What to do in Columbus
Discover what to do in Columbus while you enjoy a rejuvenating stay at The Westin Columbus. Downtown Columbus is home to many annual events and festivals giving guests unlimited possibilities. This year Columbus welcomes a multitude of new, exciting events. See the 2012 Events Calendar below for some things to do in Columbus on your upcoming stay.
2012 Columbus Events Calendar
| Active Dates | Name of Event | Location |
| February 25- March 4 | Central Ohio Home & Garden Show | Ohio Expo Center |
| March 1-4 | Arnold Sports Festival | Various Locations |
| March 10- September 9 | Blooms & Butterflies | Franklin Park Conservatory |
| March 15-18 | Columbus International Auto Show | Greater Columbus Convention Center |
| May 5 | Capital City Half-Marathon | Downtown Columbus |
| May 19 | Komen Columbus Race for the Cure | Downtown Columbus |
| May 19 | Village Valuables | German Village |
| May 20-27 | Asian Festival | Franklin & Genoa Park |
| May 28- June 3 | The Memorial Tournament | Muirfield Village Golf Club |
| June 1-3 | Columbus Arts Festival | Downtown Riverfront |
| June 15-16 | Pride Festival | Goodale Park |
| June 16 | Skate For Hope | Nationwide Arena |
| May 30- June 3 | Origins Game Fair | Greater Columbus Convention Center |
| June 22-24 | ComeFest | Goodale Park |
| July 3 | Red, White and Boom! | Downtown Riverfront |
| July 4 | Doo Dah Parade | Short North Arts District |
| July 6-8 | Goodguys PPG Nationals | Ohio Expo Center |
| July 14-21 | Franklin County Fair | Franklin County Fairgrounds |
| July 20-22 | Jazz & Rib Fest | Arena District/North Bank Park |
| July 25- August 5 | Ohio State Fair | Ohio Expo Center |