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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.
09/25/2026
HARVEST FAIR RESCHEDULED - OCTOBER 3 🍂🎃🍎🌻
Fall is officially here! Columbus Commons is kicking off the season next Saturday with our annual Harvest Fair. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon filled with free fall fun, seasonal activities, and more🍂
Here’s what’s happening⬇️
🎃 Downtown pumpkin patch ($2 per mini pumpkin while supplies last, card only)
🎨 Pumpkin decorating with Urban Arts Space
🖌️ Face painting with Pretty As A Princess Party
🎈 Balloon twisting with Pretty As A Princess Party
🌻 Sway pole performances and carnival games with The Amazing Giants
🐇 Petting zoo with Bring the Farm to You
🍎 Free apple c***r (while supplies last)
🌈 Parachute play with The Parachute People
🍭 Sweet treats for purchase from Cotton Sugar Co. (Steph) - Columbus cotton candy cart!
🍁 Fall craft with Franklin Park Conservatory
🥙 Food trucks
🎠 Carousel rides
🧡 And more!
ℹ️ Due to scheduling conflicts, we will not have inflatables on-site for this event
🍁 Harvest Fair
📆 Saturday, October 3 | 12 - 4 pm
📍 Columbus Commons, 160 S High St
🚗 Parking available in Columbus Commons Garage, 55 E Rich St
09/22/2026
FREE SUNSET MOVIE SERIES🎬🎃🍿🌇
The Sunset Movie Series is back, bringing Halloween favorites and spooky movies to the Commons every Thursday in October! Celebrate the season with all things ghosts, witches, and supernatural!👻🐈⬛🧛
What to expect ⤵️
🍿 Free popcorn (while supplies last) at the non-profit partner tent
🍸 Bar and food truck open at 6pm (please leave alcohol at home)
🪑 We recommend bringing your own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the movie
🚗 Find convenient parking at the Main Garage (55 E Rich St). Parking at Columbus Commons garages supports free programming like this!
FULL SCHEDULE:
🕖 All movies begin at 7 pm!
📍Columbus Commons, 160 S High St
🧹Oct 1: Wicked: For Good
Featured Nonprofit: Fairy Goodmothers
👻Oct. 8: Ghostbusters
Featured Nonprofit: The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI)
🪲Oct. 15: Beetlejuice
Featured Nonprofit: Families Flourish
🧙♀️Oct. 22: The Craft
Featured Nonprofit: LinkUS Columbus
🔮Oct. 29: The Sixth Sense
Featured Nonprofit: All People Arts
🤝Special thanks to CAPA Columbus for their partnership in bringing these movies to the park!
09/08/2026
Fall is right around the corner, and there are still four more weeks to enjoy fitness, food trucks, and all your weekly favorites at Columbus Commons!🌻🍂☀️
This is your sign to soak up the last bits of summer at the Commons! These weekly events are happening through the end of September. Check out the schedule below⬇️
🌮 Taco Tuesday
📆 Tuesdays | 11 am - 2 pm
🛝 Free Play
📆 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11 am - 4 pm
💪 HIIT Cardio with Quality Wellness Performance & Coaching
📆 Tuesdays 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
☕ Breakfast at the Commons
📆 Wednesdays | 7:30 - 11:30 am
🧘 Yoga with RawYoga614
📆 Wednesdays | 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
🍛 Food Truck Food Court presented by
🧺 PLUS! Downtown Farmers Market with
📆 Thursdays through October 1 | 11 am - 2 pm
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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 |
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