Best Things To Do This Week

The Art of Gifting

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • All Day

Studios On High Gallery • 686 N High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Studios on High Gallery presents our annual holiday show featuring smaller pieces by our member artists, ideal for holiday gifting. Patrons can sample ...

Accra! The Rise of a Global Art Community

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Columbus Museum of Art Located in Lower Level Walter Wing On view October 6, 2023–January 28, 2024 Admission Information Accra! The Rise of a ...

Quilting a Future: Contemporary Quilts and American Tradition

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Presenting a view of the past, present and future of American quilting, the exhibition examines how artists portray social, political and environmental ...

Holiday Blooms

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • 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! Visitors can spend the season amidst extravagant scenes featuring ...

Kinky Boots

Thu, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 31 • All Day

Short North Stage • 1187 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

Kinky Boots is a Tony-winning hit that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! With a joyous score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious yet ...

The Santa Experience

Thu, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 24 • 10:00 am - ?

Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219

Central

November 18 – December 24 Various times Sunday: 12-6PM, break 2-3PM Monday – Saturday: 10AM – 9PM, breaks at 1-1:45PM, 4:45-5:30PM Christmas ...

WILDLIGHTS 2023

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

North

One of Ohio’s Favorite Holiday Traditions! The yuletide season comes alive with millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer, ...

Conservatory Aglow

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?

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

Central

Join us as the gardens and interior biomes transform into a wonderland of lights and experiences. Explore captivating new displays, including mesmerizing ...

Ceramic Art Class

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, OH 43220

Central

Your $10.00 RSVP reserves your spot in this DIY ceramic workshop and will be credited towards your purchase. When you get to the studio, you will choose ...

Crazy Train Trivia

Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Combustion Brewery & Taproom • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147

Eastside

Crazy Train Trivia weekly every Thursday! ...

Home for the Holidays featuring Mamie Parris

Thu, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 3 • Times Vary

Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215

Central

Home for the Holidays featuring Mamie Parris Season Sponsor: Ann & Tom Hoaglin Concert Sponsor: Grange Insurance Celebrate the most wonderful ...

Fashion Friday’s

Fri, Dec 1 +more dates • 8:00 am - 2:00 am

Alley Burger • 26 N. High St. Rear Columbus , Ohio 43215

Central

Fashion Fridays is a CME VIP Experience at Alley Burger located in Downtown Columbus, OH with special guest Dj IQ & Annie Bee from Radio Station 106.7 ...

Holiday Glass Ornament & Gift Sale

Fri, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 3 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Central

The Holiday Glass Ornament & Gift Sale returns! Shop for beautiful glass ornaments and holiday-themed glass items. All of the products for sale are ...

Columbus WinterFair

Fri, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 3 • Times Vary

Ohio Expo Center & State Fair • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211

Central

Experience artful shopping at Winterfair! Browse unique hand-crafted items by 375 artists and gourmet marketplace exhibitors. Find the perfect gift! Details ...

Carriage Rides

Fri, Dec 1 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219

Central

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays beginning November 18 through December 23 Fridays & Saturdays: 5-9PM Sundays: 3-7PM North District Please note, ...

Girl Scout Night Out: Conservatory Aglow

Fri, Dec 1 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Central

Bring your troop or Family (siblings welcome) to Franklin Park Conservatory as it is all aglow for the holiday season. Create memories while walking through ...

Mr. Scrooge: The Musical

Fri, Dec 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

December 1 - 7 :00 PM December 2 - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7::00 PM December 3 - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM December 8 - 10:00 AM December ...

ABC Players present Madagascar Jr.

Fri, Dec 1 +more dates • 7:30 pm - ?

Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Sq Nelsonville, 45764

Other

BASED ON THE SMASH DREAMWORKS ANIMATED MOTION PICTURE, MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR. FOLLOWS ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE CRACK-A-LACKIN’ FRIENDS AS ...

ROOFTOP VIBES WITH DJ PASTEL

Fri, Dec 1 • 8:00 pm - ?

Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 N 4th St Columbus, 43201

Central

ROOFTOP VIBES WITH DJ PASTEL ...

Breakfast with Santa

Sat, Dec 2 +more dates • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Central

Katie’s pancakes will be on-site flipping pancakes for you to “catch” your breakfast! Enjoy all the pancakes and sausage you can eat, real orange ...

holiday vendor weekend

Sat, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 3 • 10:00 am - ?

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240

North

Join My Time Events at Polaris Fashion Place 3 weeks before Christmas for their Holiday Vendor Show! For any inquiries on the event, call My Time Events ...

Feel-Good Writing Workshop

Sat, Dec 2 • 10:00 am - ?

National Veterans Memorial and Museum • 300 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Central

Unleash your creativity and find joy in the art of writing with a unique writers’ workshop led by renowned Ohio Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour! Gunter-Seymour ...

Holiday Hop

Sat, Dec 2 • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Short North Arts District • 875 N. High St. Columbus, 43215

Central

Holiday Hop is back and bigger than ever this year! Bring your Holiday Trail and Elf Trail cards and your holiday spirit, and get ready to take a stroll ...

Holiday Market at The Peak

Sat, Dec 2 • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

781 Science Blvd • Gahanna, OH

We’ll be hosting a holiday farmers market on December second where you can shop for friends and the whole family! We’ll be hosting local vendors ...

Needle Felted Ornament

Sat, Dec 2 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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

Central

This is a hands-on class led by Conservatory educator, Nicole Tabit. Learn the basics of needle felting by designing a festive floral and greenery themed ...

Holiday Trolley Hop Open House

Sat, Dec 2 • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thurber House • 77 Jefferson Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Get in the holiday spirit at Thurber House during this FREE pop-in family-friendly event! Join us for seasonal music, treats, arts and crafts, museum tours, ...

Not So Silent Night

Sat, Dec 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm - ?

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

Central

OPENS NOVEMBER 26TH It’s Christmas Eve, and a DJ takes requests and tributes from listeners. But as his town  celebrates the season, he still hopes ...

Wonderment

Sat, Dec 2 • 3:00 pm - ?

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Wonderment ...

15th Annual Guided by Voices Appreciation Night!

Sat, Dec 2 • 6:00 pm - ?

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

Central

Brought to you by Celebrity Etc presents 6pm Doors 7pm Show Adv tix $10 Door $10 Tix available at Used Kids Records, Magnolia Thunderpussy, Rumba ...

Matt Rees

Sat, Dec 2 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Live Music ...

Community Day

Sun, Dec 3 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

Central

Community Day is the first Sunday of every month. Residents of Columbus and Franklin County receive free General Admission. Identification is required. Community ...

sensitive santa

Sun, Dec 3 +more dates • 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Polaris Fashion Place • 1500 Polaris Pkwy Columbus, 43240

North

Sensitive Santa is coming to Polaris Fashion Place on Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Join us for a sensory-friendly Santa experience! There will be a variety of sensory ...

Holiday Wonderland Market

Sun, Dec 3 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Understory • 2571 Neil Ave Columbus, 43202

Central

Join us for our annual Holiday Wonderland Market on December 3rd! We’re hosting 40+ local vendors and makers in our second floor event space from 11a-4p, ...

Let’s Do Brunch

Sun, Dec 3 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Savor Bar & Grill • 5031 Chatterton Road Columbus, OH 43232

Southside

Let's Do Brunch! The 1st Sunday of each Month. Bottomless Mimosas and Wine! Our menu changes based on the season and fresh produce availability locally. ...

OPEN MIC COMEDY (w Xavier G Dunson)

Sun, Dec 3 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit St Columbus, 43201

Central

Come out every Sunday for Open Mic Comedy featuring our host Xavier G Dunson! Sign ups begin at 4PM - Comedy begins at 5PM ...

Dave Sabatka

Sun, Dec 3 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Live Music ...

Village Lights 2023

Sun, Dec 3 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

German Village • 588 S 3rd St Columbus, 43215

Central

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit with Village Lights 2023! German Village is gearing up to dazzle visitors from all over Central Ohio with a ...