Tired of the same old weekend plans? Sure, Columbus has plenty of great concerts, sports games, and brewery tours, but if you’re looking for something truly out there, you’re in the right place.
Where else can you learn how to paint cats falling in love, try your luck at improv speed dating, or swap your city shoes for cowboy boots at a full-blown rodeo? Throw in a few murder mystery dinners and other delightfully bizarre events, and you’ve got a lineup that’s anything but ordinary.
If you’re ready to shake up your social calendar, here are the most ridiculously unique events happening in Columbus and Central Ohio.
The Science Behind Pixar
Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25 • All Day
COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215
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Best of 2026
Wed, May 20 - Thu, Jun 18 • All Day
Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 West 5th Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Crafts Uncorked: Wood Burning Charcuterie Board
Wed, May 20 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $28Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Adult Pottery
Thu, May 21 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Admission starts at: $15Blackburn Park • 263 Carpenter Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Bedazzled Book Club at NMBP
Thu, May 21 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
Other
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Thu, May 21 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Short North Stage • 1187 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Leather and Lace: A Music Tribute to the Women of Rock
Thu, May 21 - Fri, May 22 • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
The Liquor Talking: A Tribute to Steely Dan
Fri, May 22 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Fuse Fest 2026: Cassette Culture Celebration
Sat, May 23 • 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Old First Presbyterian Church • 1101 Bryden Road Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Dirty Talk: A Sexy Sketch Comedy and Music Experience
Sat, May 23 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 South Front Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Lord of the Rings Tribute Drag Brunch
Sun, May 24 • 2:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Mon, May 25 • 7:00 pm
Drexel Theatre • 2254 East Main Street Bexley, 43209
Other
Jesse Peyton & Dustin Sims “Couples Therapy”
Fri, May 29 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
🍷 Sip & Plan at Wyandotte Winery
Sat, May 30 • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Wyandotte Winery • 4640 Wyandotte Drive Columbus, 43230
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RendeZOO
Sat, May 30 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 West Powell Road Powell, 43065
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Summer Clay Camp for ages 10-13 at Kiln Room (Wheel-Throwing)
Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 12 • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Admission starts at: $275Kiln Room • 2050 South High Street Columbus, 43207
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Columbus Bonsai Society Annual Show 2026
Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 14 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Franklin County Fairgrounds- Ganyard Building • 5031 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, Oh 43026
Other
Teen Wheel-Throwing Clay Camp (Ages 14-17) at Kiln Room Columbus
Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 19 • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kiln Room • 2050 South High Street Columbus, 43207
Other
Path of the Pioneer – A One-Man Play (Preview)
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 5 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $10Red School of Music • 445 Allenby Dr Marysville, Ohio 43040
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