Columbus Commons

Columbus Commons 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.

It's time for the final round! With the 2025 season quickly approaching, we want to hear from YOU 🫵 what family movies d...
02/11/2025

It's time for the final round! With the 2025 season quickly approaching, we want to hear from YOU 🫵 what family movies do you want to see at the Commons this year? 🎥🍿

There will be several family movie nights throughout the summer, but we need your help in narrowing it down from 10 movies to 5!

HOW TO VOTE ⤵️
🎥 Head to our Instagram stories to vote in the final round!
🎥 Check back next week to see which movies will be crowned winners.

We'll announce the top 5 winners by the end the month so stay tuned👀

With the 2025 season quickly approaching, we want to hear from YOU 🫵 what family movies do you want to see at the Common...
02/04/2025

With the 2025 season quickly approaching, we want to hear from YOU 🫵 what family movies do you want to see at the Commons this year? 🎥🍿

There will be several family movie nights throughout the summer, but we need your help in narrowing it down from 20 movies to 5!

HOW TO VOTE ⤵️
🎥 Head to our Instagram stories to vote in the first round!
🎥 Check back next week to see which movies made it to the Top 10.
🎥 Vote again to determine the Final 5.

We'll announce the top 5 winners by the end the month so stay tuned👀 https://www.instagram.com/columbuscommons

You may recognize some of our amazing team members from their cameos on our page! This is the same team that ensures eac...
01/31/2025

You may recognize some of our amazing team members from their cameos on our page! This is the same team that ensures each of the 200+ events at Columbus Commons are welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for all of you 💚

With the 2025 season approaching, they are working hard to make sure the park is ready for season-long fun!🤩

Get a park that can do both 🌨️☀️ Whether you're building a snowman, going for a mid-day stroll, or looking for a place f...
01/21/2025

Get a park that can do both 🌨️☀️ Whether you're building a snowman, going for a mid-day stroll, or looking for a place for your cartwheel contest... Columbus Commons is THE place for you year-round 💚

Remember to bundle up when you're at the park! This week's forecasted highs and lows are going to be colddddd 🥶🧣

There is one month left to make memories illuminated by Wanderlights at Columbus Commons! Grab your loved ones, bundle u...
01/16/2025

There is one month left to make memories illuminated by Wanderlights at Columbus Commons! Grab your loved ones, bundle up, and head to the park to experience the dazzling lights and snow before it's to late!☃️

➡️For all the Wanderlights details, visit www.downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

We love seeing all of your smiling faces and dazzling photos from Wanderlights! Haven't had the opportunity to visit the...
01/08/2025

We love seeing all of your smiling faces and dazzling photos from Wanderlights! Haven't had the opportunity to visit the illuminated park yet? Good news: Wanderlights is still sparkling Downtown Columbus until February 16th! Visit the park for FREE from 5-10pm, daily, for endless photo opportunities!✨📷

❄️For more Wanderlights info, visit downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

It's a winter wonderland at Columbus Commons and we are obsessed with the snow flurries that have blanketed the park. Th...
01/07/2025

It's a winter wonderland at Columbus Commons and we are obsessed with the snow flurries that have blanketed the park. This is the perfect time to see Wanderlights illuminated against the snowy backdrop for FREE❄️

The temperature this week will be below freezing so remember to bundle up when you're visiting the park!

➡️Wanderlights is open daily from 5-10pm. For more information, visit downtowncolumbus.com/Wanderlights

TONIGHT is the final Festive Friday!🎄 Grab your free hot chocolate, take a complimentary spin on the carousel, and warm ...
12/20/2024

TONIGHT is the final Festive Friday!🎄

Grab your free hot chocolate, take a complimentary spin on the carousel, and warm up at the bar with a spiked beverage all amongst half a million holiday lights👀🥂

We're still open for the season! Wanderlights will be glowing everyday at the Commons, Town Street, and Bicentennial Park until mid-February!

Photo Credit: Infinite Impact

Consider your holiday plans made: Wanderlights will be illuminating the park every day until February 16th from 5-10 pm ...
12/19/2024

Consider your holiday plans made: Wanderlights will be illuminating the park every day until February 16th from 5-10 pm for all of your Holiday celebrations! Pro tip: it's the perfect spot for a family picture that you'll all love 😉

Don't forget to stop in during the final Festive Friday tomorrow (Dec 20) from 5-9pm! You can get free Hot Cocoa from Tortilla Street Food to enjoy while taking in the sparkling lights.🥰 Stroll through the park to enjoy live music, a traveling photo booth, carousel rides, Wanderlights Trolley tour, and a bar offering hot boozy beverages. There is something for everyone to celebrate the holiday season 🎄🦋

For all the info, head here: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

The final night of trolley tours is happening this Friday (December 20) during Festive Friday😱🚎 See the Wanderlights sig...
12/18/2024

The final night of trolley tours is happening this Friday (December 20) during Festive Friday😱🚎 See the Wanderlights sights aboard a holiday ride before heading to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to see the butterfly light show on the front lawn. Light Up The Lawn, Light Up A Life is bringing light to pediatric patients, their families and healthcare heroes alike 🦋 You don't want to miss it!

Tours start and end at Columbus Commons near the Rich Street entrance to the park. Departure times are 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a maximum capacity of 30 people per tour available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For all the info, head here: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

For the final Festive Friday on December 20th, stop by Tortilla Street Food to warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa 🥰☕ ...
12/16/2024

For the final Festive Friday on December 20th, stop by Tortilla Street Food to warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa 🥰☕ Stroll through the park to enjoy live music, a traveling photo booth, carousel rides, Wanderlights Trolley tour, and a bar offering hot boozy beverages. Don't miss it!

For all the info, head here: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

WHAT A WEEKEND! It was a winter wonderland at the Commons, and we loved seeing so many of you come out to celebrate the ...
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.

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

Tomorrow is the day! Wanderlights will sparkle to life in a kaleidoscope of color🎄Here’s a sneak peek behind the one-of-...
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

We're all ready to GLOW for Wanderlights, starting November 22! 💡
11/01/2024

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

Columbus Commons is joining forces with CAPA - Columbus Association for the Performing Arts to bring you the ultimate Ha...
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.

🎶oh...those summer.......nii---hiiiiiiights🎶What a turnout at yesterday's star-studded showing of "Grease"!We love to se...
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!

NEW CONCERT ALERT: MCGUFFEY LANE 🎸🎶🚨🗓️Next Saturday, September 21Celebrate McGuffey Lane's 50th anniversary with a night...
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!

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

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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 🎉

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