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Events Calendar
These events are tentative and subject to change. Please confirm event details in advance.
Saturday, April 22
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Join in these special events to help make a positive impact on the city we love!
SHRED & E-RECYCLE EVENT
Gahanna City Hall, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Did you know that only 100-200 pounds of paper is equivalent to one tree? Shredding your sensitive documents doesn’t only help you – it also helps our environment! Safely shred important family or household documents and drop off your old cell phones, tablets and more to be resold. Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) also will be on hand to collect non-expired canned goods, non-perishable food, toiletries, and monetary donations.
LITTER CLEANUP
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Make Gahanna Yours for a community-wide spring cleanup day, as we work together to keep Gahanna beautiful. For more information and to sign up, visit MakeGahannaYours.com.
Monday, April 24 - Friday, April 28
FREE TREE GIVEAWAY
Gahanna City Hall, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stop by City Hall to pick up a FREE tree seedling and add to the beauty of our city! Seedlings will be available while supplies last and will come with proper planting instructions.
Saturday, April 29
WALK IN OUR BOOTS 5K
Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Support our local veterans, active duty service members and their families in the first-ever Walk in Our Boots 5K, presented by the Gahanna American Legion Post #797. More information can be found at GahannaVets.org.
Saturday, May 6
HERB DAY
Creekside Plaza, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Celebrate spring with the return of the annual Herb Day Celebration. Presented by the Ohio Herb Center, the day features a plant sale, vendors, live entertainment and more. Visit OhioHerbCenter.org for more information on this free event.
Sunday, May 7 – Saturday, May 13
6TH ANNUAL HERB'N RESTAURANT WEEK
Visit Gahanna honors the City’s designation as the Herb Capital of Ohio with the return of its annual Herb’n Restaurant Week. Enjoy herbalinfused dishes created exclusively for this event by chefs at Gahanna’s unique signature restaurants.
Saturday, May 13
HERB N' ARTS FAIR
Veterans Memorial Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mark your calendar for the Herb N’ Arts Fair, presented by members of the GLHS Community Art class. This free event includes performances, art creation stations, physical activities and more. For more information, visit GLHSCommunityArt.com.
Wednesday, June 7; Every Wednesday, June - Sept.
GAHANNA FARMERS MARKET
Gahanna Sanctuary and the lot at Town and High Streets, 4-7 p.m.
The Spring/Summer Gahanna Farmers Market, presented by Make Gahanna Yours, returns with fresh produce, flowers, locally-sourced products and more! For vendor listings and market information, see MakeGahannaYours.com. NOTE: The market will not be open on Wednesday, June 14.
Wednesday, June 7; Every Wednesday, June - Sept.
MIDWEEK AT THE CREEK(SIDE)
Creekside Plaza, 6-8 p.m.
This popular midweek music break hosted by Visit Gahanna returns on June 7, offering live music, refreshing CORA drinks and food from your favorite Creekside restaurants.
Friday, June 9, 23 Friday, July 7, 28
CREEKSIDE LIVE
Creekside Park and Plaza, 5-10 p.m.
Presented by Toyota Direct
Groove out on Friday evenings with friends and family while listening to local bands and performers. For a list of performers and times, visit Gahanna.gov.
Friday, June 16 - Sunday, June 18
CREEKSIDE BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Creekside District
The 24th annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, presented by Visit Gahanna, officially kicks off summer in Gahanna with world-class musicians, mouthwatering cuisine and more. For tickets and information, visit CreeksideBluesandJazz.com.
Saturday, June 24
OHIO BRASS ARTS FESTIVAL
Creekside Rotary Stage, 12-8 p.m.
Multiple groups and performers will fill the air with music for this annual event that was started in 2006 by the Central Ohio Brass Band.
Friday, June 30
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Friendship Park, 7-11 p.m.
Presented by Tina Wedebrook, RE/MAX Connection
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the first Cinema Under the Stars of the season. Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs either, so you can comfortably enjoy Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) on the big screen. Yard games, crafts and more will also be on hand.
Monday, July 3
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 5-11 p.m.
Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Join the City of Gahanna in celebrating Independence Day! Gates open at 5 p.m. Food vendors will be on hand, and the live music will begin at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will launch at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4
JULY 4TH PARADE
More information on the parade, which is organized by the Gahanna Lions Club, will be posted to Gahanna.gov.