Train loving kids will be thrilled with this holiday event at Ohio Railway Museum. Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway Museum returns for 2023 and features Santa letters, ornament-making, train rides, and visits with Mrs. Claus! Trains + Santa + Holiday fun Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway … [Read more...] about Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway Museum
Holidays
Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville
Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 3, 2023. This annual event features neighborhood merchants participating with specials and promotions for a neighborhood party that'll help you shop your Christmas list and get in the … [Read more...] about Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville
Upper Arlington Winter Festival, Visits with Santa, and other holiday fun
Upper Arlington is celebrating the winter season with a weekend of fun in December, including the Winter Festival and Tree Lighting, Santa visits, and other holiday fun. Upper Arlington Winter Festival Get in the spirit of the season with the UA Winter Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Winter Festival, Visits with Santa, and other holiday fun
Celebrate Chanukah in Columbus with Menorah lightings and more
Enjoy Eight Nights of Fun with Chabad Columbus to celebrate the season of Chanukah in Columbus! Maccabee Landing and the Chanukah Candy Cannon Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 4:30 pm Watch as a Maccabee Hero skydives into Bevelhymer Park to light the Menorah, followed by a helicopter dreidel … [Read more...] about Celebrate Chanukah in Columbus with Menorah lightings and more
Take a festive ride around the Town with Easton Holiday Carriage Rides
Take a festive trip around Easton Town Center with Holiday Carriage Rides on the weekends after the Grand Illumination at Easton. Enjoy the holiday lights of Easton before or after your shopping or dining. Experience the lights and beauty of the holiday season around Easton Town Center … [Read more...] about Take a festive ride around the Town with Easton Holiday Carriage Rides
Go Back in Time at Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge
Take a trip back to 1850s England at the Dickens Victorian Village in downtown Cambridge. What began as one man’s vision in 2006 has become an entire community's hometown Christmas tradition. Dickens Victorian Village runs from November 1 – December 31, 2023. This annual event offers a … [Read more...] about Go Back in Time at Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge
Holiday Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
It’s time to get tickets for the seasonal tradition of Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performing holiday favorite and carols at the Ohio Theatre. The Columbus Symphony’s holiday tradition is back from December 1-3, 2023 with spectacular performances of … [Read more...] about Holiday Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
With the cold and/or wet weather, it's harder to get the kids outside to run off energy. Head to Skate Zone 71 and let them skate off their energy. They offer skate sessions most days and have a bunch of holiday and winter break sessions with special guests, as well as other deals. Best yet, … [Read more...] about Skate Zone 71 Holiday and Winter Break Parties
FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
Whether you have friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving Day Weekend, or you're looking for something to do to get out of the house, we have the list for you! We've gathered LOTS of things to do Thanksgiving weekend in Columbus besides eating turkey and shopping (though we included a … [Read more...] about FREE things to do Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family
Your 2023 Guide to Christmas and Holiday Events in Columbus
There are so many events to enjoy the Christmas and Holiday season in Columbus, including family activities, date ideas, community tree lightings, and more. More details can be found through the links, or on the individual event websites. Mark your calendars so you don't miss … [Read more...] about Your 2023 Guide to Christmas and Holiday Events in Columbus
Call Butterball Turkey-Talk Line for prep and cooking help
It's time for turkey! Preparing and cooking a turkey is not as easy as you'd think, especially for first-timers. If you have questions, Butterball's Turkey-Talk Line has answers! Butterball's Turkey-Talk Line As the largest turkey producer in the United States, Butterball can … [Read more...] about Call Butterball Turkey-Talk Line for prep and cooking help
2024 Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
Head to Worthington Thanksgiving weekend to get into the holiday spirit with the Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Stroll streets and enjoy musical entertainment during this traditional holiday festival. Sunday Funday Holiday Open House Old … [Read more...] about 2024 Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
2023 Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration and Creekside Park Lights Display
Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration is on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in the Creekside District (117 Mill St). This fun festival will features family activities beginning at 3 p.m., live entertainment, parade and more! (and by more, we mean SANTA!) Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration Head … [Read more...] about 2023 Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration and Creekside Park Lights Display
Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas
Ohio Village celebrates a Victorian Christmas with Dickens of a Christmas, inspired by the stories of Charles Dickens. The village will come to life during 3 weekends this holiday season for some olde time Christmas fun. Wander the Village and visit with characters from Charles … [Read more...] about Experience a Victorian Christmas with Ohio Village Dickens of a Christmas
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2023. 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