Weekly roundup
Last Day of School, First Concert at the Station
Kids are out of school Friday, the Farm Market is back Tuesday, and the Station starts filling up with music again Thursday night. Plenty going on this week.
Top story: Celebration at the Station kicks off Thursday, June 4 with country artist Alexis Gomez. The full summer concert lineup is set and the series is free. Bring a chair and a cooler.
Don't miss: Hilliard Farm Market returns Tuesday, June 2 at Hilliard United Methodist on Scioto Darby Road. 4 to 7 every Tuesday through September 22.
Worth knowing: Roberts Road construction starts Monday, June 1. The bridge over Clover Groff Run closes for about 35 days with a signed detour.
Hilliard Headlines
Roberts Road Work Starts Monday, and the City Wins a State PR Award
Roberts Road construction starts June 1.
The city and the Franklin County Engineer's Office are beginning coordinated improvements on Roberts Road west of Alton and Darby Creek. Full reconstruction, sidewalks, shared-use paths, and street lighting, running through mid-August. https://hilliardohio.gov/roberts-road-corridor-construction/ -
The Roberts Road bridge over Clover Groff Run closes for about 35 days. The signed detour runs via Hilliard-Rome, Renner, Alton and Darby Creek, and Walker Road. Worth scoping now if you commute that way. https://hilliardohio.gov/roberts-road-corridor-construction/
The city's communications team won Best of Show at the 2026 PRSA Central Ohio PRism Awards. The recognition was for "Flex," a $600 integrated hiring campaign that filled 100 city positions in 90 days. https://hilliardohio.gov/hilliard-communicators-earn-top-honor-at-prsa-awards/
From City Hall
Council Wants Three High School Students on the Parks Committee
City Council is accepting applications from up to three high school students for one-year terms on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee (RPAC). The committee advises Council on parks, recreation facilities, trails and bikeways, and bigger projects like The Well and future athletic fields. Applications and résumés are due online by June 30. https://hilliardohio.gov/city-council-seeking-high-school-rpac-members/
Separately, the Housing Steering Committee is wrapping up its draft Housing Study with consulting firm CommunityScale. The study looks at current and future housing needs, affordability, and recommended strategies for Hilliard, and it's expected to be finalized this spring or early summer. The interactive dashboard with maps and data is live now. https://communityscale.github.io/Hilliard/
Hilliard Schools
School's Out Friday. Plus Two Teacher Honors and a Capstone Showcase.
Friday, May 29 is the last day of school for Hilliard Preschool and grades K through 12. The Class of 2026 sendoff wrapped over Memorial Day weekend, with graduations for Darby, Bradley, and Davidson all behind us now.
A few things worth flagging before everyone scatters:
- Carter Williams (5th grade, Horizon Elementary) and Amanda Jenkins (5th grade, Washington Elementary) were named recipients of the district's Embrace, Empower, and Inspire Award. - Sixty seniors across all three high schools presented 21 capstone projects in the Engineering Design and Development course last week, with one team earning Best of Show.
- Bradley Athletic Summer Camps are open for registration, including soccer (June 23 to 26) and girls volleyball (July 14 to 16) at Bradley on Walker Road.
Summer in Hilliard
Your June Cheat Sheet for the Station
Hilliard's Station Park does most of the heavy lifting for summer programming in town. With the kids off school Friday and Celebration at the Station kicking off the following Thursday, here's what's filling up the calendar through June so you can pick the nights you want to plan around.
Celebration at the Station runs every Thursday in June, 6:30 to 9pm. Free.
- June 4: Alexis Gomez (country)
- June 11: Trailer Park Ninjas
- June 18: The Flex Crew (Juneteenth Celebration at the Station)
- June 25: Shucking Bubba Deluxe
Motivation at the Station starts Saturday, June 6, 7 to 9am. Free strength training followed by yoga, with a few blackout dates including June 20 and July 4.
Bring the Zoo to You lands at Britton Farms Park on Sunday, June 7, 4 to 6pm. Columbus Zoo brings the animals to you.
Sprout's Live: The Shazzbots is a free kids' concert at the Station on Saturday, June 20, 10:30am to noon.
The Station is at 4021 Main Street. Parking fills up early on concert nights when the weather's nice, so plan on walking a few blocks if you arrive after 6. https://hilliardohio.gov/annual-events/
On the Horizon
Worth Putting in the Calendar
- Sat June 6. Motivation at the Station kicks off, 7 to 9am at Hilliard's Station Park. https://hilliardohio.gov/annual-events/
- Sun June 7. Bring the Zoo to You at Britton Farms Park, 4 to 6pm. https://hilliardohio.gov/annual-events/
- June 12 to 14. Teen Revue 2026: Movie Night at the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center. https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org
- Sun June 14. Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series opening night, 7pm on the lawn at the arts center. https://www.hilliardartscouncil.org/concerts/
Events this Week
What's Happening in Hilliard This Week
Friday, May 29. Hilliard High School Alumni Gathering, 6pm. Monthly meetup with food, drinks, and '80s music for HHS grads of every era. Otie's Tavern & Grill in Old Hilliard. Source: https://www.destinationhilliard.org/event/hilliard-high-school-alumni-gathering-4
Friday, May 29. Live Music at HillGarten, 6:30pm. John Henry & The Rainmakers playing blues in the beer and wine garden. Family and pet friendly. HillGarten Beer & Wine, 4131 Main Street. Source: https://www.destinationhilliard.org/event/live-music-at-hillgarten-3
Saturday, May 30. Bob Ross Watch Night, 7pm. Open-house "paint and watch" night with classic Bob Ross episodes and optional painting supplies. $5 admission, $25 with supplies. Dance Plus Ballroom, 3773 Park Mill Run Drive. Source: https://www.destinationhilliard.org/event/bob-ross-watch-night
Saturday, May 30. Family Karaoke Night, 7:30pm. All-ages karaoke and food. Wilson's Bar & Grill. Source: https://www.destinationhilliard.org/event/family-karaoke-at-wilsons-bar-and-grill
Saturday, May 30. Karaoke at Leap-N-Lizard's, 8pm. Music and nightlife. Source: https://www.destinationhilliard.org/event/thursday-night-karaoke-leap-n-lizards-hilliard
Monday, June 1. Columbus Metropolitan Library Summer Reading Challenge kicks off. Runs through July 31 with prizes for all ages who log reading time. Sign up at any branch including Hilliard Branch. Source: https://www.columbuslibrary.org
Tuesday, June 2. Hilliard Farm Market, 4 to 7pm. Opening month of the 2026 season with local produce and vendors. SNAP and EBT accepted. Parking lot at Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Road. Source: https://hilliardfarmmarket.com
Thursday, June 4. Celebration at the Station: Alexis Gomez, 6:30 to 9pm. Opening night of the city's summer concert series. Free. Hilliard's Station Park, 4021 Main Street. Source: https://hilliardohio.gov/the-lineup-is-here-celebration-at-the-station-returns-this-summer/
Have a good weekend!
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