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Alice in Wonderland, a Massive Collectibles Trade Show & Back-To-School Already?! - This Week's Events in Columbus

July 17, 2025 Edition

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Seth
July 17, 2025

The Back-to-School events are already starting! I can’t believe how fast Summer has flown by, but here we are. This is one of those great weeks with a lot of fun local events, but also some big, one-time events that are passing through town. This truly is a week with something for everybody. Speaking of something for everybody, I frequently come across posts on social media where somebody says they’re visiting Columbus soon for whatever reason and they want to know what to do. Rather than always answering these questions individually, I’m considering creating a short “guide” that gives the most common answers to this question. It would basically be a “weekend in Columbus” type of agenda. Do you think that would be useful to people, or is it overkill? Reply to this and let me know!

Ok, I’m rambling a bit now so let’s jump into the good stuff!

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Events

1.🎭 Alice in Wonderland at the Springer Opera House

Here’s a production that needs no introduction (am I a poet now?!). In this high-energy adventure, Alice dashes through the audience in pursuit of the White Rabbit, joins the most absurd tea party in history, and faces off with the fiery Queen of Hearts. Get ready for a little magic and a whole lot of nostalgia.

2.👟 The Flip Trade Show

This one-day event is a massive buy-sell-trade event for collectors of all kinds. Whether you’re into sports memorabilia like jerseys and autographs, trading cards like MLB and Pokemon, or video games, currency and coins, expect to find 75+ collectibles vendors here. If you’re sitting on a big stash yourself, sign up to be a vendor and cash in! They’ll have PSA grading submissions, autograph signers, freebies for kids and a lot more. It’s $7 for general admission but free for ages 13 and under.

  • Location: Columbus Convention & Trade Center

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Details: The Flip Trade Show

3.👑 America’s Ideal Miss Georgia State Pageant

This is a prestigious state and national level pageant for 6 different age groups, from age 4 all the way up to age 27. The pageant will have a variety of competitions highlighting each participant’s talents and capabilities. Ultimately, they’ll be awarding gifts and prizes valued at over $300,000, plus an additional $30,000 in cash scholarships. This is going on for 6 full days, so check the link for the full schedule.

4.🎉 Momentum’s Anniversary Festival

The first 3 events this week all require tickets, so how about a nice free event? This is a festival where you can have fun and feel good that it’s for a great cause. There will be a dunk tank, a magician (and a famous one at that), raffles, giveaways, food trucks, games and more. This all goes to support CURE Childhood Cancer, a Georgia-based charity.

5.🌟 Two Turnt Neon Party at The Peach Shoppe & Co.

If the above events all feel a little tame and reserved and you’re looking for something a little more exciting, I’ve got the one for you. How about a Neon Party?! The Peach Shoppe & Co is having their 2nd anniversary and they’re celebrating in style. While the sun is still up, they are partnering with Street Food Saturdays and Stirrup Trouble to bring you food trucks, local shopping, music, and some giveaways. After the sun goes down, the glow-up begins. Inside Stirrup Trouble, they’re throwing the Neon After Party. They are telling everybody to “come hungry, come glowing, and come ready to win”,

  • Location: 900 Front Ave

  • Date: Saturday, July 19

  • Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM + after party

  • Details: Two Turnt Neon Party

Back-to-School

I can’t believe I’m already writing about “back-to-school”, but here we are. There will be plenty of school-focused events over the next several weeks, but these are some of the first and they’re important to get the word out for those who need them.

📝 Back to School Bash at KidStreet Urgent Care

This event will feature bounce houses, a DJ, face painting, games and much more. Perhaps most importantly, KidsStreet Urgent Care will be giving away 450 backpacks loaded with school supplies. 4 lucky attendees will win gift cards for school clothes.

  • Location: 3201 Macon Rd

  • Date: Saturday, July 19

  • Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Details: Back to School Bash

👕 Community Clothing Giveaway – Back to School Edition

Free back-to-school outfits and essentials for families in need. It is highly recommended to come early!

  • Location: 2100 Comer Ave

  • Date: Friday, July 18th

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Details: Clothing Giveaway

👕3rd Annual Motion Day

This great event is in its 3rd year and will feature free school supplies, haircut giveaways, free food, career guidance, guest speakers and even a car show. It’s a great way to not only get ready for the school year, but also to hear some great advice or motivation.

  • Location: 6001 Buena Vista Rd

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Details: Motion Day

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