Dublin, Ohio has so much fun planned for the 2025 holiday season. It kicks off with the Annual Tree Lighting on December 4, 2025 and continues through December! Plus, downtown Dublin and Bridge Park are SO PRETTY during the holidays! City of Dublin Christmas Tree Lighting The Dublin … [Read more...] about Dublin’s Christmas Tree Lighting, Downtown Holiday fun, and Elves Scavenger Hunt
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Holiday Lights Tours with Trolley Pub Columbus
Looking for a fun way to go out in the city? Hop on the Trolley Pub and explore fun Columbus spots! This pedal-powered portable celebration on wheels, with a certified Trolley Pub conductor steering your adventures. Bring some beverages on board to enjoy while you pedal in between your bar … [Read more...] about Holiday Lights Tours with Trolley Pub Columbus
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
The Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Ohio in 2026 (and how to get tickets!)
The Savannah Bananas are bringing their Banana Ball World Tour back to the Midwest for 2026 — and while Columbus isn’t on the lineup (yet!), fans don’t have to travel far to catch the fun. The Savannah Bananas are a touring baseball entertainment group known for their twist on traditional … [Read more...] about The Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Ohio in 2026 (and how to get tickets!)
Wexner Center for the Arts: Galleries, 1st Thursdays, and more
Wexner Center for the Arts, located on campus at Ohio State, is a multidisciplinary research laboratory for the arts with programming featuring performing arts, exhibitions, and media arts. The Wexner Center is a great place to get lost inside for a few hours by yourself, with friends, or with … [Read more...] about Wexner Center for the Arts: Galleries, 1st Thursdays, and more
Shadowbox Live Holiday Shows make a great seasonal night out!
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!
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
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
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
Brewed! Coffee Beer Tasting Party at Understory
If you love coffee and you love beer, you might love coffee-infused beer! Find out at Brewed! Coffee Beer Tasting Party, hosted by the Columbus Coffee Festival, Columbus Underground, and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. The celebration features the best local flavors of coffee-infused … [Read more...] about Brewed! Coffee Beer Tasting Party at Understory
Annual 24 Hour Board Game Marathon for Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Nov 8-9)
The Beers and Board Games Club of Columbus is hosting the Annual 24 Hour Board Game Marathon for Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Saturday, November 8-9, 2025. They'll be gaming from 11am on Saturday, November 8 through 10am on Sunday, November 9. The fun starts at 11 am at Olentangy … [Read more...] about Annual 24 Hour Board Game Marathon for Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Nov 8-9)
Tickets on sale Haunted Fest Halloween Themed Music Festival
Prime Social Group brings their otherworldly immersive music experience, Haunted Fest, to the outdoors at KEMBA Live in the Arena District on Friday, October 31, 2025. Haunted Fest has become Columbus’ signature Halloween themed festival featuring a variety of EDM artists from up and … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale Haunted Fest Halloween Themed Music Festival
Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and more around Columbus
Are you ready to be scared? Halloween is almost here - are you brave enough for these Haunted Woods, Haunted Farms, and Haunted Houses around Columbus. Check the links for additional details and don't be a scared-y cat! Haunts are listed in order of distance from Downtown … [Read more...] about Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and more around Columbus
Annual Short North Highball Halloween
Its time to get creative and come up with a costume idea to impress! The Annual Short North Highball Halloween is Saturday, October 25, 2025. This year’s event will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight on High St from Goodale Boulevard to Nationwide Blvd. The annual event is … [Read more...] about Annual Short North Highball Halloween
Ghost Story Tours in Uptown Westerville combine history and theatre for fun spooks
Ready to get creeped out with Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Tours? Learn the creepy, kooky, and fun spooky stories of the town with Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Walking Tour. This tour features stories collected across the community and presented in a slightly theatrical, … [Read more...] about Ghost Story Tours in Uptown Westerville combine history and theatre for fun spooks
