What’s going on at Easton? Holiday fun and more

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.

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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.

Holiday Fun at Easton

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Easton’s Grand Illumination

Friday, November 18, 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!

Holiday Carriage Rides at Easton

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, November 19 – December 23

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 $5, or take a candid pic with your own camera for FREE! Photos begin after the Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 18, 2022.

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 3 and 10, 2022 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 18, 2022 at 5 p.m. This family party will include Menorah lighting, sufganiot, dreidels, music, raffle prizes, dancing and refreshments!

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

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!

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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. 

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?

Crumbl Cookies: NOW OPEN at Easton! Crumbl features four specialty cookies each week, along with the two standard favorites: warm chocolate chip and chilled sugar! 4034 Morse Crossing

Another Broken Egg Café: Another Broken Egg Café is an upscale breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant that specializes in award-winning, Southern-inspired menu options with innovative twists and signature cocktails. It’s SO good! 3942 Townsfair Way in the South District.

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.

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.

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Easton Drive-in Movies

Select days in May. Easton Drive-in is showing movies on select days in May. Tickets are $10/car. See details and movies here! Music will play through a radio station, and you can it in or beside your car.

Skate Around the Town at Easton Ice Rink

Grab your friends and family and head to the Easton Ice Rink to Skate Around the Town on the synthetic ice. From December 17-January 2, 2022, skaters can enjoy fun on the ice for FREE! You don’t even need to bring your own skates – they’ll have them for you to borrow!

Get out of the house during the holidays and enjoy some time on the ice – open every day except Christmas Day! See details and hours here.

(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. The following Easton restaurants are participating.

Easton Hiring Day

Many of Easton’s stores and restaurants are hiring NOW! To help brands fill open roles, Easton Town Center is hosting Easton Hiring Day on Saturday, February 5 from 11am – 7pm, and Sunday, February 6 from 1-5 pm. Whether you’re looking for a new career, a side hustle, or a seasonal opportunity, there is a job for you!

Visit brands throughout the day for more information on open roles, grab an application, or just learn more about the place. Each participating brand will be marked with balloons on their storefront – see a list of participating brands at this link. If you can’t make it to a Hiring Day, check out the Easton Jobs page which is consistently being updated with new opportunities.

Free Valentine Photos at Easton

February 11, 12, and 14, 2022. 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.

Friday & Saturday: 6-8PM
Monday: 6-8PM

Easton Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides

February 11-14, 2022. 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.

Friday & Saturday: 5-9PM
Sunday: 3-7PM
Monday: 5-9PM

Mother’s Day at Easton

Easton has some fun in store for Mother’s Day on May 7 and May 8!

Mother’s Day 5K

Saturday, May 7 from 8 – 10 AM on Town Square. 
Get active with Mom (and the rest of the family) with the Mother’s Day 5k at Easton, presented by Healthy New Albany. Whether running, walking, or pushing a stroller, you’ll enjoy special perks on race day while exploring Easton!

100% of race proceeds will support Healthy New Albany’s programs and community initiatives. To register, please visit www.momday5k.com.

Mother’s Day Pop-Up Flower Bar

Saturday, May 7; 10:00 AM – 2 PM
Celebrate the moms in your life with fresh, blooming bouquets! Brought to you by Petals that Inspire at the Prosecco Plaza across from Central Park Fountain.

Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch at Nordstrom Café Bistro

Saturday, May 7; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Nordstrom restaurants are launching a new brunch menu, and Nordy Club members are invited to experience it first at selected Nordstrom stores on Saturday, May 7.

Treat Mom to delicious food and drinks and enjoy fun surprises for her, activities for kids and a photo moment for the whole family. Children of all ages welcome! Space is limited, reserve your spot before May 4. 

FREE Mother’s Day Photos

Sunday, May 8; 1 pm – 4 pm.
Get a free photo taken at Easton for Mother’s Day from 1-4PM at the Central Park Fountain. Photos will be available for download on Facebook within a week after the photographed date. Mother’s Day Photos are weather dependent

Mother’s Day Carriage Rides

Sunday, May 8; 3 pm – 7 pm.
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.

Rides are scheduled to end at 7 pm, so the line may be closed early to accommodate those already in line. Check at the carriage stand for line details.

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.

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.

Easton Movies by Moonlight

Tuesdays in June, 2022. 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 22: SWAGG
July 13: Earth to Mars: Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience
August 10: Fabulous Johnson Brothers

Free Yoga on the Square at Easton

Every Friday, starting June 3 through Sept 2, 2022. Free basic yoga class for ages 13+. Participants will be socially distanced to allow a safe and fun experiences.

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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:

• Barbie-logo embroidered denim jacket
• Pink Barbie-logo hoodie
• Tie Dye bucket hat
• Ringer T-shirt
• Embroidered patch set
• Enamel pin set
• Burlap Shopper Tote
• Stainless thermal bottle
• Beach Towel
• Malibu Barbie Necklace
• Malibu Barbie Logo Mug

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

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

At Easton for one day only on Saturday, September 24, 2022 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 October 1-2, 2022.

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.

Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival

Get cheesy on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 4-8 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

Easton HOWLoween Pet Contest and Fall Festival

Sunday, October 24th from noon – 3 pm. Fall fun and at Easton Town Center with a pet costume contest.

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