MLS tour visiting Columbus spots ahead of All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game at Lower.com Field is still seven weeks away , but an upcoming "summer roadshow" is getting Central Ohioans in the spirit.

What's happening: A traveling bus tour will visit five area attractions and events over the coming weeks.

• Each stop will include fan contests and a chance to win free tickets to the All-Star Skills Challenge, which takes place a day before the exhibition match.

🦁 ZOOm in: The first stop is 2pm Wednesday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, featuring former Crew star Frankie Hejduk and fellow soccer legend Luis Hernández.

• Zoo character ambassadors will take on the Crew's cat mascot, S.C., in a show of soccer skills.

The full roadshow schedule:

• Wednesday: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
• Friday-Sunday: Columbus Arts Festival
• June 14-16: Columbus Air Show
• July 3: Red, White & Boom!
• July 20-21: "Soccer Celebration," location TBD.

What's next: The MLS All-Star Concert featuring Marshmello and PinkPantheress is July 21 at Nationwide Arena. Tickets start at $35 .

• The Skills Challenge is July 23 ( $25 ) and the All-Star Game is July 24 ( $128+ ).