Family Events
FREE Carousel Rides presented by PNC
April 22 - September 30
Open Daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Closed during private events)
Hurdy-gurdy, merry-go-round, or whirligig. Whatever you call it, we call it absolutely delightful. So, pick your pony, hop on, and enjoy the fun – and free – carousel ride at the Commons. Of course, convivial calliope music also included. Did we mention it's free?
FREE Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 28
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Start your summer with a free party at the park. And by party, we mean hours of free family-friendly games, crafts, face painting, carousel rides, live music and more.
FREE Commons for Kids
Friday mornings,
June 10 - August 12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
When it comes to summer fun, kids are all-in. And Columbus Commons is the place to let kids, well, be kids. They get games, inflatables, and face painting. You get happy, worn-out little ones. Click back for a list of themes and vendors.
FREE Movie Nights presented by Wright-Patt Credit Union
May 28, June 11, June 24 and July 22
8:15 p.m.
There’s something enchanting about watching the stars of some of the hottest PG flicks under the stars of a steamy summer night. And talk about a big screen. We have a ginormous movie screen for a larger-than-life viewing of the show, plus six acres of lawn seating. No chair kicking or popcorn throwing here.
May 28 - Encanto
June 11 - Frozen 2
June 24 - The Lion King
July 22 - Sing 2