Here are the best things to do next week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including festivals, theater, live music, concerts, sports, nightlife, and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the hottest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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The Best Things to Do Next Week
Holiday Blooms
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • All Day
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
The Art of Gifting
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • All Day
Studios On High Gallery • 686 N High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Accra! The Rise of a Global Art Community
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Quilting a Future: Contemporary Quilts and American Tradition
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Kinky Boots
Mon, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 31 • All Day
Short North Stage • 1187 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
Punk Rock Karaoke! at Spacebar!
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • 10:00 am - 2:00 am
FreeThe Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
Central
The Santa Experience
Mon, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 24 • 10:00 am - ?
Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219
Central
Conservatory Aglow
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
WILDLIGHTS 2023
Mon, Dec 4 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Snowy Landscape in Watercolor
Mon, Dec 4 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $37Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Open Mic Night
Mon, Dec 4 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Sq Nelsonville, 45764
Other
Winter Wreath Workshop
Tue, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 6 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $80Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Small Plate Entertaining
Wed, Dec 6 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $59Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
The Plot Against Harry
Wed, Dec 6 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $5Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Central
Sounds of the Season 2023
Thu, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 8 • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240
North
Cocktails at the Conservatory – Making Spirits Bright
Thu, Dec 7 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
HOLIDAY TRIVIA NIGHT NORTH MARKET BRIDGE PARK HOSTED BY LAST CALL TRIVIA
Thu, Dec 7 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 59 Spruce Street Columbus, 43215
Central
Ceramic Art Class
Thu, Dec 7 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, OH 43220
Central
Crazy Train Trivia
Thu, Dec 7 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FreeCombustion Brewery & Taproom • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147
Eastside
Fashion Friday’s
Fri, Dec 8 +more dates • 8:00 am - 2:00 am
Admission starts at: $10.00Alley Burger • 26 N. High St. Rear Columbus , Ohio 43215
Central
GTSM Columbus Winter 2023 Autograph and Sports Card Show
Fri, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 10 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $5Ohio Expo Center & State Fair • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
Carriage Rides
Fri, Dec 8 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219
Central
The Neverending Story
Fri, Dec 8 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $3Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Central
URBAN TECH HOUSE ft. TONY GUERRA
Fri, Dec 8 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $35The Forums • 144 N. Wall St. Columbus, 43215
Central
Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 10 • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Admission starts at: $16Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Frozen Sisters Ice Skate Performance and Meet & Greet!
Sat, Dec 9 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
BUDD’S BAZAAR: LOCAL VENDOR HOLIDAY MARKET
Sat, Dec 9 • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 N 4th St Columbus, 43201
Central
Intro to Acrylic Painting
Sat, Dec 9 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $55Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Mr. Scrooge: The Musical
Sat, Dec 9 +more dates • 1:00 pm - ?
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Not So Silent Night
Sat, Dec 9 +more dates • 2:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $40Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215
Central
Garrick Ohlsson Plays Beethoven
Sat, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 10 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $12Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215
Central
Matt Rees
Sat, Dec 9 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
Central
Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
Sat, Dec 9 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $16Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Zoom Hands-On Activities
Sat, Dec 9 • 8:30 pm - ?
Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Central
sensitive santa
Sun, Dec 10 +more dates • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240
North
Stuart’s Record Sale
Sun, Dec 10 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Sq Nelsonville, 45764
Other
Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Penn State Lady Lion
Sun, Dec 10 • 1:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $10Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
OPEN MIC COMEDY (w Xavier G Dunson)
Sun, Dec 10 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Central
Dave Sabatka
Sun, Dec 10 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
Central
