Here are the best things to do next week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including festivals, theater, live music, concerts, sports, nightlife, and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the hottest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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The Best Things to Do Next Week
extreme circus
Mon, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 18 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240
North
Ohio State Fair 2024
Mon, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 4 • 10:00 am - ?
Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Mon, Jul 29 - Tue, Sep 24 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
Central
Ohio History at the Ohio State Fair
Mon, Jul 29 - Sun, Aug 4 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ohio History Center • 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, 43211
Central
Throwing Experience
Mon, Jul 29 +more dates • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $55Kiln room • 2050 S High St Columbus, OH 43207
Central
The Japanese House
Mon, Jul 29 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $30Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
Pearl Market
Tue, Jul 30 +more dates • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Markets at Pearl • 19 E Gay St. Columbus, 43215
Central
Free Yoga
Tue, Jul 30 +more dates • 5:30 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Trivia & Movie Night
Tue, Jul 30 • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
Central
Ice Cube
Tue, Jul 30 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $52Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Columbus Clippers vs. Syracuse Mets
Tue, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 4 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Ln Columbus, 43215
Central
Farmers Market
Wed, Jul 31 +more dates • 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
FreeFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
FUNNIEST PERSON IN COLUMBUS FINALS
Wed, Jul 31 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $15Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
Gabriel ‘fluffy’ Iglesias Live
Wed, Jul 31 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $55Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
BAM Thursdays 2024
Thu, Aug 1 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
26th Annual Heritage Music Festival
Thu, Aug 1 +more dates • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mayme Moore Park • 769 Mayme Moore Pl Columbus, OH 43203
Central
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
Thu, Aug 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15.99Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Old 97’s
Thu, Aug 1 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $20.50Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215
Central
Stephen Sanchez
Thu, Aug 1 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $40Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Greater Columbus: The 2024 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Awards Exhi
Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Dec 1 • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Yoga on the Square
Fri, Aug 2 +more dates • 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219
Central
Dublin Irish Festival
Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 4 • Times Vary
FreeCoffman Park • 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017
Northwest
Manchester City – Chelsea Open Training
Fri, Aug 2 • 5:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $25Lower.com Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215
Central
Twilight Paddles
Fri, Aug 2 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
Pottery Throwing Date Night
Fri, Aug 2 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $55Kiln Room • 2050 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207
Central
PHIL WICKHAM BRANDON LAKE w/ special guest Hulvey
Fri, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $19.50Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Bowling For Soup
Fri, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $48Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215
Central
The Ohio Players and Midnight Star
Fri, Aug 2 • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $23Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Weekend Open Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Sat, Aug 3 +more dates • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
COMEDY AT THE COMMONS
Sat, Aug 3 • 4:00 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
CHELSEA FC VS. MANCHESTER CITY
Sat, Aug 3 • 5:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $86Ohio Stadium • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Robert Mason
Sat, Aug 3 • 5:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
Jamey Johnson: What a View Tour
Sat, Aug 3 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $38Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Wellness by the Water
Sun, Aug 4 +more dates • 9:00 am - 11:15 am
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
Community Day
Sun, Aug 4 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Paddle and Jazz
Sun, Aug 4 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
