MLS All-Star Week events kick off this weekend

🎉 Kick off the fun at the Soccer Celebration, with music, games, player appearances and more at McFerson Commons Park.

• 4:30-9:30pm Saturday and 3-7pm Sunday, 218 West St. Free!

🍺 Watch the Crew take on Atlanta United FC during Land-Grant's watch party.

• 7:30pm Saturday, 424 W. Town St. Free!

🎵 Get "Happier" at Nationwide Arena, where Marshmello and PinkPantheress will perform.

• 7:30pm Sunday. $35.

❤️ Make a difference by packing meals for families in need, with a celebration to follow.

• 9am-2:30pm Monday, Nationwide Arena.
• Sign up for a volunteer shift.

😮 See up-and-coming teen players compete in the MLS Next All-Star Game.

• 11:30am Tuesday, Historic Crew Stadium. Free!

👏 Cheer for the competitors in the Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game.

• 3:30pm Tuesday, Historic Crew Stadium. Free!

⚽ Watch a skills challenge between MLS and Liga MX players before the two teams face off.

• 7:30pm Tuesday, Lower.com Field. $25.

🎒 Help your kids hone their soccer skills and get a free backpack during a back-to-school bash at Northgate Intermediate School.

• 9am-1pm Wednesday, 6655 Sharon Woods Blvd. Free!
• Register for a free skills session.

Go deeper:

• Everything you need to know about the MLS All-Star Game in Columbus
• Where to find the Jeni's limited-edition MLS All-Star Game ice cream, "Cookies & Cleats"