First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN

09/02/2026

Head downtown this Thursday for an evening of Health and Wellness on Washington street.

Join us on the lawn between 6th and 7th streets for an obstacle course hosted by Karl Eagleman (Karl Eagleman) and fitness classes hosted by The Zen Wellness Company

Stop by Sky Sport Fitness to try out a spinning class or sign up with Blondie's Salon & Spa Columbus to participate in their sound bath at 6pm.

411 will be hosting a Gallery Reception and live music in the 6th street Arts Alley Parklet, or stroll down Washington street visiting Wellness themed vendors and shopping your favorite downtown businesses.

Don't forget to grab a downtown shopping passport from any participating vendor. Shop all month long - each purchase earns you an entry to win a $50 Gift Certificate, with purchases made during First Thursday earning you double entries! Drop your passport off (at any level of completion) by the end of the month to Visit Columbus, Indiana or Viewpoint Books for a chance to win!

Bespoke Events + Experiences
Baker's Fine Gifts
Blondie's Salon & Spa Columbus
BoutiqueElise
411
Columbus Area Chamber
Visit Columbus, Indiana
Forge
Hotel Indigo
HUSH Aesthetics & Wellness
kidscommons
Landmark Columbus Foundation
Lucabe Coffee Co
Melissa Reardon Art
Kristen Gayman | Central IN 🌱
ODD Office
Bruce Pollert - ASID, RID
The Zen Wellness Company
Florist Columbus, IN
Viewpoint Books
Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor
Bartholomew County Public Library
Gramz Bakery & Coffeehouse
White Star Meat Market & Deli
thestdenis
At Home With Heartland

08/27/2026

Join us downtown for an evening of Health and Wellness on Washington street.

FREE mini fitness classes hosted by The Zen Wellness Company and Sky Sport Fitness

Obstacle Course hosted by Coach Karl Eagleman of Karl Eagleman

Sound bath at Blondie's Salon & Spa Columbus

Live music and Gallery Reception at 411

Wellness themed vendors along Washington street and all your favorite downtown businesses open late for shopping and festivities.

Don't forget to grab a downtown shopping passport from any participating vendor. Shop all month long - each purchase earns you an entry to win a $50 Gift Certificate, with purchases made during First Thursday earning you double entries! Drop your passport off (at any level of completion) by the end of the month to Visit Columbus, Indiana or Viewpoint Books for a chance to win!

08/25/2026

08/07/2026

Congratulations to Michelle Chaves Spear for winning July’s passport challenge! She wins $50 to spend at any of our participating downtown merchants!

Make sure to grab August’s passport if you didn’t get one last night and make purchases at downtown businesses to earn entries into August’s drawing. Return your passport (doesn’t have to be fully completed) by August 31 to either Viewpoint Books or Visit Columbus, Indiana to be entered to win!

08/03/2026

FFY will be inside the Commons by Chaos in our new Community Connections area for Firth Thursday. They will be promoting their Duck Splash event coming up in September and selling ducks for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a brand new Jeep Wrangler!

07/31/2026

Calling all little artists! Stop by Hotel Indigo during next week's First Thursday: Back to School Bash from 4p-8p to color your way to an overnight stay! Future Picassos can pick up a coloring page, create their masterpiece, and submit it that evening for a chance to win an overnight stay package (complimentary night at the hotel + movie passes + breakfast during their stay + cuddles with Tripp)!
Artwork will be displayed in the hotel lobby from 8/7-8/27, where the community can vote on their favorite!
The winner will be announced at our Canines & Cocktails: 8.27.26 event.

We are excited to be participate in August's First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN! Where you can also visit participating downtown businesses for teacher appreciation deals, discounts & giveaways, kid's activities, and opportunities to give back - there's something happening for everyone!

Downtown is the place to be next Thursday - see you there!

06/02/2026

Congrats to Kyleigh Arnold for participating in May’s passport challenge and winning two $25 gift certificates for use at any participating downtown business!

Don’t forget to pick up your June passport on Thursday evening, or anytime throughout the month. Purchases at participating businesses earn you entries to win, with double entries for all purchases during the First Thursday event! Note: the passport does NOT need to be fully complete - just turn it in before the end of the month to either the Visitors Center or Viewpoint Books.

Are you going to participate this June?!

06/02/2026

Stop by 6th st Arts Alley on Thursday to check out this awesome event, and then head down towards 4th street for more shopping and festivities

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 pm
📍 Arts Alley Parklet · 6th Street, Downtown Columbus, IN
🎟️ Free and open to all

Electric Symphony — winners of Battle of the Bands 2025 — are bringing their sound to Arts Alley Parklet. 🎸

These young musicians earned their spot on stage, and now they're playing it live for you. Bring a lawn chair, grab a beverage from a downtown vendor, and hear what happens when local talent gets a real platform.

This performance is part of our Youth Arts initiative, helping young artists share their talent, build confidence, and become the next generation of creative changemakers

06/01/2026

Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, drinks, activities, and special Coffee & Cocktails-themed deals at participating downtown businesses.

Visit your favorite shops, pick-up your June Passport for a chance to win $50 to spend at a participating location, and stop by 4th Street from 5–7 PM for Chamber-hosted fun, food, music, games, and interactive activities.

Participating downtown businesses:
Baker's Fine Gifts & Accessories: Open Late
Bespoke Events + Experiences: 21+ Public Drop in Hours + DORA drinks
Blondie's Salon & Spa : Sidewalk sale - up to 70% off boutique merchandise
Boutique Elise : Open Late
Columbus Area Arts Council : Arts Alley Event featuring Electric Symphony, winner of the 2025 Battle of the Bands
Gramz Bakery and Cafe : Open Late with a special drink menu
Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center : Food & Drink specials at the Gallery Kitchen + Bar
Lucabe Coffee Co. : Booth set up on 4th street - coffee, mocktails, & dessert
My Whole Kitchen : Booth set up on 4th street
Pollert Design Associates Inc. : Open Late - all in store items 25% off, Decorative Pillows $59
The Zen Wellness Company : “Pi-Lattes” - Pilates Class, iced lattes from Dorothy's Playhouse, Sweet Treats from Hallie’s Sugar Shop
Viewpoint Books : Celebrating Chapter Two’s second birthday with 20% off one item at both locations, cupcakes at Chapter Two
White Star Meat Market & Deli : Open Late

05/18/2026

Grab a drink - coffee, cocktail, or water - no judgement, and join us on 4th Street for an evening of connection and growth. Plus the Downtown Merchants are staying open later for First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN!