The Scioto Arts Market (SAM) is a monthly, themed pop-up community event featuring makers, bakers, art, food trucks, nonprofits, and more from May through October (Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM). The inaugural market will debut on May 17, 2025 featuring our Columbus Volunteer Festival.
This exciting monthly event series, produced by the CYP Club and hosted in the parking lot at National Veterans Memorial & Museum, is designed to foster creativity, engagement, and connection in downtown Columbus. Spread the word… and join us along the scenic Scioto River every month. All SAM events are free to attend!
Mark Your Calendar for our 2025 Season Dates & Themes!
💗 Saturday, May 17 from 10am-2pm – “Columbus Volunteer Fest” (Volunteerism & Nonprofits)
🎉 Saturday, June 14 from 10am-2pm – “614 Day Celebrations” (Columbus Pride & Local Love)
🌎 Saturday, July 12 from 10am-2pm – “Around the World” (Global Cultures & Traditions)
⚽ Saturday, August 9 from 10am-2pm – “Sports, Fitness & Outdoors” (Active Living & Adventure)
🐶 Saturday, September 13 from 10am-2pm – “Dogs, Cats & Pets” (A Paw-some Celebration!)
🎃 Saturday, October 18 from 10am-2pm – “Halloween/Fall/Harvest” (Seasonal Fun & Festivities)
What can you expect at the Scioto Arts Market? Attendees will enjoy a family-friendly open-air community event hosted monthly in the parking lot at the National Veterans Memorial & Museum in downtown Columbus. Admission is free and everyone’s invited! In addition to makers, bakers, farmers, and artists, each Scioto Arts Market is THEMED to also shine the spotlight on Nonprofits and Local Causes (May 17) as part of Volunteer Fest; 614 Day Celebrations (June 14); Around the World (July 12); Sports, Outdoors, Recreation & Fitness (August 9); Dogs, Cats & Pets (September 13); and Halloween/Harvest for Fall (October 18). And as an added bonus, admission to the National Veterans Memorial & Museum is COMPLIMENTARY (normally $11-18) on Scioto Arts Market days!
Parking: Downtown Columbus and the Franklinton Arts District offers hundreds of free and paid parking options including ADA accessible spaces and electric charging stations. There is also on-site parking at NVMM. We encourage COTA bus and rideshare options (Lyft, Uber, CoGo), and for those who are able, you can walk, bike, or carpool too!
Live Music & Entertainment: Check our Facebook or Instagram pages for announcements
The Scioto Arts Market is produced and managed by the Columbus Young Professionals Club in collaboration with the National Veterans Memorial & Museum, Downtown Columbus Inc, Wild Goose Creative, Greater Columbus Arts Council, and BBB of Central Ohio. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us.