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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.

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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Wide view of a baseball game at Huntington Park, showing the green field, players on the diamond, packed seating on both sides, and the Columbus skyline in the background beneath a stadium roof.

Family Day with the Clippers

Spend an afternoon out at the ballpark, cheering on the Columbus Clippers alongside your fellow Buckeyes! Join us on Sunday, July 19 for some baseball fun.

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The Ohio State University Marching Band at Picnic with the Pops

A Columbus summer favorite, The Best Damn Band in the Land joins the Columbus Symphony for a high-energy concert of precision marching, dynamic music and beloved Buckeye fight songs Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1.

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Lantern Festival at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Join us on Saturday, August 22 to experience the dazzling lights of this year’s Lantern Festival at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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.

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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!

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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Team Buckeye-Alumni and Friends

Join thousands of alumni July 31 and August 1-2 in being a part of Pelotonia and support innovative cancer research. Learn more about Team Buckeye-Alumni and Friends.