Worthington Events
Upcoming Events
Community Connect Series: Upon These Shores
Community Connect Series: Upon These Shores
These events give audiences a deeper understanding of the music, artists, and themes presented in each Masterworks concert, fostering dialogue and meaningful community engagement.
Masterworks Series: Upon These Shores
Masterworks Series: Upon These Shores
Upon These Shores highlights the immigrant experience and cultural fusion, fitting seamlessly with the theme of cultural diversity and historical transformation in America.
Gallery Opening
Gallery Opening
Join us for the opening of three solo artist exhibitions at the MAC! View the works in the exhibitions "if it's not ok then it's not the end" by Morgan Rose Free, "Mystery and Memories" by Susan Steiner, and "Luminosity" by Cee Elbert. The event is free to attend.
The Life and Art of William "bc" Bill Collins
The Life and Art of William "bc" Bill Collins
Join Johneen Griffin for a journey through the life and work of Columbus native William (bc) Bill Collins (1943-2020), an artist and sign maker whose craft shaped the city's visual identity.
From iconic signage at The Old Bag of Nails, Hoster Brewery and Iron Grill Barbecue to murals like the 1992 Columbus Skyline, Collins' legacy lives on in central Ohio's streets and history. His work, spanning public art, murals and fine art, will be featured.
Image of Collins next to his painting "Windy City" provided courtesy of Johneen Griffin.
Worthington Memorial Day Parade
Worthington Memorial Day Parade
The Worthington Memorial Day Parade, sponsored each year by the American Legion in Worthington, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
Worthington Walks: Old Worthington's Historic Sites
Worthington Walks: Old Worthington's Historic Sites
Learn, move and connect! In the library, staff will discuss Old Worthington's historic sites, then head outside with attendees for a 40-minute walk to continue the conversation. A liability waiver is required for participation. Image of Rufus Weaver and Harry Leasure provided courtesy of the Worthington Historical Society.
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 6:00 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.
Fireworks begin at 10PM from the flats.
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.
Ohio Goes to the Movies - "Best in Show" Film Screening
Ohio Goes to the Movies - "Best in Show" Film Screening
Enjoy a free screening of the film "Best in Show", followed by a special guest panel discussion with actress Rachael Harris.
Chamber Music Series: American Portraits
Chamber Music Series: American Portraits
American Portraits celebrates musical storytelling through vivid depictions of people, places, and cultural memory.
Masterworks Series: Forever Dreaming
Masterworks Series: Forever Dreaming
Forever Dreaming focuses on dreams of equality and justice, particularly the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Dream. The music chosen reflects both personal and collective aspirations.
Community Connect Series: Forever Dreaming
Community Connect Series: Forever Dreaming
These events give audiences a deeper understanding of the music, artists, and themes presented in each Masterworks concert, fostering dialogue and meaningful community engagement.
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America
A ceremony at Worthington Presbyterian Church followed by wreath laying at Walnut Grove & Flint Rd cemeteries to honor veterans buried there.
Free public event to attend ceremony & lay wreath. Wreath sponsorship- $17.00 contact us!
Brought to you by the Worthington Chapter DAR
Masterworks Series: Frontiers of Sound
Masterworks Series: Frontiers of Sound
Frontiers of Sound explores both musical experimentation and historical American narratives, aligning with the theme of innovation and cultural richness at America's crossroads.
Community Connect Series: Frontiers of Sound
Community Connect Series: Frontiers of Sound
These events give audiences a deeper understanding of the music, artists, and themes presented in each Masterworks concert, fostering dialogue and meaningful community engagement.
Chamber Music Series: American Inspiration
Chamber Music Series: American Inspiration
American Inspiration explores the spirit of place and musical identity through works shaped by memory, migration, and discovery.
Worthington Tour of Homes & Gardens
Worthington Tour of Homes & Gardens
This year’s Worthington Tour of Homes & Gardens celebrates America 250, with homes spanning two centuries in Worthington. Enjoy interesting designs and unique histories associated with notable figures from Worthington’s past.