Guide to the Month of August

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Your guide to the month of August is here and so are the dog days of summer! Although Back-to-School is on our minds this month, we still have plenty of summer events to enjoy and places to explore. Check back each week as we add new events into our guide!


Maybe you have a “Staycation” planned for August. It’s the perfect month to reset and recharge before school starts. If so, look here!

Guide to the month of AugustCheck out some other summer posts as well!

August Activities and Events:

The Month of August: Anthony Thomas Factory Tour: Schedule your tour today on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays this month from 9:30-3:30. It’s so cute!

August 1: Nature Circle Time:10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Franklin Park Conservatory | Nature Circle Time is every Tuesday at the Learning Pavillion in the Children’s Garden through October 1. It is included in admission.

August 1: National Night Out in Worthington: The Worthington Police Department is bringing National Night Out on the road, delivering ice cream and safety information to your neighborhood on Tuesday, August 1st. Learn more about how to sign up here.

August 1-6: Frozen: Multiple shows at the Palace Theater | This is one you won’t want to miss!

August 2,9,16,23,30: Farmers’ Market at Franklin Park Conservatory: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | The market is an opportunity to shop from local farmers, artisans, creators, food trucks and more! Participating vendors and activities may change from week to week.

August 3: Dogs Night Out: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Come to the Graeter’s in Dublin for Dogs night out!

August 3: Easton Unplugged: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Grab a seat on a nearby patio and enjoy Easton Unplugged, new acoustic series! The Randy’s to perform!

August 3: Celebration at the Station: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. in Hilliard | Reganomics to play tonight!

August 4: Fitness Yoga on the Square: 8:30 a.m. at Easton | Start your Friday morning on the Town Square, just south of Brio, with this introductory yoga class focusing on strength, conditioning and flexibility. It’s free and open to the public, ages 13 and older and conducted by instructors from Life Time Fitness – Easton.

August 4,11,18,25: Food Trucks at Columbus Commons: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Thursdays from now until October!

August 4: Lunchtime Live: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Hilliard Station | Kick off your weekend early by enjoying lunchtime concerts this summer. A food truck will be available or pack a picnic.

August 4: JazZoo at the Columbus Zoo: 6:15 gates open! | Experience the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo.

August 4-6: Dublin Irish Days (Dublin Irish Festival): Live Irish music, festivities, food and more! Largest 3 day Irish Festival at Coffman park!

August 4 – August 6: From Friday, August 4, 2023 at 12:00 am to Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm it’s Ohio Tax Free Weekend. Use the link to see the specifics and find out what’s included.

August 5: Worthington Farmers Market: 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Come shop local and fresh with the market!

August 5: Dublin Market at Bridge Park: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Come out and find something local at the Dublin Market each Saturday! Martial Arts demonstation this week too!

August 5: Conservatory Explore Night: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Each night will offer a lively festival experience including: live entertainment, food trucks, facilitated discovery stations, signature cocktails & mocktails, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. This month’s theme is: Splish, Splash, Explore!

August 5: Columbus Symphony in Gahanna: 7:00 p.m. | You bring the seats, and they bring the music! Enjoy a family-friendly evening performance by Columbus Symphony Orchestra at Headley Park in Gahanna.

August 5: Uptown Saturday Night: 7:00 p.m. in Westerville | Family fun in uptown Westerville! Ghost Story to perform tonight!

August 6: Franklin Park Conservatory Community Day: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 1st Sunday of the month is free to Franklin County residents. ID is required.

August 6: Free Sundays at The Columbus Museum of Art: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Bring your friends and family and enjoy Free Sundays. Explore the Walter Wing, or build a puzzle together in a gallery. There’s a great experience around every corner.

August 6: Summer Concert Series in Westerville: 6:30 p.m. | Singing Buckeyes to perform tonight at Alum Creek Park North.

August 6: Sprouts Night: 7:00 p.m. | Family fun with live music, kids activities and more!

August 6: Summer Concerts in Worthington: 7:00 p.m. on the Square | These family-friendly concerts are FREE for everyone through the generous support of FC Bank. All performances are held on the Northwest Quadrant of the Village Green (corner of High Street & Dublin-Granville Road).

August 8-August 15

August 9: Play Cbus: 50% admission Wednesdays in August as their monthly promotion!

August 9: Remind Paws in the Plaza: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Spend your evenings indulging in delightful treats, strolling through pet-friendly businesses and vendors, cooling off at the “pup island,” winning exciting prizes – and the red carpet will be out for pup photo ops.

August 9-13: COSI Farm Days: See website for times! Climb aboard real farm equipment and learn about what goes into farming.

August 10: Easton Unplugged: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Grab a seat on a nearby patio and enjoy Easton Unplugged, new acoustic series!

August 10: Celebration at the Station: 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. in Hilliard | Trailer Park Ninjas tonight!

August 10: COSI after Dark: 8:30 p.m. | Adults only evnet at COSI. Brewery and Distillearty theme!

August 10-11: Promusica SummerFEST concert: 6:00 p.m – 9:15 p.m. at Franklin Park Conservatory | Pack a picnic and enjoy live music performed against the backdrop of the Palm House.

August 10 – August 12: All Ohio Balloon Festival is happening at the Union County Airport. Includes balloon glow and laser show and live music and many activities for the kids. America’s Band- The Beach Boys to perform!

August 10- August 12: Wands and Wizards Festival: Takes place in Lancaster, Ohio. During this magical weekend, businesses and organizations across the county celebrate all things enchanting and mystical with specials and events. Visit a local restaurant to sample some specially brewed potion drinks, enjoy a scavenger hunt to find fantastical creatures, or enroll in a class to create your own wand.

August 11: Fitness Yoga on the Square: 8:30 a.m. at Easton | Start your Friday morning on the Town Square, just south of Brio, with this introductory yoga class focusing on strength, conditioning and flexibility. It’s free and open to the public, ages 13 and older and conducted by instructors from Life Time Fitness – Easton.

August 11: Toddler Hike at Scioto Grove Metro Park: 10:00 a.m. | Slow paced walk on the paved trail!

August 11: Touch a Truck Westerville: 10:00 .am. – 12:00 p.m. | Hands-on fire trucks, police cruisers, larger-than-life construction equipment and more! Bring your preschoolers for an up-close experience with a variety of construction equipment and service vehicles that are usually seen from a distance

August 11: Columbus Commons for Kids: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Enjoy activities at The Commons such as free carousel rides, face painting, balloon twisting and a different theme each week. This week come to explore Music and Arts Day!

August 11: EcoKids at The Works: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at The Works |  Great for ages 3-6 and is included in admission. Kids can learn about natural habitats at The Works.

August 11-13: Book to Film Series: 2:00 p.m. at Gateway Film Center | Movie showing is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Recommended for ages 11-17.

August 11: Franklinton Fridays: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Come see the art studios, local businesses and enjoy food and entertainment for a fun night out!

August 11: JazZoo at the Columbus Zoo: 6:15 gates open! | Experience the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo.

August 11: Movies in the Park: 7:30 p.m. | Showing Encanto at Thompson Park in Upper Arlington.

August 11: Family Movie Night at Sharon Woods Metro Park: 8:00 p.m. at Sharon Woods| Showing Zoopopia and a visit from the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue. Refreshments provided.

August 11-12: St. Cecilia Parish Festival: 5:00 p.m. – Midnight | Rides, live entertainment, raffles, games and food and drinks!

August 12: Touch a Truck at Olentangy Berlin High School: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Come get a close look at vehicles and their operators. You can bring a canned good to donate too!

August 12-13: Festival Latino: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 25th Anniversary Kickoff Party Genoa Park | ¡Festival Latino! is a free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community with two days of children’s activities, music, food, fashion, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America.

August 12: Motivation at the Station: 7:00 a.m.| Two classes will be offered in Hilliard- high intensity and yoga! Check it out!

August 12: Worthington Farmers Market: 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Come shop local and fresh with the market!

August 12: Wings, Rails, and Wheels Model Expo at the National Museum of US Air Force: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Model aircraft, locomotives, vehicles, and more!

August 12: Annual Poindexter Village Drum Circle: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | This event will be held at Champion Park. There will be food trucks, drum making with live music too!

August 12: Kids Series at Grandview Theater: 10:30 a.m. | Showing Iron Giant this weekend!

August 12: Open Studio at CMA: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Come experiment and craete Art. The theme is Under the Sea and is included in admission!

August 12: Free Kayak Day on Scioto Mile: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | No doubt the views from the Scioto River are priceless, but on July 29 and August 12 you can experience them at no cost at Paddle in the City!

August 12: Summer Music Series in Historic Dublin: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Live music in Historic Dublin!

August 12: Moonlight Market: 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at Markets at Pearl | Enjoy a nighttime stroll in downtown Columbus featuring the best that Columbus has to offer! Local goods, food and music line the streets creating a relaxing yet vibrant market experience

August 13: A Tribute to Fair Food Day in Worthington: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Live music, food trucks, and special food items at local restaurants during this special DORA event!

August 13: Summer Sunday Splash: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Come out for Sunday creeking at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park!

August 13: Sundays in the Park at Topiary Park: 1:00 p.m. | Food trucks, live music and games!

August 13: Summer Concert Series in Westerville: 6:30 p.m. | Wet Bandits to perform tonight at Alum Creek Park North.

August 13: Summer Concerts in Worthington: 7:00 p.m. on the Square | These family-friendly concerts are FREE for everyone through the generous support of FC Bank. All performances are held on the Northwest Quadrant of the Village Green (corner of High Street & Dublin-Granville Road).

August 14: Story time at Stratford Farm: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Stories are a fun way to introduce young children to nature and farm life. Each Story Time will have a theme based on the seasonal happenings at the farm and nature preserve. After listening to the story the children will then bring the story to life as they visit the animals. $5

August 14: Lollipops Children’s Concert Series: 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. | Move and groove this summer with the Lolli-Pops! Children’s Concert Series. Held monthly on the Amphitheater at Village Green Park, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of musical entertainment. Bring a blanket, pack a snack and sing along to your favorite songs! Party polka band this month! Paulette’s Princesses to perform!


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August 17: Old Worthington Sip and Shop Thursdays: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Shops are open late in downtown Worthington every 3rd Thursday. Come have dinner, drinks, and shop in our beautiful historic district. Shops will be open till 9 p.m.

August 17: Easton Unplugged: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Grab a seat on a nearby patio and enjoy Easton Unplugged, new acoustic series! AW Bloom to perform!

August 17: Cocktails at the Conservatory: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Throw on your bathing suit because this month’s theme is headed to the Boardwalk! Water themed activities and beach drinks!

August 17: Summer Music Series at Bridge Park: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Join in the fun at Bridge Park from 5-7pm in the pocket park next to Rebol every third Thursday of the month through September for live music and happy hour specials. August 17 // Max Muscato

August 18: Fitness Yoga on the Square: 8:30 a.m. at Easton | Start your Friday morning on the Town Square, just south of Brio, with this introductory yoga class focusing on strength, conditioning and flexibility. It’s free and open to the public, ages 13 and older and conducted by instructors from Life Time Fitness – Easton.

August 18: Teddy Bear Picnic: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Come to The Works for themed activities, refreshments, and storytime for kiddos and family!

August 18: Heart of Grove City Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Come to Grove City for shop hop specials, food trucks and more.

August 18: Night Street Fair: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Clintonville features food trucks, vendors, games and live music!

August 18: Screen on the Green: Showing Sister Act at Goodale Park!

August 18-20: Book to Film Concert Series: 2:00 each day at Gateway Fim Center | Showing The Perks of Being a Wildflower this weekend!

August 18: Water Park After Dark: 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 21 and over event- get tickets today!

August 18-19: North Market Wine Fest: 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. | The return of the North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park presented by Heartland Bank!

August 19: Worthington Farmers Market: 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Come shop local and fresh with the market!

August 19: Meet the Pollinators at Stratford Farm: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | $10 per person and be sure to register with limited spots.

August 19: Summer Concert Series in Westerville: 6:30 p.m. | Westerville Symphony to perform tonight at Alum Creek Park North.

August 19-20: Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | It includes arts and crafts vendors, food, pony rides, corn hole and more!

August 19-20: Columbus Food Truck Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Live music, arts, and crafts, vendors, and of course the best food trucks in Columbus. Hilliard edition!

August 20: Youth Mental Health Fair: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Westerville Parks and Recreation, Beehive Alliance, Balanced Child Method and other community partners will provide tools to protect and strengthen mental health. Participants can fill their kindness passports by participating in activities such as yoga, creating affirmations and planting a mental health garden.

August 24-31

August 24:  Enchanted Evening at Columbus Zoo with Stratford Farm: 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Enchanted Evening is Stratford’s signature fundraising event and annual celebration. This evening of generosity brings together individuals and organizations from all over central Ohio for a lively evening celebrating the impact of our mission while fueling the work of the future.

August 24-27: First Fall Market at Ivory Barn: 5:00 p.m. on Friday and then see website for times | Join them for our first fall market at Ivory Barn! Kick the season off right with all of your favorite fall decor!! The entire barn will be changed for the season! Brand new decor & furniture! Vendors will be dropping off so many goodies too!

August 25: Fitness Yoga on the Square: 8:30 a.m. at Easton | Start your Friday morning on the Town Square, just south of Brio, with this introductory yoga class focusing on strength, conditioning and flexibility. It’s free and open to the public, ages 13 and older and conducted by instructors from Life Time Fitness – Easton.

August 25: St. Ann’s 4th Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Come to uptown Westerville for uptown fun and shops open late!

August 25-27: Wonderbus: A music and arts festival featuring headliners Pitbull + Sean Kingston on Friday, Demi Lovato on Saturday and CAAMP on Sunday.

August 25-27: Book to Film Series: 2:00 p.m. at Gateway Film Center | Ready Play One will be playing for ages 11-17.

August 25: Wildflowers at Blacklick Woods Nature Center: 6:00 p.m. | One mile hike to learn about the blooms!

August 25: Movie Night at Blacklick Woods Golf Course: playing Happy Gilmore at dusk!

August 26: Worthington Farmers Market: 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Come shop local and fresh with the market!

August 26: Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Tour: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Barbie is living the dream and cruising to a city near you! Come check out the new Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour!

August 26: Storytime Live at Kiddie Academy: 10:00 a.m. | Come see Elephant and Piggie at Kiddie Academy in Westerville with activities to entertain too!

August 26: WAGFest: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Takes place at Praire Metro Park | Many activities for dogs with lakes for dogs to swim in and trails to hike. Dog related vendors too!

August 26: Night of Hope 5k: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Join the Westerville Education Challenge (WEC) for three types of walk/runs. This event is provided to help raise awareness of, and combat, mental health stigmas. Registration available online!

August 26: Grandview Hop: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | The Grandview Hop is Grandview Avenue’s summertime night market and evening stroll, hosted on the last Saturday of each month throughout the summer!

August 26: Summer Music Series in Historic Dublin: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Enjoy live music!

August 26-27: Fiery Foods Festival: Join for a weekend of hot and spicy as the Columbus Fiery Foods Festival returns to Foodie-town, in downtown Columbus.

August 27: Marion Village Festival in Moeler Park: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Free festival with food trucks, beer garden, live music, kids activities, and auctions too!

August 27: Reganomics at the Scioto: 5:00 p.m. | Hot fun in the summertime, and what better place than the amphitheater at Dublin’s own SCIOTO PARK! Grab the kids and the beach blankets for a free afternoon show!!

August 28: Let’s Dish: A Cookbook Club: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | To participate in Worthington Libraries’ all-about-food group, prepare a recipe from one of the selected cookbooks and come ready to talk about your experience. Selected titles: “Cook As You Are” by Ruby Tandoh and Nadiya’s “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” by Samin Nosrat


As the laid-back days of summer come to an end, set some time aside to be outside and make some memories with the various things to do in August. We wish you the best of luck with the start of school and happy shopping. 🙂

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Amy is an "on the go momma" to two spunky and fun loving kids (ages 9 & 8). She came to Columbus to pursue a career in elementary education and decided this was home. She’s an avid traveler, yet can’t master the art of packing. Her philosophy is bring it all because you don’t know if you’re going to need it. If you ever decide to take a trip with her, don’t worry about bringing a camera because she’ll take enough photos of the experience that it will likely crash your hard drive. Before kids, you could find everything neatly organized and straight vacuum lines in her carpet, but these days she's not bothered with worrying about the small stuff. You can catch her belting out her favorite song, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and using her two left feet to bust a move with her family during their frequent impromptu dance parties. She loves living in such a family-friendly city!