Short North Holiday Hop and Holiday Trails

Celebrate holiday fun, shopping, tastes, sights, and sounds on High Street in the Short North with Holiday Hop and Holiday Trail! 

Short North Hops on High Holiday Hop

On Saturday December 6, 2025 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., celebrate the art + soul of the holiday season during the biggest Gallery Hop of the year at Holiday Hop!

Visit your favorite Short North Arts District stores and galleries, enjoy special holiday street performances, and shop from local artisans.

Check out the The High Street Holiday Market at Holiday Hop from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on High Street., which will be closed off for pedestrian-only traffic in segments from Russell Street to W. 2nd Avenue.

In addition to the brick and mortar businesses, there will be 150 street market vendors will be on hand to offer creative and diverse holiday items.

Holiday Hop features

– Holiday Tree Sales From Oakland Nurseries, with a share of proceeds benefiting charity.
– Free Gift Wrapping At The FIG Room in exchange for donations to Dress for Success.
– Ice Carving and More Ice carving by Sculptdecor, plus visits from Santa and holiday decor.
– Festive Street Performances – Live music throughout all event hours and a community sing-along at 7 p.m.
– Hot Beverages – Complimentary drinks, eggnog tasting and more from a variety of partners.

Find full details and schedule on the Short North Arts District website closer to the event. 

Short North Arts District Holiday Trail

November 28-December 31, 2025

Buy local with the Short North Arts District Holiday Trail to support small business! Shoppers can complete the Holiday Trail by making five purchases at participating businesses to earn a sweet treat.

The Holiday Trail will be a digitally-enabled experience. This mobile pass will be enabled by Bandwango and administered by Experience Columbus. Each person who completes the trail will receive a their choice of a FREE hot chocolate and cookie from Tertulia Bakery & Cafe, or a FREE hot chocolate or hot cider from Northstar Cafe. Details here. 

Short North Arts District Kids Scavenger Hunt

November 28-December 31, 2025

Kids under 12 are invited to explore the district to find festive items from our list of participating businesses. Track down three holiday items to receive a free prize from our Scavenger Hunt Partner!

Participating businesses include: Dublin Cleaners, Milkshake Factory, Red Giraffe Designs, Tertulia Bakery & Cafe…with more to be announced!

Details and shops here.

Lil’ Shops

November 28 – December 31, 2025 

Little ones are invited to discover a curated selection of items under $20 from participating businesses, perfect for children to pick out gifts for family and friends. Participating businesses include: Dublin Cleaners, Milkshake Factory, Red Giraffe Designs, Tertulia Bakery & Cafe…with more to be announced!

More holiday deals

Find all the deals and events going on in the Short North, including Black Friday Sales, Small Business Saturday deals, as well as details about Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.

About the Short North Arts District

The Short North Arts District is the most vibrant spot in the City of Columbus, and is home to more than 300 exciting businesses, the majority of which are locally-owned or headquartered. It has received numerous national accolades, is considered a model for urban revitalization, and is known as the art and soul of Columbus. The Short North Alliance (SNA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving both the property and business owners of the Short North Arts District. For more information, visit www.shortnorth.org

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