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Columbus Offers Free Outdoor Movies, Fitness, Market This Weekend

Columbus residents can choose from free outdoor screenings, fitness sessions, a downtown market and discounted films this weekend.

By Columbus Things-to-do Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The Annual CAPA Summer Movie Series runs all day at the Ohio Theatre with tickets priced at $5.00-$6.00.

These recurring programs give residents reliable low-cost options during July, when many households look for activities that fit summer schedules without requiring advance reservations or high fees. The events draw on city parks and established venues that already operate on consistent weekly patterns.

Free outdoor options

Goodale Park hosts the free 'Screen on the Green: Cat Video Fest' from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. FREE Fountain Fitness Classes are held 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bicentennial Park. The Downtown Columbus Farmers Market operates 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Each listing appears in current event listings from local aggregators that track park programming and market hours.

Event calendars maintained by Experience Columbus and Eventbrite list these activities with the exact times and locations noted above. The Westerville Music & Arts Festival took place July 11-12, 2026, at Heritage Park and Everal Barn, providing a recent benchmark for how large park-based gatherings are promoted in the metro area.

Practical next steps

Visitors can confirm start times and any weather adjustments by checking the venue websites or the Columbus on the Cheap listings before heading out. The Ohio Theatre box office handles same-day sales for the CAPA series, while the park events require no tickets.

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