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Columbus Commons

Name: Columbus Commons
Address: 160 S High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, US
Telephone: (614) 545-4701
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The six-acre urban backdrop for the things you love here in Downtown Columbus. With 200+ events a year, there's something for everyone.

Columbus Commons is a six-acre green space located in Downtown Columbus featuring world-class gardens, grand lawns, the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion and walking paths. The Bosque in the southern end of the park includes restrooms, a hand-carved carousel, bistro tables and chairs and two park cafes: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Tortilla Street Food. Managed by Downtown Columbus, Inc., Columbus

Commons serves as a thriving gathering place and hosts nearly 250 community events during the April-October season, including concerts, races, festivals, Family Fun days, movies, Food Truck Food Court, outdoor fitness classes and more.

12/11/2024

WHAT A WEEKEND! It was a winter wonderland at the Commons, and we loved seeing so many of you come out to celebrate the start of the holiday season❄️Thank you for joining us!

From free hot chocolate at Tortilla Street Food, to shopping at the Good Land Holiday Market and even an extra-special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus — we shared the merriest moments! An extra special shoutout to American Electric Power - AEP for illuminating them.

The fun isn't over yet! There are TWO more Festive Fridays coming up on December 13 and 20 from 5 - 9 pm, where you can enjoy free hot chocolate, trolley rides, live music and of course, the lights. Stroll through Wanderlights through February 16, every day from 5-10pm.

12/06/2024

Our first Festive Friday starts TONIGHT at 5 pm, kicking off a full weekend of holiday fun here Downtown! Here's what's happening⬇️

FRIDAY 12/6:
✨FREE Festive Friday at Columbus Commons (5 - 9 pm) - free hot chocolate, carousel rides, music, and hot boozy beverages for sale
✨FREE Nationwide Trolley Hop (5 - 9 pm)
✨Holiday Pops with Columbus Symphony (8 pm)

SATURDAY 12/7:
✨FREE Yuletide on Gay (3-8 pm)
✨FREE Downtown Holiday Extravaganza (4 - 9 pm) - Photos with Santa, 40 vendor holiday market, boozy beverages, crafts and more!
✨FREE WinterFest (11 am - 4 pm)
✨FREE Holiday Trolley Hop with Capital Crossroads (1-7 pm)
✨FREE Holiday Celebration at North Market (11 am - 2 pm)
✨Holiday Pops with Columbus Symphony (3 pm)

PARKING:
We recommend parking at Columbus Commons Main Garage (55 E Rich St). It’s centrally located near the major happenings!

For all details including locations, descriptions and timing, head to our website: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

11/22/2024

Tomorrow is the day! Wanderlights will sparkle to life in a kaleidoscope of color🎄

Here’s a sneak peek behind the one-of-a-kind holiday glow that will illuminate Downtown Columbus ✨ All are welcome to experience the glow of half a million lights, lighted penguins, glow-in-the-dark murals, 40-foot tree, and more — all for FREE ☃️

Convenient parking is available at our garages at 55 E Rich Street and 191 S Third Street which supports year-round park programming.

We can’t wait to see you all under the glow of the twinkling lights💙

❄️WANDERLIGHTS
📍Columbus Commons to Bicentennial Park
🗓️Daily, November 22 to February 16, 5 - 10 pm
🅿️55 E Rich Street and 191 S Third Street

11/01/2024

We're all ready to GLOW for Wanderlights, starting November 22! 💡

10/09/2024

Columbus Commons is joining forces with CAPA - Columbus Association for the Performing Arts to bring you the ultimate Halloween experience! CAPA Haunts the Ohio is coming to The Commons on Wednesday, October 23 from 4-7 pm.👻

This FREE event will have spooky activities galore for all ages. Historically held at the Palace Theatre, this is the first year this event will take place at the Ohio Theatre and the Commons — and we can't wait to be a part of it! Don your best costume and see a spookier side Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre. Join us for all kinds of spooky-themed activities, from pumpkin decorating, to trick-or-treating, to dance parties.

❗ NOTE: This event includes stairs. Stroller and wagon parking will be available in the breezeway to the east of the Ohio Theatre. No pets, other than service animals, please.

🎃 Arrive anytime between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to participate in the free event. No tickets are required for entry into either space.

09/13/2024

🎶oh...those summer.......nii---hiiiiiiights🎶

What a turnout at yesterday's star-studded showing of "Grease"!
We love to see so many of you embracing these final ✨summer nights✨of the season.

Good news: we've got two more more FREE Sunset Movies coming up this month as we head into fall⬇️

🎞️ 9/19: Barbie with Girls on the Run of Central Ohio at 7:30 pm
🎞️ 9/26: Top Gun: Maverick with DRAC (Downtown Residents' Association of Columbus) at 7:15 pm

Bar and food trucks will be on site. Bring snacks and a blanket!

09/13/2024

NEW CONCERT ALERT: MCGUFFEY LANE 🎸🎶🚨

🗓️Next Saturday, September 21

Celebrate McGuffey Lane's 50th anniversary with a night of FREE music from the Ohio-based country rock band🎶 The night will begin with music from The Mighty Troubadours. In addition to great music, enjoy food and a drink from the bar🍷

Schedule⬇️
🍻6 pm - Bar and Food Trucks open
🎤6:45 pm - The Mighty Troubadours start
🎸8:15 pm- McGuffey Lane takes the stage

This show does not require tickets and is open to the public. Bring a blanket or lawn chair!

09/06/2024

HARVEST FAIR is tomorrow, September 7 from 4 - 8 pm! Kick-start the autumn season at the park with us at this totally-free, family-friendly event.🍁

Here’s what’s happening ⬇️
🎃Downtown Pumpkin Patch ($3 per mini pumpkin, card only)
🛝Inflatables with SuperGames
🎨Pumpkin Decorating with OSU Urban Arts Space
🖌️Face Painting with Pretty as a Princess
🎈Balloon Twisting with Pretty as a Princess
🌻Sway Pole Performances from The Amazing Giants
🐇Full Farm Experience with Bring the Farm to You
🍎Apple Cidering with Bring the Farm to You
🎠Parachute Fun with The Parachute People
🧡and more!

Following Harvest Fair, stick around for the Family Movie Night featuring "Coco"! The movie will start at 8:15🎥

08/28/2024

Looking for Labor Day Weekend plans? We've got you covered. Spend the last moments of summer rockin' into the night with three FREE concerts at the park.

🎤FREE Local + Live Concert: Columbus Soul
🕐 Bar and food trucks open at 6 pm, Concert starts at 7 pm
🗓️ Thursday, August 29

🎸FREE A Song Remains (A Night of Led Zeppelin) + The Dead Revival (Grateful Dead Tribute)
🕐 Bar and food trucks open at 6 pm, Concert starts at 7 pm
🗓️ Friday. August 30

🎤FREE Shadowbox Live Show
🕐 Bar and food trucks open at 6 pm, Concert starts at 8 pm
🗓️ Sunday, September 1

08/27/2024

The heat wave came in HOT this week. With the Heat Advisory in effect through Wednesday evening, you can still splash in or cool off with the mist of the Scioto Mile Fountain (for free)!

➡️ Updated Hours: From now through Labor Day, 9/2, the Scioto Mile Fountain will be operating on regular hours from 11am - 7pm. After Labor Day, the Fountain will run daily from 4pm - 9pm.

Also — don't miss your last two chances to see the Fountain Night Light Shows this Friday and Saturday evening from 8-10pm. Illuminated with colorful lights, watch the Fountain dance to the rhythmic tunes of choreographed music.

📍 Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr
🗓️ Daily through 9/2: 11 am - 7 pm
🗓️ Daily after 9/2: 4 pm - 9pm

Photo captured by Randall Schieber

08/12/2024

Columbus Commons is stepping it up (😉) with this new colorful edition to the State Street stairs! 🎨❤️🧡💜💙

This brand new piece, "Mollie's Colors" by Jennifer Morley, now decorates the stairs off of the 65 E State Building leading down to the Commons! Here's the story on how this piece so poignantly connects with this area through its colorful tribute to City Center and Lazarus.

The piece walks through the time Jennifer's grandmother, Mollie, spent with Lazarus. From working as a fashion model, admiring the window displays, to completing her family Christmas shopping as a loyal customer, Jennifer is honored to share Mollie's colors to those visiting this local landmark and former home of Columbus City Center. This carefully curated gradient pulls color inspiration from Mollie’s favorite lipstick, her love of animal print, her exquisite decor in her home, and even her fondness for staying “on brand” in her John Deer attire while she mowed her lawn.

So — next time you come down the State Street stairs you'll know you're doing it in style 😎

08/08/2024

AUGUST FOOD TRUCKS ARE HERE 🚨

The newest editions to Food Truck Food Court have arrived! Casa Karmelitas and Fancy Feeding You will be at the Commons every Thursday of August! 🌮🍔

Casa Karmelita's is serving up some delicious tacos while Fancy Feeding You will be dishing out some yummy sandwiches!

Stop by Food Truck Food Court and grab a bite from one of these delicious trucks alongside our season-long trucks!😋

08/06/2024

Free Local + Live concerts continue this week with the Lily Bloom Band and Angela Perley taking the stage this Thursday, 8/8! 🎶🪩🌺

This female-forward concert will have you up on your feet and dancing all evening long! Enjoy free live music, drinks from the bar, food trucks, tabletop games from Beers and Board Games (6-8pm) and family-friendly fun in the lawn with The Parachute People (6-8:30pm)🍻✨♟️

07/30/2024

Local + Live concerts kick off this Thursday, 8/1 with Joe Peppercorn and Fleetwood Gold!🎙️🎶

This Throwback Thursday concert will have you twisting and twirling with the music of The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac! Enjoy free live music, drinks from the bar, food trucks, tabletop games from Beers and Board Games (6-8pm) and family-friendly fun in the lawn with (6-8:30pm) 🤩🍻🎲

Don’t forget to snag a live-screen printed Commons tee from (6-9pm) while you’re here!
👕🎶

07/24/2024

The Commons is tail-waggin’ fun!🐩⚽️

Your furry friends will love running and playing at the Commons! Tag us in videos and pictures of your pups enjoying the park! ☀️🐕

07/24/2024

We love a power pose👏

It’s looking like another sunny day for fitness this evening! If you haven’t been to a class yet, now’s your time — it’s the ideal way to unwind from your workday. Classes run through September!

Thank you to UnitedHealthcare for making free fitness possible at the park.

07/23/2024

Who’s ready for our SECOND throwback concert of the year?! ⏪⏪ In partnership with , we’re bringing 90s legends Sugar Ray, Tonic and Lit to the park for a night of nostalgic hits 🎵 Free tickets are required for entry. Here’s how to get them:

🎫 Tickets released to the public Wednesday, July 31 at 10 am
➡️ Link will be live on our website at the release time.
💡TIP: We recommend clicking the link a few minutes before 10 am to get into the queue. Please note that at 10 am, everyone who is waiting in the queue will be randomly shuffled in the line.

🎫 A limited number of tickets will be released to our newsletter subscribers on Tuesday, July 30 at 10 am. Note that you must be subscribed by July 29 at 10 am.
💡Follow the tip above for your best chance of snagging tickets!

Hope you’re as excited as we are!

07/22/2024

What an electric Nationwide Picnic with the Pops season it’s been! We’re still reminiscing on the remarkable SOLD OUT performance by Nas and 🎼🎤 Who was there?! 🙋

It’s so special to be the summer home of the Symphony, and it’s not over yet! The season closes out with two more performances by The Ohio State University Marching Band this Friday and Saturday. Link to tickets in our bio. 🎟️

Address

160 S High Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11pm
Tuesday	7am - 11pm
Wednesday	7am - 11pm
Thursday	7am - 11pm
Friday	7am - 11pm
Saturday	7am - 11pm
Sunday	7am - 11pm

Telephone

(614) 545-4701

Website

http://www.columbuscommons.org/

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We know a way to turn a frown upside down... The vibes are always bright here at Food Truck Food Court, where you can grab food from 9 food trucks, shop produce and local goodies at Pearl Market and Veggie Van, and enjoy live local music!🍕☀️🎺 Don’t forget to tag us in your food pics 🍔🍛🌭

Columbus, did you know there’s a spot for a downtown mid-day getaway every Thursday? Come to Columbus Commons for food trucks, live music, and a shoppable market with local vendors every single week 🛍️🍋🍿 You’ve got options: Choose from 9 trucks at Food Truck Food Court, pick up some goodies at @crossroads.discovery.columbus Pearl Market and the @localmattersorg Veggie Van, treat yourself to a scoop from Jeni’s Scoop Shop, or just hang out in the bosque for the good vibes over lunch hour. Staple food trucks for the season include @elevatedwoodfiredpizza @fettys_street_food @mcginnis_grill @pitabilities @schmidtssausagetruck @taestysfoodtruck @zakigrill 🍕 Food Truck Food Court + Pearl Market 📍 Columbus Commons, 160 S High St 🕐 11 am - 2 pm 🗓️ Thursdays through October

Your walking guide to the Scioto Mile Fountain! ⛲ The Fountain is just a short walk away from the park and is the ideal spot for cooling off this summer - always for free! While we’re bummed that we’ve had to cancel several of this week’s events due to the Heat Advisory, the fountain makes for a great alternative option during days like this! ⛲ Scioto Mile Fountain 📍Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr 🕐11am - 7pm, daily 💧 FREE Check the link in our bio for updates, rules and more information. Save this for another hot day ☀️

COMMONS TRIVIA: HOLIDAY EDITION 🌲 with @djbeezz28 Celebrating our last Festive Friday with a little trivia! TONIGHT from 5-9 pm you can enjoy free hot chocolate, free carousel rides, live music, boozy beverages and more here at the park. This is the last Festive Friday of the season! Now for the question of the day: How many cups of hot chocolate were given away last Festive Friday by @tortillastreetfood? Hint: It’s more than all of the guesses in this video 😳☕️☕️ See you tonight 🎉