What's happening in and out of New Albany

Through Sept. 13

Through Sept. 13

New Albany Farmers Market

Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 200 Market Sq., www.nafarmersmarket.com

The New Albany Farmers Market, established only a year ago, brings first-class merchants from all over central Ohio. With 65 merchants, live music, dining on wheels and face painting, demand led the organizers to extend the 2012 season to 12 weeks. All overstock is donated weekly to the local food pantry Village Coalition Against Hunger.

July 4

Independence Day Celebration: Community of Giving

10 a.m., New Albany High School, 7600 Fodor Rd., www.newalbanycommunityevents.com

Celebrate America’s independence beginning at 10 a.m. with a parade of creative floats, decorated bicycles and musical performances along U.S. Route 62, Market Street and DublinGranville Road. Starting at 5 p.m. enjoy bounce houses, face painting, carnival rides, food vendors and bands at the festival at New Albany High School. The fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.

July 4

Westerville Rotary Walk/Run

July 14

8 a.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St., Westerville, www.premierraces.com

Benefiting the Rotary Club of Westerville, the 5K run/walk starts at 8 a.m. A children’s run begins at 9:15 a.m.

July 4

Granville Firecracker 5 Miler

7:45 a.m., Denison University Field House, Denison University, 100 W. College St., Granville, www.premierraces.com

The 39th annual Firecracker 5 Miler run and 5K walk starts at 7:45 a.m. at the field house and registration begins at 6:15 a.m. at Granville High School. Entry fee is $32 through July 3 and $37 on race day.

July 7

Columbus Clippers 5K & Kids’ Fun Run

9 a.m., Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Columbus, www.columbusrunning.com

Kids can participate in this free fun run around Huntington Park, which begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. and finishes behind the Clippers’ home plate. Preregistration is $30. Day-of registration is $37.

July 8

Outer Limits Triathlon & Duathlon

7 a.m., Anderson Concrete, 400 Frank Rd., Columbus, www.ultrafit-usa.com

The fully sanctioned triathlon combines this half-mile swim in the quarry, a 16-mile scenic bike ride, and an on- and off-road 5K run. The duathlon combines a 2-mile run, 16-mile bike ride and 5K run. Also available is a men/women mixed relay. Race-day registration is $92 for non-USA Triathlon members and $80 for USAT members, and preregistration is available.

July 13-15

NAAC Junior Musical: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair

7:30-9 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.naarts.org

Join the New Albany Arts Council for the 13th annual NAAC Junior Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair. In honor of late Heartland Bank founder Tiney McComb, children ages 8-15 from throughout central Ohio will present this classic musical that follows a farming family’s adventure at the state fair. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 12.

July 14

Dash for Donation

8 a.m., Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, www.dashfordonation.org

Help raise funds for Lifeline of Ohio and improve awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. A Kids & Mascots Dash for local mascots and children 6 and under starts at 8 a.m. The 1K Family Fun Walk starts at 8:10 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $5 for the Fun Walk.

July 18-19

Physical Education in an Outdoor Setting

8 a.m.-5 p.m., Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, www.metroparks.net

Learn elements of physical education including archery, golf, team building, disc golf, rugby and geocaching. Registration closes July 15 and is $50.

July 20

Pig Run 5K

7 p.m., Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, www.ultrafit-usa.com

Kick off the Jazz and Rib Fest weekend with a