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Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 11am-4pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), in partnership with Metro Parks and RAPID 5, will celebrate Riverfest at the Columbus Arts Festival, June 11-12.

Enjoy free kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing for the entire family on a first come, first served basis, 11am-4pm, on Saturday and Sunday. Safety vests will be provided.

Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 11am-4pm, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), in partnership with Metro Parks and RAPID 5, will celebrate Riverfest at the Columbus Arts Festival, June 11-12.

Enjoy free kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing for the entire family on a first come, first served basis, 11am-4pm, on Saturday and Sunday. Safety vests will be provided.

Saturday, June 11, 7-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Since we aren’t getting together in person, we can gather for a couple of hours on the second Saturday night of each month, 7-8:30pm, on Zoom.

Theme:

“Peace and Democracy: Do We Have Either?”

On the 40th anniversary of the largest peace march in U.S. history and the current Columbus City Council Charter Review, is there democracy?

Featuring:

• Presentation on June 12, 1982 [reflection by Michael Gruber]

Saturday, June 11, 7-10pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

Attention all QTIPOC Columbus artists! Columbus Community Pride and the greater city are looking to be blown away by your vision. We are looking for musicians, painters, sculptures, dancers, make-up artists, drag queens/kings, etc., of all different expressions, for a night of showcase.

We want to let the Community have it with a night filled with the beauty, anger, sadness, and joy that only art can create.

Saturday, June 11, 3pm, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 603 E. Town St.

All are invited to join Kaleidoscope Youth Center on Saturday, June 11, 3-6pm, as we celebrate Pride!

This is your chance to check out our Drop-in Center (located at 603 E. Town St.) and celebrate Pride with family! Activities include games, face painting, tie dying stations, vision boards, button making, chalk art, plus live music and food from Hot Chicken Takeover and Kona Ice!

Additional Details

Saturday, June 11, 11am-2pm, Bethel International United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Rd.

Bethel International United Methodist Church is hosting the Second Central Ohio Reconciling Ministries Pride Festival. We believe that Pride Month is a time to break down barriers of judgment and exclusion and celebrate Christ’s inclusive love of all people.

Join us in a safe space for all ages who want to show support for our LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters and those who want to be seen as your true self, the way God intended you to be, by your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Saturday, June 11, 12noon-3pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Parsons Branch], 1113 Parsons Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called “Going to HCCO” and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.

Saturday, June 11, 11am-3pm, Parsons Ave. [between E. Kossuth St. and E. Whittier St.]

“Avenue for All” is a festival championing the vision that Parsons Avenue, and indeed the South Side, are a place for everyone, no matter our age, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or economic background. While, historically, Parsons Avenue has been a dividing line, it has become a gathering space for the whole community. We invite the community to experience the beauty and power of the South Side’s rich history and diversity and be a part of creating an Avenue for All!

Saturday, June 11, 10am-12noon, Edgewater Park [near the Edgewater Beach House], 7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, Ohio

We will meet at 10am at the large lower parking lot near the Edgewater Beach House at Edgewater Park. We will walk to Gordon Square and return. Some people will remain by our table, so come even if you do not want to walk.

Those who wish to may stick around for a [socially distanced] picnic. Bring your own or something to share, including a chair.

We encourage everyone to wear a mask.

Friday, June 10 [11am-10:30pm]; Saturday, June 11 [10am-10:30pm]; Sunday, June 12 [10am-5pm]; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile], 233 Civic Center Dr.

The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation, returns in 2022 to the downtown riverfront. The Arts Festival kicks off summer with more than 200+ professional, juried visual artists; three performing art stages; hands-on activities; local artists; dozens scores of food vendors [including popular local food trucks]; and local craft brews.