Guide to the Month of June

School is out for the summer! Have you made your bucket list yet? It’s the first official month of summer fun and we have got you covered with our guide to the month of June. The warm weather is here to stay and so are the good times! Whether your kids are young or grown, there are so many summer events to do this month! Lots of activities are back to normal and we are so excited!

Be sure to check out our summer posts for ideas:

• Free and Cheap Summer Events 
• Splash Pads
• Strawberry Picking
• Farmers’ Markets
• Summer Camps Guide
• Movies Under the Stars

In addition, use our Family Directory to help you find what you are looking for. We have added a lot of new parks under Playground Finder for your summer enjoyment! As always, information and pricing are subject to change. Before heading out, confirm with each business or organization directly that the details are up-to-date.

June 1- June 7

The Month of June: Enjoy the Open House at Schnormeier Gardens. The Gardens will be open every Thursday through Sunday in June 2023. Advance online reservations are REQUIRED for entry and may be made for 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 pm. The admission fee is $50 per vehicle, which includes all occupants.

June 1: Stories on the Lawn: 10:30 a.m. at Grandview Public Library | Come enjoy outdoor story hour on the lawn with music too. Each Thursday!

June 1: Easton Unplugged Concert Series: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Easton | Grab your chair and head over to the Town Square for toe-tapping tunes! Enjoy the tunes every Thursday from May-September.

June 1: Celebration at the Station: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Come out and enjoy the summer nights in Hilliard!

June 2: Food Truck Friday at NCH: Head to the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion for lunch on Friday between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  and support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

June 2: Lunch Time Live: Takes Place in Hilliard- free lunchtime concert and food truck on-site!

June 2: Bexley Main Event on Capital University’s Main Lawn – Select Fridays, 6:30 PM – kids’ crafts and activities precede a family-friendly movie! Begins June 2, 2023. Sing 2 tonight!

June 3: Motivation at the Station: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Get fit with at Hilliard’s Station Park this summer with high-intensity fitness classes with SHED Fitness at 7 a.m., and yoga with Mat Happy Yoga at 8 a.m.

June 3: Home Depot Kids Workshop Day: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Make a putting green at a Home Depot near you!

June 3,10,17,24: Uptown Westerville Saturday Market: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Get your fresh produce at the Saturday market!

June 3,10,17,24: Powell Farmers’ Market: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Come out and shop local!

June 3: Columbus Chicken and Beer Festival: Noon at Dodge Park | Chicken + Beer + Music. Is there a better combination? Featuring some of Columbus’ tastiest chicken focused dishes, great beer, interactive games, and local bands providing the soundtrack to it all.

June 3: Gallery Hop: Columbus’s favorite day of the month to shop art exhibitions and local promotions.

June 4: Berry Fairy Tea Party: 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell’s Farm | Join the “Berry Fairy” for a garden tea party on the farm. This event is designed and priced for little girls & their favorite “big” girl. You’ll enjoy a manners lesson, a tale with Miss Spider and treats from the farm.  Lasts around 1-1.5 hours.

June 4: Community Day at the Franklin Park Conservatory | Free admission on 1st Sunday.

June 4: Sunday Funday in Worthington: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Theme is rainbow love! The Worthington Partnership, along with the merchants of Old Worthington, present “Sunday Fundays.” Once a month, through November, they will host an afternoon of themed food, entertainment, and specials in our historic district.

June 4, 11, 18,25: Concerts on the Green in Worthington: 7:00 p.m. on the Village Green Square | Family-friendly concerts each Sunday for FREE! Enjoy the different music variety each week and bring a blanket or chairs to sit on!

June 5: Chalk the Park: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Get creative with us by chalking up the path at Tinapple Park! Professional chalk artist Cecilia Martyna shares tips and tricks to the art of chalking. Chalk is provided and this event is free!

June 5-10: Taco Week in Columbus: Many restaurants are participating in $2 tacos around the city! Each year part of the proceeds from The Columbus Taco Week will benefit a local charity. This year the charity is Feed the Kids Columbus.

June 6, 13, 20, 27: Hilliard Farmers’ Market: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Hilliard United Methodist Church | Come get your fresh produce for the week each Tuesday.

June 6: Summer Spray Down: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Alton Darby Elementary | Cool off with a firehose spray down from a Norwich Township Fire Truck.

June 6: Sounds of Summer: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at The Shops at Lane | Soak up summer at The Shops on Lane Avenue’s Kid-Friendly Concerts! Enjoy the outdoors with live music, great shopping, amazing restaurants and family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and meet us in The Courtyard area! Each week, they will partner with a local musical act and a local community organization for a little extra fun!

June 7: Bubble Blast: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Grandview Heights Library | A bubble here, a bubble there, so many bubbles everywhere! Join us for fun bubble-themed activities on the library lawn.

June 7: Gahanna’s Farmers’ Market: 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Gahanna | Come to the City of Gahanna Parking lot for local and fresh goods!

June 7, 14, 21, 28: Farmer’s Market at Franklin Park Conservatory | 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  | The Conservatory’s Farmers’ Market is located outdoors in the Wells Barn parking lot, just off of East Broad Street and two miles east of downtown Columbus. The Farmers’ Market offers a mix of local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and health and beauty products.

June 7: Charity Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Hills Market | Every Wednesday, May through October, they showcase a local charity and help them raise money for their organization.

June 8-June 14

June 8: Stories on the Lawn: 10:30 a.m. at Grandview Public Library | Come enjoy outdoor story hour on the lawn with music too. Each Thursday! Page 18.

June 8: Easton Unplugged Concert Series: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Easton | Grab your chair and head over to the Town Square for toe-tapping tunes! Enjoy the tunes every Thursday from May-September.

June 8-June 11: June Market at Ivory Barn: Come out & shop at their 7000 square foot barn in Pataskala, Ohio! There will be food trucks & even live music. So bring your gal pals and make it a weekend! They will have popsicles for the kiddos on their way out & bottles of water while you are outside!

June 8: COSI After Dark: 7:00 p.m. | Step back in time to ancient Egypt and explore the mysteries of the pyramids at COSI After Dark: Night on the Nile! Indulge in delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, sip on themed cocktails and dance the night away. With stunning décor and thrilling, educational activities, this event is sure to transport you to a magical world of pharaohs and pyramids.

June 9: Columbus Commons for Kids: Come have fun each Friday down at the Commons! Fridays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – inflatables, storytime, games, activities, free carousel rides and much more! Begins June 9. Free carousel rides every day this summer!

June 9: First Fridays in Delaware: First Friday of the month in Downtown Delaware, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – There’s a themed event, free children’s activities and businesses stay open later.

June 9: Live Music at the Station: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s | Live music, great food, and cold brews at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s! Honey Compass tonight!

June 9-11: Columbus Arts Festival: The Columbus Arts Festival is produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in early June on the downtown waterfront of Columbus, Ohio. Exhibiting artists are chosen via a blind jury process. The event also includes performing arts and food vendors.

June 9: Food Truck Friday at NCH: Head to the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion for lunch on Friday between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Come support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

June 9: Movie in the Park: 7:30 p.m. at Mountainview Baptist Church | Showing Clifford the Big Red Dog! Experience the joy of movie-watching in the great outdoors. Drive in movie this time!

June 10: Trash to Treasure Yard Sale: 8:00 a.m. in Old Towne East | Spend the day on a treasure in Old Towne East with more than 70 homes participating.

June 10: Mother’s Cookies Town Takeover: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Plain City | Celebrate the end of the school year with a sweet event! The town has been decorated and families can participate in a variety of interactive activities such as fun IG-worthy photo pop-up experiences, outdoor games and carnival-style challenges, a unique custom sticker shop, a Create-A-Bite treat window, frosted hair and face painting stations and more! Complete with a DJ, music, and family-friendly food trucks.

June 10: Hilliard Pride: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Station Park in Hilliard | This is the third annual event. There will be live music, vendors, activities for kids and educational organizations.

June 10: Moonlight Market: 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. | Join in for 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

June 10: Storybook Village: Open daily | Welcome to Storybook Village, where your favorite storybook characters magically come to life! Bring your little ones to meet celebrated characters from popular fairy tales as they roam Ohio Village and interact with visitors.

June 10: Westerville Cops and Kids Day: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Cops & Kids Day is back for it’s 30th year! To mark this milestone, we are going back to our original location (Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd.) with a new day!

June 11: Sprouts Night in Hilliard: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Hilliard Station Park | Bring the family and get out some energy with a live DJ, “Bring the Farm to You” petting zoo, stilt walkers, balloon twisters, crafts to go, and more! Everything is free.

June 12: Storytime on the Farm: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Stratford Ecological Farm: 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 topic! $5.

June 13: Sounds of Summer: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at The Shops at Lane | Soak up summer at The Shops on Lane Avenue’s Kid-Friendly Concerts! Enjoy the outdoors with live music, great shopping, amazing restaurants and family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and meet us in The Courtyard area! Each week, they will partner with a local musical act and a local community organization for a little extra fun!

June 14: Midweek at the Creekside in Gahanna-Enjoy live music on the Creekside Plaza from 6-8 PM every Wednesday. Grab a CORA cup and your friends for a relaxing evening in the Creekside District.

June 15-22

June 15: Summer Music Series at Bridge Park: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bridge Park | Next to Rebol every third Thursday of the month there will be live music!

June 15: Easton Unplugged Concert Series: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Easton | Grab your chair and head over to the Town Square for toe-tapping tunes! Enjoy the tunes every Thursday from May-September.

June 15: CAPA Summer Movie Series: This is the 54th year that classic films and cult classics will be showing this summer. June 15th is the kickoff with The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert showing at the Ohio Theatre at 7:30 pm.

June 16: Pet Palooza at the Park at Stradley Place: Additional FREE activities include: balloon animals; an inflatable bounce house; live performances from the living statue; face painting by the CW Queens & Court; crafts from New Life Church; and more!

June 16-17: Grove City Wine Festival: Various times each day! | The festival, now in its 13th year, repeatedly draws 30,000 wine and art enthusiasts from all over Ohio and beyond. Experience a large variety of wines and small plates in one location, while finding perfect fine art adornments for their homes. In some cases, wine tasters can even create art. 24 wineries are expected to present their latest creations!

June 16-18: Columbus Air Show: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | After a nearly 20-year absence, the air show is back to Central Ohio June 16-18, 2023 at Rickenbacker International Airport. If that isn’t exciting enough, it will be headlined by the US Navy Blue Angels, making their first return to Central Ohio in over a quarter century!

June 17: Craft & Art Fair: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Join the Hilliard Historical Society for free family fun. There are local artists, face painting, arts & crafts for kids, jail cell photo op, tours and Buckeye Crepes & Kona Ice.

June 17: Wild Weekends: 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at Dublin Recreation Center | Meet some of their backyard wildlife! Live wild animal visitors will be featured each month, birds, mammals and reptiles.

June 17: Food Truck Friday at NCH: Head to the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion for lunch on Friday between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

June 17: Ohio Reptile Show: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Franklin County Fairgrounds | Come out and see a variety of reptiles.

June 17: Meet the Pollinators: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Stratford Farm | Ever wonder about who pollinators are and the role they play in our environment and to our food supply? During this session, you’ll learn what pollination is, the different types, and why pollinators are in trouble and need our help. Then take a guided tour of Stratford with a local pollinator expert and see how many you can find. Each month the farm changes and new wonders will be found, so plan on joining us more than once for new pollinators and topics.

June 17: Columbus Children’s Festival: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Sports Ohio | This festival has so much from a Teenage Ninja Mutant concert, a huge bounce park, tons of entertainment (magician, dog show, and more), candy hunt, treasure & Foam run, carnival games, mini golf, carousel, Rock N Roll Tumbler Ride, barrel train, pony rides, petting zoo, princess & superhero character breakfast, and so much fun! Columbus Talent Contest, Best Buckeye Outfit contest, family Bingo and tons of other contests.

June 17: Summer Fun Days at Marmon Valley: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hay rides, miniature golf, pony rides, pond swimming, and paddle boating.

June 17-18: Worthington Arts Festival: The famous art show returns with live music. Drawing about 25,000 visitors annually, the Worthington Arts Festival has been ranked as one of the top 200 arts festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine. This year it will be on village green located in the heart of Old Worthington!

June 20: Sounds of Summer: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at The Shops at Lane | Soak up summer at The Shops on Lane Avenue’s Kid-Friendly Concerts! Enjoy the outdoors with live music, great shopping, amazing restaurants and family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and meet us in The Courtyard area! Each week, they will partner with a local musical act and a local community organization for a little extra fun!

June 21: Gahanna’s Farmers’ Market: 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Gahanna | Come to the City of Gahanna Parking lot for local and fresh goods!

June 21: It’s Grand: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Grandparent refresher class for new grandparents! Held at Be Well Collective!

June 22: The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Zoombezi Bay: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Promotes water safety and awareness!

June 22: Celebration at the Station: Enjoy free live music while grabbing a bite to eat at one of their local restaurants. The designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) will be available for adults 21 and over. Walk of Shame tongiht!

For more DORA events around the city, check out our DORA guide!

June 22: Easton Unplugged Concert Series: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Easton | Grab your chair and head over to the Town Square for toe-tapping tunes! Enjoy the tunes every Thursday from May-September.

June 23-30

June 23: Columbus Symphony’s Popcorn Pops: Celebrate Youth: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and there will be pre-concert activities from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

June 23: Water Park After Dark: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Zoombezi Bay | 21 and over event- come swim after dark and DJ on site!

June 23: 4th Friday in Uptown Westerville: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | The Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau is proud to sponsor Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays on the fourth Friday of each month, April through September, in Uptown Westerville! Enjoy street vendors, food carts, live entertainment, kids’ activities, extended hours in the Uptown shops and much more! Featuring Chuck Starr

June 23-24: Powell Festival: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Woohoo! Festival fun and fireworks!

June 24: Touch a Truck at the Dublin Market: 9:00 a.m. at Bridge Park | Come to the Dublin Market for a morning of family fun! Bring the kids out to touch a truck and learn how products are shipped across the nation. Be creative at the activity station and see how Ease partners with One Dublin to help kids and families in need.

June 24: CAPA Summer Movie Series- Cartoon Capers: 10:30 a.m. at Ohio Theatre | As part of the celebration for the Columbus Library’s 150th anniversary, you get FREE admission when you show your library card. Watch some classics like Bugs Bunny and Duffy Duck on the big screen.

June 24: Participate in The Chase. The Chase was started in honor of Chase Gage and to promote the motto of Chase Life. The race shirts are a favorite of many!

June 24: Strawberry Tea Party: 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell’s Berries | Join the “Berry Fairy” for a garden tea party on the farm. This event is designed for little girls & their favorite “big” girl. You’ll enjoy a manners lesson, a tale with Miss Spider and treats from the farm.

June 24: Open Barn Days at Sunrise Sanctuary | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Sunrise (must register in advance)

June 24: Community Baby Shower: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | This is a free event that offers vision screening, baby items, clothes, diapers, employment opportunities and education. Reserve a spot!

June 25-26: Early Member Mornings at Columbus Zoo: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. for members only- beat the crowds!

June 26: Stories on the Amphitheater: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Updated: Stories on the Amphitheater will move into the East Room to keep our books and blankets dry! See you at 10:30!

June 27: Growing Green for Kids: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Prairie Township Municipal Center | Learn the basics of planting, watering, and maintaining a garden and enjoy the fruits and vegetables!

June 27: Easton Movies by Moonlight: Dusk | Showing Puss in the Boots tonight!

June 28: Powell Park Play Date: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Murphy Park | Come play and explore the Powell Parks this summer! A new location each time.

June 28: Kids and Senior BINGO and Board Games with Seeds of Caring: Children will experience an afternoon of board games, fun, and socializing with senior friends!

June 28: Learn and Meet Ohio Animals: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Liberty Branch Library in Powell | Kids will meet and learn more about animals they may find in their backyards. Great for kids 5 years and older!

June 28: Benny’s Pizza Family Night: 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. | Balloon creations by Erica along with live music and great food options for the whole family on Wednesday summers!

June 28: Gahanna’s Farmers’ Market: 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Gahanna | Come to the City of Gahanna Parking lot for local and fresh goods!

June 29: Easton Unplugged Concert Series: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Easton | Grab your chair and head over to the Town Square for toe-tapping tunes! Enjoy the tunes every Thursday from May-September.

June 30: Bluey!: Palace Theater | Get your tickets at the Palace Theater for this show!

June 30: Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Showing Kung Fu Panda!

In addition to events around Columbus, we thought you might also enjoy these topics for a fun summer!

Camping

• Camping With Kids: Tips For a Great Trip
• Creating Family Memories Through Camping

Ohio Getaways

• Beaches in Ohio
• Exploring Ohio: 5+ Summertime Adventures
• Awesome Summer Day Trips From Columbus
• A Day Trip to Yellow Springs

Food/Dessert Trucks

Many of these food trucks are making stops in various neighborhoods. Be sure to check out where they’ll be by checking out their social media accounts.

• Little Ladies Soft Serve
• Kona Ice Little Buckeye (They also take requests for neighborhood visits.)
• Enter your location or zip code into Street Food Finder to see a list of food trucks near you.

Ice Cream

Summer and ice cream just go together! So cool off with a sweet treat from one of these spots.

• The Best of Columbus Ice Cream
• 3 Places in Columbus to Eat a Paleta (aka Mexican Popsicle)
• Make your own nice cream. Find the recipe here: How to Make Nice Cream
• This is a fun activity to do with ice cream.

Books

Find electronic content free of charge (with a library card) from Columbus Metropolitan Library 

These chapter books for kids will encourage a love for reading.

We hope you have a fun start to summer!

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We update this list all month long, so check back often. If we missed something, please comment below. We hope June provides lots of opportunities to get outside and build memories with your family and a return to normalcy!