Unique to Gahanna

Gahanna, the Herb Capital of Ohio, is a must-see for memory making and fun!

Discover why Gahanna has been named one of the top 100 places to live by Money Magazine and was recently named one of the best places to retire by Black Enterprise Magazine.

Charm, style, and convenience converge along the eastern bank of the Big Walnut Creek providing visitors with dramatic views, premier dining, boutique shopping, paddle boating, fishing at breathtaking Creekside and Creekside Park. 

In addition, this area boasts unique hands-on experiences. Visitors can create a variety of herb-infused delights, design a home spa and beauty products, take flight with innovative wine experiences, create a signature jewelry, and become culinary divas. 

Our rich variety of unique, nostalgic, family-oriented festivals and events offer year-round memory making opportunities.  Most notable, are the signature events of Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival and the Holiday Lights! Parade & Festival. 

The Creekside Blues & Jazz festival is quickly becoming the showplace for national and international blues and jazz performers, attracting music lovers throughout the Midwest. Centered around Creekside Park and Olde Gahanna, this annual event boasts more than 90 hours of music, food, and fun!  

Holiday Lights! Parade & Festival is one of the most unique holiday parades and festivals in the Midwest. This spectacular display of holiday festivities captivates visitors of all ages with family-oriented activities set in charming and historic Olde Gahanna. Ohio’s premier evening parade offers lighted floats, marching bands, horse drawn carriages, and a host of other dazzling surprises.