# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Thursdays Celebrate 250
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Follow the Red, White and Blue balloons to visit your favorite downtown shops, participate in Viewpoint Book's Where's Waldo scavenger hunt, and grab your July passport for a chance to win $50 to spend at a participating location. 

Gallery 411 will be hosting "A More Perfect Union" exhibit opening + reception including drinks and music by Campfire Radio from 5-7pm

The Historical Society will be hosting live music as well as traditional crafts and demonstrations such as natural dyes, candle making, and blacksmithing

White Star will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for sale. 

Participating businesses will be staying open late and offering themed specials:
At Home with Heartland - open late
Bakers Fine Gifts - open late
Bespoke Events & Experiences - 21+ Public Drop in Hours
Blondies Salon & Spa - sidewalk sale up to 70% off
Boutique Elise - open late
Cummins Powerstore - 25% off select items
Gramz Bakery & Cafe - open late
Lucabe - Themed Flight night
Melissa Reardon Art - studio/gallery open late with 10% off Originals
Pollert Design - 50% all items that are red, white, or blue
St Denis - open 
Turtles Flowers - specials on fresh bouquets & themed balloons
The Zen Wellness Company - Themed specialty class
Viewpoint books - open late
Zaharakos - 20% off ice cream treats for those 18 years and younger
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/first-thursdays-celebrate-250/200030305152506
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, health-wellness, art, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Columbus
- **lat**: 39.204825
- **long**: -85.920628
- **full address**: Downtown Columbus, 611 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201-6231, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: First Thursdays Celebrate 250
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Thursdays Celebrate 250 being held?
  - **A:** First Thursdays Celebrate 250 takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Columbus, 611 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201-6231, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Thursdays Celebrate 250?
  - **A:** First Thursdays Celebrate 250 is organized by First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Thursdays Celebrate 250 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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