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
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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
Christmas Parades in Columbus
The holiday season is here, and that means holiday cheer is parading into town all over the place! We've gathered a list of Christmas parades in Columbus that you don't want to miss! The Christmas parades around town are celebrating the arrival of Santa, community tree lightings, or even just … [Read more...] about Christmas Parades in Columbus
2023 Downtown Columbus Holiday Trolley Hop
Check out what the Downtown and the Discovery District has to offer for the holiday season on Saturday, December 2, 2023 for the Downtown Columbus Holiday Trolley Hop. The Trolley will take participants on rides to visit various merchants and cultural institutions in Downtown … [Read more...] about 2023 Downtown Columbus Holiday Trolley Hop
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 24, 2023 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
Photos with Santa at Easton are just $10, or take your own!
Pull out the cute festive clothing for your kids for a photo you'll treasure for years! Get photos with Santa at Easton at the North Pole, located in Easton Town Center's North District near Tiffany & Co. from November 17 - December 24, 2023. Photos with Santa at Easton are some of the … [Read more...] about Photos with Santa at Easton are just $10, or take your own!
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
Book Santa Photos at your mall with Cherry Hill Programs
Getting photos with Santa at the mall is easier than ever with Cherry Hill Programs. No lines, no fuss. Just an authentic and engaging Santa, photos to take, plus some fun extras! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get. It can be hard enough to get a good … [Read more...] about Book Santa Photos at your mall with Cherry Hill Programs
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
Great gifts for your parents or grandparents
Every year I struggle with what gifts to get my parents. They are HARD to buy for (whether its Christmas, birthdays, or their anniversary), because if they need something, they buy it. It takes more thought to come up with what they need (but don't know they need), or what I know they'd … [Read more...] about Great gifts for your parents or grandparents
Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus and where to find Santa’s Mailbox
Naughty or nice, it's time for kids to write their Letters to Santa! There are drop-off locations for Santa's Mailbox around Columbus that will be sent to the North Pole for Santa to read. It's a great way to get kids excited about the holiday season and to make sure they stay on the 'good' … [Read more...] about Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus and where to find Santa’s Mailbox
Santa Photos and Christmas markets at Polaris Fashion Place
Don't miss Santa at Polaris Fashion Place, starting Wednesday, November 15, 2023. 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. Photos with Santa at Polaris Fashion Place Meet Santa and make … [Read more...] about Santa Photos and Christmas markets at Polaris Fashion Place
Where to find Santa Pictures around Columbus
Santa makes his appearance all over Columbus for the holiday season, so get out your festive clothing for Santa Pictures! This list isn't anywhere near all-inclusive, as he's hard to keep track of, but here are some options for photos with Santa around Columbus for 2023. Don't miss the section … [Read more...] about Where to find Santa Pictures around Columbus