Short North Gallery Hop – 1st Saturday of each month

Short North Gallery Hop is a monthly tradition that spans 30 years. celebrating art, local shops, and good food.

On the first Saturday of each month, thousands of people head to the Short North Arts District for new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the District.

‘Art + Soul of Columbus’ offering a new, communal seasonal series called Hops on High in celebration of 40 years of Gallery Hop! For each event, portions of High Street will be closed to traffic and made to be enjoyed as the largest pedestrian-only experience in Central Ohio. 

Gallery Hop details

Most shops and galleries are open earlier, but the typical Gallery Hop runs from 4 – 10 pm.

Galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and salons showcase Ohio-based artists and feature the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, while musicians, singers, dance troupes, and other entertainers perform in the streets. 

Vendors also sell unique handcrafted items throughout the Hop.  No matter your age or style, you’ll find something to enjoy at Gallery Hop, and can enjoy a bite to eat or a beverage at some of the best restaurants and bars in the city,

Looking for some cool photo ops? Make sure to check out public art displays listed on the SNAD wesbite. 

2025 Gallery Hop Schedule

• January 4
• February 1
• March 1
• April 5
• May 3
• June 7
• July 5
• August 2
• September 6
• October 4
• November 1
• December 6: Hops on High Holiday Hop. See below and check here for updates about Holiday details and performances.

Hops on High events

Portions of High Street are closed for these events, making it a pedestrian-friendly, open-streets format for more space and more fun!

TBA for 2025

Safety Initiatives

The Short North Crime Interdiction Program returns for 2024, providing a dedicated unit of police officers patrolling neighborhood streets to help prevent violent crime and participate in the enforcement of safety initiatives.

Late-night rideshare pickup zones along High Street in the Short North continue to be successful. Look for the 15 designated no-parking zones for safer, more convenient rideshare pickups, targeting improved safety and reduced congestion.