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Market Days, Jeep Takeover Draw Crowds to Uptown Columbus This Weekend

Market Days on Broadway, a Jeep Takeover at the Civic Center and riverfront walks anchor summer outings in Uptown Columbus.

By Columbus Things-to-do Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Over 100 vendors line three blocks of Broadway in Uptown Columbus every Saturday for Market Days, selling fresh produce, home goods and baked goods.

The recurring market gives residents a steady option for weekend errands as July heat settles over the city.

Named venues such as the Columbus Civic Center and Highside Market now schedule larger draws that pull crowds from across the region.

Civic Center and Uptown Markets

The Columbus Civic Center hosts the Jeep Takeover on Saturday, July 25, 2026, celebrating Jeep culture and off-road adventure, followed by Movies Under the Stars: Local Spotlight on the weekend of July 23-24.

First Saturdays at Highside Market adds live music, with James Koan III performing on August 2, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM.

These dates sit within reach for anyone already planning a Saturday trip to the three-block Broadway stretch.

Market Days itself repeats weekly, supplying a consistent base of vendors that organizers count at more than 100 each time.

Riverfront and Cultural Stops

Weekend activities in Columbus include riverfront dining at Saltcellar, cocktails at The Loft or The Animal Farm, and biking or walking the Chattahoochee RiverWalk and Dragonfly Trail.

The Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House offer afternoon visits and evening live performances, with the Opera House schedule available via the Columbus Event Calendar for specific travel dates.

Visitors can combine a morning market stop on Broadway with an afternoon trail walk or an evening performance without leaving central Columbus.

Event listings on visitcolumbusga.com and alwaysuptown.com list the Civic Center and Highside Market dates directly, giving planners a single place to confirm times before heading out.

Anyone checking the Columbus Event Calendar can match an opera date to the weekly Market Days or the July 25 Jeep Takeover without extra travel.

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