Kick off summer at the Columbus Arts Festival all weekend long, where the downtown riverfront transforms into a vibrant celebration of creativity. Be sure to browse our Columbus Arts Festival guide before you head out to see works from hundreds of juried artists, enjoy live music and performances across multiple stages, explore hands-on art activities and sample delicious eats from dozens of local food vendors.

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This Saturday, June 13, country music's biggest names take over Ohio Stadium for Buckeye Country Superfest. Check out our suggestions for a country western-themed weekend in Columbus before seeing an unforgettable day of live music featuring Tyler Childers, The Red Clay Strays, Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts.

The World Cup is officially underway on home soil and the U.S. Men's National Team begins group stage play on Friday, June 12, against Paraguay. Starting with pre-match festivities at 7 p.m., join the Columbus Crew and fellow soccer fans in cheering on the Stars & Stripes at Friday's U.S. Men's National Team World Cup Watch Party at Bridge Park, with kickoff slated for 9 p.m. The watch party will feature three large LED screens playing the match and match audio, in addition to food & beverage options provided by Bridge Park businesses. Plus, DORA will be activated so fans can enjoy their beverages while watching the match.

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This Sunday, June 14, celebrate all things Columbus at 614 Day, a community-powered block party. Enjoy live music from local artists and DJs, shop vendors, explore art installations, grab a bite from food trucks and show your local pride alongside thousands of fellow Columbus fans.

It's an animation celebration at the Greater Columbus Convention Center this weekend, as GalaxyCon presents Animate! Columbus, a place for fans of anime, video games, animation, cosplay and everything in between. Running June 12-14, enjoy featured entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling and so much more fandom for you to explore.

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