WHEN: the first Thursday of every month. (April - Dec.) (4:30 - dusk, depending on sun/weather) WHAT: a special evening to spend with your favorite four-legged friend WHERE: all around the Olde Gahanna downtown area / Mill Street / Creekside Plaza. (123 Mill St.)  (Gahanna Exit/Rt 62)

Are you a pet rescue, or a pet-related business, or looking to reach an audience of pet owners?
You're welcome to come and participate in the monthly Paws in the Plaza event. You can participate every month, or we pick which months you'd like to attend.
FREE to rescues, non-profits, and OGCP members. Learn more about event participation...

Are you interested in being a Paws in the Plaza sponsor?
Sponsoring Paws in the Plaza is a unique and cost effective way to promote your business, and show community support for a great cause and great event. Unlike other sponsorship opportunities that are for a one-time event, Paws in the Plaza provides SEVERAL MONTHS of promotions as the event runs from April to December. We'll start marketing on TV, newspapers, websites, event promotions, online event sites, e-newsletters, posters, flyers, and more beginning in March!
Learn more about event sponsorship...

Would you like to have your own pet-friendly event in the Creekside Park and Plaza?
With the pet-friendly shops, creekside boardwalk, visibility to passing traffic, and nearby Big Walnut Creek the area is especially friendly to pet visits and pet events.

Use the contact form below, or contact OGCP director Amy Evans  at aevans@oldegahanna.com for more information.

Paws in the Plaza is an extra special time to visit downtown Gahanna with your favorite four legged friends.
But you know they love to walk along the paths and creekwalks anytime. And the pet friendly businesses and outside dining are are also available to both of you every day. 

There are many pet friendly places to go and things to do in downtown Olde Gahanna.

Enjoy all these pet-friendly places that are within Walking Distance of the Creekside Plaza. Shops and Stores:   Zodiac - 69 Mill St.   4 Paws & A Tail Pet Salon - 79 Mill St.   Bicycle One - 82 Mill St.   Ohio Herb Education Center - 110 Mill St.   Honey Grove Botanicals - 116 Mill St.   Euans Art Gallery - 116 Mill St.   Jewels & More - 122 Mill St.   Gahanna Hardware - 73 N. High St. Restaurant pet-friendly patios:   *The Pour House - 57 Mill St.  (*only during Paws in the Plaza)   *The Old Bag of Nails - 63 Mill St. (*only during Paws in the Plaza)   Cafe Creekside - 53 Granville St. (breakfast/lunch)   J. Gumbo Cajun Joint - 64 Granville St.   Signatures Bar and Grille - 94 Mill St.   The Gahanna Grill - 82 Granville St.   Rita's Italian Ice - 200 Granville St. Walking and Touring:   Olde Gahanna Walking Tour (download map)    Creekside Riverwalk and Paths       (cross the bridge for additional paths)   Paddle boats   Friendship Park - 138 Oklahoma Ave.   Gahanna Historical Society - 101 S. High St - award       winning grounds, herb gardens, Certified Wildlife       Habitat, Official Monarch Waystation.

(View upcoming events for downtown Olde Gahanna. Many are outside and pet friendly.)