence Day 5K
Market Square New Albany
7/4/16 8am
Toddler Crawl, Kid’s Fun Run, Walk/Run
http://www.na5krace.com/

4th of July Parade
Market Square
7/4/16 from 10:30-11:30am
FREE
http://newalbanychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/new-albany-4th-of-july-parade-07-04-2016-2549

Fireworks! New Albany 4th of July Evening FestivalCentral OH Fireworks
New Albany High School Green
Green Space
7600 Fodor Rd
New Albany OH
7/4/16 6:30-9:30pm
FREE
Find Details:
http://newalbanychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/fireworks-new-albany-4th-of-july-evening-festival-2550

The Lion King JR
The McCoy Center For The Arts
100 W. Dublin Granville Rd New Alabny OH
July 7-10
Find show times & ticket info: http://www.newalbanyarts.org/

Taste Of New Albany 2016
Market Square New Albany OH
7/31/16 4:30-8:30pm
http://newalbanychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/taste-of-new-albany-2016-2151

Wesley Charity Golf Classic
New Albany Country Club
One Club Lane New Albany OH
8/15/2016
Register by 8/1/2016
http://www.methodisteldercare.org/events/7th-annual-charity-golf-classic

DogFest Walk ‘N Roll Columbus
Market Square New Albany OH
8/27 9-11:30am
http://support.cci.org/site/TR?fr_id=1231&pg=entry

New Albany Walking Classic
200 Market Square New Albany OH
9/11 8am-2pm
http://cm.newalbanychamber.com/events/details/new-albany-walking-classic-09-11-2016-2263

New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix
Wexner Residence
4584 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd New Albany OH
Sunday 9/25 10am-5pm
http://www.thenewalbanyclassic.com/

Golf For The Arts
New Albany Country Club
One Club Lane New Albany OH
9/26/16 at 11am
http://newalbanyarts.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118:golf-for-the-arts&catid=9:uncategorised&Itemid=650

Sunbury OH Summer Events

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show Re-enactment
Uptown & JR Smith Park Sunbury OH
June 25th 4pm
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/events/details/buffalo-bill-s-wild-west-show-re-enactment-2694

Bicentennial Bash
Three days of events in Sunbury
7/2-7/4
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/events/details/bicentennial-bash-2639

Hot Dog Eating Contest (part of Bicentennial Bash)
Gazebo On The Square in Sunbury
July 2 11:30am-12:30pm
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/events/details/hot-dog-eating-contest-2704

Freedom 5K Walk/Run (part of Bicentennial Bash)
July 4 9am-11am
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/events/details/freedom-5k-walk-run-2703

Movies On The Square
Sunbury Square
Free Summer Movie Series
-Captain America Winter Soldier: July 16 9-11pm
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/events/details/movies-on-the-square-captain-america-winter-soldier-2660
-Rudy: August 20 9-11pm
http://www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/events/details/movies-on-the-square-rudy-2661

Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds
Food & Music Festival
At Sunbury Square
August 27 11am-11pm
http://www.sunburysizzleandsounds.com/

Find Things To Do In Central OH

Looking for more things to do? Here are some places to check out for regular activities to enjoy:

Columbus Commons
http://columbuscommons.org/

Columbus Zoo
https://www.columbuszoo.org/

Columbus Museum of Art
http://www.columbusmuseum.org/

Perkins Observatory (Delaware)
http://perkins.owu.edu/

Richard M. Ross Art Museum (Delaware)
https://www.owu.edu/about/outreach/ross-art-museum/

Alum Creek State Park
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/alumcreek

Golf
Hidden Valley Golf Course (Public)
http://www.delawareohio.net/parks-natural-resources/hidden-valley-golf-course/
Oakhaven Golf Club (Public)
http://www.oakhaven.com/

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