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 2025 Guide to Christmas and Holiday Events in Columbus
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2025 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, November 30, 2025. Stroll streets and enjoy musical entertainment during this traditional holiday festival. Sunday Funday Holiday Open House Old … [Read more...] about 2025 Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
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 21, 2025- Sunday, January 4, 2026, 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
2025 Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration and Creekside Park Lights Display
Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration is on Sunday, November 23, 2025 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 to … [Read more...] about 2025 Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration and Creekside Park Lights Display
Annual Lighting of The Licking County Courthouse
Head to Newark on the day after Thanksgiving for the Annual Lighting of the Licking County Courthouse on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 6pm. The beautiful Licking County Courthouse looks AMAZING all lit up, and courthouse square is filled with larger than life Christmas displays. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Annual Lighting of The Licking County Courthouse
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
Run the Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights!
Looking for a unique way to enjoy the holiday season? Don’t miss your chance to Run the Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights! This is your one and only opportunity to run (or walk) through the dazzling light show – typically reserved for cars. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13, … [Read more...] about Run the Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights!
Grove City Christmas Celebration, Parade, and Mistletoe Market
Grove City will light up with the Grove City Christmas Celebration, starting on Friday, December 5, 2025. This 2-day family-friendly festival features live entertainment, Santa visits, ice sculpting, reindeer, traditional carols, holiday shopping, a parade, and the official Grove City tree … [Read more...] about Grove City Christmas Celebration, Parade, and Mistletoe Market
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
2025 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival – Dec 4
Bring the family downtown on Thursday, December 4, 2025 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 2025 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival – Dec 4
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
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
Grandview Heights Tree Lighting “Holiday in the Heights” – Dec 2
Celebrate the season in Grandview Heights with the Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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 2
Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus
If you're hosting overnight guests over Christmas, make sure you show them some gems in our city! Here are some FREE and cheap ways to keep them entertained, and give them a taste of Cbus. Don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Columbus on the Cheap’s daily emails, and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus
Magic of Lights drive through experience at the Historic Crew Stadium
Not returning for 2023 The Historic Crew Stadium is aglow with holiday lights for the Magic of Lights drive through experience from Nov. 23rd - Jan. 1st, 2023. You'll drive through more than a mile of spectacular light displays with your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Don’t miss … [Read more...] about Magic of Lights drive through experience at the Historic Crew Stadium
