Sports

Columbus Clippers  

⚾ Root for the home team! Bask in the warm weather and enjoy a game or two at Huntington Park. Check out the full Columbus Clippers schedule here: season schedule 

• August 1 – 4 | Columbus vs. Syracuse
• August 20- 25 | Columbus vs. Indianapolis 

Columbus Crew  

⚽ Dog Days no more! Come out to support the Crew! Check out the season schedule and 2024 fan gear here.  

• August 9 | Columbus vs. TBA
• August 31 | Columbus vs. NYC 

Community  

OhioHealth Grandview Yard Marathon – August 18 

🎽 Test yourself and accomplish a new challenge as you get a new view of Columbus during the OhioHealth Grandview Yard Marathon! Learn more: OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon  

Pelotonia Ride Weekend – August 3 – 4 

🚲 The 2024 Pelotonia bike ride supports a mission to end cancer and accelerate cancer research. Come take a ride in downtown Columbus!

Entertainment  

Tunes in the City

♥️ Feeling nostalgic? Old and new faves gracing the stages in the Arena District this August. From Sublime and New Kids on the Block to The Avett Brothers and Jhenè Aiko, there is something for everyone to enjoy! 🎶

• 8/06 Kemba Live! – Primus & Coheed and Cambria 
• 8/16 Kemba Live! – Sublime with Rome 
• 8/20 Kemba Live! – The Avett Brothers 
• 8/22 Nationwide Arena – Jhenè Aiko 
• 8/23 Nationwide Arena – New Kids on the Block  

Food/Drink 

Whistle & Keg x Creole 2 Geaux Happy Hour Menu

🍛 Whistle & Keg and Creole 2 Geaux have joined forces for Happy Hour! You can now savor a refreshing beer at Whistle & Keg while conveniently placing a delivery order from Creole 2 Geaux right at your seat.

Happy hour specials are available from 3 to 6 PM on weekdays! Whether you’re craving zesty Creole or a tasty brew, this collaboration promises a delightful experience.

Celebrate National Wine Days

🍷 Sip and savor – celebrate National White and Red Wine days at Buca di Beppo!

• National White Wine Day – August 4
• National Red Wine Day – August 28

Community

Sports  

Columbus Clippers  

⚾ Enjoy a ball game at Huntington Park and don’t miss a moment of the Clippers action. Check out the full season schedule and 2024 fan gear here.  

• July 4 – 6 | Columbus vs. Toledo
• July 23 – 28 | Columbus vs. Memphis
• July 30 – 31| Columbus vs. Syracuse

Columbus Crew  

🥅 The Columbus Crew have four home matches in July! 

• July 3 | Columbus vs. Nashville
• July 6 | Columbus vs. Toronto
• July 17 | Columbus vs. Charlotte
• July 27 | Aston Villa

Get tickets: Columbus Crew

MLS All-Star Week and MLS All-Star Game – July 20 – 24

🏃‍♂️ Come one, come all for a week-long series of MLS All-Star fun! Enjoy community-driven, entertaining, and fan-centric events that celebrate soccer culture and culminate in a showcase match featuring the League’s best players against rival All-Stars from Mexico’s top domestic league, Liga MX.

• The 2024 MLS All-Star Concert will be held at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. 
• Performances by GRAMMY®-nominated artist and producer Marshmello, and multi-platinum record artist and international music sensation PinkPantheress.
• Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

 MLS All-Star Game and Entertainment Schedule:

• July 20 | Soccer celebration at McFerson Commons
• July 21 | All-Star concert at Nationwide Arena 
• July 23 | MLS Skills Challenge at Lower.com Field 
• July 24 | MLS All-Star Game at Lower.com Field  

Learn more: 2024 MLS All-Star Game

Don’t miss out on this epic celebration of soccer and community! Check out 5 reasons to be in the Arena District for MLS All-Star Week

Entertainment 

🎵 From festivals to Glow Parties, there is never a quiet moment in Columbus this summer! Check out July activities you don’t want to miss.

• 7/21 Nationwide Arena – MLS All-Star Concert Feat. Marshmello 
• 7/24 Kemba Live!  – Sad Summer Festival  
• 7/25 Kemba Live! – Taking Back Sunday
• 7/27-7/28 Nationwide Arena – Hot Wheels Monster Tricks Live Glow Party  
• 7/28 Kemba Live! – Still Woozy  

Enter now for a chance to win 2 tickets to Taking Back Sunday at KEMBA Live!

Community 

Events in the City 

🌆 From music lovers to sports fans, there’s an event for you! Fuel up or wind down at your favorite bar or restaurant close to the action. 

Take a peek at the Arena District event calendar. 

🎆 Gear up for the return of Columbus’ annual fireworks show, Red, White & BOOM! Happening Wednesday, July 3, along the downtown riverfront. BOOM! is a FREE event which features a street festival and live musical entertainment.

Park close to the action with convenient access to the freeway: Arena District Parking

Enjoy a meal on an Arena District patio before the fireworks show: Food & Drink

Food/Drink 

🥪 Don’t stress this Fourth of July! With catering choices at the Arena District like Jimmy Johns and Sunny Street Café, there is something everyone will enjoy during your celebration.  

For all Arena District catering information, click here! 

Summer Cocktails at Whistle & Keg 

🍹 Sip and savor specialty cocktails on the patio at Whistle & Keg – available all summer long.

It’s Grilling Season at Rodizio Grill  

 Rodizio Grill is rolling out new limited-time menu options all month long. Book a table and treat yourself!

Frozen Cocktails at Creole 2 Geaux 

🍹 Take your daiquiri to geaux! Creole 2 Geaux now participates in the Arena District DORA! Enjoy the sweet frozen flavors as you wander through the Arena District. 

Learn more about the DORA.

Living

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Sports  

Columbus Crew   

⚽ Root for the Crew! Come out to Lower.com Field and support the Black and Gold June 22 vs. Kansas City. 🙌 Check out the season schedule and 2024 fan gear here.

Columbus Clippers 

⚾ There’s no better way to enjoy a summer evening in Columbus than a visit to Huntington Park! Check out the full Columbus Clippers schedule here: Columbus Clippers Schedule | Schedule | Clippers (milb.com) 

• June 11 – 16 | Columbus vs. Iowa: Father’s Day game is June 16! Bring your ball and glove for a post-game family catch on the field! 
• June 25 – 30 | Columbus vs. Omaha: Post-game fireworks June 29

Entertainment

Can’t-Miss Performances 

🔥 The hottest artists of the summer are heading to the Arena District. Check out the headliners: 

• 6/7 Kemba LIVE! – Chappell Roan  
• 6/11 Kemba LIVE! – T-Pain 
• 6/12 Kemba LIVE! – The Mars Volta 
• 6/13 Nationwide Arena – Melanie Martinez  
• 6/13 Kemba Live! – Brothers Osbourne
• 6/28 Nationwide Arena – AJR 
• 6/28 Kemba LIVE! – The Used 

🎟 Ticket contest alert! Enter for a chance to win two tickets to see Brothers Osborne on June13 at KEMBA Live!

Community 

Arena District Kickball League  – Register by June 29

🏅 Kick it with some friends in the Arena District Kickball League. The season begins July 9 with play dates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at McFerson Commons. Learn more here.

Columbus 10K – June 2 

🏃‍♂️ Race to register for the Columbus 10K to stay active and fit this summer! Columbus 10K | road race | Columbus, OH, USA 

Columbus Summer Wine Festival – June 7 at McFerson Commons 

🍷 Enjoy relaxing music by artist Eric Chin and appreciate the taste of over 30 wines and 40 vendors. Learn more here: Columbus Summer Wine Festival (columbuswinefest.com) 

Columbus Arts Fest – June 7- 9

🎭 Happening along the Scioto Mile – Columbus Arts Fest is free to attend with 250 artists and four stages of performances!  Check out: Columbus Arts Festival | Columbus, Ohio’s Mecca of Art Festivals   

Sit back, relax and cool down with a drink during festival fun. The Arena District has plenty of food spots with sunny patios for you to choose from!

Columbus Pride – June 14 – 15  

 🏳️‍🌈 Goodale Park – just a short walk from the Arena District! Join the fun at Columbus Pride, with over 200 nonprofit vendors and 2 performance stages. Learn more: Festival – Stonewall Columbus 

Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16 

👀 Looking for just the right gift for Dad? Treat him to a gift card to their favorite Arena District spot! Gift certificates are available at Boston’s, Rodizio Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill and more!

💆‍♂️ Massage Envy special for dads and grads throughout June: Buy a $100 gift card and receive an additional $20 in store credit!

Food & Drink

6️⃣1️⃣4️⃣ Day is Friday, June 14

Celebrate all there is to love about our city on June 14! It’s a perfect day for Columbus residents to eat, drink, and support local.

Patio Season at Sunny Street Cafe

☕ Enjoy classic brunch cocktails with new boozy treats like: Sunny’s Bloody Mary, Irish Coffee, Morning Margarita, Peachy Mule, Palomino, Daybreak coffee with vanilla cream ale and Mimosas! 

Meatball Monday at Buca di Beppo

🍝 Stop in for Meatball Mondays at Buca di Beppo – get 50% off any order of spaghetti and meatballs when you dine in.  

Here Comes the Heat at Jimmy Johns

🌶️ It’s going to be a spicy summer at Jimmy Johns, with new limited-time items like Firecracker Wraps, Firecracker Chips and a Confetti Cookie Sandwich!