5 things to do in Columbus, OH — Thursday, August 27, 2026
Picked each day from verified Columbus-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.
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Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
On the calendar at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, starting 2 p.m.
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 25, 2026
Details from the organizerOhio State Women's Soccer vs Kentucky
Sports at Columbus, Ohio, Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, starting 7 p.m.
Ohio State Women's Soccer vs Kentucky Streaming Video: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/kentucky-at-ohio-state/2205793
Details from the organizerAfter School Snack
Community at Parsons — Meeting Room 1, starting 4 p.m.
Stop by for a free snack provided by the Children's Hunger Alliance.
Details from the organizerThoughtful Thursdays
Learn something at ISKCON Columbus, starting 2:30 p.m.
Thoughtful Thursdays
Details from the organizerGED Class
Community at Reynoldsburg — Meeting Room 2, starting 9 a.m.
GED classes are free high school equivalency classes. Visit eastlandfairfield.com/aspire to complete the GED form. Completing this form does not mean you are enrolled.
Details from the organizer