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Columbus Weekend: Jeep Takeover, Outdoor Films, Saturday Market Events
From the Jeep Takeover at the Civic Center to Market Days on Broadway, here’s where to go July 25-26.
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in Columbus, you’ve got options-Jeeps, movies under the stars, live music, and the city’s weekly farmers market. The weekend of July 25-26 packs in enough variety to satisfy gearheads, film fans, and anyone who just wants to stroll the RiverWalk with a coffee from Iron Bank Coffee.
Jeeps, Films, and First Saturdays
The Columbus Civic Center is hosting the Jeep Takeover on Saturday, July 25, according to the venue’s events calendar [9]. The event celebrates Jeep culture and off-road adventure-expect a lot of lifted rigs, mud tires, and probably a few people trying to climb a rock display in the parking lot. If off-roading isn’t your thing, the same venue also hosts Movies Under the Stars: Local Spotlight, a two-night outdoor film series that highlights independent filmmaking and local creativity [4]. No word yet on which films are screening, but the series is billed as a celebration of local talent.
For those who prefer their music live, First Saturdays returns to Highside Market at 211 13th St. The August edition features James Koan III performing from 5PM to 8PM on August 2 [2]. That’s a week out, but worth penciling in if you want to catch a free show while browsing the market’s vendors.
Market Days and RiverWalk
Every Saturday, Market Days takes over three blocks along Broadway in Uptown Columbus, drawing more than 100 local and regional vendors selling produce, crafts, and baked goods [1]. It’s the kind of place where you can buy a jar of honey, a hand-thrown mug, and a dozen farm eggs in one loop. The market runs weekly, so July 25 will be business as usual-just show up, grab a bag, and wander.
If you’d rather be outside without shopping, the Chattahoochee RiverWalk offers a full lineup of warm-weather activities. You can watch Whitewater Express rafters navigate the rapids, bike along the Dragonfly Trail, or stop at Iron Bank Coffee for a caffeine break [5]. The RiverWalk is free, open to pedestrians and cyclists, and stays busy on summer weekends.
Columbus is a city with a vibrant things-to-do scene, and this weekend proves it doesn’t take a big event to have a good time. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a Jeep, parked on a blanket for an outdoor movie, or just walking Broadway with a fresh-baked pastry, the city’s weekend rhythm is easy to catch.