Gahanna Holiday Lights Parade and Festival is Saturday, November 24, 2007. Gahanna calls it "Central Ohio's Original All Lighted Nighttime Parade"

Lights at Creekside Park in Gahanna offer a "Winter Wonderland" througout the Holiday Season, from the 24 of November 2007 to January 02, 2008. Creekside Park's address is 123 Mill St. in Gahanna.

Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

I have really tired of doing events posts, upcoming events posts....

Of course this is the big first football game.  Buckeye's - Ohio State University Football vs. Youngstown State on Saturday at noon

The Long Street Tour  if you are really feeling athletic... like participating.

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at the Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave. in Columbus

"For two days over the Labor Day weekend, 24 gentlemen's and three ladies' vintage base ball teams will gather for a festival at Ohio Village. Teams from Ohio and other states will play matches using the rules of 1860 in the matches. The Ohio Cup represents the largest gathering of vintage base ball clubs in the country."

I believe Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball  is Saturday and Sunday. 

The Crew and the Clippers have games too on Labor Day weekend according to Experience Columbus.

Of course this is Labor Day weekend, so the Greek Festival (click the link and music starts)  at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  Friday through Monday.  Admission is only $4.

This Saturday is also the Gallery Hop in the Short North and the arches are going to be doing something different.

News about the lights Experience Columbus says:

"Preview the most dynamic arts district in the Midwest, with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music. Plus the Short North arches will shimmer for the first time in a brilliant array of colors."

The First Annual African American Family Reunion Mt. Vernon Ave. area, admission is Free

According to Experience Columbus:

"On Friday, the largest Electric Slide Line Dance (competing for the Guinness Book of Records) will be held on Mt. Vernon Ave. at 7:00 pm. Following the Electric Slide, participants will relocate to the Mayme Moore Park for a live AAFR Oldies But Goodies dance and other entertainment."

In Northwest Columbus the 2nd Annual Train Festival at the Depot will be at The Depot Conference Center, 919 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus according to Experience Columbus:

"The Midwest's largest all scale train festival showcases all types of trains, including free rides on a 1/3 scale live steam train, live musical entertainment, model train building clinics, railroad memorabilia, artists, food and beverage, and more in an outdoor atmosphere."

Italian Gathering - Sunday only at Wendy's International according to Experience Columbus:

"Wendy's has once again teamed up with Evans Automotive to host the Second Annual Italian Gathering. The benefit event welcomes Italian cars and motorcycles of all vintages to the Wendy's International Corporate Grounds in Dublin."

It's First Friday in the City of Delaware

Sunbury Antique & Flea Market and Ox Roast on the Sunbury Village Square on Monday

"Labor Day Flea Market & Ox Roast   on the Sunbury Square - 7 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by the Sunbury Lions Club"  According to the Sunbury Chamber of Commerce Calendar 

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival in Northam Park on Monday.

Sunday is the Commit To Be Fit Walk at Inniswood Metro Gardens...    

For more about what's happening visit DownTownColumbus.com and ExperienceColumbus.com

 Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

Dublin Irish Festival of course, Friday through Sunday!

The Ohio State Fair through the 12

CAPA Summer Movie Series 

Caddyshack at CAPA - August 03, 2007 described as  "The Cinderella story of a greenskeeper and a troublesome dancing gopher. Rated R"   I think Saturday may be "Meet Me in St. Louis"  too.

Picnic with the Pops Saturday is the OSU Marching Band 

Saturday night is the Gallery Hop in the Short North.

More, different, varied:

Shakespeare's Cool at the Pool Friday evening in Upper Arlington

"Slide Slam" at the Wexner Center for the Arts "a feast of culinary and artistic achievements" - includes a pot luck dinner. 

Columbus Hoop It Up  "international three on three basketball team championships", Saturday, Aug. 4 at Arena west south lot located behind Nationwide Arena - Arena District!

For more events and details visit Experience Columbus

Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

There's lots going on in Columbus this first official weekend of the summer  I am trying to get back in the habit of doing a list of upcoming weekend events in Central Ohio but I really hate writing these entries...

Very diverse offerings... in Columbus and the suburbs this weekend. 

Comfest - I have not gone in years.... the tie die picture is one I don't find a lot of use for... I bet I used it last year for Comfest too.

Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe