The Top 5 Things You Need to Know this November

1.     See the Columbus Blue Jackets in action live at Nationwide Arena 
2.     It’s time to start prepping for your Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings 
3.     Head to your favorite Arena District and Grandview Yard bars this football season 
4.     You have a chance to win tickets to the CD92.9 Holiday Show at KEMBA Live! 
5.     Get ready for the 2022 Columbus Hot Chocolate Run 

Sports 

DORA 

🍺🚶 Sip and stroll before the puck drops! Three hours before Columbus Blue Jackets game time and until midnight, you can enjoy your favorite beverage on-the-go in the Arena District. Learn more about the Arena District DORA. 

Columbus Blue Jackets   

🏒 The Columbus Blue Jackets are playing at Nationwide Arena for 9️⃣ home games in November! Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule

 🎟 Guarantee your chance to see the Blue Jackets this season. Get your tickets now: Columbus Blue Jackets – Single Game Tickets 

Lower.com Field

⚽ The Big Ten Women’s Soccer Conference Tournament is coming to the Arena District November 3 and 6. Grab tickets and prepare to watch some of the best female collegiate athletes compete at Lower.com Field. The Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament  

🏆 Follow the FIFA World Cup action here in Columbus, with community events kicking off November 20 through the World Cup Final!

Food & Drink

Plan Your Football Game Day

👀 Looking for a neighborhood spot to catch upcoming football games? Check out these Arena District or Grandview Yard bars and try a seasonal brew while you cheer on your favorite teams: 

• Bars with the NFL Sunday ticket: Moran’s Bar and Grille, Boston’s Pizza, Wings Etc., Habaneros 🍻 
• Bars that show OSU games: Moran’s Bar and Grille, R Bar, Goodwood, Boston’s Pizza, Wings Etc., Habaneros, Hofbräuhaus Columbus, Whistle & Keg  🏈

Get Ahead of Holiday Festivities

🥧🎄The holidays are quickly approaching – consider this your reminder to book reservations for larger parties for upcoming festivities. Prepare now so you don’t stress later. 😎

• Arena District Restaurants 
• Arena District Catering Sheet 
• Grandview Yard Restaurants 
• Grandview Yard Catering Sheet 

🦃 Need a little Thanksgiving dinner inspiration? Check out these Giant Eagle Market District recipe lists:  

• Thanksgiving Essentials 
• Thanksgiving Recipes 
  • (Examples include Turkey and Biscuits, Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing, and Cheesy Gratin Potatoes, yum!) 

Dessert Indulge

🍰 Consider Brekkie Shack dessert catering to satisfy your (and your guests’) sweet tooth. 😋 They offer a $35 pastry platter which includes bite-sized varieties of: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars, Carrot Cake Blondies, Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, and more!  

Boozy Breakfast 

🍺🍳 Whether you’re headed to the Arena District for the #CBJ game or the Hot Chocolate Run on November 20th, make a day of it and stop into Goodwood Brewing for a traditional breakfast buffet and tasty brews! Kegs + Eggs will be happening Sunday from 10am – 2pm and the $25 buffet will include an alcoholic beverage from their list of drink specials!

Entertainment

Jam Out in the Arena District

🎵 Top performers will take the stage all November long at KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena. Secure your spot and get tickets to these upcoming shows today:  

• Kevin Hart at Nationwide Arena – November 5  
• Dayglow at KEMBA Live! – November 6 
• Joe Walsh & Friends Present VetsAID 2022 at Nationwide Arena – November 13
• Russell Dickerson at KEMBA Live! – November 18 

TICKET CONTEST ALERT 

🚨 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the CD92.9 Holiday Show featuring FOALS, Inner Wave, Glove and Momma on December 9 at KEMBA Live!

Submit your entry: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/942b676d138/

Upcoming Holiday Shows

🎄 Already getting into the holiday spirit? Check out these upcoming holiday shows at Nationwide Arena: 

• Andrea Bocelli: 2022 Winter Tour – December 8 
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – December 23 (3:00pm) 
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – December 23 (7:30pm)   

Columbus Community

Columbus Veterans Day Parade  

Watch the Columbus Veterans Day Parade Thursday, November 10, 2022! The parade steps off from Nationwide Blvd. in the Arena District at 12:00 p.m. and concludes at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. For more details, visit: Veterans Day Parade (ohiomilvets.org) 

Columbus Hot Chocolate Run 

☕ Sunday, November 20, come out for the Columbus Hot Chocolate Run! Starting at McFerson Commons, participate in the 5k, 10k or 15k run/walk and enjoy a finish line party. 🥳

Celebrate your accomplishment with a finisher mug that includes fondue, dippables, and delicious hot chocolate. Sign up now: Columbus – Hot Chocolate Run (hotchocolate15k.com) 

Community Living

Hosting Tips

🏠 Host a memorable Friendsgiving at your Columbus Downtown Apartment with these tips: Tips for Hosting a Great Friendsgiving – Life in Columbus | Downtown Columbus Apartments (columbusdowntownapartments.com)

Columbus Entertainment

Live Music in the Arena District

Columbus Sports

Sip & Stroll in the Arena District

Did you know, the Arena District DORA is activated three hours before the start of EVERY Blue Jackets, Clippers and Crew home game year-round? Swing by early and purchase your favorite beverage to-go from participating locations to enjoy on your way there! Click here for the DORA map and plan your next game day stroll!

Root for the Columbus Crew 

Join fans in the stands and root for the Crew at Lower.com Field as they take on Chicago and Portland at home this month! Don’t forget to stop by the Arena District before the match to fuel up on snacks and beverages.

• September 18 at 1:00 PM | Columbus Crew vs. Portland Timbers – Hispanic Heritage Celebration 

View the full 2022 season schedule here. 

Homestands at Huntington Park

The Columbus Clippers are set to host Iowa, Omaha and Indianapolis at Huntington Park for three homestands this month. Come celebrate in the Arena District and cheer on the Clippers at one of their 13 home games in September!  

Don’t forget to check out the game promos! Mark your calendar for the following game highlights:

• Dime-a-Dog Night | September 13
• Puppypalooza | September 14
• Post-game fireworks show | September 17

 See the full list of promotions and the 2022 season schedule here.

Columbus Blue Jackets 

Get ready 5th Line, hockey is back! Reserve tickets now for the two pre-season games scheduled at Nationwide Arena this month: 

• Sunday, September 25 at 7:00 PM | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 PM | Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres

The Jackets are kicking off their 2022-2023 regular season at Nationwide Arena on October 14. Single-game tickets are on sale now—click here to be among the first to secure your tickets!

Food & Drink

Wings Etc. is Now Open at Grandview Yard

Stop by the new Columbus location at 775 Yard St. and dig in to their full menu of wings, wraps, appetizers, signature sauces, cold brews and more. Check out the Wings Etc. munchie daily specials for ways to savor and save.

Goodwood Brewing

Goodwood Brewing is expanding their hours! The Arena District location will be open daily and offer a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday. 
Starting September 6, Goodwood’s hours will be as follows:  

• Sunday – Thursday 11 AM – 9 PM 
• Friday and Saturday 11AM – 10 PM 
• Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 11AM – 3PM 

Hofbrauhaus’ Party of the Year

Prost! It’s time for OKTOBERFEST! Stop into Hofbrauhaus from Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18 to enjoy family fun, live music, great Bier and delicious food. You don’t want to miss this weekend of celebration!

Pizza Tuesdays are BACK at R Bar

Head over to R Bar on Tuesday for $5 off pizzas during lunch hours! Try a specialty pizza or build your own with their house spicy sauce. Wash it down and satisfy your thirst with a beer on tap. Find their full menu here.

 

Columbus Community

MY SALON Suite Welcomes Two New Stylists at Grandview Yard

Bernard The Salon x Shea Bernard specializes in blondes and lived in color. Book an appointment online to freshen up your look this fall!

Heather McBride of Hair x Heather specializes in all things hair care. From haircuts and highlights to deep conditioning and styling, Hair x Heather will have your hair looking and feeling fabulous. Refer a friend to get $5 off your next visit! Book an appointment today!  

For a full list of MY SALON Suite services and beauty professionals, check out their website here.

Casey Cares 5K 

Join the Casey Cares Foundation in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, September 11 for the Inaugural 5K Run/Walk Presented by Lower.com! The race will be held at the Lower.com Field with a registration of only $45. Visit the Casey Cares Foundation website for registration information and more details.

Nationwide Children’s Marathon & ½ Marathon

Mark your calendars for the Nationwide Children’s Marathon & ½ Marathon happening the weekend of October 15-16, 2022! Advocate and impact your community by taking part in this fun packed weekend to support the Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

To register, check out  Meaningful Miles | Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon.

Columbus Living

Stop Looking and Start Living

Home is where the action is! Arena District residents enjoy living in Columbus’ premier entertainment destination with walkable access to their favorite bars, restaurants, sports stadiums and concert venues. 

Contact our leasing team today Apartments in Columbus | Flats II (flats2.com).

Columbus Entertainment

Live Events in Downtown Columbus

The Arena District’s popular entertainment venues KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena host hundreds of live events and performances each year! Visit the Arena District Events page to stay updated on shows and events coming to Columbus.

Don’t miss these upcoming March events: 

• Hippo Campus | KEMBA Live! | March 12 | Tickets
• REZZ | KEMBA Live! | March 19 | Tickets
• girl in red | KEMBA Live! | March 23 | Tickets
• UFC Fight Night | Nationwide Arena | March 26 | Tickets

Concert Ticket giveaway alert – enter to win tickets to see REZZ at KEMBA Live on March 19! 

Click here to enter to win>>

Food & Drink 

Goodwood Brewing

A new brewery is opening soon in the Arena District! Goodwood Brewing, a ​​Louisville-based brewpub, is opening on Monday, March 14. Destined to be a new favorite spot for burgers, brunch and brews, Goodwood offers a taste of Kentucky here in Central Ohio. In addition to barrel aged beers, choose from a long list of rotating drafts including the honey ale, blackberry sour and hazy ipa. A full bar menu includes craft cocktails that feature popular Kentucky spirits and the kitchen offers staples like Chicken and Waffles, Fried Green Tomatoes and a brisket topped burger. View the full menu to preview what’s brewing!

Bier of the Month  

Hofbräuhaus’ March bier is the Märzen—an amber-colored draft with a rich malty character and a hint of hops. But that’s not all—March also means cabbage rolls! Hofbräuhaus’ old world-style stuffed cabbage rolls are back for all to enjoy. Blue Jackets fans, don’t forget to wear your CBJ gear on game days for a free pretzel with bier cheese!

March Madness in the Arena District 

Get your brackets ready—March Madness is upon us! Spend your game days in the Arena District and watch at local favorites like Whistle & Keg, Boston’s and R Bar, or head to Grandview Yard to catch the action at Hofbräuhaus or Habaneros.

Happy Hour at Habaneros

Looking for somewhere to kick back and relax after a long day? Join Habaneros Sunday through Thursday from 3-6 PM for happy hour! Offering delicious traditional Mexican flavors, Habaneros’ daily happy hour specials include:

• $3 off appetizers
• $2 off draft beers
• $6 Jumbo House Margarita

Columbus Sports

Catch the Crew in Action 

Columbus Crew’s 2022 season had an epic kickoff with a 4-0 victory at Lower.com Field! The next home match is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 at 1:30 PM as the Crew hosts Toronto FC. Check out the Crew’s season schedule here, and fuel up on matchday at your favorite Arena District and Grandview Yard bars and restaurants.

Hockey Nights in Columbus

Don’t miss out on all the action happening at Nationwide Arena in March! The Columbus Blue Jackets are playing on home ice nine times this month. Stay energized for each game and grab dinner and drinks in the Arena District before heading to cheer on CBJ:

• March 11 at 7 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild
• March 13 at 6 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• March 17 at 7 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
• March 19 at 5 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues
• March 29 at 7 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders

Get tickets and view the 2021-22 season game schedule here. 

Clippers Return to Huntington Park in April

Get ready, baseball fans—we’re just one month out from the Columbus Clippers home opener! The Clippers will host their first homestand of the 2022 season against the Syracuse Mets on Tuesday, April 12 at Huntington Park. See the full season schedule here. 

The Clippers Cargo Store has all of the best Clippers gear – shop new apparel to get ready for the season opener!

Columbus Community- Have a Great St. Patrick’s Day

The Luck O’ Columbus: Ways to Have a Great St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate on Thursday, March 17 with some sweet treats from Winans — keep an eye out for their St. Patrick’s Day menu and shop seasonal specialties online. 

Don’t forget to stop by Brekkie Shack to get your hands on some adorable green Brekkie merch, or treat yourself to a tasty thin mint latte!

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Join the Shamrock Club of Columbus at their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17!  The Parade will begin forming at 10:30 am at West Broad Street and Washington Blvd. The procession will step off at 11:45 AM, cruise through downtown Columbus and disband at Nationwide Blvd. For a full schedule of the St. Patrick’s Day parade events click here.

After the parade, watchers can sip and stroll through the Arena District DORA or meet friends at one of the dozens of restaurants and bars located throughout downtown Columbus.

Celebrate with the Blue Jackets! 

The Blue Jackets are feeling lucky! Catch them in action at Nationwide Arena as they take on the Ottawa Senators on March 17 at 7 PM. Text “CBJAUCTION” to 52182 for a chance to win a special CBJ green jersey. Raffle tickets can be purchased starting March 9 through the end of the 2nd intermission on March 17. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation.

Columbus Living

Warm Days Ahead

Winter is nearly over and we’ll soon be enjoying long days soaking up the sun! Columbus Downtown Apartments have access to a number of great amenities that allow you to enjoy the summer heat. Apply to become a resident today and look forward to days at the pool and proximity to numerous outdoor parks and common areas! 

Explore all our communities have to offer:

• Arena Crossing Amenities
• Flats on Vine & Flats II Amenities
• Apartments at the Yard Amenities