IKEA Columbus holds a variety of activities and workshops through the year. Registration may be required for some, and most require you join the IKEA FAMILY member program – it’s free!
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IKEA Family
You must be an IKEA Family member to qualify for the sale, but it’s quick and easy (and free) to join. IKEA Family members enjoy special benefits and discounts, including:
- Free hot coffee or tea with every visit
- Happy birthday surprise
- Free workshops and events
- Exclusive member discounts
- Chance to win $100 gift card every time you scan your card in store
You’ll also qualify for 90-day price protection, receipts saved to your profile and financing options to bring your ideas to life.
Swedish Christmas Julbord Buffet
Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 PM
IKEA Columbus hosts the traditional Swedish Christmas Julbord Buffet. The Julbord will feature Swedish traditional favorites, crowd pleasers, and even some kids’ activities.
Purchase tickets in person at the Swedish Restaurant at IKEA Columbus. Tickets are $24 per person ($12.99 for kids under 12).
Members of the IKEA Family free loyalty club receive a discount: $19.99 per person ($9.99 for kids). Visit www.ikea-usa.com/family to join IKEA Family.
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Pictures with Santa at IKEA Columbus
IKEA Family member can meet up with Santa for pictures and holiday fun.
Saturday, December 9th 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 16th 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check in at the Swedish Restaurant; no reservations required. Only one (1) picture per family will be taken and printed. Not an IKEA Family member? Don’t worry, it is free to join and easy to sign-in. See website.
Gingerbread House decorating
Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a Gingerbread House at IKEA. We provide the candy, icing, & house and even clean up the mess! Bring the entire family in for this Swedish holiday tradition.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
One gingerbread house provided per IKEA Family Membership. This event will take place in the Swedish Restaurant at IKEA Columbus.
Don’t forget, IKEA Family members receive two kid’s entrees free with purchase of adult entrée at the Swedish Restaurant on Wednesday nights!
Registration required. Log in to your IKEA Family account in order to sign up for this event.
Food deals at IKEA
All offers are subject to change. See website to verify offers.
Breakfast for just $2.49
Start your day with an affordable meal! Join us for a delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs and potatoes.
Mac and cheese for only $3.99
Spend less on a delicious, comfort food classic! Enjoy an adult mac and cheese meal for the affordable price of just $3.99.
IKEA Family members enjoy special IKEA Restaurant offers every Monday through Thursday*
Monday: Meatless Monday. Veggie & Plant Ball plates, $3
Tuesday: Spend $20 in the Restaurant and get 20% off in the Swedish Food Market
Wednesday: Two kid’s entrees free with purchase of adult entrée
Thursday: $1 off Swedish Meatballs
Members of IKEA Family, IKEA’s free loyalty club, get a free a hot coffee or tea in the Swedish Restaurant.
Breakfast is available daily at 9:30 am, before the store opens. Starting 9:30 a.m., customers will be able to enter to dine at the Swedish Restaurant and walk the upstairs Showroom. After 10:00 a.m. when IKEA Columbus opens, customers will be able to access the rest of the store.
Find more details about the above events, and future events, on the IKEA Columbus website.
IKEA Columbus
1900 IKEA Way
Columbus, OH 43240
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