Wildlights is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this year as a fantastic holiday tradition, and you won't want to miss this event powered by AEP Ohio. From November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026, you can check out the Columbus Zoo Christmas lights and festivities featuring displays of … [Read more...] about Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Nativity at Cathedral Square (formerly State Auto Christmas Corner)
Since 1932, State Auto Insurance displayed the State Auto Christmas Corner and Life-Sized Nativity. In 2023, State Auto gifted the storied display to the Museum of Catholic Art and History. The nativity scene is recognized around the world for its beauty and attention to artistic and … [Read more...] about Nativity at Cathedral Square (formerly State Auto Christmas Corner)
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
New Albany Symphony series and sensory-friendly symphony
The New Albany Symphony Orchestra brings live music to the community through a variety of concerts and events each season. In addition to free outdoor concerts, ticketed events, and inclusive events, they have continued to make symphony music safe and accessible to kids and adults. New … [Read more...] about New Albany Symphony series and sensory-friendly symphony
Holiday season at Dublin Bridge Park
There's always fun going on at Dublin Bridge Park. From amazing restaurants, bars, retails, Dublin Link, walking and bike paths, Bridge Park is the place to be for some fun. Stop by the North Market for dining, shopping, or a drink, and play with family and friends at 16 Bit or Pins Mechanical. … [Read more...] about Holiday season at Dublin Bridge Park
Cherry Valley Hotel events, Thanksgiving, Trivia and more
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center in Newark, Ohio underwent $20 million in renovations starting in 2019, and offers plenty of reason to visit. Located just outside of Granville, Ohio, it offers fully renovated and beautiful guest rooms, event and convention space, excellent dining and … [Read more...] about Cherry Valley Hotel events, Thanksgiving, Trivia and more
Columbus Folk Music Series and Central Ohio Folk Festival
The folk music scene is strong in Columbus, and you have the chance to enjoy it all year long with the Columbus Folk Music Society Music Series and Central Ohio Folk Festival. Columbus Folk Music Society Concert Series A donation of $15 at the door is suggested, $10 for CFMS members and … [Read more...] about Columbus Folk Music Series and Central Ohio Folk Festival
Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is always striving to connect readers with books and authors, and they've really met the mark with this Authors at the Library series. Listen to and talk with your favorite authors through the year, including local, nationally-known, and award-winning … [Read more...] about Authors at the Library series with Columbus Metropolitan Library
Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market at Clark County Fairgrounds
The Springfield Antique Show is a huge flea market that has been mentioned in national media, such as Country Living, Country Home, Martha Stewart Living, and CNN. This long-running show (over 40 years!) is held 9 times a year at the Clark County Fairgrounds. You'll find 200-400 vendors … [Read more...] about Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market at Clark County Fairgrounds
Free concert series New Music at Short North Stage
The Johnstone Fund for New Music announced its 13th season of New Music at Short North Stage, bringing a year of free, one-hour concerts featuring adventurous and genre-defying sounds. From percussion duos to multimedia chamber groups, this year’s lineup offers fresh sounds, world premieres, and … [Read more...] about Free concert series New Music at Short North Stage
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)
Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts featuring legends and movies
Pops concerts with Columbus Symphony are fun for all music lovers. And the series brings a few movie-themed concerts that will draw in movie and music lovers to the symphony. Pops concerts with Columbus Symphony The Pops concerts are a perfect way to introduce someone new to the … [Read more...] about Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts featuring legends and movies
Not Your Mama’s Craft Markets holiday shopping
Not Your Mama’s Craft Market has been one of our favorite holiday craft markets for years, and they also host seasonal events so you can shop throughout the year. The craft markets will be "farmers market" style, with the majority of vendors located outside. Inside space is available if the … [Read more...] about Not Your Mama’s Craft Markets holiday shopping
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
Monthly Arts Market, Veteran’s Day, and more at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM), located in Downtown Columbus, honors all of our veterans from all branches and all eras. Guests experience a narrative journey of individual stories and experiences of veterans through photos, letters and personal effects, multi-media … [Read more...] about Monthly Arts Market, Veteran’s Day, and more at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
