March 13, 2023
If you’re a student with a week off from classes or just looking for a weekend of relaxation, you need not travel far! There are plenty of things to do right here in the Short North Arts District to help make your spring break week feel like a nice getaway.
Check out our list below of a few things you can experience right here in the District, or discover a ton of upcoming events with our Events Calendar.
P.S. – Don’t waste precious relaxation time worrying over parking, check out our Parking + Transit Page page to learn more about all the ways you can get to the District, plus how you can save on parking!
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
GET CREATIVE AT PINOT’S PALETTE
If you’re looking for a way to tap into your creative side, Pinot’s Palette might be just what you need! Pick up a brush and enjoy guided painting classes with your friends, family or on your own with their one-of-a kind canvasses.
Pricing: $30-$45 / per class | Click here to see upcoming paint classes available.
Pinot’s Palette is located at 691 N. High St.
DISCOVER NEW ART THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
Enjoying arts and culture in the Short North Arts District is easy and rewarding in the Short North Arts District. From iconic permanent murals to colorful Short North Arches, the streets in the District are filled with unexpected works of art. Click here to learn more about the March Exhibitions on view at local galleries.
MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLE AT PENN & BEECH
Create custom home fragrances unique to you at Penn & Beech Short North. This one of a kind experience allows you to create the perfect fragrance from over 100 scents in the form of a candle, melt wax or reed diffusers. Not to mention, It’s the perfect touch for your home this Spring!
Pricing: $30-$45 | Penn & Beech is located at 737 N. High St.
CREATE CUSTOM COSMETICS AT MUKHA SPA
Grab your gals and create custom lip glosses at Mukha Spa. You’ll love their creamy, yet long-wearing stains in an array of wearable shades, that you can make as unique as you are.
Pricing: Please call for an appointment
Mukha is located at 980 N. High St.
EATS & SWEETS
GET A TASTE OF THE SHORT NORTH WITH COLUMBUS FOOD AVENTURES
Savor the District’s culinary delights with Columbus Food Adventures. The tour includes tastings at six to seven stops, which is plenty of food for lunch, complete with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for dessert. Between stops, the experienced guide with a wealth of local culinary knowledge will walk you through approximately 1.5 miles of colorful history of the Short North Arts District neighborhood.
Pricing: $68 / per person | Click here to book an upcoming tour dates.
TRY NEW SWEETS AT THE YARD MILKSHAKE BAR
Celebrate St. Patty’s with a little special treat from The Yard Milkshake Bar. Their newest milkshake, Who’s Your Patty Pint Shake Boss, is made with Cookies N Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream in a vanilla iced jar rolled in rainbow nonpareils. Plus it’s topped with Rainbow whipped cream, a Golden Oreo, more nonpareils and a sour rainbow strip.
Available for the month of March!
FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE RESTUARANT IN THE DISTRICT
Get immersed in the District’s culinary culture at one of the many innovative restaurants, craft breweries, or artisan cafés, featuring everything from local fare to international cuisine. Whether it’s delicious pizza from Forno or creative eats like Myungrang Hotdog, take a bite out of the Short North Arts District with our latest Eat + Drink Guide
GET REFRESHED FOR SPRING
PAMPER YOURSELF AT A LOCAL SPA
Don’t hold back from treating yourself after all those midterms! Whether its a new ‘do or a relaxing massage, the District is full of salons and spas including every type of service and product imaginable.
Click here to learn more Short North Arts District salons & spas, plus how you can book your next appointment!
REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE FOR SPRING
Spring is right around the corner and our local boutiques are full of new fashions to add the perfect pop of color to your closet! With over 30 local retailers, there’s plenty of places to find your Spring fashion finds. Click here to learn more about unique shops in the District!