Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, April 25-28
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From Monster Jam at the Schottenstein Center to BalletMet’s “Romeo and Juliet” at the Ohio Theatre, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.
Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Friday
Columbus Fury face the Orlando Valkyries.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday and Saturday
Enter a world where 70 extinct and endangered species come to life using tech-driven theatrical illusions, allowing guests to learn about the importance of conservation and the role we all play in species survival.
BalletMet’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Ohio Theatre on Friday through Sunday
Wrapping up both its 46th season, BalletMet will present “Romeo and Juliet” for the first time since 2017. The ballet will be performed at the Ohio Theatre with live music from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Schottenstein Center on Friday through Sunday
Witness world-class driver athletes and the most recognizable trucks tear up the dirt and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill.
Lower.com Field at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday
Columbus Crew face CF Montreal.
Nationwide Arena at 2 p.m. on Sunday
Columbus Fury face the Grand Rapids Rise.
Franklin Park Conservatory through July 7
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Blooms and Butterflies has returned featuring various butterflies from around the world inside the largest indoor biome at the conservatory.
Top spring central Ohio events
This spring in central Ohio is packed with highly anticipated festivals and shows, from the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Schottenstein Center and Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Ohio Theatre to the Columbus Arts Festival.
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