In addition to all of the holiday fun and family gatherings over Christmas break, you'll probably encounter bored kids or will just need to get out of the house. There are plenty of free and cheap activities for winter break in Columbus, so plan ahead to keep the kids from complaining. This … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
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25+ New Year’s Eve Parties in Columbus 2025/2026
Looking to go out for New Year's Eve in Columbus for 2025/2026? We've compiled a list options to party the night away until the ball drop (and beyond). In the spirit of "cheap", there are free, under $15, and under $30 per person options. We also include a few splurge events, because many of … [Read more...] about 25+ New Year’s Eve Parties in Columbus 2025/2026
Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus
Whether you can't cook, or just don't want to, you can find an amazing Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus. It's a great option if you are only feeding a few (or yourself), and don't want to make the full family feast. Order a fully cooked (or prepped) meal to make at home! You'll avoid … [Read more...] about Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus
Free Christmas activities in Columbus and Central Ohio
The holidays are expensive, but enjoying the season doesn't have to be. There are so FREE Christmas activities in Columbus and around Central Ohio that you can fill your holiday calendar without spending putting a dent in your budget. From Christmas parades and community celebrations, … [Read more...] about Free Christmas activities in Columbus and Central Ohio
A Winter Evening on the Farm
Celebrate the holiday spirit as people would have in the 1930s at A Winter Evening on the Farm at Gallant Farm Preserve on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3 pm - 7 pm. Things slow down on the farm in winter allowing more time for simple pleasures. Come to Gallant Farm for an evening of … [Read more...] about A Winter Evening on the Farm
Free Santa pictures at Indian Mound Mall in Heath
Santa is at Indian Mound Mall in Heath, Ohio again in 2025, and taking photos with Santa is FREE! Photos with Santa at Indian Mound Mall November 22 - December 24, 2025 Meet with Santa at the Indian Mound Mall in Heath, Ohio for photos (or just a chat). There is no photographer on site this … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures at Indian Mound Mall in Heath
Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer
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If you need a quick gift for a beer lover, dress up a 6 or 12 pack of dark bottles with Rudolph gear for a gift of Rudolph Beer! Just pick up some brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, red pom poms, and glue. I didn't bother removing the labels, but you could if you wanted. For the antlers, I … [Read more...] about Gift for a beer lover: Rudolph beer
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: BOGO original-glazed dozen for $1!
Its time for 12 doughnuts of Christmas (for $1!) at Krispy Kreme! On Friday, 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 Krispy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: BOGO original-glazed dozen for $1!
Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
A lot of Christmas fun revolves around children - but there are a lot of fun activities celebrating Christmas for adults too! Don't have kids, have a sitter, or are your kids grown? There are plenty of Christmas activities around Columbus that don't revolve around kids! Some fun … [Read more...] about Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
Christmas for the dogs and pet photos with Santa
Who doesn't love dressing their pets up in an adorable Christmas outfit. Whether it's a kitty with a elf hat, a boxer with reindeer ears, a hamster in a Santa hat, a pretty pittie in a holiday sweater, or a lizard with some jingle bells, pet photos with Santa are ADORABLE. Even if your … [Read more...] about Christmas for the dogs and pet photos with Santa
Free Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart 2025
Santa is coming to PetSmart, and you know your pets need a photo with Santa! Santa Photo Days at PetSmart PetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa on December 13-14, 2025 at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery … [Read more...] about Free Pet Photos with Santa at PetSmart 2025
Uptown Scrooge brings interactive holiday spirit to historic Uptown Westerville
Step into Scrooge when beloved holiday family tradition Uptown Scrooge returns to historic Uptown Westerville during the holiday season. The fast-paced rendition of “A Christmas Carol” packs all the magic and mayhem into a one hour! The show will take place in the stage room at Java Central … [Read more...] about Uptown Scrooge brings interactive holiday spirit to historic Uptown Westerville
Great gifts for your parents or grandparents
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Every year I struggle with what gifts to get my parents. They are HARD to buy for (whether its Christmas, birthdays, or their anniversary), because if they need something, they buy it. It takes more thought to come up with what they need (but don't know they need), or what I know they'd … [Read more...] about Great gifts for your parents or grandparents
Take in a TubaChristmas performance this holiday season – performers welcome! Dec 15
Tuba and euphonium players are invited to come together to participate in local TubaChristmas concerts, and the public is invited to enjoy the holiday shows. The concerts are part of the annual TubaChristmas tradition, in which tuba players around the world gather to play Christmas … [Read more...] about Take in a TubaChristmas performance this holiday season – performers welcome! Dec 15
Walmart offers Holiday Meals for 10 at under $4 per person
Making a holiday meal can be expensive, and Walmart has a budget-friendly holiday meal deal. For less than $4 per person, you can serve a feast for 10, complete with all the trimmings with the Walmart Turkey Meal bundle or the Holiday Ham Dinner. Available now through December 26, 2025, … [Read more...] about Walmart offers Holiday Meals for 10 at under $4 per person
