City of Gahanna
Parks and Recreation
Creekside LIVE
Creekside LIVE is back to bring great music to Creekside Park and Plaza! Groove out on Friday evenings
with friends and family while listening to local bands and performers. Opening acts will be performing
on the plaza from 5 – 7 p.m., with the headlining artists performing on the Creekside Rotary Stage from
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Fri Jun 7
Opening: Lucky Penny Sisters
Headliner: Hangtime
Fri Jun 28
Opening: E & D
Headliner: Trae Myers
Fri Jul 12
Opening: Blue Spectrum
Headliner: Radio City
Fri Jul 26
Opening: Gravity’s Pull
Headliner: Session Five
Fri Aug 9
Creekside Live: Celebrate Gahanna
Headliner: Pop Gun
Fri Aug 23
Opening: Chaz & Nicki
Headliner: Andy Shaw: Bob Marley Tribute
Cost: Free
Location: Creekside Plaza & Rotary Stage
Presented By:
KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Creekside Blues and Jazz Fest
Ringing in its 26th Anniversary, The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna gathers world-famous musicians so you can enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio across three stages. This three-day cultural celebration for all ages features world-class performers, mouthwatering cuisine, regional artisans, and more.
Independence Day Celebration
Join the City of Gahanna in celebrating our nation’s Independence Day! Fireworks will be launched from the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course at 10 p.m. Food Vendors will be onsite and live music will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Honey and Blue opening the evening and the Wet Bandits headlining the evening! If you are watching the fireworks from your car, be sure to tune into Rewind 103.5/104.3 to listen to our Independence Day soundtrack!
Presented By:
4th of July Parade
Gahanna’s traditional 4th of July Parade is one of the largest annual local events, organized by the Gahanna Lions Club. The procession begins at Clark Hall, 380 Granville St., then goes west on Granville Street and ends at Royal Plaza on the northwest corner of Agler and Stygler roads. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, food, and music entertaining the crowds.
Cinema Under the Stars
Bring your family and friends to enjoy cinema under the stars! This movie series includes yard games, crafts, and other great activities to enjoy before the movie plays on the big screen. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to find a spot on the hill at Friendship Park to watch the show. Movie will begin at dusk.
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Friendship Park
Address: 150 Oklahoma Avenue, Gahanna, OH 43230
Date: June 21, 2024
Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Date: July 19, 2024
Movie: Soul
Date: June 21, 2024
Movie: The Little Mermaid
Gahanna Pools Events
Luau Night
- Break out your Hawaiian shirt for the 2nd annual luau at the pool!
- Sat June 23rd 5p–9p
- Free with a pool membership or daily admission.
- Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool
Night Swim
- Join us for a night of music, games, and more! DJ Matt Ryan will be onsite providing the tunes and games.
- July 5th 7–9:30pm
- Free with a pool membership or daily admission.
- Location: Hunters Ridge Pool
Swift & Swim
- Float through the eras at the Hunters Ridge Pool!
- Sat July 20nd 12p–3p
- Free for pool members, $5 per non-member
- Location: Hunters Ridge Pool
Dive In Movie Night
- Saturday August 3
- Hunters Ridge Pool
- 7 pm
- Free for members / $5 per non-members / $20 family max
Midweek at the Creek
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS STARTING IN JUNE
Come listen to music in Creekside Plaza for FREE on Wednesday Nights in the summer! Bring a lawn chair, grab a CORA beverage & enjoy the sunshine. In 2024, we will have 8 artists performing covering a variety of your favorite genres! Music will begin at 6 PM. Check out the schedule below!
Midweek at the Creek is sponsored by Theresa Emch, KW Capital Partners. The live music is not possible without the support from amazing Gahanna community partners: Gahanna Parks & Rec, Creekside District & many more.
6/26 – Long Tall Deb and Colin John
6/27 – Lucky Penny Sisters
7/17 – Honey and Blue
7/24 – Joey and Jessica
7/31 – Blue Spectrum
8/7 – Bourbon Legend
Paddle Gahanna
Paddle Boat & Kayak Rentals
Seasonal paddle boat and kayak rentals are available at the Creekside Marina at Creekside Park. The season typically opens in late May and concludes in September. Reservations may be made online or in person.