Here are the best things to do this weekend in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, happy hours, comedy shows, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife, parties and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the coolest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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extreme circus
Fri, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 18 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240
North
Yoga on the Square
Fri, Jul 26 +more dates • 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219
Central
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Fri, Jul 26 - Tue, Sep 24 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
Central
Ohio State Fair 2024
Fri, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 4 • 10:00 am - ?
Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Ohio History at the Ohio State Fair
Fri, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 4 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ohio History Center • 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, 43211
Central
Throwing Experience
Fri, Jul 26 +more dates • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $55Kiln room • 2050 S High St Columbus, OH 43207
Central
ZOOMBEZI BAY SUMMER NIGHTS
Fri, Jul 26 • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Zoombezi Bay • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Kubrick in July: Full Metal Jacket (1987) 4K Restoration
Fri, Jul 26 • 6:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $7.75Gateway Film Center • 1550 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
Twilight Paddles
Fri, Jul 26 - Sat, Jul 27 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
Pottery Throwing Date Night
Fri, Jul 26 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $55Kiln Room • 2050 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207
Central
New Albany Dance Festival
Fri, Jul 26 - Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $11Hinson Amphitheatre • 170 E. Dublin Granville Rd. New Albany, 43054
Northeast
Columbus Clippers vs. Memphis Redbirds
Fri, Jul 26 - Sun, Jul 28 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $8Huntington Park • 330 Huntington Park Ln Columbus, 43215
Central
Stone Temple Pilots With Special Guest Soul Asylum
Fri, Jul 26 • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $37Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
The Ohio State University Marching Band
Fri, Jul 26 - Sat, Jul 27 • 8:00 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Zoar Antiques Show
Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Jul 28 • Times Vary
Zoar Village • 198 Main Street Zoar, OH
Other
Ohio Village 50th Anniversary Celebration – Founders Day
Sat, Jul 27 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ohio Village • 800 East 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211
Central
Weekend Open Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Sat, Jul 27 +more dates • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
Sat, Jul 27 +more dates • 12:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $25.50Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
Central
Ghost Army SPY NIGHT at the Museum
Sat, Jul 27 • 6:00 pm - ?
National Veterans Memorial and Museum • 300 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Columbus Summer Classic (Soul Fest)
Sat, Jul 27 • 6:00 pm - ?
Gravity Experience Park • 98 McDowell St. Columbus, OH 43215
Central
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $30Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $79.50Ohio Theatre • 39 E State St Columbus, 43215
Central
Boyz II Men with guest comedian Preacher Lawson
Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $38Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Leagues Cup Showcase vs. Aston Villa
Sat, Jul 27 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $50Lower.com Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215
Central
Wellness by the Water
Sun, Jul 28 +more dates • 9:00 am - 11:15 am
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
The Whiles * Goodale Park Music Series
Sun, Jul 28 • 12:30 pm - ?
Goodale Park • 120 W Goodale St Columbus, 43215
Central
New Albany Dance Festival
Sun, Jul 28 • 1:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $5McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 W Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, 43054
Northeast
FORNITE SUNDAYS
Sun, Jul 28 • 4:20 pm - 11:45 am
Half Baked • 765 N. HIGH STREET SHORT NORTH Columbus, 43215
Central
LaBlast Fitness Partner-Free Dance Party
Sun, Jul 28 • 5:00 pm - ?
Crystal Ballroom Dance Center • 402 East Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington, 43085
North
Still Woozy – Loveseat Tour
Sun, Jul 28 • 6:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $49.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
