Location Event Dates Webpage Description For All Ages Bring your entire family to see the Huntington Columbus Metropolitan Library Holiday Train on display with its trains, tracks, November 12 - December 30 https://www.columbuslibrary.org/come-see-huntington- 96 S. Grant Ave Huntington Holiday Train waterfall, tunnels, bridges, mini home and castle. see webpage for specific hours. holiday-train-main-library Columbus, OH 43215 Free one-hour parking in Main Library's attached garage. Columbus Zoo https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan- Get free admission to Columbus Zoo by bringing 5 4850 West Powell Rd. Stuff The Truck Food Drive Saturday, November 15 your-visit/event-calendar#ad7fd332-bd2f-67d7- non-perishable food items for each free admission. Powell OH 43065 bdc2-ff0000bf4b43 Lazarus Building Galleria 50 W Town St. Lazarus Building Holiday Display November 21 - After January 1, 2020 https://columbuscommons.org/events/holiday-lights/ Traditional Lazarus Department Store Displays. Columbus, OH 43215 Easton Town Center https://eastontowncenter.com/events/event-detail/ 160 Easton Town Ctr Easton Holiday Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 22 ~ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 21st-annual-holiday-lighting-ceremony Tree lighting ceremony and arrival of Santa. Columbus, OH 43219 Enjoy the festive lights at Columbus Commons Columbus Commons https://columbuscommons.org/events/holiday- from November 22 through January 5 from dusk 160 S. High Street Holiday Lights Saturday, November 23 - 2 January lights/ until to 11 pm. See more than 320,000 LED lights Columbus, OH 43215 dazzle in the park. Ohio State Football Tickets can be hard to come by and expensive, but you can still get into the game St. Johns Arena Saturday, November 23 ~ 2 hours before spirit by attending TBDBITL Skull Sessions before TBDBITL Skull Sessions before OSU football 410 Woody Hayes Dr, gametime https://tbdbitl.osu.edu/events each home game at St. Johns Arena with the Ohio games Columbus, OH 43210 see webpage for schedule State Marching Band. This pre-game pep rally and concert will get you ready to cheer on those Buckeyes – and best of all – it’s FREE!
Gahanna Holiday family friendly activities, Reindeer Petting Creekside District http://visitgahanna.com/plan/itinerary-ideas/ Zoo, Pony Rodes, Camel Rides, a Holly Jolly Holiday Lights Celebration! Sunday, November 24 ~ 3-6 pm 117 Mill St. itinerary-details/holiday-lights-2016 Holiday Train, a Calliope, Holiday Storytimes, the Gahanna, OH 43230 Tree Lighting AND Santa arriving by Firetruck.
State Auto's Christmas Corner, including its historic State Auto Office Tuesday, December 3 ~ 5:30 pm life-sized Nativity display will be lit daily with 518 E. Broad St. State Auto's Christmas Corner Official Lighting https://www.stateauto.com/christmas Displayed until Jan 2 special hours for Christmas Eve - Christmas Day. Columubs, OH 43215 Choir performance schedule is on the webpage.
The holiday season opens in Ohio with the annual Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree holiday Statehouse event. Holiday activities The Ohio Statehouse Lighting http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/calendar/event? include: carolers, refreshments, & community 1 Capitol Square Rotunda, Atrium, South Hallway and Museum Thursday, December 5 ~ 5:30-7:30 pm id=1368 mascots. Historical characters and modern Columbus, OH 43215 Gallery dignitaries will be on hand to greet guests. Expect to see Santa.
The Ohio Statehouse Free concerts from Ohio musical groups each http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/calendar/event? 1 Capitol Square Ohio Statehouse Holiday Lunch-time Concerts Friday, December 6 - 20 ~ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 pm weekay at noon in the Museum Gallery of the Ohio id=1367 Columbus, OH 43215 Statehoulse
Downtown Powell will transform into the North Pole during this year’s Holidays in Powell. Activities Downtown Powell https://cityofpowell.us/holidays-in-powell- in the “North Powell” will run from 2-5:30 p.m. 47 Hall St. Tree Lighting In Village Green Park Saturday, December 7 ~ 2-5:30 pm promises-festive-family-friendly-fun/ Saturday, Dec. 7. Admission is free to the event. Powell, OH 43065 Guests can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy crafts and story time at the Municipal Building.
Traditional Lazarus Department Store Santa Claus Lazarus Building Galleria visit complete with pictures with Santa, yule-tide 50 W Town St. Lazarus Santa's Workshop Saturday, December 7 ~ 12:00 -6:00 pm https://columbuscommons.org/events/holiday-lights/ decorating with crafts and the Orange Line Holiday Columbus, OH 43215 Train.
1 Scioto Mile The entire family can enjoy the WinterFest, a 233 S Civic Center Dr. celebration of giving featuring local and national WinterFest 2019 Saturday, December 7 ~ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm https://www.sciotomile.com/winterfest/ Columbus, OH 43215 musical acts, seasonal beverages and favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks.
Visitors from across Central Ohio kick off the holiday on the historic streets of German Village and discover a world of lights and holiday magic! German Village Our 10,000 guests follow luminaries from shops to 588 S Third St Village Lights Sunday, December 8 ~ 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. https://germanvillage.com/villagelights/ businesses and restaurants open late with holiday Columbus, OH 43215 treats, discounts and special offers. Festive surprises are at every corner including carolers, live holiday music and a horse-drawn carriage.
For Older Folks Crafternoons! is a creative art-making program geared towards adults who love innovative and Urban Arts Space crafty projects. Guests 16 and over create unique 50 W. Town Street, Suite 130 Crafternoons Saturday, November 16 ~ 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. https://uas.osu.edu/crafternoons-RSVP pieces each month with supplies provided by the Columbus, OH 43215 Space. Free and open to all! Third Saturday of each month.
On Gallery Hop Saturday, thousands of visitors converge on High Street in the Short North Arts District. Visitors celebrate art throughout the Short North, Columbus Holiday Gallery Hop Saturday, December 7 ~ 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.https://shortnorth.org/arts-galleries/gallery-hop/ evening with new gallery exhibitions, street Centered Around N. High St. performers, special events, food, and drinks throughout the District on the first Saturday of each month.
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