Ultimate Guide to Early Holiday Events If You Can’t Wait Until December in Central Ohio

Gifts of the Craftsmen – Holiday Exhibition & Sale

Wed, Nov 6 - Thu, Dec 5 • All Day

Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 W. Fifth Ave. Columbus, 43212

Central

Experience one-of-a-kind holiday shopping at the Ohio Craft Museum during our Gifts of the Craftsmen annual holiday sale, where the gift shop takes over ...

Holiday Treasure Hunt

Wed, Nov 6 - Thu, Dec 5 • All Day

Hocking Hills • 13178 State Route 664 S. Logan, 43138

Other

njoy the beauty of Hocking Hills and the magic of holiday cheer while shopping at locally-owned shops in the region! Embark on the Annual Holiday Treasure ...

Holiday Sip & Shop

Fri, Nov 8 • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Golden Hobby Gift Shop • 549 Franklin Ave Columbus, OH 43215

Central

SAVE THE DATE!! Enjoy sipping champagne and shopping for decor and gifts! We have unique, handmade items, by local artisan ...

Vintage Christmas Tree Painting Event

Sat, Nov 9 • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

Central

Join us to prepare for the holiday season and get a little Brush Crazy! We have all of the items pictured and more!!! The lighted Christmas items range ...

Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights

Sat, Nov 9 - Sun, Dec 8 • Times Vary

Armstrong Air & Space Museum • 500 Apollo Drive Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Other

For over ten years now, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum has been inaugurating the holiday season by illuminating their grounds with a vast array of ...

TWIG Bazaar

Sun, Nov 10 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211

Central

The Annual TWIG Bazaar, benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is a single-day, in-person event sponsored by TWIG of Nationwide Children's Hospital. ...

Photos with Santa

Thu, Nov 14 - Fri, Dec 13 • All Day

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240

North

Join us at Polaris Fashion Place for a magical visit with Santa.  Santa will be at Polaris Fashion Place from Thursday, November 14 through Tuesday, December ...

Create Your Own Fall, Christmas Tree or Beach Theme Landscape

Thu, Nov 14 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mimi’s Cafe • 1428 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240

North

During this event you will receive instruction on how to create a landscape utilizing epoxy resin. The class will include- holiday colors, seashells, sea ...

Santa’s Wonderland

Fri, Nov 15 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tanger Outlets • 400 South Wilson Rd Sunbury, 43074

Northeast

Presented by Destination Delaware Kick off the holiday season during the 7th annual holiday event, Santa's Wonderland, in Center Courtyard. Enjoy Starbucks ...

2024 Clintonville Arts Guild Holiday Show & Sale

Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 17 • Times Vary

Whetstone Community Center Gym • 3923 N. High St. Columbus, 43214

Central

Join us for the annual CAG Holiday Show and Sale. Free Admission Free Parking! ...

Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays

Fri, Nov 15 • 8:00 pm

Mershon Auditorium • 1871 N High St. Columbus, 43201

Central

Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays is an all new joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year! With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols ...

Create-It Saturday: Holiday Ornaments

Sat, Nov 16 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ohio Craft Museum • 1665 W. Fifth Ave. Columbus, 43212

Central

Come Make Art—Free for All Ages! Choose from two fun ornament projects or make both–rustic painted wood ornaments or cute snowman ornaments. No ...

Hoop Wreath Workshop

Sat, Nov 16 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Studio 614 • 2487 Summit Street Columbus, 43202

Central

Whether you're into holiday accessories or year-round decorations, you'll have the freedom to customize your DIY wreath to either just include greenery ...

Holiday Sew and Shop

Sun, Nov 17 • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Other

Join us for some fun gift making and shopping for locally-made gifts at The Sewing Hive! We’ll have three stations for you to make your own easy to ...

Not Your Mama’s Holiday Craft Market at The Kee – Downtown Columbus

Sun, Nov 17 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Kee • 225 Neilston St, Columbus, 43215

Central

Our first of four HOLIDAY MARKETs is almost here! DISCOVER and support over 80+ of the Midwest’s best brands and local artists while having a blast! ...

Hoop Wreath Workshop

Sun, Nov 17 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Studio 614 • 2487 Summit Street Columbus, 43202

Central

Whether you're into holiday accessories or year-round decorations, you'll have the freedom to customize your DIY wreath to either just include greenery ...

Sensory-Friendly Light Stroll

Tue, Nov 19 • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will offer a Sensory-Friendly holiday light experience for guests to enjoy a select number of attractions of Wildlights during ...

Wildlights Member Night

Thu, Nov 21 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

Zoo Members: Tonight is all about YOU! Meet Santa! He'll be greeting guests at Polar Outpost. No reservation required...just bring holiday cheer! ...

Holiday Hoopla 2024

Thu, Nov 21 +more dates • 7:30 pm

Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215

Central

Shadowbox Live's most popular sketch comedy & music show celebrates the hustle, bustle, and fun of the season with an evening of unforgettable live ...

Hoop Wreath Workshop

Fri, Nov 22 • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Studio 614 • 2487 Summit Street Columbus, 43202

Central

Whether you're into holiday accessories or year-round decorations, you'll have the freedom to customize your DIY wreath to either just include greenery ...

Wildlights 2024

Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 21 • Times Vary

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

With millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, and other holiday festivities, the yuletide season comes alive at an experience that can only ...

Easton’s Grand Illumination

Fri, Nov 22 • 6:00 pm

Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219

Central

Kick off the holiday season… the Easton way! Festivities will begin at 6PM around the Center and continue throughout the evening with live music, fun ...

Holiday Blooms

Sat, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 22 • All Day

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203

Central

We’ve decked the Conservatory’s halls, and they’re blooming with holiday spirit! Featuring hundreds of unique poinsettias, the poinsettia trees and ...

ChristmasFair

Sat, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 24 • Times Vary

Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211

Central

ChristmasFair is a holiday market featuring 150 artisans with unique handcrafted items including pottery, folk art, paintings, glass, jewelry, photography, ...

Conservatory Aglow

Sat, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 22 • Times Vary

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203

Central

5-9pm nightly and 5-10pm Fridays and Saturdays in December During Conservatory Aglow, THE CONSERVATORY CLOSEs AT 4PM AND REOPENs AT 5PM Tickets are ...

Winter Wonderland

Sat, Nov 23 • 7:00 pm

Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203

Central

Grab some hot cocoa, your dreidels, snowshoes, horses, and skis, and join the Columbus Pride Concert Band on a journey through the "Winter Wonderland", ...

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

Sat, Nov 23 • 7:30 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

“Jingle Jigs, Reels a Treat.” Ken Longworth – The Newcastle Herald Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music ...

Grinch Brunch at the Columbus Zoo

Sun, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 23 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

Join Us for a Grinchy Brunch Bash Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Bring out your inner Whoville and dive into this Grinchy celebration ...

Not Your Mama’s Holiday Craft Market – Dublin’s Bridge Park

Sun, Nov 24 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Exchange at Bridge Park • 6520 Riverside Drive Dublin Columbus, OH 43017

Northwest

Over 80 creatives and curators under one roof! Feel great about all your holiday shopping with the help of Not Your Mama’s Craft Market!
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Sun, Nov 24 • 7:00 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated ...

A Christmas Story – Free Screening

Tue, Nov 26 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 W Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, 43054

Northeast

FREE! No ticket required! Movie-goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or cash donations for the 2024 Thanksforgiving 4 Miler charity ...

Thanksgiving 2024 – Day-Off Classic Cartoons

Wed, Nov 27 • 12:00 pm

The Avalon Theatre • 121 S Main St Marysville, OH 43040

Northwest

Marysville schools are out, the family is in town for the holiday weekend and Classic Cartoons are on the big screen! Tickets are only $2 and these cartoons ...

Holiday Bricktacular

Fri, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 28 • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Columbus • 157 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Build the best memories at Columbus' top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025, families can ...

A Christmas Carol

Fri, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 1 • Times Vary

Ohio Theatre • 39 E State St Columbus, 43215

Central

CAPA in collaboration with Short North Stage brings to life the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, on the Ohio Theatre stage for Thanksgiving weekend ...

A CHRISTMAS STORY [The Movie]

Sat, Nov 30 • 2:00 pm

The Avalon Theatre • 121 S. Main St. Marysville, OH 43040

Northwest

Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), ...

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Sat, Nov 30 • 8:00 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ...