Kick off the holiday season and the spirit of giving in Downtown Columbus with the annual Winterfest at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with holiday activities from 11 am - 4 pm. The celebration features, seasonal beer from local breweries, craft cocktails, and … [Read more...] about Winterfest at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Columbus: live music, local food/drink, and holiday cheer
Holiday Season
Best gifts for guys – husbands, dads, brothers, sons
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Guys can be hard to shop for. They either have want they want, don't know what they want, or don't know what they need. We've gathered some ideas for stocking stuffers and big and small gifts for guys of all ages. Just want to browse? Check out the Black Friday deals on … [Read more...] about Best gifts for guys – husbands, dads, brothers, sons
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2025. Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly. Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Downtown Columbus Holiday Trolley Hop
Check out what the Downtown and the Discovery District has to offer for the holiday season on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for the Downtown Columbus Holiday Trolley Hop. The Trolley will take participants on rides to visit various merchants and cultural institutions in Downtown … [Read more...] about Downtown Columbus Holiday Trolley Hop
The holidays and Santa at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Santa arrives at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing on November 15, 2024, and the holiday season kicks off from there! Tuttle Mall Santa Pictures November 15 through December 24, 2024. Sundays are 12 pm - 6 pm, Monday - Friday are 2 pm - 7 pm, Saturday, 10 am- 8 pm (may open earlier in December). … [Read more...] about The holidays and Santa at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center
Gateway Film Center is showing their Holiday Classics Film Series on select days through December 2024. Gateway Film Center features holiday craft brews, holiday cocktails, as well as seasonal theater candy and lots of holiday spirit. 2024 Holiday Classics Film admission Holiday Classics … [Read more...] about Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center
Best White Elephant gift exchange ideas
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White Elephant gift exchanges, or as some call them, Yankee Swaps or Greed, are about as popular as ugly Christmas sweater parties. Gifts for these exchanges can be hard to choose because there are often a variety of people participating and you may have to gear the appropriateness around the … [Read more...] about Best White Elephant gift exchange ideas
Where to shop local in Columbus for the Holidays
I think everyone can agree that its SO important to shop local this holiday season when possible. We're gathering a list featuring places to shop local in Columbus and surrounding areas to support area businesses. Most of these lists are compiled by visitors bureaus, chambers of … [Read more...] about Where to shop local in Columbus for the Holidays
Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus and where to find Santa’s Mailbox
Naughty or nice, it's time for kids to write their Letters to Santa! There are drop-off locations for Santa's Mailbox around Columbus that will be sent to the North Pole for Santa to read. It's a great way to get kids excited about the holiday season and to make sure they stay on the 'good' … [Read more...] about Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus and where to find Santa’s Mailbox
Where’s Santa? How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve
Looking for Santa? There are several ways to track Santa on his flight for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning! Track Santa with NORAD Since 1955, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has kept track of Santa's Sleigh flying through the sky. Starting on Christmas Eve, kids all … [Read more...] about Where’s Santa? How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve
Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays
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Sometimes it feels like the holidays are all about emptying your wallet. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of ways to save money on gifts, entertainment, and dining out through the holidays. I’ve gathered together some of my best tips – most having to do with shopping/gifts – … [Read more...] about Save Money on Gifts through the Holidays
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: BOGO original-glazed dozen for FREE!
Its time for 12 doughnuts of Christmas (for $1!) at Krispy Kreme! On Thursday, December 12, Krispy Kreme celebrates the “Day of the Dozens” with the sweetest deal of the season. Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens On 12/12, buy any dozen doughnuts (including the … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: BOGO original-glazed dozen for FREE!
Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Photos with Santa
Cheryl's Cookies are a favorite in Columbus, and their treats are always a hit on a holiday cookie tray or as a gift! This year, the big guy is coming to Cheryl's Cookies for holiday photos with Santa on December 7, 2024! Visit the Westerville Flagship Store on December 7, 2024 from 10 am … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Cookies Holiday Photos with Santa
Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
Drexel Theatre celebrates the season with the Holiday Film Series. Grab the family or friends for some cheap holiday fun at the Drexel for Elf! ELF (pg) Join Drexel for the Elf Hot Cocoa and PJ Party. Wear your PJ's, bring your blankets! The Hot Cocoa Bar will start 30 minutes before the … [Read more...] about Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
Gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers
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If you shop online as much as I do, your delivery people and mail carrier earn their paychecks. As an extra thank you during the holidays, consider small gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers. Nearly every day, one or more of the trucks drives down my driveway to bring a package or a … [Read more...] about Gifts for mail carriers and delivery drivers
