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Grab the kiddos and head downtown on July 1 for Star-Spangled Kids Day! Enjoy special kids menu offerings from participa...
06/17/2026

Grab the kiddos and head downtown on July 1 for Star-Spangled Kids Day! Enjoy special kids menu offerings from participating downtown restaurants; free hair tinsel, face painting, and more from kidscommons; and free popcorn from YES Cinema!

Learn more and view all events at https://columbus250.com/

Two weeks from tonight, Tea Day kicks off at the Columbus In Downtown Food Truck Festival! Visit some local food trucks,...
06/16/2026

Two weeks from tonight, Tea Day kicks off at the Columbus In Downtown Food Truck Festival! Visit some local food trucks, then head to Hotel Indigo for special "tea party" events – and take home a special bag of tea with a commemorative Celebrate 250 logo.

Learn more and view all events at https://columbus250.com/

We are just two weeks away from the start of our Celebrate 250 events! We're kicking off our six days of fun with Americ...
06/15/2026

We are just two weeks away from the start of our Celebrate 250 events! We're kicking off our six days of fun with American Revolution Day.

Join us June 29 for hands-on historical crafts, patriotic activities, heritage demonstrations, and family fun on 4th Street.

Make old-fashioned games, learn about American history, and help kick off an unforgettable week of celebration.

Learn more and view all events at https://columbus250.com/

One hot dog is good, but how about 10? Or perhaps more? If you love a hot dog and have a big appetite, sign up for the H...
06/13/2026

One hot dog is good, but how about 10? Or perhaps more? If you love a hot dog and have a big appetite, sign up for the Hot Dog Eating Competition, at 3 pm Saturday, July 4! Hosted by The Garage & Ovation.

Register by emailing [email protected]

Who's the most patriotic person in Bartholomew County? It could be you! Sign up for the Most Patriotic Contest at 2 pm S...
06/12/2026

Who's the most patriotic person in Bartholomew County? It could be you! Sign up for the Most Patriotic Contest at 2 pm Saturday, July 4, in Downtown Columbus! The crowd will decide who is, in fact, the most patriotic person in town.

Register by emailing [email protected]

Are you a local baker who makes a perfect apple pie? Sign up for the American as Apple Pie Contest, at 1 pm Saturday, Ju...
06/11/2026

Are you a local baker who makes a perfect apple pie? Sign up for the American as Apple Pie Contest, at 1 pm Saturday, July 4, in Downtown Columbus! Local judges will be present to decide who makes the best apple pie in Bartholomew County.

Register by emailing [email protected]

06/10/2026

UPDATE: Bentley has been found and is safe.

Missing Child Alert! Please contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600 if you have information about the whereabouts of 12-year-old Bentley Lowe.

CPD is seeking information on the whereabouts of 12-year-old Bentley Lowe, who was reported missing in the early morning hours of June 10th, 2026. Bentley was last seen around 8 pm the night before at the Arbors at Waters Edge Apartments, 4060 N 150 W. Bentley is a 4’11”, 86-pound male with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red shorts, an unknown-colored shirt, and gray and black shoes. Officers and investigators are continuing to search and follow-up. Anyone with information about Bentley’s location is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600.

Grab your friends – applications for the 4th of July Walking Parade are open! Join in on the fun and sign up to be part ...
06/09/2026

Grab your friends – applications for the 4th of July Walking Parade are open! Join in on the fun and sign up to be part of the parade!

Awards will be given to the top entry in each class:

🚗 Cardboard Car: Flex your creativity and create the most patriotic cardboard car you can imagine.

🚲 Most Patriotic Bicycle: Streamers, lights, flags, and more – the possibilities are endless!

🦮 Walk Your Pet: The most patriotic pet takes the cake.

🇺🇸 Best Decorated Wagon: Grab the streamers, and get to decorating!

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Best Dressed Family: Who doesn't love a themed group outfit?

🇺🇸 Stroller Spectacular: Grab the kiddos, and deck out the stroller in its patriotic finery!

Learn more about all the events, and sign up for the parade at https://columbus250.com/

From kids' activities and crafts to games, live entertainment, chalk art, circus performances, bounce houses, and more, ...
06/08/2026

From kids' activities and crafts to games, live entertainment, chalk art, circus performances, bounce houses, and more, there's something for every member of the family during Celebrate 250.

Check out the full calendar of events at https://columbus250.com/

Address

123 Washington Street
Columbus, IN
47201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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