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
Fri, Dec 5 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Wildlights 2025
Fri, Dec 5 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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We The Sound radio – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Fri, Dec 5 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Erik Augis Trio
Fri, Dec 5 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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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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Ladies of Longford
Fri, Dec 5 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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Pete Mills Quartet
Fri, Dec 5 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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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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Stage 5 Clinger
Fri, Dec 5 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $5Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Yachtopia’s Live Band Yacht Rock Party!
Fri, Dec 5 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.75Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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RescuedOhio Jingle Paws Bash
Fri, Dec 5 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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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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Robert Mason
Sat, Dec 6 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Columbus Cello Choir
Sat, Dec 6 • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
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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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Matteo Amburgy
Sat, Dec 6 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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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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Cowtown Inc
Sat, Dec 6 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Surrender The Ghost – Benefit Show w/ A Tiger Made Of Lightning * Wolf R…
Sat, Dec 6 • 9:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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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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Bobby Floyd Trio – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sun, Dec 7 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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New Standard Soul Jam – Free Show! – Charlie’s Stage
Sun, Dec 7 • 8:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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