Community Events Calendar

Scheduled Events

UPCOMING 2008 EVENTS

Music in the Park

Fridays from 7-9pm
June-August, 2008
Friendship Park
150 Oklahoma Ave.

Join us for these FREE concerts in June, July and August this summer! Click on the Concerts/Movies link to the left for a schedule of upcoming music and movies!


NEW! Concerts/Classics on the Creek

Saturdays, June-September 7-9pm (unless noted otherwise)
Creekside Park & Plaza
123 Mill St.


The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to offer this NEW Saturday concert and movie series at beautiful Creekside Park & Plaza! Come and enjoy Gahanna’s newest public gathering place—Creekside Plaza—while relaxing to your favorite music or watching classic movies. Click on the Concerts/Movies link to the left for a schedule of upcoming music and movies!

Family Fishing at Creekside

First Saturday of the month through November
Creekside Park, 123 Mill St.
11am
Cost: FREE

Come join us on Saturday mornings for family fishing at Creekside Park! Gander Mountain is sponsoring this FREE program and we are providing limited bait (food for the fish) & tackle (how we catch the fish). We’ll share all we know and even help to get the fish off your hook, if you’re nice! See you on the creek bank! Preregistration is encouraged.

Urban Explorers Outdoor Program

Select Thursdays (See below)
Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St.
Meet at the Rotary Stage
6:30-8pm
Cost: FREE

Sponsored in part by Gander Mountain and Bicycle One, the Urban Explorers Program will introduce you to outdoor activities you may not normally get to try! This program is geared for those ages 16 and over, and will provide you with basic information about activities, introduce you to local resources, and work with experts to develop new skills. These are introductory classes meant to provide a quick overview (not detailed lessons) about outdoor activities in Central Ohio. Come dressed for the weather and your level of comfort.
Please register five business days ahead of time so we can have enough equipment for everyone!

Aug 14 6:30pm Bow Hunting Beginnings. Come let the experts introduce you to the equipment, rules, and how-to’s of bow hunting in Central Ohio.
Sept 11 6:30pm Fall Fishing Finale. The season’s not over yet! Come ready to learn about fall fishing opportunities, equipment and secrets!

Preschool Party in the Park

Saturday, August 2, 2008
9-11am
Friendship Park
Cost: Free


Wiggle, Crawl, or toddle on over to Friendship Park for the most babbled about event for pre-schoolers in Gahanna! Our littlest citizens will enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment and raffles while parents can gather vital information from various sources including many Gahanna favorites.

TeenFest

Saturday, August 9, 2008
4-10pm
Shull Park
Cost: Free

Central Ohio’s premier event for teens is back for the 7th year! TeenFest gets bigger and better each year and 2008 is no exception…check out the events planned for this all teen event: Battle of the Bands; juried art show; teen and food vendors; video game competitions; and skate and bike demos. For more information or to volunteer, please call 342-4250.

Back to School Kick-Off!

Saturday, August 16, 2008
11am-9pm
Creekside Park & Plaza
Admission Cost: one can good per person

Join the City of Gahanna’s Department of Parks & Recreation as we kick-off the school year with style! From music to face painters to school supplies, we’ll help you relax and prepare for the school year ahead.

Band Schedule:
11-1:30 pm Mousetrap (Radio Disney Covers)
2-3:30 pm The Lords of Literature (this band is all Gahanna teachers!)
4-5:45 pm Controversy (all of your favorite songs)
6-6:30 pm Fiddle Fetish (a group of amazing high school students)
7-9 pm Homeland (Irish Rock)
presented by Buck Mulligan’s Irish Pub

Additional Activities:
10-6 pm FREE school supplies provided by
Deanna D. Allen, Realtor
11-6 pm FREE Face Painters
11-6 pm FREE Caricature & Character Sketch Artists
11-8 pm Paddleboats ($2/boat)

The Great Pumpkin Hunt at Creekside Park

Saturday, October 11, 2008
11am
Creekside Park, 123 Mill St., down by the creek
COST: $5/participant—REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008.
We do not accept onsite registrations
because the pumpkins are pre-ordered.
Class: 420901

Come join the Department of Parks & Recreation at our 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Hunt! We will hunt for pumpkins and then drink cider and eat doughnuts while listening to fun fall songs. Registration is required and space is limited. There is a $5 per participant registration fee. Please call Parks & Recreation at 614-342-4250 for more information.

Creepside Festival ’08

Presented by Buck Mulligan’s Irish Pub
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6-8:30pm
Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St.
Free Event!

Put on your costumes, dress up the kids and grandkids, and join the Department of Parks & Recreation for our 5th annual spooktacular event! We are so excited to be back at Creekside Park and enjoying all of the fall beauty along the Big Walnut Creek! This event is for children of all ages—and best of all…it’s FREE! Refreshments for all, hayrides, activities, and plenty of candy highlight this fun and safe activity. Come and have a Great Pumpkin of a time!
Highlights:
• Trunk or Treat - Join local businesses, the Gahanna Police, Mifflin Fire Department, and many others as they pass out candy at the event.
• Activities & Games - Come try booling, digging for bones, our very own Madame Moonbeam fortune teller, jack-o-lantern toss, and much more!
• Hayrides - Weather permitting, we’ll take a spooky trip around the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course (adjacent to Creekside Park).
• Food & Refreshments - Apples and popcorn are just a few of the goodies we’ll provide.

Creep, Crawl, or Run 5K

Saturday, October 25, 2008
9am
Gahanna City Hall, in front of the Senior Center
COST: $20/person in advance, $25/person race day

Join the Gahanna Youth Council at our 3rd Annual Creep, Crawl, or Run 5K! This family friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities as we creep and crawl, or RUN, RUN, RUN towards a healthy and hilarious finish. We encourage runners to come dressed in costume if they dare!!! Prizes will be awarded in multiple age brackets for males and females. For more information including age brackets and race course please call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 614-342-4250.
All proceeds from this race benefit the Camp Friendship Scholarship Fund!!!

Harvest Day

Saturday, October 4, 2008
10-4pm
Ohio Herb Education Center
109 W. Johnstown Rd.
Cost: Free!

Learn about the many uses of herbs and how to cultivate, store and use them for gift giving. This annual celebration is free and features a wide variety of speakers and demonstrations. Sample a variety of herb-infused dishes including soups, teas, desserts and cheeses. Browse the facility’s one-of-a-kind gift shop and speak with herbal experts throughout the day.

Holiday Lights! Parade & Festival

Saturday, November 29, 2008
For more information, visit Gahanna Events at www.gahannaevents.com

Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
4–8pm
Ohio Herb Education Center
109 Johnstown Rd.
Cost: Free!

Please join us for a wonderful evening at the Herb Center. There will be herb infused appetizers, drinks and lots of holiday tips. Sip on wassail and spiced cider as you enjoy a candlelit evening full of music and herbal surprises. Learn to make your own gingerbread house! Learn to make seed, fruit, and herbal compound butters! It will be a great time to Christmas shop - so bring your list. Call 428-9255 for more information.

For more information, visit Gahanna Events at www.gahannaevents.com