It can be SO hard to pick out teen gifts! Whether your teen is trendy, sporty, preppy, emo, or into art, theatre, music, school - or a mix of the above, we've got a teen gift guide for you! If some of these items seem like a throwback to your middle or high school days, that's not an … [Read more...] about Best Teen Gifts and stocking stuffers!
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
Santa is at Indian Mound Mall in Heath, Ohio again in 2024, and taking photos with Santa is FREE! Photos with Santa at Indian Mound Mall November 22 - December 24, 2024 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
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
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
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
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
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
Kids and adults who love LEGOS do not want to miss Brick Fest Live in Columbus from January 4-5, 2025! This national tour is coming to the Columbus Convention Center, and is great for all ages! Guests will immerse themselves with over a million bricks on display - and they can play … [Read more...] about Brick Fest Live in Columbus is fun for all LEGO fans!
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
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