June Plan Ahead: 25 events in Columbus, OH

Plan out your June in Columbus, OH with this curated list of events, including family-friendly ideas, sports, concerts, festivals, and local pop-ups.

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We’re jumping for joy this June with all of the exciting events taking place. We won’t waste your time, either — here are our top 25 events to add to your calendar this month.

Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 11

  • Chicken & Beer Festival | Saturday, June 3 | 12 p.m. | Dodge Park, 667 Sullivant Ave., Franklinton | Free | Feast on fried chicken from local food trucks + sip back a beer from breweries like Seventh Son Brewing Co.
  • City Hall Pride Illumination | Monday, June 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | City Hall, 90 W. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Watch Stonewall and the City of Columbus light up city hall in honor of Pride Month.
  • Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats | Tuesday, June 6-Sunday, June 11 | Times vary | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | Find deals throughout the week, including Dime-A-Dog Night + $5 Friday.
  • Franklinton Fridays | Friday, June 9 | 6-10 p.m. | Franklinton Arts District | Free | Spend an evening exploring art galleries + dining at local restaurants or bars in the area.
  • All Time Low | Friday, June 9 | 6 p.m. | Kemba LIVE!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $40-$125 | See two emo rock favorites as All Time Low will have Mayday Parade as the opener.
  • Conservatory Explore Nights: Backyard Bugs | Saturday, June 10 | 5-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $0-$26 | Bring the kids for bug-themed games, crafts, and entertainment + enjoy local food trucks and a signature cocktail.
  • Paramore | Saturday, June 10 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $40-$155 | Relive the nostalgia of this popular punk band from the early 2000s.
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Catch the band famous for hits like “Misery Business.” | Photo by Ralph PH/Wiki Commons

Monday, June 12-Sunday, June 18

  • Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival | Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St., Gahanna | $10-$30 | Listen to music on three different stages + enjoy food from regional food trucks and vendors.
  • Blue Angels Air Show | Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rickenbacker Airport, 2241 John Cir Dr., Columbus | Free | Watch pilots fly classic war planes while performing captivating stunts.
  • Brooks and Dunn | Friday, June 16 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $30-$170 | Catch one of the biggest duos in country music live on stage.
  • Columbus Pride Festival and Resource Fair | Friday, June 16-Saturday, June 17 | Times vary | Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St., Short North | Watch performers on two different stages + meet with 200 nonprofits and other local allies.
  • Columbus Pride March | Saturday, June 17 | 10:30 a.m. | Broad Street + High Street | Free | Watch this 42 year tradition march in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Juneteenth on the Ave | Saturday, June 17 | 12-6 p.m. | Along Mt. Vernon Avenue | Free | Commemorate this federal holiday with Black performers, artists, and business owners.
  • Columbus Children’s Festival | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | SportsOhio, 6314 Cosgrat Rd., Dublin | $0-$18 | Bring the kids for a bouncy house + a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles concert.
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Did you know Columbus is home to one of the biggest LGBTQ+ festivals in the US?| Photo via Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March

Monday, June 19-Sunday, June 25

  • Frank Caliendo | Tuesday, June 20 | 7 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $37 | Spend a night laughing at this comedian’s hilarious impressions of celebrities.
  • Cirque du Soleil: Corteo | Thursday, June 22-Friday, June 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $44-$135 | Watch an electrifying show that has been touring since 2005.
  • Powell Festival | Friday, June 23-Saturday, June 24 | Times vary | Village Green Park, 47 Hall St., Powell | Free | Sip drinks in the city’s DORA, shop at local businesses, and listen to live music.
  • Re:SET Columbus | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Kemba LIVE!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $99-$275 | Listen to a variety of musicians at this multi-day festival, including boygenius, LCD Soundsystem, and Steve Lacy.
  • Popcorn Pops | Friday, June 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | $0-$13 | Kids can sing and dance along to the Columbus Symphony in an open green space.
  • The Grandview Hop | Saturday, June 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Grandview Heights | Free | Shop and dine local at this monthly community meet-up in the summer.
  • Columbus Crew vs. Nashville SC | Saturday, June 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $29-$300 | The Crew welcome in one of the hottest teams in soccer to end the month.
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Lower.com Field seats 20,000 Crew fans. | Photo by @columbuscrew

Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30

  • Sports Camps | Monday, June 26 | 9 a.m. | Millstone Creek Park, 745 N. Spring Rd., Westerville | Free | Elementary school kids can learn the basics of various sports like soccer or football.
  • Entrepreneur Week | Monday, June 26-Saturday, July 1 | Times vary | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Downtown | $125-$249 | Meet with business minds and experts to help you launch your own business.
  • Zac Brown Band | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$145 | Listen to Billboard topping hits like “Chicken Fried.”
  • Harry Potter Trivia | Friday, June 30 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Win prizes by flexing your Hogwarts knowledge.