Up Front in Cbus | Summer 2025

Community

🚲 Pelotonia 

Ride Weekend is taking place on August 2-3. Join the Peletonia community in their fight against cancer – 100% of all participant-raised funds go towards accelerating innovative cancer research. There are lots of ways to get involved – see the full event details and sign up here.

🏃 OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon

The 2025 OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon and Purple Heart 5K will be held on Sunday, August 17 at Grandview Yard. This course features tours of Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington and The Ohio State University. Click here for more information on how to register.

Sports

⚾️Show Some Clippers Spirit

Head over to Huntington Park to cheer on the Columbus Clippers during their two homestands this month! See the full schedule here.

• August 5-10 | Columbus Clippers vs. Gwinnett Stripers
• August 19-22, 24 | Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

⚽️Rep the Black and Gold

Show your support for the Crew as they fiercely continue through the Leagues Cup and head back into the regular season. See the full schedule here.

• August 1 | Columbus Crew vs. Club Puebla
• August 5 | Columbus Crew vs. Club Léon
• August 23 | Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

Food & Drink 

🍫 Winans Chocolates & Coffees

Time to treat yourself! From handmade to premium chocolates to freshly roasted coffees to gift sets, Winans’ quality is second to none. This summer, sip on a handcrafted beverage from Winans’ seasonal menu – from a campfire s’mores frappe, to a Route 66 latte, to a loopy matcha latte and a strawberry açai refresher. Stop in and try these delicacies for yourself.

🧠 It’s Trivia Time

Test your knowledge and have some fun while doing so! Stop by Pastimes Pub & Grill every Wednesday night for OpinioNation Trivia and $4 house wine. Rounds begin at 7 and 8 p.m and are free to play.

Entertainment

🎸Last Chance for Summer Performances

Spend the last month of summer enjoying live performances in the Arena District! Take a look at what’s in store in August:

• Blackberry Smoke at KEMBA Live! – August 2
• Andrew Dice Clay at KEMBA Live! – August 7
• Lord Huron at KEMBA Live! – August 8
• Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour at Nationwide Arena – August 9
• The Red Clay Strays at KEMBA Live! – August 12
• Jessie Murph at KEMBA Live! – August 15
• LCD Soundsystem at KEMBA Live! – August 17
• Coheed & Cambria at KEMBA Live! – August 23
• 311 at KEMBA Live! – August 24
• Benson Boone: American Heart World Tour at Nationwide Arena – August 25, 2025
• Ani Difranco at KEMBA Live! – September 2

Community

🎆 Red, White & BOOM! 

The biggest fireworks show in the Midwest is taking place on Thursday, July 3! Red, White and BOOM! is a FREE event filled with a street festival, live musical entertainment, and of course, fireworks.

🏃‍♀️Brekkie Bootcamp! 
Join SAG Fitness at Brekkie Shack on Friday, July 12 at 9:00 AM for a high-energy, 45-minute, HYROX-inspired bodyweight workout. After you move, refuel with coffee + energy bites from Brekkie Shack!
🎟️ Your ticket includes the workout, snacks, a swag bag, and entry into a giveaway packed with prizes like a HYROX race ticket, free coaching, Brekkie merch & more.
Click here to register—spots will fill fast!

Sports

⚾️ Columbus Clippers Bring the Heat

The Clippers are coming in hot this summer at Huntington Park and you don’t want to miss it. This month, enjoy some fireworks, dollar days and even a stars and stripes replica jersey giveaway on the 4th of July! See the full schedule here.

• July 4-6 | Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
• July 8-13 | Columbus Clippers vs. Louisville Bats
• July 22-27 | Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons

⚽️ Cheer on the Columbus Crew 

Don’t miss the electric energy at Lower.com Field this season! The Crew gear up for two regular season matches before their Leagues Cup run begins at the end of the month. See the full schedule here.

• July 19 | Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United
• July 25 | Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC
• July 16 | Columbus Crew vs. Toluca FC

Food & Drink

🥗 Agapé Mediterranean

Agapé Mediterranean serves a wide variety of authentic eats made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Check out the Grandview Yard location for a casual lunch, quick dinner or catered event.

🥤Cool Down at Happy Hour

Winans Coffee & Chocolate is offering a summer happy hour! Enjoy 50% off iced drinks on Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m. all summer long. The lineup of seasonal drink specials include a campfire s’mores frappe, Route 66 latte, loopy matcha latte and strawberry açai refresher.

Entertainment

🎤 Entertainment this Month in the Arena District

Mark your calendars and experience breathtaking shows that are coming to the District this July. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s in store:

• • Wu-Tang Forever at Nationwide Arena – July 9
  • Sam Barber at KEMBA Live! – July 10
  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Nationwide Arena – July 19
  • Cardale Jones Charity Softball Game at Huntington Park – July 19
  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Nationwide Arena – July 20
  • The Warning at KEMBA Live! – July 20
  • Keshi at KEMBA Live! – July 22
  • The Head and The Heart at KEMBA Live! – July 23

Food & Drink

🍔 Snag a Deal at Hofbräuhaus

Cure your midweek slump at Hofbrähaus Columbus! Every Wednesday, get a burger or wurst on a bun and a 1/2 liter bier for just $9.99!

Spice Up Summer with Habaneros 

🌮 Whether you’re craving authentic street tacos, bold tequila cocktails, mezcal, or just a sunny spot on a patio — Habaneros has it all.

👔 Father’s Day at Grandview Yard

Grandview Yard offers several spots that are perfect for a Father’s Day outing. Make a reservation or purchase a gift card to celebrate the father-figure in your life!

Sports

⚽️ Root for the Columbus Crew

Head over to Lower.com Field as the Crew gear up for three regular season matches. See the full schedule here.

• June 14 | Columbus Crew vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• June 25 | Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC
• June 29 | Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union

⚾️ Catch the Columbus Clippers

The Clippers will play two series this month at Huntington Park! See the full schedule here.

• June 3-8 | Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
• June 17-22 | Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapolis Indians

Community

🧘‍♀️ Find your Flow with Pastimes

On Sunday, June 8 and Sunday, June 29, join instructor McKinsey Rankin for an all-level gentle vinyasa flow open to ages 18+ outdoors in the green space between Pastimes and the Hyatt. See the full event details and sign up here.

☀️Summer Savings at Club Pilates Grandview Yard 
Now’s the perfect time to jump into your fitness routine—Club Pilates Grandview Yard is currently offering $0 enrollment (a $149 savings!). Book a free intro class to check it out, and if you decide to join, you’ll lock in that enrollment deal through the end of June.
 Bonus: Yard residents always receive 10% off memberships. Your healthiest summer yet starts her

👟Gear Up for the Columbus 10K

The 48th annual Columbus 10K will take place on Sunday, June 1. There are several options for everyone in the family to participate, including a children’s half-mile race. Visit the Columbus 10K website for more information on how to register and get involved.

🛍️ The Grandview Hop is Back for the Summer
Head over to the Grandview Hop on the fourth Saturday of each month from June through September (6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27) for Grandview Avenue’s vibrant open-street night market! From 5–9 PM, stroll a half-mile of pop-up vendors, food trucks, live music, local art, family fun, and more. Don’t miss the “Shop the Hop” stroll with late-night specials at 60+ local businesses. It’s free, pet-friendly, and a treasure-trove of local goodies!

🎨 Columbus Arts Festival 

The 2025 Columbus Arts Festival is lighting up the Scioto mile with June 6–8 with art, music and fun from June 6 – 8.

 Columbus Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with Stonewall Columbus! Events are taking place all month long with the annual Columbus Pride March taking place on June 14. See the full schedule of Columbus Pride 2025 events here.

Entertainment 

🎵 A Music-Filled Summer

Check out the talent that is coming to the Arena District this month:

• Vampire Weekend at KEMBA Live! – June 2
• JET at KEMBA Live! – June 7
• All Out Festival Columbus at KEMBA Live! – June 14
• Queens of the Stone Age at KEMBA Live! – June 17
• Modest Mouse at KEMBA Live! – June 21
• Lil Baby at Nationwide Arena – June 21
• WWE Monday Night Raw at Nationwide Arena – June 23
• Clutch with Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown at KEMBA Live!  – June 27

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