Cinco De Mayo Glow Run
Cinco De Mayo Glow Run
Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
Enjoy Creekside Park with Gahanna Parks & Recreation for the Cinco De Mayo Glow Run for an evening of fun, exercise, music, and laughs. The route will utilize the Creekside area including trails along the Big Walnut Creek, the path will be illuminated with glow sticks for safety. The fun will continue with post-race events and specials at Creekside District. Each participant will receive glow products, festive, fun, glow attire is encouraged! All levels of runners and walkers are welcome, but go at your own pace, this is for FUN.
Day: Sat Date: May 4
Time: Race start 9pm
Fee: $20 through April 5; $25 through April 19; $30 through May 4
Memorial Day Ceremony
The community is invited to remember all those who died in service to our country in the US military. To honor those who have served, purchase a brick by April 15 for Veterans Memorial Park. Applications available at www.GahannaVets.org or Gahanna City Hall.
Day: Mon Date: May 27
Time: 1pm
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 73 W. Johnstown Rd.
G-Town Get Down: GMAC Summer Block Party Tour
Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
Celebrate your neighborhood and join Gahanna Parks & Recreation at this FREE “pocket” park event that includes games, activities and food. The Gahanna Mobile Activities Center (GMAC) will be onsite. Residents will have until May 31 to vote for their neighborhood park at gahanna.gov/GMAC. The three parks with the most votes will play host to a block party. Join the fun and rally around your local park. NEW for 2019 each event will end in a movie in the Park! Events will be held 7-11pm June 26, July 17, August 7. More details will be posted online at gahanna.gov/GMAC
Music in the Park
Presented by Toyota Direct
Transform your Thursday evenings this summer! The 2018 Music in the Park series was a fantastic success and we are excited to put together another great line-up for 2019! This free, family-friendly music is brought to you by Make Gahanna Yours, Gahanna Parks & Rec and our awesome sponsor, Toyota Direct! Bring a picnic, chairs or blankets and enjoy a great concert. We kickoff with “School’s Out For Summer” with the Lords of Literature for more information go to makegahannayours.com
Day: Select Thursdays; June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.
Story Trail Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
Gahanna Parks & Recreation has collaborated with the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Gahanna school students to present the Gahanna Story Trail. Join us as we kick-off a brand new story! Learn the value of being good stewards of our environment as you walk and read the story. The Story Trail is part of the Gahanna Library’s Summer Reading Program encouraging families to engage in the outdoors through reading. Sign up for the Library’s Summer Reading program onsite and also enjoy library activities. Also enjoy Gahanna Parks & Recreation’s GMAC trailer, Games 2u activities, live music and food trucks!
Day: Friday, May 31
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.
Creekside Live
Presented by Lew Griffin Insurance Agency
Creekside Live is a summer concert series with live entertainment headlined by popular bands from the Midwest. Bring your friends and coworkers to enjoy Creekside along with a variety of entertainment, food and beverage sales for adults in the Central Ohio area on select Friday evenings during the summer.
Time: 5-10pm, (5-7pm acoustic performances around the Creekside District; 7-10pm headline on the Rotary Stage)
Location: Creekside Park, 117 Mill St.
June 7
5:00pm performers TBA
7:00pm Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
June 21
5:00pm performers TBA
7:00pm The Reaganomics (80’s Party rock)
July 12
5:00pm performers TBA
7:00pm John Schwab Party Band (Classic Rock/Country)
July 26
5:00pm performers TBA
7:00pm The British Invasion (60’s British Tribute)
August 9
5:00pm performers TBA
7:00pm The Fabulous Johnson Brothers (Pop/Rock Party)
August 23
5:00pm performers TBA
7:00pm Pop Gun (Classic Rock/Pop Tribute)
Yoga in the Park
Creekside Free Yoga in the Park summer series
Description: Our local yoga studio, Namaste In Love in Creekside, is offering free yoga classes in the park on select Sunday’s through the summer! This was such a success last summer that we wanted to do it again. The class will be a mixture of movement, flow, stretching and strengthening. All levels are welcome as there will be modifications provided for those new to the practice. Expect to have fun, laugh, enjoy the weather and get a workout in!
Pre-registration is recommended. Waivers will be required either online via registration or before class starts. Please bring your own yoga mat, small towel and water bottle. Mats are available to purchase at the studio in advance if needed. Please meet outside Namaste In Love studio at 9:15a and the group will walk together to the park. Children are more than welcome but please be mindful of those around you and the intent of yoga.
Activity Age Day Time
72016.201 18+ Sun; Time: 9:30am
Dates: Jun 9, 23; Jul 14, 27/28; Aug 11, 25
RDR/NR: Free
Location: Namaste In Love Yoga Studio, 101 Mill St
Creekside Blues & Jazz Fest (organized by Visit Gahanna)
Visit Gahanna presents the 21st celebration of the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, June 14-16, 2019 at Creekside Gahanna (117 Mill St.) Three days. Five stages. 90 hours of nonstop live performances with headliners TBA.
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 #2019CBJF hashtag for a chance to be named an official #Jambassador (and snag event passes and t-shirts).
Sundays in the Park
Sundays in the Park
Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
Enjoy a Sunday in the Park at Creekside. The Park and Plaza will be full of activities for a families to enjoy including family friendly games, live music and entertainment, engaging outdoor activities, fun-fitness opportunities and specials at area restaurants. More details TBA in May
Day: Sun Dates: Jun 23; Jul 21; Aug 18
Time: 3-6pm
Location: Creekside Park & Plaza
Independence Day Celebration
Join the City of Gahanna and Mifflin Township in celebrating our nation’s Independence Day!
Full information including vendor applications available at gahanna.gov/
The Gahanna Independence Day Celebration is presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union
All events will be July 4, 2019 (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.
Fireworks
10:00pm
Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union
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.
Muddy Miler
Muddy Miler
Day: Aug 11, 2019
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
Pool Events
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
Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
6th Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Festival
Join the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation for the 6th Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Fest on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 6pm – 11pm.
Early bird tickets will be available beginning June 1, go to gahannaprf.org for complete details.
Gahanna Parks & Recreation organizes and hosts events throughout the year throughout our community. We hope to create a fun environment for the Gahanna community to come together and enjoy our outdoor spaces. For additional information about any of the events listed or if you have interest in participating in events as a sponsor, vendor or volunteer email zac.guthrie@gahanna.gov or call 614-342-4250.
