Residents and visitors in Columbus and Central Ohio can look forward to a variety of events during the weekend of March 7-9, 2025. Here’s a roundup of some notable happenings:
Think Outside the Brick at Columbus Museum of Art
The annual LEGO display, “Think Outside the Brick,” presented by the Ohio LEGO Users Group, is ongoing at the Columbus Museum of Art. The exhibit features a museum-wide scavenger hunt and a LEGO brick-building zone. It’s included with museum admission and runs through March 13. Notably, museum admission is free on Sundays.
“Into The Woods” at Palace Theater
The Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods” at the Palace Theater. Performances are scheduled for March 7-9, with evening shows on Friday and Saturday, and a matinee on Sunday.
Columbus Pet Expo at Ohio Expo Center
The Columbus Pet Expo offers family-friendly shows, Wiener Dog Olympics, reptile adventures, dog trainers, contests, and more. The event takes place Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arnold Sports Festival
The annual Arnold Sports Festival, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a multi-sport event featuring professional bodybuilding, strongman competitions, fitness, figure, bikini contests, and more. It’s considered one of the most prestigious events in professional bodybuilding. The festival is held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Family-Friendly Events
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“The Wizard of Oz” at Grandview Heights High School: The Grandview Heights Performing Arts department presents “The Wizard of Oz” with showtimes on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Baby & Me Tour at Columbus Museum of Art: A specialty tour for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers is scheduled for Friday at 10:30 a.m. The tour explores a multi-sensory gallery with activities promoting language development and social connection. Registration is available online.
Please note that event details may change unexpectedly. It’s advisable to confirm dates and times on event websites before making plans.