Here are the best things to do this week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, theater, 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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FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!
Sat, Dec 6 +more dates • 12:30 pm
NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB • 6124 Busch Blvd Suite E Suite E Columbus, OH 43229
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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Wed, Dec 3 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Wildlights 2025
Wed, Dec 3 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Nimesh Patel
Wed, Dec 3 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $37Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Parker Louis + Friends
Wed, Dec 3 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Diego Figueiredo
Wed, Dec 3 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Survivor Watch Party
Wed, Dec 3 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
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My Cousin Tiera
Thu, Dec 4 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
Thu, Dec 4 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
Thu, Dec 4 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $49.40Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
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Levi Kreis 11th Annual Home for the Holidays Tour – Music Hall Stage
Thu, Dec 4 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $35Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Fri, Dec 5 • 6:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
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SOUL COUGHING STILL LOVES YOU
Fri, Dec 5 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
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Greg Warren
Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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The Drowsy Lads – An Irish Christmas Celebration – Music Hall Stage
Fri, Dec 5 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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WinterFest Columbus
Sat, Dec 6 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bicentennial Park • 233 S. Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
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WinterFest Columbus
Sat, Dec 6 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Scioto Mile • 233 S Civic Center Dr Columbus, 43215
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Columbus Ski/Snowboard Expo & Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY
Sat, Dec 6 • 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.00Phoenix Theaters Lennox Town Center 24 • 777 Kinnear Road Columbus, OH 43212
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RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute
Sat, Dec 6 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $42.14Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
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Visit The Ohio Railway Museum! Open Sundays through December—don’t miss out!
Sun, Dec 7 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ohio Railway Museum • 990 Proprietors Road Worthington, 43085
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Greg Warren – All Ages show
Sun, Dec 7 • 3:30 pm
Admission starts at: $20Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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