Pearl Market
2024-10-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Gay and Pearl Streets, Columbus Commons, OH, United States
Pearl Market, your downtown farmer’s market is back!

Join us at Gay & Pearl Streets downtown to shop local farm-fresh produce and goods, artisanal creations, art, and more! Live music at every market plus surprises throughout the season!

Don’t forget that we’re also at the Columbus Commons on Thursdays from 11:00AM to 2:00PM!

High Spirits: 614 Open Streets Event
2024-10-12 11:00 - 22:00 | Ohio
Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District in partnership with The City of Columbus, Downtown Columbus Inc., Half Baked Art Fund, and the Greater Columbus Arts Council is thrilled to announce HIGH SPIRITS, a 614 Open Streets Art & Music Festival in downtown Columbus to kick off the Halloween Season celebrating the absurd, the macabre and the unknown.

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, downtown Columbus will TRANSFORM as High Street (Long to Broad Streets) and Gay Street (Third to Wall Streets) close to vehicular traffic creating our pedestrian only hallowed grounds. Three stages will be erected, featuring local and regional talent, including headliner DeathbyRomy from Los Angeles, under Janet Echelman’s “Current” art installation.

Singer-songwriter and provocateur DeathbyRomy describes herself as ‘Lady Gaga meets Marilyn Manson,’ pitting catchy pop melodies with a heavier alternative sound & hypnotic vocals. In 2019 she released the EP ‘Love U to Death’, which included her standout track “Problems,” garnering over 66 million streams on Spotify. Just last year, DeathbyRomy toured with legends such as Pierce the Veil and The Used, cementing her reputation as a rising star and respected artist in the dark-pop genre.

In 2024, DeathbyRomy released singles with DJ’s such as NGHTMRE and Zed’s Dead, while simultaneously taking the US by storm with a 33-show tour alongside Set It Off and Crown the Empire. This cemented her winning streak with performances at legendary summer festivals including Download, Copenhell, Graspop, Rock for the People (and many more) – as well as opening for BABYMETAL at several of their European shows.

In addition to DeathbyRomy, over 30 artists, bands and entertainers will take to the stage, including The Lonely Ones, Zoo Trippin, Summore, Electro Cult Circus, The Paisley Bandits and Frankie Soleil. Additional street performer musicians and entertainment will also be present roaming the festival.

Alongside musical performances and entertainment, High Spirits features an assortment of vendors at the “Macabre Marketplace”, food trucks at the “Court of Consumption”, live art, a skating rink and parklet and other surprises throughout the day.

Movie Nights at Topiary Park
2024-10-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St., Columbus, OH
Come together at the beautiful Topiary Park downtown for free movie nights throughout the summer.

Movies start around sunset but we’ll have food trucks, activities, and entertainment such as trivia and lawn games before the films.

May 24: Crazy Rich Asians
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians”.

June 28: Rent
We’re celebrating Pride Month with the cult-classic “Rent” along with trivia around LGBTQ+ Icons.

July 26: National Treasure
US History is the theme for trivia for July’s Movie Night as we show the family-favorite “National Treasure”.

August 23: Barbie
Calling all dolls! We’re showing the hit film “Barbie” under the stars so grab your Ken (or Allan) and join us at the park!

September 27: West Side Story (Original)
Think you know musical theater? Our September Movie Night will feature musical theater trivia and karaoke renditions of your favorite Broadway hits!

October 25: Hocus Pocus
Featuring spooky and supernatural-themed trivia, we’ll also host a costume contest so break out your most frightening or playful costumes for a chance to win prizes!

Annual Meeting
2024-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Ohio
Join us on Thursday, November 14 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Mitchell Hall to celebrate downtown’s dynamic evolution. From humble beginnings to a vibrant hub of commerce, education, arts, and recreation, we’ve come a long way.
Take part in a community conversation as we look back on 20+ years of service to the downtown community, celebrating our strong foundation and the power of partnerships. With thoughtful and intentional collaboration, we can create a more clean, safe and vibrant place for all who live, work and play in downtown Columbus.
Following election results for each SID board, we will recognize the achievements of our community partners and leaders in 2024 with a Downtown Awards presentation.
RSVP for the event HERE.

Downtown Trolley Hop
2024-12-07 13:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Columbus
Free trolley rides to various merchants and cultural institutions in Downtown Columbus will be available to the public on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Downtown Holiday Trolley Hop returns for its 11th year, offering families and children a festive ride through the heart of Columbus. Celebrate the season with shopping from unique local merchants and enjoy a variety of curated holiday-themed activities and programming for the whole family to enjoy.

New this year! The Trolley Hop is occurring alongside WinterFest Columbus, a celebration featuring local seasonal craft beer and cocktails, live music, and some of Columbus’ best food trucks. WinterFest is presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and takes place at Bicentennial Park (233 Civic Center Drive). For more information, click here.

Parking: Street parking is available throughout downtown Columbus. Major parking locations include including at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (96 N. Grant Ave.), the Columbus Commons Garage (55 E. Rich St.), the Columbus Museum of Art (480 E. Broad St.), and near WinterFest (233 S. Civic Center Dr.). You may park near any Trolley Hop stop and pick up a trolley from there. Trolleys circulate approximately every 20 minutes.

Participating Merchants and Organizations (subject to change):
• Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
• Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
• WinterFest, 233 S. Civic Center Dr.
• Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
• Lazarus Building, 139 N. High St.
• Citizen’s Trust and Yuletide on Gay 11 W. Gay St.
• Krampus Market at The Kee, 225 Neilston St.
• Blockfort, 162 N. 6th St.
• Topiary Park & Museum Shop, 480 E. Town St.
• Loving Realtors Winter Wonderland, 529 E. Town St.
• Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 E. Town St.
• Golden Hobby Shop, 549 E. Franklin Ave.
• Museum of Catholic Art & History, 257 E. Broad St.

The Downtown Trolley Hop is organized by the Discovery Special Improvement District (DSID), which focuses on safety, homeless outreach, graffiti removal, economic research, community engagement, and creative placemaking. On the eastern side of Downtown Columbus, The DSID helps property owners create and maintain a safe, vibrant, diverse, distinctive, and walkable mixed-use neighborhood.
This year’s Trolley Hop is sponsored in part by the Discovery District Civic Association.
To register for the event, click here!

Pearl Market
2025-05-15 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-03 11:00 - 14:00 and 4 more dates | Gay and Pearl Streets, Columbus Commons, OH, United States
Pearl Market connects Ohio farmers, artisans, and creators with the urban heart of Columbus at the historic Pearl Alley and neighboring streets. Come visit the vibrant Pearl Market every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an incredible and diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, farm and artisanal goods, live music, and more! New this year: Pearl Market is sponsored by Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District in partnership with Common Greens Ohio.

Wellness Wednesdays at Topiary Park
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St., Columbus, OH
Join us each Wednesday at 6 p.m., June through August, for FREE wellness classes at Topiary Park. This year, we’re offering mindfulness, yoga, sound bath, and meditation classes in the center of the park, near the pond. Grab a blanket, a mat, or a chair and enjoy a free community class that benefits your mental health.
Class Schedule:
Mindfulness: June 4, July 2, Aug. 6
Yoga: June 11, July 9, July 30, Aug. 13
Sound Bath: June 18, July 16, Aug. 20
Meditation: June 25, July 23, Aug. 27

Summer Movie Nights in Topiary Park
2025-07-25 20:30 - 22:30 | Ohio
Plan a trip to the beautiful Topiary Park this summer for an evening under the stars while watching some of your favorite movies. Bring a blanket and enjoy the movie, food trucks and activities. Food truck opens at 7:30 p.m. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Discovery Special Improvement District and Columbus Recreation and Parks. This event series is FREE and takes place at 480 E. Town Street (Topiary Park). Click here to reserve your spot!
July 25: Clueless
August 22: The Goonies
September 25: Ghostbusters
