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Buckeye Days of Summer Series

  • Buckeye Days of Summer

    All alumni, friends, and fans are invited to participate in these opportunities.

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Your guide to summer fun

From family-friendly experiences and alumni adventures to reading, volunteering and local favorites, Buckeye Days of Summer creates opportunities for Buckeyes of all ages to connect, explore and celebrate what makes summer special.

Stay in-the-know this summer! Share your contact information with The Ohio State University Alumni Association to receive text messages about summer activities. Plus, plan ahead and explore additional opportunities later in the summer!

If you have any questions regarding this summer's events and programs, please contact the alumni association at osuaa@osu.edu or 800-762-5646.

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Aerial view of Gravity Experience Park with several blue sports courts, people playing games, seating areas with small tents, and shipping containers, surrounded by city streets and buildings.

Buckeye Beverage & Bites Tour Launch Party

Join the alumni association for happy hour on Thursday, May 28 at alumni-owned Land-Grant Brewing Company. We are celebrating the launch of the Buckeye Beverage & Bites Tour, cheering on our Buckeye business community.

Two kids playing inside a narrow submarine, red-lit control room, reaching up to press glowing buttons and screens on tall panels filled with lights and switches.

The Science Behind Pixar at COSI

Have an animated experience at Columbus’ COSI science museum with our first Buckeye Days of Summer family event on Saturday, June 6, featuring the interactive The Science Behind Pixar exhibition.

A Guardians baseball player in a red jersey swings at a pitch during a game, with a crowded stadium in the background.

Ohio State Day with the Guardians

Join fellow Buckeyes for Ohio State Alumni and Friends Day with the Guardians on Saturday, June 13! Enjoy a special pregame celebration before the Guardians take on the Detroit Tigers.

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Scarlet & Gay: Alumni and Friends Pride Reception

Connect with leaders of Scarlet & Gay, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Buckeye Pride Employee Resource Group while enjoying fun Buckeye pride swag and celebrating community together on Thursday, June 18.

Brutus Buckeye holding a “Brutus Buckeye” coloring page and sitting with a child at a table at an indoor event.

Family Friday: Buckeye Summer Block Party

Join us at the alumni house for a Buckeye-themed block party on Friday, June 26! This family-friendly event will feature fun seasonal crafts, festive treats, interactive giveaways and more.

Two people sit at a small table in a café, holding cups and talking, with bottles on shelves and arched windows in the background.

Buckeye Beverage & Bites Tour

From morning coffee to an afternoon pint or delicious bite, every stop is a chance to support a fellow Buckeye and satisfy your culinary cravings. The tour runs from May 2026 to fall 2026.

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Adventures with Brutus

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, help send Brutus on an epic Buckeye adventure. Join the challenge, snap and share your photos and be part of the Buckeye community—it’s free and fun!

Reading Bingo Challenge

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge

The 2026 Summer Reading Bingo Challenge is back, and every completed bingo line — diagonal, horizontal, or vertical — earns you a shot at exclusive Buckeye prizes. The challenge runs June 1- August 31.

Pledge your volunteerism this summer

Embrace the spirit of Buckeye volunteerism this summer as you find time to give back amidst seasonal fun activities. Simply tell us where you volunteer and “pledge” your hours expected through the rest of 2026. In return, you’ll receive an exclusive Buckeye Volunteer pin (while supplies last) and be entered to win Buckeye football tickets!

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Plan ahead this summer

Mark your calendars now for even more summer fun, filled with Buckeye connection and community.

Columbus Clippers

Spend an afternoon out at the ballpark, cheering on the Columbus Clippers alongside your fellow Buckeyes! View event details.