Have you been to Easton lately? I drove by the other day and could not BELIEVE the changes I saw. There are new restaurants and stores, unique art installations, more parking spots available, and I am sure once we officially make it over, there will be so much more to see and do. Actually, I know for a fact there is so much more to see and do.
Here are ten things to experience at Easton this fall!
1. YOU CAN DONATE YOUR TRUMPET OR FLUTE
Easton is a drop-off point for the Columbus Music Commission#GiftofMusic instrument drive! You can bring your gently used instruments to donate to local students who don’t have access to them.
The Gift of Music campaign is a music instrument drive initiated by the Columbus Music Commission to collect unused, new, or gently used music instruments and equipment for Columbus City Schools students. The campaign also ensures students’ access to music education and development. New or gently used musical instruments, amplifiers, strings, electric keyboards, and accessories will all be gladly accepted.
When: Saturday, August 29th from 11 am – 4 pm.
Where: Collection will take place in the parking lot north of the West Garage, off of Regent Street and Gramercy Street.
2. RELAX with PHYSICALLY DISTANT YOGA ON THE SQUARE
Fitness Yoga on the Square is back – and physically distant! If you haven’t taken a yoga class before, don’t worry. This is an introductory yoga
class focusing on strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
When: Fridays at 8:30 am, now through September 25,
Where: Town Square, just south of Brio
Cost: Free and open to the public, ages 13 and older
It is first-come, first-serve due to physical distancing, and conducted by instructors from Life Time Fitness – Easton. Make sure to bring your own mat.
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3. SELFIE STATION RELOCATION
Have you seen all the cute selfies floating around social media in front of a beautiful floral arrangement near the North Fountain? Well, it has a new location! The floral selfie station has been relocated to the west of Town Square on Townsfair Way and Square Place West across from Crate &
Barrel. While you’re there, get a photo with the red phone booth too!
4. VISIT THE UNITY PAVILION
Speaking of great places to take a photo, public art has always been a priority for the guest experience at Easton and this spirit continues in the North District with murals painted on the Unity Pavilion by a diverse group of local, female artists which celebrates freedom, trength and inclusion. Stop by and be inspired! Also when in the North District – look up! You’ll see
multicolored streamers throughout the streets!
5.THE HELLO KITTY CAFÉ IS BACK
If you’re a Hello Kitty fan, you do not want to miss this! The popular, all-pink cafe on wheels will be parked at Easton Town Center in Town Square. Fans of Hello Kitty can look forward to exclusive goodies and limited-edition collectibles.
When: Saturday, September 5, from 10am – 7pm.
Where: It will be parked at Easton Town Center in Town
Square.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck accepts only credit/debit card payments –no cash
6. EASTON’S CHALK THE BLOCK
Come stroll the streets surrounding the Town Square at Easton and watch local chalk artists create amazing works of larger-than-life sidewalk chalk art! Chalk the Block is a premiere Ohio chalk drawing event. The event features artists designing and drawing large scale temporary artworks on the pavement while public watches. On Saturday, the artists take to
the streets, to create elaborate, original designs. Sunday, the audience is invited back to see the finished products.
When: October 10-11, 2020
7. GIVE BLOOD, SAVE A LIFE
The American Red Cross, in partnership with Easton, is urging donors who are feeling healthy and well to help maintain the blood supply for patients who rely on lifesaving transfusions.
When: Sign up now to give blood on September 3, 10 or 24 or October 8, 21 or 28. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
8. MASK UP!
Don’t forget to wear a mask or face covering when visiting Easton. You may even catch Easton’s very own masked superhero, Easton Man, passing out free masks around the Town Center. Forgot your mask at home? No problem you can purchase one for $1 at the Easton Maskball Machine near Guest Services. It’s fun to stay safe.
9. MOVING TRIBUTE WALK
Team Red, White and Blue will be holding the annual Moving Tribute walk at Easton on Friday, September 11. Members of the organization, and anyone who would like to support them, will carry the American flag from 8:36 AM (the time the first plane hit the WTC on 9/11) to sunset in honor of those who lost their lives 19 years ago.
When: Friday, September 11th
For more information on Team Red, White & Blue, visit: https://www.teamrwb.org/
10. SHOP, DINE, BE ENTERTAINED IN EASTON’S NEWEST DISTRICT
Easton’s newest district is open! Grab a bite to eat the RH Rooftop Restaurant. Grab a drink at Forbidden Root or The Beeline. Enjoy dessert and experience a performance at Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Café and Supper Club. And there’s more to open soon!
Here is a list of dining options with patios.
