Check out what the Discovery District has to offer for the holiday season on Saturday, December 3, 2022 for the Discovery District Holiday Trolley Hop.
The Trolley is back in 2022 to take participants on rides to visit various merchants and cultural institutions on the eastern part of Downtown.
The whole family will enjoy the seasonal delights and there will be free trolleys running continuously from 12 – 4 p.m. through the District with fun stops for activities, crafts, tours and shopping to help you stuff stockings.
This year’s hop starts at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch at 96 S. Grant Avenue or at Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.. Parking is available at both locations.
Participating Merchants and Organizations (2022)
Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Library, 96 N. Grant Ave. Check out the huge Huntington Holiday Train display in the Library.
Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. – Get discounted admission to The Art of Maurice Sendak and a chance to visit Shokko Cafe and the museum gift shop. Read more about visiting the museum here.
Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 E. Town St. – Learn about the incredible history of this Columbus landmark. Read more about tours and special events at Kelton House here.
Blockfort, 162 N. 6th St. – Check out the local artwork from painters, sculptors, designers
CCAD Beeler Gallery, 60 Cleveland Ave. – Featuring contemporary and experimental art and design exhibitions
Topiary Park & Museum Shop, 480 E. Town St.
Loving Realty & Rentals, 529 E. Town St.
Golden Hobby Shop, 549 E. Franklin Ave.
Restalgic, 415 E. Broad St.
Wickit, 415 E. Broad St.
Phoenix Rising, 243 N 5th St.
Lef Floral & Botanical, 243 N 5th St.
Ebb & Float, 231 N 5th
Hill’s Downtown Market 95 N Grant Ave
Arrive early to shop at CCAD
The Columbus College of Art and Design is hosting its annual Art Fair & Marketplace on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trolley Hop participants are encouraged to consider buying a ticket and coming down early to see one-of-a-kind items made by CCAD students and alums.
This year’s Trolley Hop is sponsored in part by The Discovery Special Improvement District. Find more information on the Discovery District website.
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jan harris says
Hi Marcia. At Fun Town Play Cafe we have a wonderful music class and free play after. Wednesday Dec. 5 10;30. They get to play instruments, sing, we have parachute fun, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2718788268346590/
Marcia says
Could you tell me about day time, during the week events to do with toddlers? Grandmas are seeking these things. Thank you.