Don’t miss the music festival that has been 20 years in the making. Visit Gahanna presents the 20th anniversary celebration of the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, June 15-17, 2018 at Creekside Gahanna (117 Mill St.) Three days. Five stages. 90 hours of nonstop live performances with headliners including David Sanborn, The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson, Urban Jazz Coalition featuring Lin Rountree, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and The Columbus Jazz Orchestra featuring Byron Stripling.

For a full schedule of performers and to purchase tickets online, visit CreeksideBluesandJazz.com

Follow @creeksideblues on Facebook and Twitter, and @VisitGahanna on Instagram using the #2018CBJF hashtag for a chance to be named an official #Jambassador (and snag event passes and t-shirts).

Join the City of Gahanna and Mifflin Township in celebrating our nation’s Independence Day! A full day of activities are planned, concluding with fireworks.

Full information including vendor applications available at gahanna.gov/IndependenceDay

The Gahanna Independence Day Celebration is presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union

All events will be July 4, 2018 (Fireworks rain date is July 5)

10:30am – Gahanna Lions Club Parade
Presented by Toyota Direct
Parade route begins at Clark Hall, travels west on Graville Street, and ends at Royal Manor Plaza.

5:00 – 9:00 pm – Community Family Day at Olde Gahanna, including Creekside Park and Plaza.
Presented by Toyota Direct
Live music on the Rotary Stage
CD102.5 Scene Team
Gahanna Parks & Rec GMAC
Free activities by local organizations
Inflatable area by Games 2U (wristband required)

Fireworks
10:00pm
Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Thank you to all our event sponsors 2018 fireworks display is bigger and better.
Tune into our radio partner CD102.5 for a special soundtrack that will be choreographed with the fireworks.

2018 Sponsors include: KEMBA Financial Credit Union; Toyota Direct, Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets, The Mug & Brush Barber Shop Creekside,CD102.5, Mifflin Township – Ohio, City Of Gahanna – City Hall, City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation

Viewing area will open at 6 pm; Fireworks launch at 10 pm
Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd

Food trucks and CocaCola soft drinks will be available at the Golf Course viewing area, no alcohol is permitted on course. All bags will be checked at time of entry.

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation month by joining your Parks & Recreation staff for live music, kayaking and canoeing on the Big Walnut Creek, live music, interactive games and inflatables. The evening will conclude with “Cinema under the Stars” showing COCO, as well as a campfire with s’mores. Food trucks will be onsite for tasty snacks.

Day: Friday, August 31, 2018

Movie: Coco

Time: 6:00-11pm (movie to begin at dusk)

Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.

Muddy Miler
Day: Aug 19, 2018
Time: 1-3pm (last heat to begin at 3pm)
Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 150 Parkland Dr.

Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department presents the FREE Muddy Miler Family Adventure. The Muddy Miler is a themed adventure run offering the entire family obstacles, mud and more!
WARNING: You will get muddy from head to toe if you want to conquer the Muddy Miler!
Join us to explore the outdoors on our nature trail that winds through the Southwest Flood Plan (near the Gahanna Swimming Pool).

Registration
The event is free for the entire family. The first 200 participants will receive a special Muddy Miler SWAG item. This event is open for all ages. No age restrictions.

Schedule
Please arrive between 12:30-3:30pm. Participants will be released in heats starting at 1:00pm. Heats are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Groups should wait until the entire group is together before entering the start area. The City will not be responsible for any personal items. Please leave anything of value at home. We recommend that Muddy Miler participants wear closed toe, tight fitting shoes,
Parking is available at the Gahanna Swimming Pool

Active Adult Kayak & Canoe
If you enjoy getting outdoors, staying active, and trying something new, this is for YOU! We will travel to Alum Creek Reservoir to an accessible launch where we will easily enter and exit the water for a
beautiful morning on the water! Certified canoe and kayak Instructors will provide basic instruction. No experience necessary. Boats and equipment provided.
Actvity Day Date Time RDR/NR
62041.201 Fri Jun 29 9am-1pm $10/$15
62041.202 Tue Sep 18 9am-1pm $10/$15

Paddlin’ in the Moonlight
Bask in the glow of July’s Full Moon…the Buck Moon! While floating down the Big Walnut Creek certified instructors will be on hand to provide a paddling adventure like never experienced before. The evening will conclude over a bonfire in the park with refreshments. Ages 18+, all equipment will be provided including lights. Space is limited, paddling experience is recommended, and participants must meet essential eligibility criteria (posted online). Paddle will begin at Woodside Green Park, participants should park at ending location Friendship Park, a shuttle will be provided to take participants to launch location.
Activity Day Date Time RDR/SR
65041.202 Fri July 27 7:30pm $20/$25
Shuttle Location: Friendship Park 150 Oklahoma Ave.

Pool Boating Day
Gahanna Swimming Pool will play host to Kayakers and canoers to practice their skills such as strokes, rolls and rescue moves. The open sessions are for practice, not lessons, but experienced paddlers will be available to help. No advance registration is required.

Participants can bring their own boats and equipment or borrow one from Gahanna Parks & Recreation. Proper swim attire is required. A helmet is required for those practicing rolls. The kayaks and canoes must be rinsed, inside and out, prior to use a hose will be available near the pool. Youth must be supervised by an adult.
Day: Sun, August 12
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.
Fee: Members Free / Non-members $5 per boat

Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
Explore the outdoors with Gahanna Parks & Recreation staff! Families can come explore in guided play and outdoor education for each specific theme. Get your hands dirty and learn more about the world around you!
Ages: 5+ RDR/NR: Free

Night Hike
See what Gahanna’s parks and trails look like in the moonlight! Under the light of a full moon, Parks & Recreation Staff will lead a guided night hike. Lights will be provided, to assist with more visibility and safety. Hike will begin promptly at 8:30.
Activity Day Date Time
65261.201 Thu Jun 28 8:30-10:30pm
Location: Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St.

Creeking
Explore the Big Walnut Creek by stepping in to it and discover the habitats of this unique ecosystem. Participants should wear old, appropriate closed toe shoes they wouldn’t mind getting wet and muddy. Wildlife catching equipment will be provided, and staff will be available to help direct activity and share some great nature knowledge. This is an open house style program.
Activity Day Date Time
65261.202 Sun Jul 15 1-3pm
Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.

Fishing
Whether you have years of fishing experience or this is your first try at it, this is a great opportunity to learn to fish. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring along their own as well. This is an open house style program.
Activity Day Date Time
65261.203 Sat Aug 4 9:30-11:30am
Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd.

Aquatic Events

Movie Nights
$2 for Member/$10 Family Max
$5 Non-Members/$20 Family Max
Discounted admission begins at 4pm for non-members. Enjoy movie themed pool side games and activities.
Location: Hunters Ridge Pool
Day: Sat Time: 7pm, movie starts at dusk
Dates: Jun 30, Island Theme – Moana
Jul 28, Mystery Theme – Sherlock Gnomes

Ice Cream Nights
$1 Ice Cream Sundaes beginning May 29
Admission included with membership or Daily Pass
Location: Hunters Ridge Pool
Day: Tue (weekly) Time: 4pm

Walking Taco Wednesdays
$1 Walking Tacos beginning May 30
Admission included with membership or Daily Pass
Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool
Day: Wed (weekly) Time: 4pm

Family Hot Dog Nights
$1 hotdogs, music, & games! Admission included with membership. $20/Non-Member families
Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool
Day: Every other Sun Time: 4pm
Dates: Jun 3 & 17, Jul 1, 15, & 29, & Aug 12

Friday Night Waves – Teen Night
$2 for Members, $5 Non-Members
A fun night of music, games, and food by the pool!
Grades 4 – 7 only!
Location: Hunters Ridge Pool
Day: Fri Time: 7-9pm
Dates: Jun 22, Aug 3

Day Breaker – Adult Swim
Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
Admission included with Membership; $5 Non-Members
Gather up the neighborhood big kids and join us for an exclusive summer day break. Take back the pool while the kids are back at school!
18 and over
Day & Date: Wed, Aug 15 (GSP) Time: 12-3pm
Day & Date: Tue, Sep 4 (HRP) Time: 12-3pm
Discounted admission begins at 12pm for non-members. Bring your ID as all patrons will be carded upon entering.

Doggie Dip
$5/dog
Day: Sun Date: Sep 9
Small Dogs: 1-2 pm

5th Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Festival

Join the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation for the 5th Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Fest on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 6pm – 11pm.

Early bird tickets will be available beginning June 1, go to gahannaprf.org for complete details.