Special Events
Central Ohio

Check here for updates on regularly scheduled Central Ohio special events. Information on other special events is available in the projects portion of the website. Check the short-term projects tab or or use the map or link to check a specific region.

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Gallery Hop
Short North --- Monthly

The Gallery Hop takes place the first Saturday of every month in the Short North. Motorists should expect delays on High Street and use caution due to increased pedestrian traffic in the area.

For more information, visit www.shortnorth.org

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LC Pavilion Events
Arena District --- Year Round

For more information, visit www.promowestlive.com.

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Columbus Crew
Crew Stadium --- Spring to Fall

To see the 2011 Columbus Crew game schedule, visit www.columbuscrew.com.

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Columbus Clippers
Huntington Park-Arena District --- Spring to Fall

To see the 2011 Columbus Clippers game schedule, visit www.columbusclippers.com.

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Ohio State Football
Ohio Stadium --- Fall

Please click the link below to see the 2012 OSU football schedule:

www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com

Share the Ride! Beat the traffic by carpooling or taking COTA. Or, better, yet, Pedal Instead! Leave your car at home when you come to the game. FREE bike corrals are found at OSU home games and select central Ohio events.

Below are some tips to help you beat the traffic as you participate in one of central Ohio's greatest traditions, a Buckeye Home Football Game.

1. Use COTA. COTA may be the best way to beat the traffic at Buckeye Home Games. Express service to the games is available from three hours before kickoff until two hours after the game is over. See COTA's Gameday Brochure for more details and various COTA routes to the game.

2. Carpool. Beat the costs of parking and gas and enjoy the company of friends by carpooling.

3. Pedal Instead. Consider biking to day games. Pedal Instead provides secure bike Parking at Ohio State Home Games. Visit Pedal Instead on the web for more information or to volunteer to help. Only highly experienced cyclists should bike if the game will end after sunset.

4. Arrive Early. To beat much of the congestion and get an early choice of parking spots, arrive 2 1/2 or more hours before kickoff. See OSU's Transportation and Parking Site for a map, additional information and prices. Watch carefully for no parking signs.

5. Know before you go. Check Paving the Way's Website or Facebook Page to see what construction projects may be in your way. The ramp from SR 315 to Medical Center Drive ramp usually closes about four and a half hours before the game. The Lane Avenue and Ackerman ramps at SR 315 as well as lane Avenue itself are closed as needed to manage backups. Remember, the Dodridge Street bridge over the Olentangy River is closed through about October of 2012.

6. Be careful and patient. Drive safely and watch carefully for pedestrians and bicyclists.

2012 Buckeye Home Football Schedule

Date	Opponent / Event	Time
9/01/12	vs. Miami (Oh)	12:00 p.m. ET
9/08/12	vs. Central Florida	12:00 p.m. ET
9/15/12	vs. California	12:00 p.m. ET
9/22/12	vs. UAB	TBA
10/06/12	vs. Nebraska	8:00 p.m. ET
10/20/12	vs. Purdue	TBA
11/03/12	vs. Illinois	TBA
11/24/12	vs. Michigan	12:00 p.m. ET

(OSU/Columbus)

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Greater Columbus Convention Center
Downtown Columbus --- Year Round

For additional information about events at the Columbus Convention Center click here:

www.columbusconventions.com.

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Ohio Expo Center (Ohio State Fairgrounds)
Ohio Expo Center --- Throughout the Year

For additional information about events at the Ohio Expo Center click here:

www.ohioexpocenter.com

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Nationwide Arena Events
Nationwide Arena --- Year-Round

It's the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets! There are a lot of events slated for the arena along with our professional hockey team. For full details, visit www.nationwidearena.com.

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Columbus Zoo
9990 Riverside Drive --- Year-round

The Columbus Zoo has been recognized as one of the best in the nation. Home of Director Emeritus Jack Hanna, the zoo currently features Manatees at a special exhibit. Visit the zoo's web site for details on exhibits and schedules: www.colszoo.org

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Value City Arena Events
Schottenstein Center --- On going

The Jerome Schottenstein Center boasts a full schedule of concerts and special events as well as great Buckeye sports action. For more information on the events calendar or driving directions, visit www.schottensteincenter.com.

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