Tired of the same old events and craving something different? Well, you’re in luck! Central Ohio is about to serve up a smorgasbord of quirky, offbeat events that you won’t want to miss.
From Shrek-themed raves (yes, you read that right) to workshops where you can craft stained glass bugs, this guide will take you on a wild ride through the coolest, most unique events in the 614.
Without any further ado, let’s dive into the most wonderfully peculiar events Central Ohio has to offer!
Puppy Kindergarten
Sat, Jun 29 +more dates • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Admission starts at: $150Central Ohio Muttessori School • 6540 Proprietors Worthington, 43085
North
Weekend Open Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Sat, Jun 29 +more dates • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
THE NANCY SHOW: BUSHMILLER AND BEYOND
Sat, Jun 29 - Sun, Nov 3 • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum • 1813 N. High St Columbus, 43210
Central
Doggie Paddle
Sat, Jun 29 +more dates • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
Evolutionaries: The Stories and Music of David Bowie and Prince
Sat, Jun 29 +more dates • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $45Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215
Central
Water Park After Dark
Sat, Jun 29 • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Zoombezi Bay • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Focus on “U”…”Who’s the Fairest of them All Hair Ball”
Sun, Jun 30 • 4:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $27Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203
Central
FORNITE SUNDAYS
Sun, Jun 30 +more dates • 4:20 pm - 11:45 am
Half Baked • 765 N. HIGH STREET SHORT NORTH Columbus, 43215
Central
Let’s Grow Garden Club
Mon, Jul 1 +more dates • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Dueling Axes is coming to DogTap
Tue, Jul 2 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
BrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
Southside
INFUSED THURSDAY
Thu, Jul 4 +more dates • 4:20 pm - 11:00 pm
Half Baked • 765 N. HIGH STREET SHORT NORTH Columbus, 43215
Central
FRIED DAY
Fri, Jul 5 +more dates • 4:20 pm - 11:45 pm
Half Baked • 765 N. HIGH STREET SHORT NORTH Columbus, 43215
Central
Twilight Paddles
Fri, Jul 5 +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, Jul 5 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $55Kiln Room • 2050 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207
Central
Vortex – underground 80s vinyl DJ night
Fri, Jul 5 • 9:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $5The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
Central
Gothic Calligraphy 104
Sat, Jul 6 • 11:00 am - ?
Gemüt Biergarten • 734 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
Central
RUN WILD, presented by OhioHealth
Sun, Jul 7 • 8:00 am - ?
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
MARVEL TRIVIA AT NORTH MARKET BRIDGE PARK HOSTED BY LAST CALL TRIVIA
Tue, Jul 9 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 59 Spruce Street Columbus, 43215
Central
FUNNIEST PERSON IN COLUMBUS CONTEST
Wed, Jul 10 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $10Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
COSI After Dark Event
Thu, Jul 11 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $20COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
Central
COMMONS FOR KIDS: Carnival Day
Fri, Jul 12 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Columbus Vintage Exchange at the Columbus Food Truck Festival
Fri, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 13 • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
West Bank Park • 303 W Main St Columbus, Ohio 43215
Central
Fused Glass Luminary
Fri, Jul 12 • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $85Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Paddle and Jazz
Sun, Jul 14 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $50Get Out Adventures • 6000 Harriott Rd Powell, 43065
North
London Ohio Touch A Truck
Thu, Jul 18 • 2:00 pm - ?
London Public Library • 20 E. First Street London, OH 43140
Westside
Preserving, Canning & Pickling
Thu, Jul 18 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $65Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Young Writers Short Play Festival 2024
Thu, Jul 18 +more dates • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $16.50Madlab • 227 N. 3RD ST. COLUMBUS, 43215
Central
The SpongeBob Musical
Fri, Jul 19 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $12Westerville North High School • 950 County Line Rd. Westerville, OH 43081
Northeast
Shrek Rave – 18+
Sat, Jul 20 • 9:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $18Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
Curious Kids: Peek into the Pond
Wed, Jul 24 • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
extreme circus
Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Aug 18 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240
North
Top Dog Cash Contest!!!
Fri, Jul 26 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $20The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205
Central
Stained Glass Lightning Bug
Sat, Jul 27 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Admission starts at: $93Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Jamie Ravine Song Writing Session LIVE
Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230
Northeast
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
Pickaway County Touch A Truck
Sat, Aug 17 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
OhioHealth Berger Hospital • 600 N. Pickaway St. Circleville, OH 43113
Southside
