Enjoy Christmas in Downtown Delaware with Home for the Holidays Weekend from December 5-7, 2025. First Friday and the Tree Lighting Ceremony kick off the season of holiday events on Main Street Delaware, Ohio. Main Street Delaware Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6pm … [Read more...] about Tree lighting, Santa, and Christmas in Downtown Delaware
Holidays
Santa Photos at Polaris Fashion Place
Don't miss Santa at Polaris Fashion Place, starting Friday, November 14, 2025 for his Grand Arrival and photos through the season. In addition to Santa Pictures, there's so much holiday fun going on through the season at Polaris, like holiday shopping markets, music, and more. Santa’s … [Read more...] about Santa Photos at Polaris Fashion Place
Pickerington Holiday Spirit: Shopping, Tree Lighting, breakfast with Santa, and more
Pickerington is full of Christmas spirit throughout the Christmas season, with shopping, Pickerington Holiday Gathering and Tree lighting, and more. Pickerington Village Shop Hop 2nd Thursday of each month, 4 pm - 8 pm Thursday, November 13, 2025 Thursday, December 11, 2025 All … [Read more...] about Pickerington Holiday Spirit: Shopping, Tree Lighting, breakfast with Santa, and more
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 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027. 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
Shop and celebrate local at HolidayVille in Clintonville
Experience Clintonville is hosting its largest holiday shopping event with HolidayVille on Sunday, December 7, 2025. 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
Grandview Heights Tree Lighting “Holiday in the Heights” – Dec 1
Celebrate the season in Grandview Heights with the Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Pierce Field, 1080 W. First Ave.. Grandview Heights Holiday Tree Lighting Arrive early to enjoy the free iceless ice rink from 3 pm- 8 pm; they'll have … [Read more...] about Grandview Heights Tree Lighting “Holiday in the Heights” – Dec 1
Wildlights Member Preview Night at Columbus Zoo
Wildlights is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium soon and you won't want to miss this spectacular holiday event powered by AEP Ohio. From Friday, November 20, 2026- Sunday, January 6, 2027, guests can check out the festivities at the Zoo featuring displays of millions of LED … [Read more...] about Wildlights Member Preview Night at Columbus Zoo
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
2026 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival – Dec 3
Bring the family downtown on Thursday, December 3, 2026 for the Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Square complex. The free, family-friendly holiday festival kicks off with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at the Ohio Statehouse. The … [Read more...] about 2026 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival – Dec 3
New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Drone Show 2025
Kick off the holiday season at the annual New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration and Drone Show on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Market Square. The festivities begin at 3:00 PM with Santa’s grand arrival. Families can enjoy live entertainment throughout the afternoon, meet real reindeer, … [Read more...] about New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Drone Show 2025
Community Tree Lightings and Holiday Celebrations in Columbus
Columbus is made up with so many amazing communities that have their own traditions and special events for Christmas. No matter where you live, you'll get into the holiday spirit at any of these FREE Community Tree Lightings and Holiday Celebrations in Columbus. Go outside of your own … [Read more...] about Community Tree Lightings and Holiday Celebrations in Columbus
Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus
There's something magical about sharing cookies or breakfast with Santa. There are plenty of opportunities for breakfast with Santa around Columbus, as well as cookies or lunch/dinner with Santa. These events are great opportunities to get photos with Santa, and will create lasting … [Read more...] about Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus
Follow the luminaries for Village Lights in Historic German Village
The historic streets of German Village will be lit up with Christmas spirit and holiday magic for Village Lights on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. Village Lights Attractions Luminaria line the streets to lead you from shop to shop for Christmas shopping and other fun … [Read more...] about Follow the luminaries for Village Lights in Historic German Village
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Wildlights is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this year as a fantastic holiday tradition, and you won't want to miss this event powered by AEP Ohio. From November 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027, you can check out the Columbus Zoo Christmas lights and festivities featuring displays of … [Read more...] about Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Launches Giving Machines to Make Holiday Donations Easy
This holiday season, Columbus is joining cities around the world by hosting the unique Light the World Giving Machines at Polaris Fashion Place! These machines make it easy to give back to people in need, both in central Ohio and across the globe, with a quick tap of a … [Read more...] about Columbus Launches Giving Machines to Make Holiday Donations Easy
