Red, White & BOOM! Columbus | The Midwest’s Largest Fireworks Festival
Friday, July 3, 2026 | Downtown Columbus | FREE Admission Date: Friday, July 3, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (approx.)Admission: FreeLocation: Downtown Columbus, OhioEvent Footprint: 2.5 square miles throughout downtown, including the Scioto Mile, Bicentennial Park, Genoa Park, the Arena District, and surrounding riverfront areas. Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Red, White & BOOM!, […]
Story Time – 4th of July
Story Time is intended to support early learning in a group setting. Join us for a mixture of stories and activities that provide enjoyable opportunities for the children to practice skills that prepare them for reading. This week’s theme is the 4th of July and the 250th birthday of our country. Light snacks will be […]
Flair on the Square
Flair on the Square is a fine arts festival that features food, a juried art fair, live music, dance performances, a fresh market, and more! Kids can enjoy free make-and-take projects, attendees can watch artist demonstrations, and everyone is invited to share their own artistic talent by participating in a special paint-by-number mural in honor […]
Light to Unite: July 4 Illuminated Landmarks Initiative
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: Evening (after sunset) Location: Participating landmarks and buildings nationwide (including communities across Ohio) Event Description: Endorsed by America250 and the National League of Cities, Light to Unite is a nationwide initiative inviting communities to illuminate local landmarks, buildings, and public spaces in red, white, and blue on the […]
Patriotic “Christmas in July” Car Show & Craft Fair
Join us for the Soprema Senior Center’s Patriotic “Christmas in July” Car Show & Craft Fair with over 40 cars spanning multiple decades! Start your Christmas shopping early with TWO rooms full of handmade items from local senior crafters. Enjoy great food specials in the Soprema Cafe. There will also be chances to WIN great […]
DIY: Patriotic “I Spy” Sensory Bottles
Join our Librarians at the Boardman Library where you will be able to create a patriotic “I Spy” sensory bottle with your child to celebrate America turning 250 years-old! Playing with sensory bottles can help your child learn new words by describing what they see and hear, as well as help develop hand-eye coordination by […]
Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrates freedom, community, and culture. Drop in to enjoy culturally inspired crafts, traditional cuisine, and jubilant entertainment as we honor the legacy and historical significance of June 19th, 1865.
Local Author Book Fair
Meet and chat with authors from Champaign County and surrounding areas. Some authors will have their books available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served. This event is to showcase local authors as we celebrate America 250 “Ohio Creates: Arts, Culture, & Literature”
Introducing American Exchange Project: Reconnecting America, the Ohio Way
Join Civic Futures Institute and America 250-Ohio Wednesday May 13, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a reception welcoming American Exchange Project to the Buckeye State. Learn about a bold, new vision and an ambitious investment in civic connection in up to 20 Ohio communities in 2027.
America 250 Chalk the Walk
Residents are invited to help decorate the walking path at South Central Park in preparation for the Memorial Day Parade. Chalk will be provided. The event is free to the public.