What’s going on at Easton? Concerts, festivals, and seasonal fun

Easton Town Center keeps growing and growing, which means there’s ALWAYS something fun going on at Easton!

Whether you want dining, shopping, movies, fun events, or even a weekend getaway, you’ll find everything you need at Easton.

Holiday Fun at Easton

Easton’s Grand Illumination

Friday, November 17, 2023, 6-9PM
Celebrate the season at Easton Town Center with the sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. The holiday season kicks off on November 18 at Easton, with the Grand Illumination, Santa, Carriage rides, and more.

No matter where you are, take your eyes to the sky at 7PM and watch as over two-million lights simultaneously illuminate Easton for the season. Don’t miss the special holiday trees on Town Square, at the Central Park Fountain, and in The Yard in the New District!

photo via Easton Town Center

Holiday Carriage Rides at Easton

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, November 18 – December 23, 2023

Experience the magic of the season from a horse-drawn carriage throughout Easton’s North District and Fenlon Square. Rides are $10 per person, cash only. Children under 15 ride free with a paying adult. Carriages pick up and drop off outside of Zara on Gramercy Street.

Friday – Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00PM
Sunday: 3:00 – 7:00PM 

Check out the amazing lights and seasonal delights of Easton during the holidays, including the elaborate train display!

Santa Pictures at Easton Town Center

Photos with Santa at Easton are some of the most affordable options in a professional setting. Your first 5×7 is just $10, or take a candid pic with your own camera for FREE! Photos begin after the Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 17, 2023.

Free Family Holiday Photos at Easton Central Park Fountain

Receive a complimentary professional photo at the Central Park Fountain this holiday season on Saturdays, December tba 2023 from 5-7 pm. Where your matching holiday outfits or pajamas and take a family photo fit for your Christmas card.

Chanukah Celebration Menorah Lighting at Easton

Join Easton and Chabad of Columbus for the special Menorah Lighting at Easton Town Square on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

This family party will include Menorah lighting, sufganiot, dreidels, music, raffle prizes, dancing and refreshments!

Upcoming Events at Easton

There’s always something going on at Easton Town Center! Read below for upcoming events, fun experiences, new restaurants and shops, and more.

Free floats for Military at True Rest Float Spa

On the 11th of each month, veterans and active military can enjoy free floats at True Rest Float Spa. Limited to two free floats per year, per person. Military ID required. See details about the offer, and benefits of floating here. Also offering free floats for veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2021.

Experiences at Easton

Easton Nature Walk

As one of Easton’s environmental efforts, you can enjoy a Nature Walk just steps from the bustling shopping district.  The nature walk is located at Easton Loop West and Easton Way, south of Trader Joe’s. All dogs must be on a leash.

This is a low/no mow area that will allow native plants and grasses to grow for wildlife habitat. See details and map here.

Easton Butterfly Habitat

As roughly 70% of all flowering plants rely on pollinators to survive, Easton believes strongly in providing a habitat in which butterflies can pollinate and thrive.

Visit the Butterfly Habitat just North of Nordstrom. Note: this is intended to be a nature area, so please look from a distance if you visit, without walking through the habitat or disturbing the plants or butterflies.

Easton Town Square Fountain

Where: 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
When: 10AM – 5PM Monday-Saturday and 12-5PM on Sunday. Fountain may be turned off in the case of special events or inclement weather. Please call Guest Services at (614) 337-2200 to confirm if the fountain is on before your arrival.
Details: Tons of food options nearby, park in Easton garages or surface lot near Barnes and Noble/NorthStar Cafe. 

The Escape Game

3960 Easton Station, Columbus (South District). Choose one of 6 adventures to try to defeat within 60 minutes. Options are Prison Break, The Heist, Playground, Gold Rush, The Depths or Special Ops: Mysterious Market. Enter a movie-quality set where you and your team will solve interactive puzzles to progress through the adventure.

Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome and accommodated whenever possible. Groups of 2-50+ can be accommodated.

Explore Easton by Pedal Wagon

Hop on the brand-new pedal-powered cruise that showcases Easton Town Center’s best experiences and food and drink establishments. Guests at Easton can now sign up for a 2-hour pedal wagon experience that is available year-round. The 15-passenger pedal wagon can be booked for private events or during select public times.

Pedal Wagon is affordable fun for a group of friends! You can bring snacks and couple of drinks each on board, so you don’t have to make additional purchases if you don’t want.

Legoland Discovery Center

(157 Easton Town Center) Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground with 2 rides, 10 LEGO build & play zones, a 4D cinema & much more! Timed tickets required; walk-up admission subject to availability. Enhanced safety procedures in place for safe Build & Play!

They also host Adult Nights so adults can play without the kids. Read about it here!

Adult Nights at LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Dreamscape Immersive at AMC (level two of the Station Building inside AMC Theaters). Dreamscape is back at AMC Easton, and the immersive, virtual reality entertainment company once again is transporting guests to faraway worlds. There are 3 epic adventures to choose from – The Blu: Deep Rescue, Alien Zoo and The Curse of the Lost Pearl: A Magic Projector Adventure – to take you to worlds beyond your imagination.

Pins Mechanical Co. (4117 Worth Ave Columbus, OH 43219) 16 duck bowling lanes, 40 arcade games, 35 pinball machines, two bocce ball lanes, curvy slide from the 2nd floor, three bars, and 3,000 square feet of heated patio space in the Newest District! Bar features beer, wine, cocktails, specialty drinks, and more. Tuesday – Friday until 7 pm, get $2 OFF Specialty cocktails, draft beer, and wine. Bring in your own food.

Pins is all ages until 8 PM every day. All minors must be accompanied by an adult (18+) until 8 pm. After 8 PM, Pins is strictly 21+.

Game cost: Duckpin Bowling, $6 per game, per person. All pinball, 50 cents/game. Ping Pong, $6/ half hr, $10/hr. Foosball, 50 cents/game. Patio Pong and Giant Jenga are free.

Patio Dining at Easton. There are over 40 outdoor patios at the Town Center. Check out the restaurants and patios in the New District at True Food Kitchen, Slurping Turtle, LemonShark Poke & Makai Grill, The Beeline, Pins Mechanical, Forbidden Root or Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce!

What’s new at Easton Town Center?

The Escape Game Columbus

3960 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219

6 Columbus escape rooms for all skill levels. Each game has multiple rooms to explore. Choose from a variety of themes and difficulties. Ask your Game Guide for as many hints as you want! (no penalties, no judgment)

The Escape Game Columbus is hosting an Open House event on Thursday, October 5 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm! This event will allow guests to preview the rooms, play sample puzzles from each game, meet and greet with the team, receive door prizes, and enjoy light refreshments.

Additionally any games booked in-store during this event will be available at a discounted rate, and those who book will be entered to win a free private experience for a future game!

Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Pizzeria & Bar 

3959 Brighton Rose Square – New District

Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce, the legendary concept from famed nightlife innovator Ivan Kane, is both a New York Pizzeria and a hidden Night Club. On the ground floor of the Easton location, Forty Deuce serves authentic, New York-style pizza. Build your own pie or slice or choose from our menu of classic toppings. After 8pm, it’s 21+.

Forty Deuce Supper Club

Upstairs, through the kitchen, is the speakeasy-style Club, where Forty Deuce serves up cocktails, dancing, a live DJ, and our World-Famous Burlesque Show backed by a swingin’ jazz trio on Friday and Saturday nights 

21 and Over Only, Reservations Required, Summer Special Only, ($25 Savings/person), Includes Entry and Seating during Supper Club Show and Complimentary Entry into the Forty Deuce Nightclub (Doors Open 9:30pm)

Weenie Wonder: NOW OPEN! Fun casual destination that serves tasty delights for you and your family, ranging from hot dogs and milkshakes to mac & cheese and jojos.

Dos Hermanos: The beloved Columbus food truck has opened its first full-service restaurant. Enjoy the authentic Oaxacan-style recipes including tacos and burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas, plus complimentary chips and salsa, and, of course, a FULLY stocked margarita bar.

Best Photo Ops at Easton Town Center

You’ll find art and beautiful scenery all over Easton. The newest district has stunning art installations that are perfect for your best selfie. See some of the grid-worthy options here. 

Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town Center
Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 337-2200
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Seasonal Fun at Easton Town Center

Find more Easton Town Center fun and announcements on Facebook.

The Easton Lodge

Just south of the Central Park Holiday Tree (Prosecco Plaza location), you’ll find a place to warm up and relax with friends and family. Stop by and “chill” at the Easton Lodge!

This outdoor space is a great place to bring your coffee or hot chocolate, take a seat and enjoy the warmth of one of the two fire pits. The Easton Lodge is the latest space at Easton to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of Easton Town Center during your visit!

image: Easton Town Center

Egloo’s at Easton

Egloo’s are back at Easton in 2022!

Enjoy an “ice-olated” dining experience that offers chic decor, comfortable seating, heat, air purification, and rigorous cleaning procedures in between guests. Interested in dining in an EGLOO? EGLOOS are available by reservation only at The Beeline Bar and Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce!

Each restaurant operates their EGLOO reservations differently, so daily availability, times, and costs may vary. Each EGLOO fits 4-6 guests at a time. See details at this link. 

(614) Restaurant Week

January 24-29, 2022. Over 150 of the best restaurants throughout Columbus will be offering special 3 course menus at fixed prices ($15-$40), as well as carry-out options. See the details here!

Free Valentine Photos at Easton

February 10, 11, and 14, 2023

Treat your Valentine to a romantic memory at Easton and visit the Central Park Fountain for a complimentary Valentine photo on February 11, 12, and 14.

Photos will be moved inside if there is inclement weather. Photos will be added to Facebook for guests to download the following week.

Details here.

Easton Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides

February 10, 11, 12, 14, 2023

Take a romantic trip under the twinkling lights at Easton Town Center with Horse Drawn Carriage Rides for Valentine’s Day. $10 per person; kids under 15 ride free with paying adult. Carriages pick up and drop off outside of Zara on Gramercy Street.

Carriage rides are weather dependent; call Guest Services at (614) 337-2200 to make sure rides are operational before you head out for the night.

Feb 10/11/14: 5-9PM
Feb 12: 3-7PM

Details here!

Valentine’s Pop-Up Flower Shop

Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Love is in the air! Purchase a bouquet of blooms for someone special from local social enterprise Petals That Inspire at Easton Station Building.

Lady Tutu 5k and Little Princess Dash

April 1, 2023, 8-9:30 am

The lady Tutu 5k and Little Princess Dash is a super fun, women’s and girls tutu themed run and walk. The event is held at the beautiful Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Invite your friends and family to join us for a fun morning. Dust off those tutus and grab your gal pals, daughters, sisters, moms and have a morning creating treasured memories. Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation

Easton Egg Hunt

March 25 – April 16, 2023
The Easter Bunny has visited Easton and scattered eggs all over the Town! Explore Easton using the clues below to find the Easter Bunny’s eggs and receive a special Easter treat. Read more here.

Roaming Easter Bunny at Easton Town Center

Find the Roaming Easter Bunny at Easton! The Easter Bunny will be passing out candy on select days around Easton Station. See details here.

Friday, March 31st, 3pm-7pm
Saturday/Sunday, April 1st & 2nd, Noon – 6pm
Friday, April 7th, 3pm-7pm
Saturday, April 8th, Noon – 6pm

Earth Day at Easton Town Center

Join Easton Town Center and COBA (Central Ohio Beekeepers Association) on Saturday, April 22nd from 11am – 2pm to celebrate Earth Day! Connect with community partners and find out more about local sustainability measures.

They are collecting plastic bags, batteries, and light bulbs in exchange for a reusable Easton branded bag (while supplies last)! Everyone who brings items to recycle will also have the chance to enter to win a $100 Easton Gift Card. Details. 

Mother’s Day at Easton

Easton has some fun in store for Mother’s Day on May 13-14.

Mother’s Day Pop-Up Flower Shop

Saturday, May 13, 2023; 12 PM – 3 PM
Petals That Inspire will be inside the Easton Station Building on Saturday, May 13 from 12-3PM selling specialty bouquets and arrangements.

Petals That Inspire will donate a portion of sales to support workforce development in our community through Star House, a nonprofit supporting youth experiencing homelessness through job skill training workshops.

Nordy Club Members Exclusive: A Beautiful Morning with Mom

Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Start Mother’s Day off right at our exclusive Nordy Club breakfast that’s fun for the whole family. Enjoy our delicious celebration menu, a family photo op (plus a disposable camera so you won’t miss a moment!), a fun table activity, and a fragrance-filled atomizer for Mom.

Cost is $30 per adult, $15 per child, free for children under 2. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is based on reservation time selected at purchase. Please arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time. 

Mother’s Day Carriage Rides

Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14, 2023
Go on a horse-drawn carriage ride through Easton’s North District. $10 per person; children under 15 ride free with paying adult. Pick up is across from Eddie Bauer.
May 13: 5 pm – 9 pm
May 14: 3 pm – 7 pm 

Rides may be canceled due to weather conditions. If we are experiencing high winds, rain, freezing, or icy conditions, please call Guest Services at (614) 337-2200 to make sure rides are operational. Details here.

World Bee Day Celebration

May 20, 2023 from 11 am – 2 pm. 

Celebrate World Bee Day at Easton with the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association! Join Easton and COBA to learn more about local hives. Check out the observation hive with live honeybees and grab some freeBEES like stickers, honey candy, and bee balloons.

For more information about Easton’s Bee Friendly Initiatives and environmental impact, visit the Easton Environmental page.

Easton’s Cheers! Challenge 

March 31-May 31, 2023

Visit Easton with friends to complete a bar crawl at your own pace through April 30. Spread it out over a couple of days, or the whole month (and drink responsibly).

Pick up your Cheers! Challenge passport at the Guest Services desk or any of the participating bars and restaurants.

Purchase a cocktail, beer, or other alcoholic beverage any time between March 31st and April 30th and receive a stamp on your passport. One stamp only per participating location.

Collect six stamps and turn your passport in at the Guest Services desk in exchange for an Easton pint glass and a chance to win a $250 Easton gift card! For a second bonus entry in the $250 gift card raffle, collect a stamp from every participating location. Must be 21+ to participate.

614 Day

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 4 – 10 pm

614 Day is Back! This year’s celebration will be bigger than ever! 6 locations, 1 day, 4 the city – that we all love. Celebrate local vendors, local artists, local food, local talent and all of the fabulous people that make this city great! 

From 4 PM – 10 PM, celebrate Cbus at Seventh Son, Antiques on High, Addellas, Budd Dairy, Easton or Land Grant for live music, art, vendors, trivia and more.

There will be local DJ’s, performances, murals, and more. Grab at drink and be read for the livestream toast at 6:14 pm to celebrate Columbus.

See full details about the day and locations – including Easton on the Facebook page. 

Juneteenth Market

Friday, June 17, 2022 from 4 – 9 PM. Stop by to shop this outdoor, boutique market, featuring more than twenty of central Ohio’s Black-owned businesses.

A wide variety of goods will be available for purchase including handcrafted jewelry, health & wellness products, art, and authentic African clothing and accessories. Presented in partnership with the Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce.

Sounds of Summer

Three-part concert series, Sounds of Summer featuring your favorite Columbus bands on Wednesdays, once a month, June, July, and August from 6 pm – 9 pm on the Town Square, located south of Brio.
June 22: SWAGG
July 13: Earth to Mars: Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience
August 10: Fabulous Johnson Brothers

Easton Sunflower Patch

This area provides a safe, natural habitat for pollinators to live and thrive in, and creates an opportunity for the Easton community to experience the beauty of the sunflower. 

The sunflower patch is located just East of the Hilton and is accessible via Easton Way. There is parking to the north of the patch. Our sunflowers bloom in the summer months. Details.

Barbie Truck Malibu Tour

Sunday, August 5, 2022 from 10 am – 7 pm near Crate & Barrel. Barbie™ is hitting the road again with the Barbie Truck Totally Throwback Malibu Tour! Come check out all new limited edition 70’s inspired Barbie merch only available at the truck!

The redesigned Pop-Up Truck will offer an array of new 70s-themed Malibu Barbie beach apparel and accessories, including:

Merchandise will be available to purchase from the Barbie Pop Up Truck by credit card. Pieces range in price from $12 to $75. 

Free Yoga on the Square at Easton

Every Friday, starting June 2 through Sept 1, 2023. Free basic yoga class for ages 13+. Details here. 

photo: Easton Town Center

lululemon: Summer Fitness Series

Sundays from 9-10AM in The Yard

Each session is open and available to all guests. Sessions are free of charge and weather permitting. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required

Easton Movies by Moonlight

Tuesdays in June, 2023. Ready for the movies under the stars to return to Easton? Movies by Moonlight is BACK every Tuesday at dusk in June, featuring favorite family movies.

Bring a blanket and snacks for this outdoor movie series under the stars. Easton will provide social-distancing circles to help groups keep a respectful distance between them; available first come, first served. See details and movies here.

Sounds of Summer

Three-part concert series, Sounds of Summer featuring your favorite Columbus bands on Wednesdays, once a month, June, July, and August from 6 pm – 9 pm on the Town Square, located south of Brio.

June 21: The Flex Crew
July 19: The Deeptones
August 9: Naked Karate Girls

The Peach Truck

July 18, 2023 from 3:30 – 5 PM

The Peach Truck is making a stop at Easton on July 18th from 3:30pm to 5pm. Find the truck in the North Parking lot (east of Nordstrom, and north of The Yard.)

Peaches must be ordered in advance. Click here for more details!

Build a LEGO® DREAMZzz™ Turtle Van

September 13-14th from 5-7pm
September 16-17th from 12-2pm

LEGO DREAMZzz Turtle Van model will be available on a first come first serve basis. A limited quantity will be available each day.
While supplies last. Limited to one LEGO DREAMZzz Turtle Van build per person. LEGO DREAMZzz Turtle Van model cannot be purchased.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

At Easton for one day only on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The popular, all-pink cafe on wheels will be parked at Easton Town Center in Town Square near Crate & Barrel.

photo: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

Chalk the Block at Easton

Watch talented artists chalk up the town square at Easton Town Center during Chalk the Block on September 23-24, 2023.

On Saturday, more than 40 artists will design and draw large scale artworks from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to compete for awards while the public watches.  They’ll work on 10 foot designs while 6 local musical acts perform. 

Awards are given out at the end of the day. You can also visit on Sunday to check out the finished works.

Easton Unplugged at the Yard

Thursdays, May – September 2023. Catch a concert at Easton this year! Easton Town Center brings back live music with Easton Unplugged in the Yard.

This live, acoustic concert series is Thursdays from 6 – 9 pm in The Yard – Easton’s newest district, located north of Macy’s and east of Nordstrom. See details and schedule here.

Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival

Get cheesy on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 4-7:30 p.m. – and it’s all for a good cause to #MacOutCancer for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer program at OSUCCC – The James.

The festival features an array of macaroni and cheese creations from the best Columbus restaurants. There will be live entertainment at this tasty family-friendly festival, and water, soda, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25 for adults.

Liz Porter Photography Columbus Mac and Cheese

Furniture Bank Bed Race

Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9 AM – 12 PM

Grab your friends and family to watch our race to restore homes & hopes! Featuring a free kid’s zone with kid’s races, face painting, balloon animals & more. Easton Town Center North Lot | North of The Yard

Hocus Pocus Fright-day Night Feature

Friday, October 20, 2023 at dusk. Enjoy a spooktacular evening with Hocus Pocus at Easton!
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and witches’ broom for this free, family-friendly event featuring a face painter and goodies. Movie will start around dusk (6:45pm.). Details on Facebook. 

Easton HOWLoween Pet Contest and Fall Festival

Sunday, October 22, 2023 from noon – 3 pm. Fall fun and at Easton Town Center with a pet costume contest.

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