Oakland Nursery locations around Columbus are a must-visit tradition during the Holiday season.
From visits with Santa, live music, reindeer, carriage rides, and all of the beauty of Christmas, it’s a great stop to get in the spirit of the season.
Oakland Nursery always has an amazing set-up for Santa, and they allow you to take your time and your own photos with visits with Santa.
It’s also a great place to pick out your Christmas tree and decorations. Many tree farms have a shortage of taller trees during the last couple of holiday seasons, but Oakland usually offers a generous selection of tall trees.
We’ve always been happy with our tree when we’ve purchased it at Oakland Nursery (even the time when it fell over in the middle of the night – totally our fault!).
Read below for some of the upcoming Christmas events at Oakland Nursery, or call to see details about weekend activities.
While they’ve offered Breakfast with Santa pre-2020, it doesn’t appear to be on the schedule for 2022 again. But when it returns, we highly recommend that option!
Dispatch Holiday Indoor Decorating Contest
November 9 – December 5, 2023
Do you go ALL OUT with your indoor holiday decorations? Enter The Dispatch & Oakland Nurseries Holiday Indoor Decorating Contest. Columbus residents can submit photos of their indoor decorations for the chance to win a $500 Oakland Nursery Gift Card!
Photos must be submitted by December 5, and will be featured in the online gallery on the Columbus Dispatch contest page. A panel of judges from Oakland and the Columbus Dispatch will determine the winning photo.
Judging and winner announcement will occur in mid-December. Details here.
Holiday Open Houses
November 9 – November 26
Save 25% off in-store merchandise at all Oakland retail locations – includes Garden Centers & Specialty Shops! (Live products and other exclusions apply!)
Visit your neighborhood Oakland store on Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, from 12-4 pm for door prizes & a festive holiday atmosphere!
Columbus Garden Center Christmas Events
November 25 – December 10, 2023
1156 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614-268-3511
Santa is on location Saturdays & Sundays, November 25 – December 10 from 12 noon – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a magical wonderland during visits with Santa, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides from 12 noon – 4 pm (weather dependent).
The Reindeer visit on December 9 from 11 am – 2 pm!
Other weekend events and guests will be scheduled during the season. Call store for details or stop by.
Delaware Garden Center Events
November 25 – December 10, 2023
25 Kilbourne Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-548-6633
Santa is on location Saturdays & Sundays, November 25 – December 10 from 12 noon – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a magical wonderland during visits with Santa
Other weekend events & guests including All Species Wildlife Education, live music, balloon & caricature artists. Please call the store for more details.
Dublin Garden Center Events
November 25 – December 10, 2023
4261 W Dublin-Granville Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-874-2400
Santa is on location Saturdays & Sundays, November 25 – December 10 from 12 noon – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a magical wonderland during visits with Santa, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides from 12 noon – 3 pm (weather dependent).
The Reindeer visit on December 9 from 11 am – 2 pm!
Other weekend events and guests will be scheduled during the season. Call store for details or stop by.
The Dublin location typically allows dogs in the visits with Santa, but please verify for 2023 before you take any pets.
New Albany Garden Center Events
November 25 – December 10, 2023
5211 Johnstown Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: 614-917-1020
Santa is on location Saturdays & Sundays, November 25 – December 10 from 12 noon – 3:30 pm in his magical wonderland!
Live music is back this year with the New Albany High School Music Department! Enjoy listening to the High School Choir on Sundays, November 26 and December 3 from 2-3 pm.
Breakfast with Santa Event: Saturday, December 16th, from 9:00 – 11:00 am to visit children while they enjoy light breakfast food and refreshments. No reservations are required. Call 614-917-1020 for more information.
Other weekend events & guests including carriage rides. Please call the store for more details.
Oakland INSIDE & OUT Events
Girls’ Night Out
Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Grab some girlfriends and head to Oakland Columbus for special sales, guest vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a festive atmosphere – both inside & outside!
1156 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614-268-3511
Black Friday Weekend
November 24 – 26, 2023. It’s Small Business Saturday so there are lots of great perks for customers this weekend. Save 25% off Holiday Décor & Gifts! Event includes raffles, prizes, demos, and more!
Find more fun at Oakland Nursery locations on the website.
Looking for all of the holiday fun in Columbus? Check out these pages!
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- Free and cheap events this weekend in Columbus
- Your Guide to Christmas and Holiday Events in Columbus
- Over 40 Holiday Art and Craft Festivals
- Turkey Trots and Holiday Races
- Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in Columbus
- Christmas Theater and Concerts in Columbus
- Photos with Santa
- Locations of Mailboxes for Letters to Santa
- Community Tree Lightings and Holiday Celebrations in Columbus
- Holiday Train Rides in Ohio: Santa Trains and Polar Express
- Free and Cheap Activities for Winter Break in Columbus
- Columbus Happy Hours
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Oakland Nurseries New Albany Garden Center
5211 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
614-917-1020
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