Events

A bigger and better Bicentennial Twilight Ride! Please join Mayor Michael B. Coleman for Columbus’ finest, fully supported evening ride. The event promotes a great example of the benefits of active living. Proceeds support bike safety, bikes for kids, community gardens, and childhood nutrition initiatives.  Friday, July 13, begins at 7:00 PM, begins and ends at COSI.  The event offers rides of 10 miles (before sundown) and 20 miles. Cost is $25 (until July 10 midnight) and $30 (after July... (more...)

Sit back, relax and enjoy cinematic classics and family favorites under the stars in Bicentennial Park. Arrive early for a variety of activities designed to complement the movie theme. Admission is FREE! June 15th – Midnight in Paris movie screening Aug. 17th – Charlotte’s Web movie screening Go to Sciotomile.com for more information. // Sit back, relax and enjoy cinematic classics and family favorites under the stars in Bicentennial Park. Arrive early for a variety of activities... (more...)

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department welcomes a variety of performing artists to Bicentennial Park for the Rhythm on the River series. Featuring everything from bluegrass to blues to ballet and more, attending a Rhythm on the River performance is a great way to spend summer evenings with family and friends. These FREE outdoor performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Bicentennial Park Performing Arts Pavilion, a state-of-the-art venue with architecture that reflects the design of the Scioto Mile... (more...)

The 2012 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will celebrate its long-awaited return to the downtown Riverfront on June 1, 2 & 3.  The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation’s top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 240 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city’s finest local restaurants,... (more...)

Bring the entire family to experience one of the premier central Ohio celebrations of American independence. Enjoy live entertainment. Children’s activities are provided by Grove City Parks and Recreation and T.W.I.G. 184 beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. This is an alcohol-free event; coolers are subject to searches, and tailgating in the parking lot is prohibited. Pets other than service dogs... (more...)

Each Thursday, from June 14-August 2, a family-friendly movie will be shown at dusk on the sledding hill at, 3899 Orders Road. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Attendees may bring snacks (no glass); ice cream and popcorn will be sold. For more information, call the Grove City Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050. Cancellation information the day of the event can be obtained at 614-277-3060 or the Grove City website. //  Read More →