Grove City September events
Late summer and fall events are planned in Grove City. Join Grove City partners for events and activities throughout the season. For more information about the following events, go to grovecityohio.gov unless otherwise noted.
Sept. 2, 16 and 30
Enjoy Friday evenings, 4-9 p.m., at the Heart of Grove City Food Trucks & Shop Hop. Travel on culinary adventures and enjoy specials from great establishments while relaxing in the Town Center. Learn more at heartofgrovecity.org.
Sept. 2, 23 and 30
The Grove City Concert Summer Sizzle Series entertainment continues from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays,with Lee Gantt Band, Rezes-Hall Band and Lords of Literature in Town Center Park, 3359 Park St.
Sept. 3 and 10
Browse through a cornucopia of produce, flowers, plants and homemade baked goods in the open-air Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market in historic Grove City Town Center, 3444 Park St., from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28
Take part in a series of free outdoor fitness events at Grove City Fitness in the Park, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, designed to encourage physical activity and healthful lifestyles. Join the Grove City YMCA and Grove City Parks and Recreation for such classes as Zumba, Bootcamp, Pound and Bodypump. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to join at Town Center Park, 3359 Park St.
Sept. 10
The Heart of Grove City Car Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., east of Town Center Park, features a variety of classic cars to appeal to automotive enthusiasts. Learn more at heartofgrovecity.org.
Sept. 9-17
Participate in the Grove City 170th-anniversary celebration,as history-inspired events and activities are hosted at various venues throughout the city. Explore treasured places, experience Grove City history reenacted and find joy in learning the foundation of our hometown. Go to grovecityohio.gov for details.
• Sept. 9, kickoff to the celebration, Grant-Sawyer Home, 4124 Haughn Road
• Sept. 10, noon-4 p.m., 40th anniversary of Southwest Franklin County Historical Society/Museum Open House
• Sept. 11, Century Village/Train Depot open house, 4185 Orders Road
• Sept. 12, History of Grove City, Grove City Library, 3959 Broadway
• Sept. 13, Gantz 31st-anniversary celebration/open house, 2255 Home Road
• Sept. 14, historical lecture, “Trouble on the Scioto’s Water,” Janet Shailer, author, Grove City Library, 3959 Broadway
• Sept. 15, Heritage Bikes Historic Bike Tour
• Sept. 16, Grove City Welcome Center and Museum extended hours during Arts in the Alley, 3378 Park St.
• Sept. 17, Picnic with the Grants, Grant-Sawyer Home, 4124 Haughn Road
Sept. 11
Join the American Legion Post 164, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8198, Jackson Township Fire Department and Grove City Division of Police for Patriot Day, 9/11 Prayer and Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Sept.11 at Jackson Township Fire Station 204, 4900 Buckeye Parkway.
Sept. 16-18
Arts in the Alley
Join the community at the 43rd annual Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 17 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18; parade 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 hosted by the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, with juried exhibitors displaying and selling fine art, photography, jewelry, crafts, fabric art, glasswork, pottery and wood creations.
Artists are invited to enter their work in the annual art shows, including the Grove City Easel Award, fine arts, crafts, photography, quilt and kids art. Entertainment features the Voice of Grove City participants, a festival contest featuring talented vocalists. Learn more at gcchamber.org.
Sept. 23-Oct. 9
Murder on the Orient Express
A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway. Learn more at ltob.org
Sept. 24
Community Shredding Day
Bring your documents for shredding at the Fall Paper Shredding Day, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Park Street Intermediate School, 3205 Park St.
SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio hosts the annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. Find a detailed list of accepted items on the SWACO website, swaco.org.
Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House
Take a self-guided tour, 2-4 p.m., of the buildings and experience living history at theSouthwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House in Century Village at Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. Tours also are available by appointment at other historic sites. Learn more at grovecityohhistory.org.
Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8
Grove City Community Club Fall Harvest Market
Get ready for fall, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Grove City Community Club Fall Harvest Market, in historic Grove City Town Center. Pick up farm-fresh produce, fresh baked goods and a variety of gift and craft items and enjoy live entertainment at the Grove City Harvest Market, 3444 Park St. Call 614-875-9968 for additional information. Learn more at grovecitycommunityclub.org.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Celebrate fall at Autumn Adventures with friends and family at a community-wide celebration while enjoying the nice weather while it lasts. Join Grove City Parks and Recreation and local partners, including businesses, community groups and more. Travel throughout the city while enjoying family-friendly activities, fun crafts, outdoor games, live entertainment, and dining and shopping specials. Watch for event details soon at grovecityohio.gov.
This article originally appeared on ThisWeek: Grove City September events
