Worthington Events
Upcoming Events
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market
Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through Old Worthington each 3rd Thursday from March through October. Join us as we invite trusted vendors to set up shop on our sidewalks, and our regular merchants stay open late! Make 3rd Thursdays part of your social calendar! We'll have a DJ and a Food Truck!
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market
Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through Old Worthington each 3rd Thursday from March through October. Join us as we invite trusted vendors to set up shop on our sidewalks, and our regular merchants stay open late! Make 3rd Thursdays part of your social calendar! We'll have a DJ and a Food Truck!
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.
Art Off the Green
Art Off the Green
High Road Gallery’s Outdoor Summer Series of free community events. Featuring Live Music, local artists, pop up vendors and snacks!
Harvest Fest
Harvest Festival
Get ready for our favorite time of year! We'll be celebrating fall with harvest themed treats, food, games, beers, and all fun things harvest related! We'll have great food specials, live music, games, and entertainment. Our Parks Department will be hosting a farm themed petting zoo featuring a MINI HORSE.
Our DORA is every day, which means you can get a beverage to go to and enjoy the shops and neighborhood.
Old Worthington Market Day
Old Worthington Market Day
Join us for one of Worthington’s most beloved traditions - Old Worthington Market Day 2026!
For decades, this community festival has been a highlight of the year, bringing together neighbors, families, and visitors from near and far. Stroll down High Street - closed for the day just for this celebration - and discover:
Over 160 exhibitors featuring unique, handmade arts and crafts
Local charitable and civic organizations sharing their impact
Delicious bites, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities
It’s not just Worthington’s largest one-day festival—it’s our longest-running tradition, celebrating the heart and spirit of our community. Don’t miss a chance to shop small, connect with neighbors, and enjoy one unforgettable Saturday in historic Old Worthington.
High Street, Old Worthington
Saturday, October 3 I 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Worthington Fall Crawl
Worthington Fall Crawl
Fall is almost here and you know what that means.....it's time for the Worthington Fall Crawl! Your ticket to this popular event gets you some delicious fall treats from over 15 of our Old Worthington Merchants - think spiced apple cider, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin facials, and more! It will be a fall-themed stroll through our beautiful historic business district.
With your ticket, you will receive a program and a wristband which will allow you to receive treats at at least 15 businesses. Each business will thoughtfully prepare a treat for you to experience their business in a unique, yummy way.
The tour begins at the Cohatch Library location (752 High Street) where you will receive your tour map and a goody bag for toting your treats, whatever you don't eat right way, that is! Tour starts at 5 pm, you may pick up tickets starting at 4 pm, on Thursday, Oct 10. Tickets are required, and the event is expected to sell out quickly. (No tickets will be sold at the door.)
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market/Pooch Parade
Worthington Night Market: Spooky Pooch Party & Parade
Worthington LOVES DOGS! Our October Night Market will feature our Spooky Pooch Party and be all about the pups. We'll have great food specials, live music, games, dog tricks and treats, rescue pups, and entertainment. And a PUP PARADE at 6 p.m.
Registration is required for your dog to participate in the Pup Parade.
Our DORA is every day, which means you can get a beverage to go to and enjoy the shops and neighborhood.
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.
Halloween on the Green
Halloween on the Green
Costumes, candy, and cider, 𝙤𝙝 𝙢𝙮!
Join us for Halloween on the Green on Friday, October 23, from 6–8 PM at the Worthington Village Green.
Bring the family for an evening of free Halloween fun, featuring a trick-or-treat trail, cider pressing, festive activities, and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Come ready to show off your Halloween spirit at one of Worthington’s favorite fall traditions.
Local businesses and organizations can get involved by joining our Trick-or-Treat Trail!
Holidays on High
Holidays on High
The official kick-off to holiday shopping in Old Worthington! Our merchants will stay open late, we'll have additional vendors on the sidewalks, and there will be plenty of holiday cheer. Make plans to get some shopping done early. SIP N SHOP LOCAL!
Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Illumination
Worthington Holiday Open House
Old Worthington will host its annual Holiday Open House on the Sunday after Thanksgiving from noon till 5:00 p.m. Bring the family to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, including horse-drawn carriage rides, train rides, live music and a photo opportunity with Santa. Stay afterwards for the City's annual Tree Illumination on the SE Village Green, starting at 5:30!
Worthington Illuminated Shopping
Worthington Illuminated Shopping
Local retailers will be offering special promotions and sidewalk sales.
Worthington Chapter DAR Hosts Wreath Across America
Worthington Chapter DAR Hosts Wreath Across America
Worthington Chapter DAR, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) fundraising group, will host a ceremony and wreath laying, joining more than 4,000 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Placing wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members, including several Revolutionary War patriots buried in Worthington. This annual event seeks to further the WAA mission WAA to Remember, Honor and Teach, ensuring the memory of those who served our country endures. This year’s theme “Remember Me”.
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM, in the church’s Fellowship Hall, enter from the side entrance. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Following the program, participants will adjourn to lay wreaths beginning at 12:00 Noon at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Circle of Honor, 5561 Milton Ave., Worthington, OH 43085. Participants are asked to say the service members name as they place the wreath, to ensure they are remembered.
To sponsor a wreath and to help us cover each veterans grave, contact us at worthingtondar@gmail.com. Each wreath costs $17.00.
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
Band - Conspiracy
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Sunday Funday: Worthington End-of-Summer Fair
Sunday Funday: Worthington End-of-Summer Fair
Join us for our community favorite celebration of summer and save the date for Sunday, August 9 for our End of Summer Fair!
We'll have carnival games, 2 great live bands, live entertainment, delicious food specials at our local restaurants, shopping specials, treats, and more treats. It's a great activity for the whole family--right before the kiddos head back to school!
Our DORA is every day, which means you can get a beverage to go to and enjoy the shops and neighborhood.
Art Off the Green
Art Off the Green
High Road Gallery’s Outdoor Summer Series of free community events. Featuring Live Music, local artists, pop up vendors and snacks!
Worthington Precycle
Worthington Precycle
Join In PreCycle Day! Location: Your Curbside!
Ready to give your household goods a new home? Participate in Worthington’s FREE curbside exchange event! Place your gently used items at the curb and let the treasure hunt begin. Let’s reduce waste and share the love. Reusable Neighborhood yard signs are available to set out the Sunday before PreCycle day twice a year!
E-mail partnershipgreenteam@gmail.com to claim yours
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
Band - OSU Alumni Marching Band
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
Band - Hadden Sayers
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market
Third Thursdays: Worthington Night Market
Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through Old Worthington each 3rd Thursday from March through October. Join us as we invite trusted vendors to set up shop on our sidewalks, and our regular merchants stay open late! Make 3rd Thursdays part of your social calendar! We'll have a DJ and a Food Truck!
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
Band - John Schwab Duo
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Architectural History of the St. John's Campus - America 250 at St. John's Series
Architectural History of the St. John's Campus - America 250 at St. John's Series
The land fronting the southeast section of the village green has been set aside for an Episcopal church for more than 220 years, when Worthington was still little more than a written agreement drawn up in Connecticut. Ever since their arrival in 1803, Episcopalian settlers and their faith’s descendants have preserved the site as a geographic and spiritual center of the town they first envisioned. In honor of America's 250th Birthday, the St. John's Worthington Historic Preservation Fund is sponsoring a series of talks and tours related to the intertwined histories of Worthington and its first faith community. This walking tour of St. John’s Episcopal Church properties—the 1831 church, the 1927 parish house, the township hall and the preschool—will explore how their architecture evolved over time as the congregation’s and the city’s needs changed.
Come Home to High Road
Come Home to High Road
Live music, pop ups, free snacks, art making, Queen Brooks art in the main gallery,
Art Off the Green
Art Off the Green
High Road Gallery’s Outdoor Summer Series of free community events. Featuring Live Music, local artists, pop up vendors and snacks!
The Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Worthington Green
The Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Worthington Green
Worthington Chapter of the DAR and the Ben Franklin Chapter of SAR will have 8 volunteers read the Declaration of Independence as part of the national re-enactment of the first reading of the Declaration to the people that occurred on July 8, 1776. This is an America 250 event. Please bring your foldable lawnchair or blanket and join us to mark this event.
NW Quadrant of Village Green, OH-161 and High St. , Worthington OH 43085
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
5:30pm Opener - Worthington Chamber Orchestra
7:00pm Band - Mojoflo
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Worthington Family Picnic & Fireworks
Worthington Family Picnic & Fireworks
Gather the family and come on down to the Rotary Family Picnic and Fireworks Celebration on the 4th of July! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a family picnic on the lawn of Thomas Worthington High School (TWHS) with food, musical entertainment, Supergames and much more! The festivities on the lawn begin at 5:30 pm and continue until approximately 9:00 pm. Bring your own picnic or food is available to purchase from a variety of food trucks or hot off the grill. The Rotary Family Picnic is presented this year by FC Bank and organized by the Dublin-Worthington Rotary.
5:00 pm – McConnell Arts Center Opens for an America 250 Historical Display
5:30 pm – Rotary Family Picnic on the MAC lawn
10:00 pm – Fireworks Display at Thomas Worthington High School (launched from the flats near the river)
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.
Concerts on the Green
Concerts on the Green
Band - Ladies of Longford
Sunday evenings from May 17 to August 9 at 7:00 PM on the Northwest Village Green for Concerts on the Green! These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste. (No concert July 21)
Additional Information
Parking: Available at the Griswold Center, Kilbourne Middle School, Worthington Library, Huntington Bank, and Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Weather Policy: Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please refer to our Weather Policy for details.
What to Bring: Grab a blanket or chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening with family and neighbors. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the Griswold Center.
Worthington's Revolutionary War Veterans - America 250 at St. John's Series
Worthington's Revolutionary War Veterans - America 250 at St. John's Series
Many Worthingtonians know that Scioto Company members and town founders Abner Pinney, Israel Case, and William Thompson served in America's struggle for independence, but did you know that two Minute Men, a member of the Green Mountain Boys, and a New Hampshire soldier who fought at Bunker Hill are also here? In honor of America's 250th Birthday, the St. John's Historic Preservation Fund is sponsoring a series of talks and tours related to the intertwined histories of Worthington and its first faith community. Ted Dziemianowicz will lead a tour in the St. John's Churchyard to tell of the service of ten early Worthingtonians in the American Colonies' fight for independence ... and how, decades later, they wound up in Worthington!
We will gather behind the church, in the churchyard (cemetery). Please wear suitable walking shoes and sun protection. In the event of rain please come to the "patio" front doors just to the right of the church entrance. The event will be held inside in lecture format. Light refreshments served afterward.
What's New at St. John's Churchyard?
What's New at St. John's Churchyard?
Find out what volunteers learned during St. John Episcopal Church's recent cemetery preservation project, including who is and who might not be buried there, steps that have been taken to clean, straighten and repair the gravestones and more. An America 250 – Worthington event. For ages 12 and up. Image courtesy of the Worthington Historical Society.
Worthington Arts Festival
Worthington Arts Festival
Saturday, June 20: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 21: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Village Green Park
The Worthington Arts Festival is one of Central Ohio’s premier, community Fine Art/Fine Craft shows. This community event is produced by the McConnell Arts Center, in coordination with several community partners including the City of Worthington and Worthington Schools. Drawing 20,000 visitors annually, the Worthington Arts Festival has been ranked as one of the top 200 arts festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine.
In 2023, we returned to our roots at the Worthington Village Green. Located at the intersection of High Street and 161, the festival is featured on all four quadrants of the park and is just a short walk from all of the businesses and restaurants of Old Worthington. We will be returning to the Village Green in 2024 with over 120 artists!
The McConnell Arts Center looks forward to once again bringing our community together to celebrate creative arts experiences during the 2025 Worthington Arts Festival.
Worthington Arts Festival
Worthington Arts Festival
Saturday, June 20: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 21: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Village Green Park
The Worthington Arts Festival is one of Central Ohio’s premier, community Fine Art/Fine Craft shows. This community event is produced by the McConnell Arts Center, in coordination with several community partners including the City of Worthington and Worthington Schools. Drawing 20,000 visitors annually, the Worthington Arts Festival has been ranked as one of the top 200 arts festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine.
In 2023, we returned to our roots at the Worthington Village Green. Located at the intersection of High Street and 161, the festival is featured on all four quadrants of the park and is just a short walk from all of the businesses and restaurants of Old Worthington. We will be returning to the Village Green in 2024 with over 120 artists!
The McConnell Arts Center looks forward to once again bringing our community together to celebrate creative arts experiences during the 2025 Worthington Arts Festival.
Worthington Makers Market
Worthington Makers Market
Join over 20 art and craft vendors on the North Village Greens (in front of the Griswold Center and Sew to Speak) as we bring the Worthington Makers Market to Old Worthington! We’ll be set up on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month - May through October from 8AM to 1PM.
Note: Worthington Makers Market vendors cannot accept Worthington Farmers Market tokens or gift cards as payment.