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
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
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 5-7, 2025 with spectacular … [Read more...] about Holiday Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Shadowbox Live has been entertaining Columbus since 1988 as the largest resident ensemble theater company in America. Their original sketch comedy rock-n-roll shows are ALWAYS entertaining, usually slightly raunchy, and are a great option for dates, friend outings, and more! Think SNL, but … [Read more...] about Shadowbox Live Holiday Shows make a great seasonal night out!
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
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
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
Get some holiday shopping done - and support an amazing cause - with the 102nd Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital The annual TWIG Bazaar is Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm at Bridgewater Banquet … [Read more...] about Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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!
Whether you're a serious runner, or just want to have some fun with a festive walk, there are so many Thanksgiving Turkey Trots and and Festive Christmas and Holiday Races and Walks around Columbus. Gather your friends, some festive gear and lace up your running or walking shoes! Most of these … [Read more...] about Turkey Trots and Holiday Races around Columbus
Get in the holiday spirit and see how local residents deck their halls with the The Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, presented by the Junior League of Columbus. Kick off the holiday season on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12-5pm and tour some of the beautiful homes in Upper Arlington, … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Holiday Tour of Homes by Junior League of Columbus
Get some exercise along with holiday cheer at the Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash in Gahanna on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Festive dress is encouraged! Gahanna Santa Race 5k The Santa Race 5k begins at 9:05 a.m. on December 6th. Entry costs $25-$40 through Race Day … [Read more...] about Sign up now for Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash in Gahanna
Need a small gift of appreciation for someone in your life? This list of small gift ideas is great for teacher gifts, hostess gifts, as well as office, friend, or extended family gifts - basically, any adult in your life! Most people have enough "stuff", so aim for gifts that are … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts
Love the movie Elf? Don't miss this hilarious event at Piada Italian Street Food! The 'Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest' is Friday, December 16, 2023 at 2pm at the Easton Town Center location. The restaurant will be decked out for the holidays, so get read for lots … [Read more...] about Piada Eat Like An Elf Spaghetti Eating Contest at Easton
The Grinch is coming to Selfie WRLD Columbus! Can you stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas? If you can't, you can at least get some great photos while you try! Selfie WRLD Columbus As most instagrammable places in Ohio, you'll immerse yourself in fun, eye-catching, interactive art … [Read more...] about The Grinch is coming to Selfie WRLD Columbus
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