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Community Events and Programs

Community Events

Concert Series

The Summer Concert Series brings the community together for free, live music performances featuring a variety of genres in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Juneteenth Celebration

June 19, 2025
Join us for dance, drumming, spoken word, music, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendors, and more!
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Independence Day Parade

July 4, 2025
More information coming soon, including vendor applications!

Oktoberfest

October 4, 2025
More information coming soon, including vendor applications!

Celebrate Diwali

October 18, 2025
The event’s vibrant colors, joyful dances, and spirit of togetherness lit up our city during this spectacular festival of lights.
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Veterans Day Breakfast

November 7, 2025
The Veterans Day Breakfast is a meaningful occasion to honor and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. More information will be announced soon.

IDEA Panel Initiatives

Programs and Events

The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Panel fosters community engagement by bringing residents, businesses, and organizations together to promote a more inclusive New Albany. Through initiatives like SOUPer Supper, Business Park Tours, A Train Near Magdeburg Viewing and Panel Discussion, Listening Sessions, and more, the panel creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue, learning, and connection.

Senior Connections

Senior Connections is a membership-based group that works to enhance wellness and provide social opportunities for the 55+ population in New Albany and surrounding areas by providing a variety of programs, activities and opportunities that focus on social, physical and mental well-being.

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Be a Community Connector in Your Neighborhood!

Join the Movement to Strengthen Our Community! We’re looking for enthusiastic New Albany residents to help bring our neighborhoods closer together. As a Community Connector, you’ll play a key role in organizing local events, building relationships, and creating a strong sense of community where everyone feels connected and supported. 

Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more here and get involved today.

Apply for a Community Event Permit

Individuals or organizations that would like to hold an event on public property or plan to invite the public to an event on private property within New Albany corporate limits must submit an Event Permit Application at least 60 days prior to the event. Once the application is submitted, the event organizer will be contacted by the Community Events team for discussion and review.  (Note: The City has reached its capacity to safely and successfully facilitate special events that will require the closure of streets or significant city resources for April – December 2025.)

Applications for special events that take place during the first quarter of 2025 (January, February and March) are being accepted at this time. Please note that events planned and scheduled during snow season may be cancelled by the City in the case of severe inclement weather.

If you would like to plan an event that takes place entirely within the boundaries of a City park and requires no police or public service assistance, please contact our event staff at communityevents@newalbanyohio.org.

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2025 Free Summer Concert Series

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McGuffey Lane

June 12th

McGuffey Lane’s roots go back to 1972 and if you’re a country music fan from Ohio, they need no introduction. Their long history includes major record deals, national tours and many ups and downs along the way, but one thing has never changed – their country rock sound. Join us to enjoy Columbus’ own musical legend, the great McGuffey Lane.

Enjoy the concert at the Hinson Amphitheater from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Grassinine

June 26th

Grassinine features banjo, washboard, the spoons and a stringed “gut-bucket” in addition to more traditional instruments. Equal parts rock, blues and bluegrass with a healthy serving of fun, the band’s mountain rock will get your toes tapping.

Enjoy the concert at the Hinson Amphitheater from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Buzz Bin

July 10th

90’s music rocks…and Buzz Bin will take you there! Always fun and upbeat, this band will transport you to the era of flannels, beanie babies and dial up AOL. Playing everything from the alt-rock of Third Eye Blind and the Gin Blossoms to the pop hits of the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys with some one-hit-wonders like “No Rain” and “Closing Time” sprinkled in along the way.

Enjoy the concert at the Hinson Amphitheater from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Yumbambe

July 24th

Yumbambe’s lush sounds of jazz harmony paired with the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban drumming make this Latin Jazz band one of the hottest acts in town! The band includes some of Columbus’ most prominent Jazz musicians, male and female vocals and an eclectic mix of authentic percussion instruments. 

Enjoy the concert at the Hinson Amphitheater from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Fleetwood Gold

August 7th

This tribute act is more than a show, it is an experience and it’s all about the music. The band’s tightly fused vocal harmonies, lead vocals and instrumental excellence have made them the most followed Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the Midwest.

Enjoy the concert at the Hinson Amphitheater from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Questions and Contact Info

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to any of our staff members listed below.

Abbey Brooks

Abbey Brooks

Community Program Administrator

abrooks@newalbanyohio.org
614-245-8800

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Alonna Skinner

Community Program Specialist

askinner@newalbanyohio.org

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Kate Smith

Community Program Specialist

ksmith@newalbanyohio.org