Celebrating Springtime in Columbus

Spring has sprung in Columbus! As the weather warms up and the flowers begin to bloom, you are probably ready to get outside and hit the town. Luckily, Columbus is a prime city to enjoy the spring season. Here are our top five recommendations for celebrating springtime in Cbus. 

1. Solar Eclipse – April 8 

If by some chance you have not heard, a total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, and Columbus is right in its path. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event, as the last time that Ohio was in the direct path of a solar eclipse was in 1806! The eclipse's path will span 300 miles and will captivate onlookers for more than two hours.  

To take advantage of this rare and spectacular event, there will be viewing parties held throughout the city. Be sure to check out those being held at COSI, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, LandGrant, and more.  

Note, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without the protection of specialized eye protection. Do not look at the Sun through a camera, binoculars, or telescope without a solar filter secured over the optics. 

2. 3rd Annual Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival – April 13 

If your favorite part about spring is the flowers, then the Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival is for you. Celebrate the gorgeous blossoms of more than 100 cherry trees in Franklin Park on April 13. This year will feature wonderful Japanese entertainment, exhibits, and food to enjoy.  

3. Columbus Clippers- Opening Day April 2 

Along with spring comes baseball season. Make plans now to get out and support our local Minor League Baseball team, the Columbus Clippers. Their season kicks off on April 2nd at 6:15 PM at Huntington Park. Even better, it’s a Tansky Tuesday Dime-a-Dog Night. And don’t miss your chance to see the Clippers take on the (in)famous Savannah Bananas May 24th through the 26th! 

4. COSI Science Festival – May 1-4 

Science enthusiasts will be pleased to see that the COSI Science Festival is returning this May for four days of STEAM celebration. The festival consists of community events all around central Ohio, including the Adult Science Series, Arts Events, BioBlitz, and Science Block Parties. The festival will end with a Big Science Celebration on May 4th at COSI consisting of over 100 exhibitor stations with hands-on science demonstrations hosted by experts. Plus, it is free for all to experience and learn. 

5. Visit Columbus Metro Parks 

Columbus is well-regarded for its fantastic Metro Parks system. Spring is the perfect time to visit as many as you can! Hop on the Scioto Mile just on the edge of Downtown, take on obstacle courses and rock climbing at the Scioto Audobon, or be engulfed in nature at Blendon Woods. The variety of park types/sizes/locations helps make Columbus a fantastic place to live in the spring. 

Feeling inspired to get outside and explore this spring? Columbus has everything you need to do just that. We are proud to have properties throughout the Columbus area. Check out our available floorplans at 985 High at the Castle, The Beeker, and Xander on State now.