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Kid-Friendly Outdoor Summer Concerts Around Columbus

We're rounding up Columbus summer concerts and free outdoor music series to enjoy with your kids this year!

Check the calendar and map to find a fun family concert around Columbus to add to your summer bucket list. Many of these events encourage bringing your own lawn chairs and picnic while you take in the fresh air and live entertainment.

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    Westerville Summer Concert Series

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    Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater is back for another season! 

    Westerville, OH
    worthington.org

    City of Worthington - Concerts on the Green

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    These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste.

    Worthington, OH

    City of Powell - Lolli-Pops! Summer Children's Concert Series

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    Families with young children can enjoy free, interactive concerts in Village Green Park during the summer months. These lively performances are sure to get everyone dancing and singing along.

    Powell, OH
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    Grandview Heights Public Library - Music on the Lawn

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    Each summer, the Grandview Library and Grandview Parks & Rec collaborate to offer a free outdoor weekly concert series on the library lawn. A different food truck is available at each concert, with a portion of sales benefiting the library.

    Columbus, OH

    Columbus Symphony Orchestra - Picnic With the Pops

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    Led by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz, the Columbus Symphony’s musicians and amazing guest artists bring extraordinary talent, passion, dedication, and commitment to enriching the cultural landscape of central Ohio.

    Columbus, OH

    Gallant Woods Park - Summer Concert Series

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    Let the kids dance the night away this summer at beautiful Gallant Woods Park for their Summer Concert Series. Each week will feature a different local, family-friendly artist or band. Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the performance.

    Delaware, OH
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    Jazz Arts Group - PBJ & Jazz Concerts

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    PBJ & Jazz concerts are casual, 1-hour interactive concerts designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families.

    Columbus, OH

    Polaris Fashion Place - Live @ Polaris!

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    LIVE @ Polaris is set to return this summer for one mega event!  LIVE @ Polaris presents Summerfest, powered by Wright-Patt Credit Union. Free kids' face painting and balloon twisting! Food trucks will be on-site.

    Columbus, OH

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