The 30 Best Community events spaces in Columbus, Ohio

“Coach was running a little late. The community partner that was on duty, did great helping the boys with just a few basketball drills. Thank you! I love the carriage place.”

“Went to dinner and a comedy show. Dinner was vegetarian lasagna which was excellent. Comedy show good.”

“Very clean, friendly staff as always. I've been going there for over 30 years.”

“This is a nice little hall. I don't know anything more then that. I was at the hall for a blood drive.”

“Great food and a fun atmosphere. They definitely make you feel comfortable, following Covid-19 rules. Join them for your next fish fry!”

“Top notch COMMUNITY Recreation Center, serving recreational, social, additional needs of attendees. There's Soccer Teams, art classes, additional sports, and special events offered. Center Manager is compassionate, has rallied volunteers to assist in creating events, AND PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED FINANCIAL Support the city government will not provide. Seasonal events: Egg Hunt, Fall/Halloween Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter festival, sports banquets,Princess Ball.... yearly. Grounds improvement seen as well.”

“The Station is perfect for me and my business, Eichorn Tax & Financial! The space has a very nice aesthetic, and it is a great place to bring clients. I also appreciate all the amenities that go along with my private office space. I can show up, work in my office, and all the administrative stuff (mail, copier, coffee & drinks) is taken care of.”

“amazing staff! everyone is so sweet and very kind. amazing environment, beautiful apartments and lots of different varieties when it comes to the apartments as well!!”

“This place is new and nice. I don't know the details but it's very reasonably priced. I believe you have to be a St. Henry resident to qualify for a membership. It features two full basketball courts, a track around them, and a nice weight room. A+”

“Though I came for wild bird food, I was enchanted by the charming array of sun catchers in the window! *edit - I’m enjoying the new bird feeder, and getting beautiful bluejays and cardinals. Wonderful seed mixes. Always helpful - in particular Doc was wonderful today. He helped me identify birds at my feeder, and told me about a great bird identification app. I will be coming back again and again, thank you!”

“Beautiful theatre...no bad seat in the house. We saw Todd Snider last weekend...what a great show. The staff was super friendly and concession prices were good! Would love to come back. Great eclectic (European) mid-western gem! And check out the downtown restaurants!!!”

“I'm not a young person and I can't remember the last time I had as excellent an experience as I just had at Kitchen Social. My friend, who spent 30 years in the fine dining business, and I were first-time patrons. I had read the reviews online and decided to take him to KS for Sunday brunch. First, the initial impression. The place was packed and there was a wait. The front desk was calm, professional, friendly, and although they told us it would be a half-hour wait, it was more like 15 minutes. These people are efficient and they were clearly on top of it all. The wait staff: Beyond excellent. Our server, Amanda, showed up almost immediately, she was genuinely warm and sincere, she knew the menu in tremendous detail, and she made it clear up front that the restaurant could accommodate all kinds of customization to their menu items. She also told us about how all of their ingredients are fresh, never frozen, and sourced for quality. Throughout our meal, her service was perfect. PERFECT. The starters: We tried both the cinnabiscuits, which were a revelation, as were the cheddar scallion biscuits. Both were basically mouthgasms. Brunch: I had the chicken and waffles and I've had this type of meal in the past, but just not executed nearly as well as it was here. Wonderful. My friend had the chicken and sweet potato hash (see photos), a combination of flavors I never would have put together, but were a mind blower. My friend, the foodie restaurant guy, was really impressed....not an easy task. Finally, the manager, Dan, stopped by our table not once, but twice, and discussed a bit about the background of the restaurant and what they're working to accomplish. Seriously....this kind of personal interaction with restaurant management is extraordinary. It felt like days gone by, when this sort of thing was far more common. We greatly appreciated it and felt so welcome and appreciated. I will definitely be returning to Kitchen Social to try more of their extensive menu. I'm sure I won't be disappointed.”

“What a beautiful theater! I sat in the orchestra. There are about 4 steps to access orchestra. There are stairs all throughout orchestra but they are not too deep so if you can navigate shallow stairs, you should be alright. I struggle with knee issues and vertigo and I did fine. There is also a banister. As a plus size theatre lover, the seats are great! They are wider than standard so sitting in them was not painful. And there is leg room! Parking on site! And it's free! Get there early though because it is limited. The is a policeman/security guy who assists with crossing the street from the parking area to the theatre. Snacks and alcohol and drinks are served. They take cash and credit cards. The bathroom is clean and accessible, the are at least 10 stalls but during intermission you will have to wait. Try to get out there ASAP if you really need to go. I took my niece to see the SpongeBob SquarePants Musical. I can't say I liked it lol but it wasn't really for a 33yr old.”

“My wife and I attended Here, the Musical and it was absolutely fantastic! It is a very intimate venue with no bad seat and the entertainment is next level. If you are looking for a fun date night, look no further than Nest Theater, you won't regret it!”

““All the worlds a stage” we enjoyed our visit here, first time back an almost a year. I have been waiting for Shakespeare in the park, and it will be lots of fun to come out and see the show. The walk around was fun too. I forgot all about the arial statues through out the park- we had fun looking for them as we walked our dog.”

“I love this place so much! It's such a refuge. A place to get away and take your mind off the week and make some art with some fantastic teachers. Plus, the class fees are totally reasonable. I feel so lucky to have found this place.”

“This is a brewery you must visit if you are in Yellow Springs. Staff is great and are ready for giving you recommendations. Their beer quality and variety are awesome, the Stout I ordered had great body and taste. We really liked the terrace area. Their food menu is short but they allow you to enter with food, which is great. We loved it!”

“This is my absolute favorite coffee shop! I love it. The coffee and food is great (they have an extensive menu for a cafe) as well as their pastries. All wonderful. Bright space, lots of seating, always a plug near by, very friendly staff. They sell whole bean coffee which is my favorite for making at home coffee. I especially like the light roast with the lavender colored packaging. They also sell plants. I highly suggest going here!!!”

“Franklinton does an amazing job of staying relevant for an outdoor Biergarten in the winter months. A must go for any young professional looking for a casual fun time with friends in Columbus.”

“This is an amazing life healing center! The body can heal itself when you give it the right food and Portia serves the right food!! I had the best gyro ever! And the chocolate cheesecake was second to none”

“Always a great place to go. Nice big trees lots of green grass a very nice walking trail and basketball courts volleyball courts and a pond to sit by and relax and watch the geese and ducks.. they're our picnic areas it is dog friendly and the restrooms are clean.”

“People need to stay out of the building it's not safe and IT WAS NEVER A INSANE ASYLUM IT WAS A TB HOSPITAL THEN A DRUG TREATMENT CENTER AND IN IT'S FINAL YEARS IT WAS A PLACE FOR EXTREMELY LOW FUNCTIONING FOLKS HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE RESTORED AS A MUSEUM THAT'S THEIR PLAN”

“Beautiful park, even on a cold, dreary winter day. We saw an albino squirrel!”

“In every town there are people and places that add to the community just by their presence; The Kitchen is both. It's a great place for an event, but Taco Tuesdays are every week and always incredible. Ann and Jen make it a special occasion whether it's Taco Tuesday, a cooking class, wedding reception or bachelor dinner. We've been there for all of them and every time has been a gift. The city is better because of The Kitchen and the people behind it.”

“The Riffe Center is one of my favor performance theaters. Modern and chic venue that welcomes all genres of entertainment. From musicians to comedians, this theatre allows you to enjoy a performance in comfortable seating, nice surround sounds, and complimentary lighting. Meter parking and near by garages for a fee to park. Prices contingent on the performance. Nice and friendly staff. Decent concessions during an intermission and or pause or a performance.”

“Sonic Temple Festival awesome bands. Worked the event 3-4 days and was an extraordinary great Weekend Three awesome stages. I mostly worked the Octane Stage”

“A great walking path around Lake Barber. The path is 1.4 miles of paved surface wide enough for walkers and bicyclists to use at the same time. Not flat but gently sloping. There is a nice parking lot off of Round Bottom Road with plenty of spaces and a porta-potty (like at construction sites.) Open from dawn to dusk. Fishing is catch and release.”

“Highly recommended! The staff, from valet to check in to waitstaff is extraordinary. The lobby is a highlight of the stay, chic without being pretentious. The rooms are very comfortable with great views of downtown Columbus. We travel extensively and this hotel ranks with the best.”

“We were there for Trunk n Treat. What a fun event. We'll be back next year for sure.”