IKEA Columbus: Monthly craft night and holiday fun

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.

Kids Eat Free at IKEA on Wednesdays

IKEA Family members get up to two free kids’ meals when they purchase one adult entrée at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant every Wednesday now thru August 2027.

Monthly: IKEA Family Free Kids Craft Nights

The second Wednesday of each month is IKEA Family Craft Night at IKEA Columbus from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Everything will be provided for kids ages 12 and under (and parents). Join them in the Swedish Restaurant. Register to attend at IKEA.us/Columbus.*

• October 14
• November 11
• December 9

Register here.

*Registration will end 2 hours prior to the event’s listed start time. Walk-ups for IKEA Family events can’t always be accommodated, so please register ahead of time.

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Military and Veterans Eat Free on Veteran’s Day!

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Show your IKEA Family card & military ID and eat your meal for free (value up to $8.99). Valid for one (1) meal per valid military ID. No registration required. Details here.

Holiday fun at IKEA

Saturday, November 28 10:30 AM-04:00 PM ET
Sunday, November 29 10:30 AM-04:00 PM ET

Enjoy holiday cookie decorating, create handmade holiday cards, personalize a picture frame to bring home, and discover helpful pantry organizing tips for the season ahead. Some of the activities need additional sign up – see website for registration. 

Little Whisk Takers: IKEA Kids Cooking Club

Saturday, December 5 10:00 AM-10:45 AM ET
Little chefs create an edible tree for the holidays! For ages 4–7

Free; registration required 

Swedish Christmas Julbord Buffet

Friday, December 11, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 PM

IKEA Columbus hosts the traditional Swedish Christmas Julbord Buffet. The Julbord will feature Swedish traditional favorites, crowd pleasers, and even some kids’ activities.

Tickets can be purchased in the IKEA Columbus Swedish Restaurant and are $19.99 adults / $9.99 kids* with your IKEA Family card or $24.99 adult / $12.99 kids* regular price. *Children under 12 for the kid’s price.

Visit www.ikea-usa.com/family to join IKEA Family.

Details here.

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Find more details about the above events, and future events, on the IKEA Columbus website.

IKEA Columbus
1900 IKEA Way
Columbus, OH 43240

Gingerbread House decorating with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 4:00 PM-06:30 PM ET
Saturday, December 20, 2025 4:00 PM-06:30 PM ET

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a Gingerbread House and photos with Santa! One kit per family with reservations. Reservations are required and may be full.

Holiday Beaded Ornaments

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 05:30 PM-07:00 PM ET: Fully Booked
Saturday, December 27, 2025 10:30 AM-11:30 AM ET Spots remaining!
Saturday, December 27, 2025 11:30 AM-12:30 PM ET Spots remaining!

Let your creativity shine through our PYSSLA beads and templates! This wonderful craft will create festive ornaments for this holiday season. Reservations are required and may be full.

This activity is designed for participants aged 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Pictures with Santa at IKEA Columbus

IKEA Family member can meet up with Santa for pictures and holiday fun.

Saturday, December 20, 2025  1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Check in at the Swedish Restaurant; reservations here. 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.

Kids’ New Years Eve Noon Countdown

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Celebrate New Years Eve with us at a time your kids can enjoy, at noon!
Kids can toast with their own non-alcoholic drinks, eat some snacks, and countdown to noon to celebrate the new year! We’ll have crafts and party favors to celebrate, as well as some coupons for our Swedish Food Market if you want to keep the party going at home.

Registration recommended for the Kids event.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Enjoy the Ballet Folclorico Xochihua dancers as we Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in dance. Free; no registration required.

Saturday, October 17, 2026; 12:00 PM-12:30 PM ET and 2:00 PM-2:30 PM ET

There will be 2 performances at 12:00pm and 2:00pm in the Self-Serve warehouse area. Don’t forget…kids eat free with purchase of adult entree this weekend.

Trick or Treat at IKEA Columbus

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Come dressed in a costume and enjoy a night filled with sweet treats at our Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt!