July 14-16
Picktown Palooza
Thursday 5-11 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Saturday 2 p.m.-12 a.m.
Pickerington High School, 300 Opportunity Way
A three-day family-friendly event with carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, a beer garden, and a car and bike show, this annual celebration in Pickerington and Violet Township has plenty to see and do.
July 15
Fright Nite Friday with Fritz!
7:30 p.m.
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
www.capa.com/events/detail/halloween-1978-fright-nite
CAPA Summer Movie Series presents a nostalgic showing of the 1978 classic Halloween in Nite Owl Theatre-style with iconic appearances from Fritz the Nite Owl and his trivia, vintage commercials and over-the-top special effects.
July 16
Tacos and Tequila
1-10 p.m.
3359 Park Street, Grove City
www.heartofgrovecity.org/tacos-and-tequila
Take your palette on a tour with high-end tequila tastings available at Grove City’s Tacos and Tequila event. Tickets are $30 for eight tickets and most tastes are available for one ticket. Food and brews from Grove City Brewing will also be available.
July 16
Crew Fest
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Outside of Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way
Celebrate the Black and Gold with a free block party outside of the Crew stadium with a variety of vendors, live music, food and more leading up to Sunday’s rivalry match against Cincinnati.
Through July 17
Clippers vs. Indianapolis series
Thursday at 12:05 p.m.; Friday & Saturday at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday at 4:05 p.m.
The Columbus Clippers complete their homestand against the Indianapolis Indians, a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate, with games Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday is $5 Fridays and Irish Heritage Night, while Saturday features Party-At-The-Park with fireworks and music directly after the game, win or lose.
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Tyler Kirkendall is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.