Fit Club Bootcamp is a constantly varied mix of functional movements using your body weight and other equipment. Each class starts out with a group warm-up, followed by a fast-paced workout, and concludes with a cool-down. You will work hard, have fun and get results. [Register online]
Free fitness classes at Columbus Commons are sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.
Come to the Commons Tuesday mornings for an energizing workout sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. CrossFit is a mix of constantly varied functional movements. From beginner to advanced, highly trained coaches will take you through a full body work out. Work outs will consist of running, jumping, calisthenics and other fun stuff designed to test and develop every aspect of fitness.
At 6pm on Tuesday, June 19th, people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all faiths, all ages will join together for a performance at Columbus Commons to celebrate Columbus by performing the Sister Sledge anthem "We Are Family."
Arrive between 5:30-5:55 p.m., and gather in the center of the park while waiting for instruction. More information is available at The Harmony Project's Facebook Event Page.
Celebrate the summer solstice with 108 sun salutations at sunrise in Columbus Commons!
Sun salutations will begin at 6 a.m., please arrive by 5:45 a.m. to receive your counting beans and prepare.
Please remember to bring your own mat!
Stop by the park on your lunch break on Wednesdays to learn a little something new. All events are free and open to the public.
Being Active: A way of Life
The YMCA will teach sample 10 minute workouts that you can incorporate into any busy lifestyle.
Kickboxing is a constantly varied mix of martial arts skills (kicking & punching) and functional movements using your body weight. Each class starts out with a group warm-up, followed by a fast-paced workout and concludes with a cool-down. You will work hard, learn usable skills, have fun and get results.
You must register online or complete a waiver at the class in order to participate.
Free fitness classes at Columbus Commons are sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in by the pavilion!
Get good eats from the best food trucks Columbus has to offer every Thursday afternoon at Columbus Commons, brought to you by the Columbus Food Truck and Cart Fest.
Make sure to try all eight food trucks in the 2012 Food Truck Line Up.
| The Cheesy Truck | [Menu] |
| Late Night Slice | [Menu] |
| Market District Truck | [Menu] |
| Paddy Wagon | [Menu] |
| PerZoot | [Menu] |
| Pitabilities | [Menu] |
| Sophie's Gourmet Pierogies | [Menu] |
| Tatoheads | [Menu] |
Also make sure to stop by the Erie Insurance Service Station for complimentary refreshments and a chance to win $5,000 toward the charity of your choice.
Children of all ages are invited to Commons for Kids every Friday in Columbus Commons.
Enjoy free carousel rides and inflatables, in addition to the Imagination Playground, Art Box, Snugg system, a lifesize Chess game and more!
The Columbus Metropolitan Library Bookmobile will join the fun and host an engaging story time in the Reading Room at 10:30am.
Park at the Columbus Commons Garages (55 E. Rich Street, 191 S. Third Street) for convenient, affordable parking just steps away from the park!
Conductor Albert-George Schram and the Columbus Symphony open the 2012 Popcorn Pops season with Teddy Bears' Picnic, a program filled with familiar tunes and sing-a-longs for the whole family. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite teddy bear to cuddle while enjoying fun and furry music.
Purchase tickets at The Columbus Symphony Orchestra's website.
Yoga is a Vinyasa Flow Yoga series with a mix of movement and breathing. Basic yoga poses and breathing techniques are blended together to create an invigorating workout that will leave you balanced and ready for a busy weekend. [Register online]
Free fitness classes at Columbus Commons are sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.
Please arrive early to check in by the pavilion!
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Come dance your way to fitness every Saturday morning at Columbus Commons. [Register online]
Free fitness classes at Columbus Commons are sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.
Please arrive early to check in by the pavilion!
Join the Columbus Symphony for Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops in its brand new location downtown at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion in the Columbus Commons!
Actress, singer, and songwriter Idina Menzel reached superstardom on Broadway with her Tony Award-winning performance as Elphaba in the blockbuster Wicked and in her Tony-nominated role as Maureen in the revolutionary RENT. She also plays the role of Shelby Corcoran on “Glee,” FOX’s smash hit television series. Amazing audiences worldwide with her captivating live performances, Menzel is touring in support of her new CD/DVD entitled Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, performing a diverse repertoire of classic pop and musical theater favorites with a fresh spin on contemporary songs.
Purchase tickets at The Columbus Symphony Orchestra's website.
OSU-themed rides, games and entertainment will be sure to entertain kids of all ages. Families from across central Ohio will enjoy carousel rides, inflatable games, a public art wall, family entertainment, and a performance by the Ohio State University Alumni Marching Band at 2pm.
$5 wristband to ride all day, or $1 ticket
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