Pull out your Santa Suit (everyone has one, right?) and head to the Short North for SantaCon on Saturday, December 6, 2025 beginning at 4 p.m. Bar hop around the District with hundreds of Santas, Reindeer, and Elves, and enjoy jolly drink specials. You'll start at Bernards … [Read more...] about SantaCon Columbus Bar Crawl
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Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Load the family into the car and enjoy Butch Bando's Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds from November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026. The drive-thru light show features 3 miles of magical twinkling light displays that will amaze all ages from the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Butch Bando’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights
The Irish Fairy Door Trail in Dublin is fun for the whole family
This adventure trail is just for the kids, but you'll have fun exploring too! Bring the kids to historic Dublin to find the tiny magical fairy doors in 12 downtown businesses with the Irish Fairy Door Trail. Irish Fairy Door Trail To start, download the Trail Guide, or pick one up at Dublin … [Read more...] about The Irish Fairy Door Trail in Dublin is fun for the whole family
$6 holiday movies Season’s Screenings Retro Series at Marcus Theatres
Watch your favorite holiday movies on the big screen at Marcus Theatres with the Season's Screenings Retro Series from December 5 - December 18, 2025. Holiday Movies Retro Series Schedule December 5-11, 2025 Dr. Suess' The Grinch Elf December 12-18, 2025 White Christmas It's … [Read more...] about $6 holiday movies Season’s Screenings Retro Series at Marcus Theatres
Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
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It's time to start purchasing your holiday gifts! We have a big list of local options in our Columbus Gift Guide to work through your shopping list! If you're waiting until Christmas Eve, make sure to check store hours, as smaller, local store may be closed or closing early. Merry … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
Wonderlight’s Christmas in Ohio at Hartford Fairgrounds
Get ready to be WOWED! WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio returns to the Harford Fairgrounds. Just 30 minutes from Columbus, you'll find a drive-through Christmas lights display featuring over 1 million LED lights. WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio is aglow at Hartford Fairgrounds from … [Read more...] about Wonderlight’s Christmas in Ohio at Hartford Fairgrounds
Fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Young's Jersey Dairy is a must-see attraction in Central, Ohio. It's located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, which is less than an hour west of Columbus, which makes it perfect for a day trip. They host seasonal events and activities throughout the year, and there's always plenty to explore...plus, Ice … [Read more...] about Fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Run the Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights!
Looking for a unique way to enjoy the holiday season? Don’t miss your chance to Run the Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights! This is your one and only opportunity to run (or walk) through the dazzling light show – typically reserved for cars. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13, … [Read more...] about Run the Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights!
Bar Crawl in Columbus: 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl
It seems too early to think about Christmas, even though the stores have it in our face already. But sometimes the early bird pays less for his worm, so get your tickets for the annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl before prices go up. The Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl is coming to town on … [Read more...] about Bar Crawl in Columbus: 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl
Rusty Bucket Worthington Retro Holiday Pop-Up Bar
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern in Worthington is all decked out as a Retro Holiday Pop-Up for a little fun holiday spirit. Whether you go on a date, a meetup with friends, or with the family, this will be a really fun Christmas season stop! From November 17 through December 31, 2026, the … [Read more...] about Rusty Bucket Worthington Retro Holiday Pop-Up Bar
