Things to do in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio's capital, is about two hours south of Toledo, home to the Columbus Zoo and COSI. Browse family-friendly events and things to do with kids in Columbus, Ohio.

Fri, Jun 19

Concert for CRIS ft. The Ark Band / Tollcross Lane / HizzyFittz at Woodlands Tavern

Concert for CRIS ft. The Ark Band / Tollcross Lane / HizzyFittz at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$26+13–18 yrs

Fri, Jun 19

John Boerstler & Friends ft. Steve Sweney / Phil Clark / Aaron Scott at Woodlands Tavern

John Boerstler & Friends ft. Steve Sweney / Phil Clark / Aaron Scott at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

6:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$2+13–18 yrs

Fri, Jun 19

Hightop Hangover * Mudd * A Cure For Love * Meat Fish Produce

Hightop Hangover * Mudd * A Cure For Love * Meat Fish Produce at Rumba Cafe

9:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$12+13–18 yrs

Fri, Jun 19

Aquabats

Aquabats perform at Newport Music Hall—fun ska-punk for families.

7:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jun 19

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Huntington Park

7:05 PM Huntington Park, Columbus

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jun 20

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Huntington Park

7:05 PM Huntington Park, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jun 20

ISAIAH LINDER

ISAIAH LINDER at Classics Victorys

7:30 PM Classics Victorys, Columbus

$19+13–18 yrs

Sun, Jun 21

Spafford at Woodlands Tavern

Spafford at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

6:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$33+13–18 yrs

Sun, Jun 21

Columbus Crew 2 vs. Atlanta United 2

Columbus Crew 2 vs. Atlanta United 2 at Historic Crew Stadium

6:00 PM Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 21

Jessica Baio

Jessica Baio at A&R Music Bar

7:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

13–18 yrs

Sun, Jun 21

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Columbus Clippers vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Huntington Park

1:05 PM Huntington Park, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jun 21

Hoodoo Soul Band

Hoodoo Soul Band at Rumba Cafe

9:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$12+13–18 yrs

Mon, Jun 22

Prewn w/ Pearl Sugar

Prewn w/ Pearl Sugar at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$15+13–18 yrs

Mon, Jun 22

TRSH

TRSH at Ace of Cups

6:30 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus

13–18 yrs

Tue, Jun 23

Jules! at Woodlands Tavern

Jules! at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

11:00 AM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$31+13–18 yrs

Tue, Jun 23

Candi Jenkins w/ Trey Hedrick

Candi Jenkins w/ Trey Hedrick at Rumba Cafe

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$20+13–18 yrs

Tue, Jun 23

Snarls w/ Future Teens

Snarls w/ Future Teens at Ace of Cups

7:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus

13–18 yrs

Tue, Jun 23

Passion Pit

Indie pop band Passion Pit performs at Newport Music Hall.

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jun 24

Josh Groban with special guest Jennifer Hudson

Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson—stellar concert for music-loving families.

8:00 PM Schottenstein Center, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jun 25

Red NOT Chili Peppers at Woodlands Tavern

Red NOT Chili Peppers at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$20+13–18 yrs

Thu, Jun 25

Fulton Lee

Fulton Lee at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

13–18 yrs

Thu, Jun 25

LA SKYS STONE CITY EXPERIENCE

LA SKYS STONE CITY EXPERIENCE at Skully's Music Diner

7:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus

$26+13–18 yrs

Fri, Jun 26

Breakaway Minnesota 2026 Official After Party ft. Bradeazy

Breakaway Minnesota 2026 Official After Party ft. Bradeazy at Forum Columbus

10:00 PM Forum Columbus, Columbus

13–18 yrs

Fri, Jun 26

The Baby Bats Parade

The Baby Bats Parade at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs