The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Christmas for adults
Merry Tacky Christmas at Brew Dog Short North
Tis the season to be tacky with BrewDog Short North! BrewDog Short North is in the full spirit of the holiday season with its over-the-top decorated Tacky Christmas bar! BrewDog Short North Tacky Christmas Bring your crew to BrewDog Short North for a holiday wonderland. Feel … [Read more...] about Merry Tacky Christmas at Brew Dog Short North
Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
A lot of Christmas fun revolves around children - but there are a lot of fun activities celebrating Christmas for adults too! Don't have kids, have a sitter, or are your kids grown? There are plenty of Christmas activities around Columbus that don't revolve around kids! Some fun … [Read more...] about Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center
Gateway Film Center is showing their Holiday Classics Film Series on select days through December 2025. Gateway Film Center features holiday craft brews, holiday cocktails, as well as seasonal theater candy and lots of holiday spirit. 2025 Holiday Classics Film admission Holiday Classics … [Read more...] about Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center
2025 Christmas Theater and Concerts in Columbus
Take in one of the many magical Christmas theater shows or Christmas concerts in Columbus to get in the holiday spirit. Start a new annual tradition with one of the regular events, or enjoy a new performance each year! Columbus is host to many great Christmas theater performances and … [Read more...] about 2025 Christmas Theater and Concerts in Columbus
Best White Elephant gift exchange ideas
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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
Winterfest at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Columbus: live music, local food/drink, and holiday cheer
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
Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
Drexel Theatre celebrates the season with the Holiday Film Series. Grab the family or friends for some cheap holiday fun at the Drexel for Elf! ELF (pg) Join Drexel for the Elf Hot Cocoa and PJ Party. Wear your PJ's, bring your blankets! The Hot Cocoa Bar will start 30 minutes before the … [Read more...] about Holiday Film Series at Drexel: Elf
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
Jolabokaflod: Books and chocolates for a cozy Christmas Eve tradition
The Christmas season is such a rush of events, shopping, decorating, wrapping, prepping, cooking and socializing, that it can feel rushed and stressful. End the wind-up to the season with the peaceful and indulgent Christmas eve Icelandic tradition of JĂłlabĂłkaflóðiĂ°. What is … [Read more...] about Jolabokaflod: Books and chocolates for a cozy Christmas Eve tradition
(614) Santa Crawl at Easton on Dec 6 – just $5!
Get ready to celebrate the season in style at the (614) Santa Crawl on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1–6 p.m. at various bars and restaurants around Easton Town Center. Throw on your Santa suit or your tackiest holiday sweater and join hundreds of festive friends for an afternoon of … [Read more...] about (614) Santa Crawl at Easton on Dec 6 – just $5!
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Love audio books (or want to give them a try)? Audible has a great limited time offer that is 90% off the original price! It's the perfect time of year to snuggle in for a good book, or listen while you're on the go during the holiday season. Limited time Audible deal Sign up for Audible … [Read more...] about Get 3 months of Audible for just .99 cents PLUS a $20 Audible credit
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
SantaCon Columbus Bar Crawl
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
Franklinton Holiday Market in Franklinton
Finish up your holiday shopping with a weekend of the annual Franklinton Holiday Market on December 12-13, 2025. This annual holiday market is the perfect opportunity to support local artists and makers - AND get your holiday shopping and inspiration all in one. You'll find open … [Read more...] about Franklinton Holiday Market in Franklinton
