We're taking community pride to a whole new level! Join us for a Rise Up CBUS! event near you. Learn about resources from city and community partners. Enjoy free food and music, and connect with your neighbors.

Admission is free. Rise Up CBUS! supports every Columbus resident to equitably prosper and grow.

JoyFest is a vibrant festival celebrating women+ of color entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives—shop, connect, and experience joy.

Get ready for a joyful, high-energy celebration of creativity, culture, and community at JoyFest!

JoyFest is a vibrant marketplace and experience that brings together some of the most talented women+ of color entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives. From handcrafted goods and unique fashion to art, wellness products, and delicious food, this is your chance to discover and support incredible local businesses—all in one place.

But JoyFest is more than a market—it’s a movement. Rooted in economic empowerment and community connection, the event creates space to celebrate the brilliance, innovation, and growing impact of women of color. Expect great music, dynamic energy, and an atmosphere that centers joy, abundance, and collective support.

Whether you’re shopping, networking, or just soaking it all in, JoyFest is the place to be. Come ready to explore, connect, and invest in a future where creativity and community thrive.

✨ Shop. Celebrate. Support. Experience JoyFest.

Get ready to kick off summer with a one-of-a-kind experience at the BIG SUMMER KICKOFF! With fun activities for all ages, you won't want to miss out on the excitement!  Join us Friday, June 5th, 5 pm-8 pm for the biggest park party of the year! Enjoy live music and fun activities like touch-a-truck, giant bubbles, obstacle courses, and more! First 100 people eat free, along with a free produce market and a free food box giveaway available to all. Sponsored by Capital One in partnership with Local Matters and Conscious Alliance.

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Time & Location

May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Kingdom Image Arts, 2501 Mock Rd, Columbus, OH 43219, USA

About the event

The Kingdom Image Arts supports the community by providing safe spaces for community residents to gather, receive basic needs, education, and resources, and enjoy entertainment. The Community Cookout promotes a safe and sustainable community environment with good food, good entertainment, resources, and communal connection.

Event is FREE but registration is required.

Come out to the Prairie Township Sports Complex at 1503 Galloway Road and climb around in some of the vehicles that help keep the Township safe and running smooth.

Join us for a Rise Up CBUS! event near you. Learn about resources from city and community partners. Enjoy free food and music, and connect with your neighbors. Admission is free. Rise Up CBUS! supports every Columbus resident to equitably prosper and grow.

Location: Fruit of the Spirit 1355 Frebis Ave., 43206

May 7th, 2026 | 11a - 1p

Location: Moms2B North: Epworth United Methodist Church: 5100 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229

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Clothing, Diapers, Blankets

Celebrating… Parents and Parents to be of Children Ages 0-5 years

May 2, 2026 from 12 - 2 PM

American Postal Workers Union Hall

610 Lancaster Avenue Reynoldsburg Ohio 43068

Sponsored by Angela Abram in partnership with Bottoms Up Diaper Bank and Other Community Organizations

Donations are being accepted for the event

Please text 614-501-0915 to learn more about needed donations

The Prairie Township and CHAT Health Fair will be held on May 2 from 10 am-12 pm at the Prairie Township Community Center. 

The event is free and open to everyone, with a focus on senior health. No pre-registration is required.

Exercise demos, screenings, massages, and information from vendors, including Ohio Health, Franklin County Health Department, and more.

The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods’ New American Program, in partnership with the North YMCA, will host the 3rd Annual One Columbus Culture Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.

This free, family-friendly event serves as an "international experience" designed to foster unity and collaboration by bringing together residents from all backgrounds. Attendees can look forward to a lively celebration featuring:

• A diverse lineup of international food trucks

• Cultural music, dance and poetry

• Valuable networking opportunities and resource booths from local city and community partners

• Thematic storytelling and children’s activities

Since its inception, One Columbus Culture Day has grown significantly, previously attracting over 500 participants and a dozen of diverse cultural performing groups. The 2026 event will continue this tradition of building bridges across the community.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

• Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m.

• Location: North YMCA, 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus, OH 43229

• Admission: Free and open to the public

Spring Fling

Wednesday, April 29th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Columbus Campus Courtyard

Take a break from the books and join us for the ultimate Spring Fling before Finals! Recharge with a fun-filled day of games, music, snacks, and chill vibes to help you shake off the stress and celebrate the season. 

RREACT Community Safety Day event, hosted by the Columbus Division of Fire in conjunction with the DEA National Drug Take-Back day. The event provides a safe place to dispose of prescription medication, receive fresh food, and produce Narcan training and free Narcan kits, fire prevention information.

Time & Location

Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

CFD Training Academy, 3639 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207, USA

We Are Linden

Community Health Drive

Saturday, April 24th

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

House of God Church | 1428 E. 18th Ave, Columbus OH 43211

Free Screenings | Fitness Fun | Health Info | Family Resources

For more info, call: 614-402-6875

Columbus Public Health - Somali Health and Wellness Fair

Saturday, April 18, 2pm to 7pm

Location: Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center-591 Industrial Mile Rd, Columbus Oh 43228.

Free Franklin County Criminal Record Sealing & Expungement Clinic

Saturday April 18 - 10AM - 2PM

OhioMeanJobs Employment Center: 1111 E. Broad St.

A Job and Resource fair open to all will be held in conjunction with the event.

Healthy Kids Day® is a national initiative celebrated at Ys across the country to help inspire healthy habits in kids, families, and the community.

Healthy Kids Day® is a 30+year tradition all about promoting wellness in kids and families, and it’s packed with fun, energy, and opportunities to connect. All families are welcome to explore the YMCA through engaging, kid-friendly activities, discover new ways to stay active and healthy, and meet community partners who support families year-round.

YMCA North: 1640 Sandalwood Pl, Columbus, OH 43229

Healthy Kids Day® is a national initiative celebrated at Ys across the country to help inspire healthy habits in kids, families, and the community.

Healthy Kids Day® is a 30+year tradition all about promoting wellness in kids and families, and it’s packed with fun, energy, and opportunities to connect. All families are welcome to explore the YMCA through engaging, kid-friendly activities, discover new ways to stay active and healthy, and meet community partners who support families year-round.

YMCA Canal Winchester: 6767 Refugee Rd, Canal Winchester, OH

Healthy Kids Day® is a national initiative celebrated at Ys across the country to help inspire healthy habits in kids, families, and the community.

Healthy Kids Day® is a 30+year tradition all about promoting wellness in kids and families, and it’s packed with fun, energy, and opportunities to connect. All families are welcome to explore the YMCA through engaging, kid-friendly activities, discover new ways to stay active and healthy, and meet community partners who support families year-round.

YMCA Whitehall: 402 N Hamilton Rd, Whitehall, OH 43213

Community Wellness Pop-Up Care Village Presented in partnership with Molina Healthcare, Cultivate, and The Columbus Foundation

Monday, April 13 | 11am – 2pm Milo-Grogan Community Rec Center | 862 E. Second Ave.

Free on-site: Free food, haircuts and shaves (limited appointments), clothing, NARCAN, and phones (limited supply, must qualify, includes Caption phones)

Services and partners on-site: Health insurance enrollment with Molina; expungement support for Franklin County cases; HIV and Hep C testing; housing resources through Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority; benefits navigation; risk reduction and overdose prevention materials; and free phones

No appointment needed.

Columbus Public Health will be hosting the Mexican Consulate on April 11, 2026 from 9am to 1pm at 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Little Rams Round-Up is an annual event where rising kindergarten families can register, learn about kindergarten, and receive free school supplies and dinner! Thursday, April 9, from 5-7 pm. 

We Are Linden

We Are Connected | Youth and Community Health Drive

Saturday, April 4th

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

House of God Church | 1428 E. 18th Ave, Columbus OH 43211

Free Screenings | Fitness Fun | Health Info | Family Resources

For more info, call: 614-402-6875