Mayor's Office 

Coming in September 2024 – Gahanna Citizens Academy!

The Citizens Academy is a six-week program that offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at how our local government functions. The program will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday for six weeks, beginning in September.

Each week, residents will be introduced to a different facet of local government, including public safety, city operations, economic development, planning, and city finances. The program is designed to increase communication, build positive relationships, connect with residents, and inspire future government leaders and volunteers. Classes are interactive and will include activities such as touring facilities, trying equipment, demonstrations, and other hands-on fun.

Applications will open in August and will be published on Gahanna.gov and on the City’s social media pages. For more details, go to https://www.Gahanna.gov/587/Citizens-Academy.

City Council's Office

The City Council Office is proud to announce a project underway to preserve, index and make accessible Gahanna’s historic Village Council records (1881-1970). These books include Gahanna’s earliest ordinances, minutes, and resolutions. Staff partnered with ScanWorks to professionally digitize the records and is now indexing them and uploading the scans to Gahanna.gov, making them accessible to the public. Residents can read minutes from the 1800s in officials’ own handwriting!

This project is supported in part by an award from the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB), through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives and Records Administration.

To access uploaded minutes, both historical and recent, go to: https://gahanna.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Please contact Sophia McGuire, Deputy Clerk of Council, at (614) 342-4092 or by email at Sophia.McGuire@Gahanna.gov with any questions. A special thank you goes to McGuire and to Council Office intern Charlie Schneider for spearheading the project!

Information Technology

You can now find the IT Department’s Tip of the Month at https://www.Gahanna.gov/427/Information-Technology. Visit the link for a list of ways that you can protect yourself from cybercriminals.

Upcoming Events

Wednesdays through August 

MIDWEEK AT THE CREEK 

Creekside Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m. 

Presented by Visit Gahanna 

Enjoy “Wind Down Wednesdays” with live music on Creekside Plaza! Bring a lawn chair, grab a CORA beverage from a local Gahanna establishment, and settle in for this free music series.  For more details, see VisitGahanna.com.   

July 10        Lucky Penny Sisters 

July 17        Honey and Blue 

July 24        Joey and Jessica 

July 31        Blue Spectrum 

August 7    Bourbon Legend 

Friday, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 

CREEKSIDE LIVE 

Creekside Plaza, 5 – 10 p.m. 

Presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union 

Celebrate the end of the week at Creekside with music from some of Central Ohio’s hottest bands! Opening acts will perform on the Plaza from 5 to 7 p.m., with headliners taking to the Creekside Rotary Stage from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.  Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes, and come on down! 

July 12        

Opening:    Blue Spectrum 

Headliner:  Radio City of Gahanna 

July 26        

Opening:    Gravity’s Pull 

Headliner:  Session Five 

August 9   

Opening:    Celebrate Gahanna 

Headliner:  Pop Gun 

August 23   

Opening:    Chaz & Nicki 

Headliner:  Andy Shaw’s Bob Marley Tribute 

Saturday, July 13 

PIONEER DAY  

Gahanna Historical Settlement, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Presented by the Gahanna Historical Society 

Step back in time with a day of family-friendly activities and fun for kids of all ages, as the Gahanna Historical Society celebrates our city’s history.  For more details, go to GahannaHistory.com or Gahanna175.com. 

Friday, July 19, August 16 

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS 

Friendship Park 

Presented by Tina Wedebrook, RE/MAX Connection and Greg Patton, Heartland Bank 

Bring your family and friends to enjoy Cinema Under the Stars! This movie series includes yard games, crafts, and other great activities to enjoy before the movie plays on the big screen. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to find a spot on the hill at Friendship Park to watch the show. Movie will begin at dusk. 

July 19 - Soul 

August 16 - The Little Mermaid 

Saturday, July 27 

ADULT SUMMER CAMP 

Gahanna Swimming Pool, 4 – 9 p.m. 

Take a trip down memory lane in this Adult Summer Camp and experience all the fun and nostalgia of your camp days! Join in activities like capture the flag, kayaking, crafts, and more. Registration includes a t-shirt, koozie, and a free drink ticket. To register, please visit https://www.Gahanna.gov/329/Programs-Events. 

Saturday, August 3

PELOTONIA

Morrison Road/Taylor Road, starting at 7 a.m.

Bring your signs, cowbells and whistles to cheer on the riders and support Pelotonia as they travel through the streets of Gahanna!  Riders will enter the City from the south, turning east onto Tech Center Drive from Hamilton Road. They will travel north on Morrison Road to Taylor Road. More information on the ride, including route information, can be found at Pelotonia.org.

Saturday, August 3 

VETTES, RODS, AND CLASSICS 

Creekside District, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Presented by the Capital City Corvette Club 

Rev up your engines and head down to Gahanna’s Creekside District for the 22nd annual Vettes, Rods & Classics Charity Car Show.  Enjoy an afternoon of vintage cars, classic corvettes and rare gems from decades past, along with live music, raffles and more. For event information, see CapCityCorvette.com.  

Sunday, August 4 

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA 

Gahanna Swimming Pool, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 

Show off your engineering prowess by crafting a boat entirely out of cardboard and then put your creations to the test in the pool! Whether a participant or spectator, you’re sure to experience a splash of fun and a tidal wave of unforgettable memories! See Gahanna.gov for rules & regulations. 

Tuesday, August 6 

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 

Sunpoint Park, 6 – 8 p.m. 

National Night Out returns for an evening of community, connection, food and fun.  Meet and chat with local law enforcement officers who serve your community, and explore police vehicles and other emergency response vehicles up close. Bring your family and friends for a night of positivity and togetherness as we build stronger bonds and make our community safer! 

Friday August 9 – Sunday, August 11

CELEBRATING 175 YEARS OF GAHANNA

Friday – Creekside Live: Celebrate Gahanna 

Creekside Plaza, 5 – 10 p.m. 

Enjoy music through the ages during this special edition of Creekside Live as we celebrate 175 years of Gahanna! The evening will kickoff with music and dancing at 5 p.m., followed by Pop Gun headlining the night at 7:30 p.m.   

Saturday – Gahanna’s 175th Anniversary Jubilee 

Creekside District, 6 – 10 p.m. 

Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration as the Gahanna community comes together to mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of “Gahanna”!  This jubilee will begin with an old-fashioned baseball game at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Elementary, featuring the Ohio Muffins and some familiar Gahanna faces.  Later in the evening, the fun will continue with music, entertainment, food, games, activities and more, as we celebrate all that is Gahanna!  For information on becoming a vendor or sponsor, see Gahanna175.com.  

Sunday – Come Together Gahanna

Friendship Park, 12 p.m. 

Join your neighbors for some fun service projects, then pack a picnic basket and come together for a celebratory community picnic at Friendship Park.  Visit: VolunteerGahanna.org for a list of volunteer opportunities that day.

Sunday, August 18 

MUDDY MILER 

Gahanna Swimming Pool, 1 – 4 p.m. 

Presented by Tina Wedebrook, RE/MAX Connection 

Get ready to get dirty with the always fun Muddy Miler!  This event is a themed adventure run, offering obstacles, mud, and more. (Did we say mud??) Race participants will start in staggered heats. Food trucks and beverages from a local brewing company will also be on hand to add to the event. Be prepared – you will get muddy from head to toe if you want to conquer the Muddy Miler! 

Saturday, August 24 

GAHANNA HISTORY DAY 

Columbus Metropolitan Library – Gahanna Branch 

Join the Columbus Metropolitan Library, in partnership with the Gahanna Historical Society and the Gahanna 175 Committee, for a day of activities that will inform, inspire and entertain as you learn more about the history of the city we love to call home. See Gahanna175.com for details.

Saturday, August 24

COLUMBUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: LIVE

Headley Park, 5:30 p.m.

Presented by the Gahanna Area Arts Council

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. You won't want to miss this opportunity to experience the magic of one of the renowned big bands in the State. Be sure to bring your lawn chair and enjoy food trucks and beverages from a local brewery! For ticket information and more, please visit the event page HERE on Facebook.

Sunday, August 25

27th ANNUAL TASTE OF GAHANNA

Edison Brewing Company, 5 - 8 p.m.

Presented by the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce

Taste of Gahanna returns to showcase the community’s vibrant culinary scene with a carefully curated and diverse lineup of restaurants and vendors. In addition to the wide sampling of food, guests can enjoy a night of live music and drinks while mingling with community members and friends. To purchase tickets, go to GahannaChamber.org.