Guide to 80+ Awesome Events in December in Columbus & Central OH

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on November 14, 2023
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It’s officially December – the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve got major holidays this month, school is almost on break, and holiday festivities are in full swing. There’s still plenty of opportunities to step out and enjoy the outdoors, even with the weather reaching chilly temperatures. From live music and holiday pop-up markets, to comedy shows and more, there is so much fun to be had. Without further ado, let’s dive into our curated list of exciting events happening this December in Columbus and Central OH.

Disclaimer: At the time this guide was published, all of these events are scheduled to happen, however with things changing rapidly and cancellations possible, please be sure to check with each organization before going to any event for the most recent updates possible.

Fantastic Things To Do In December

Exhibit Plant

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 ...

Nightlife Events

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 ...

Nightlife Events

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, ...

Live Music

Holiday Spectacular @ Stuart’s Opera House

Sat, Dec 16 • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $33

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

Other

Stephen Caracciolo, Conductor The Columbus Symphony will be making spirits bright at Stuart’s Opera House with spectacular performances of classical ...

Things to Do

New Year with Paint and Karaoke

Sun, Dec 31 • 4:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

Central

Bring in the New Year with Paint and Karaoke! Let's have fun painting and singing or listening to others sing! We will be staying open until 12:30am to ...

Market

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

BUDD’S BAZAAR: LOCAL VENDOR HOLIDAY MARKET ...

Nightlife Events

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 ...

Things to Do

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 ...

Farmers Market

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 ...

Nightlife Events

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 ...

Live Music

Just Jazz

Sat, Dec 23 • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Eastside

Specializing in the Sinatra vibe, R&B, Motown & Classic pop/rock! ...

Live Music

Pawpaw Orchestra

Fri, Dec 29 • 6:45 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $25

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Show: $25 Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Ginger Rabbit presents Andy Woodson’s Pawpaw Orchestra, featuring ...

Live Music

Holiday Spectacular

Sun, Dec 17 • 3:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

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

Northeast

Luis Biava, conductor Celebrate the season with music that awakens memories of childhood and family traditions. Let the magic of the holidays ...

Live Music

Santa & The Symphony

Sat, Dec 16 • 11:30 am - ?

Admission starts at: $10

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

Northeast

Sensory Friendly Performance Luis Biava, conductor The magic of the season comes alive on stage at the McCoy with the New Albany Symphony Orchestra ...

Trivia Night

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

Trivia Night at North Market Bridge Park Presented by Last Call Trivia Theme: Holiday Test your Holiday knowledge and join us at North Market ...

Live Music

THE HOLIDAVE SPECTACULAR WITH DAVID Z PRICE AND FRIENDS – Charlie’s Stage

Fri, Dec 15 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $30

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

Come get in that holiday spirit with David Z Price as he puts on a show filled with holiday music, comedy and cheer. Dave will sing all the classics, backed ...

Live Music

TBD: The Improvised Musical! – Music Hall Stage

Wed, Dec 27 • 6:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

TBD: The Improvised Musical! is a full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by you, the audience. Featuring musical improvisers ...

Live Music

NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH WITH DAMN THE WITCH SIREN & ANGELA PERLEY – Music Hall Stage

Sun, Dec 31 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $40

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

Natalie’s presents a New Year’s Eve Bash for the ages with electrifying performances by both Damn the Witch Siren and Angela Perley! Damn the Witch ...

Market

Columbus WinterFair

Fri, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 3 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $5

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 ...

Things to Do

GTSM Columbus Winter 2023 Autograph and Sports Card Show

Fri, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 10 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $5

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

Central

Columbus Ohio Sports Card and Autograph Show. Featuring Ohio St Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, along with NFL & MLB Hall of Famers! Get autographs and ...

Classes & Workshops

Feel-Good Writing Workshop

Sat, Dec 2 • 10:00 am - ?

Admission starts at: $15

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 ...

Live Music

STRAIGHT NO CHASER CHRISTMAS

Sat, Dec 16 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $50

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

10-man accapella group Straight No Chaser, who found fame on Youtube after forming at Indiana University, continually dazzle audiences with their renditions ...

Live Music

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Fri, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 23 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $55

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

A specially themed holiday show, Holidaze sees various Christmas ornaments magicked to life as the seasoned troupe of 30 performers from over 12 different ...

Market

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 ...

Things to Do

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 ...

Live Music

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

Sounds of the Season is a program where local schools, organizations, dance groups and singers can spread holiday cheer for all to hear. Performances ...

Live Music

Garrick Ohlsson Plays Beethoven

Sat, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 10 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $12

Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215

Central

World-renowned and acclaimed pianist Garrick Ohlsson takes the stage with ProMusica, performing Beethoven’s deeply personal and beautifully intimate Piano ...

Live Music

Lovebirds Christmas

Sun, Dec 17 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Rambling House • 310 E Hudson St Columbus, 43202

Central

Tickets: $15 -- Music: 5:00 PM // Doors: 7:00 PM The “Lovebirds” consist of a couple who met right on a Columbus stage singing back-up vocals for ...

Theater

Wonderment

Sat, Dec 2 • 3:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Wonderment ...

Theater

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 ...

Theater

Holiday!

Sat, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 17 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $10

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

CGMC once again celebrates the season with Holiday! Whether you stay in with family and friends, celebrate your favorite traditions with a community, or ...

Live Music

15th Annual Guided by Voices Appreciation Night!

Sat, Dec 2 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

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 ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Sat, Dec 9 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $16

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs Minnesota Golden Gophers ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Penn State Lady Lion

Sun, Dec 10 • 1:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Penn State Lady Lion ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Grand Valley State Lakers

Fri, Dec 15 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Grand Valley State Lakers ...

Live Music

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND

Sat, Dec 16 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $32

Mershon Auditorium • 1871 N High St. Columbus, 43201

Central

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder, “Wonderland” is an all-new ...

Live Music

Electro Cult Circus/ New Moons/ The Paisley Bandits

Fri, Dec 15 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202

Central

An exciting night in Columbus. Lots of entertainment from the awesome Electro Cult Circus, local powerhouse The Paisley Bandits, and epic rock jams from ...

Comedy Events

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 ...

Nightlife Events

A Warrior Christmas ft ABK / Jay Villain

Fri, Dec 22 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $18

The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit St Columbus, 43201

Central

A Warrior Christmas ft ABK / Jay Villain Dec 22nd at The Summit Music Hall Doors at 6pm 18+ or all ages with a legal guardian only Free Gifts and Food ...

Tours

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, ...

Health & Fitness

Open Air Yoga

Sun, Dec 17 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Understory • 2571 Neil Ave Columbus, 43202

Central

Open Air Yoga Join us for Sunday morning flow lead by Colleen Creghan!  Our monthly Open Air Yoga classes will be hosted in Understory's ...

Market

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, ...

Cinema

The Plot Against Harry

Wed, Dec 6 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

Central

A bona fide comedy classic, The Plot Against Harry wowed festival audiences in New York and Toronto nearly 20 years after its original less than stellar ...

Cinema

The Neverending Story

Fri, Dec 8 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $3

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

Central

Experience this 1980s family fantasy classic about the magic of books on the big screen in 35mm! A young book-loving boy, Bastian, disregards ...

Things to Do

Zoom Hands-On Activities

Sat, Dec 9 • 8:30 pm - ?

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

Central

Make your own signs and do some yoga stretches before watching kid-focused films. Studio with Pint Sized Protesters, Tala Kanani, and Friends Sat, ...

Cinema

Winter Kills

Thu, Dec 14 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Wexner Center for the Arts • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210

Central

Quentin Tarantino presents a new 35mm print of this 1970s cult thriller boasting an all-star cast! A thinly veiled take on the JFK assassination stars ...

Culture & Arts

Christmas with Capriccio

Sun, Dec 17 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $22

Linworth United Methodist Church • 7070 Bent Tree Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43235

North

Our annual holiday event, Christmas with Capriccio!, will get you into the Christmas spirit on the weekend before Christmas!  Holiday favorites and new ...

Live Music

Dave Powers

Fri, Dec 29 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082

Northeast

Live music ...

Live Music

Matt Rees

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

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Live Music ...

Live Music

Dave Sabatka

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

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Live Music ...

Theater

A Christmas Carol

Thu, Dec 14 +more dates • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $25.71

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Get ready for the magic of the holiday season like never before with a unique retelling of the classic holiday tale "A Christmas Carol." This one-woman ...

Educational

OSU AUTUMN COMMENCEMENT 2023

Sun, Dec 17 • 2:00 pm - ?

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Commencement at The Ohio State University is a festive and joyous occasion at which family and guests are welcome to celebrate the accomplishments of the ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs UCLA Bruins

Mon, Dec 18 • 6:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs UCLA Bruins ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Belmont University Bruins

Fri, Dec 22 • 1:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs Belmont University Bruins ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs Mercyhurst University

Sat, Dec 30 • 5:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $12

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs Mercyhurst University ...

Market

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 ...

Live Music

Home for the Holidays featuring Mamie Parris

Thu, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 3 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $17.33

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 ...

Concerts

Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas

Fri, Dec 15 • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $34

Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215

Central

Jim Brickman’s captivating Christmas concert experience dazzles audiences with his signature piano style and soothing vocals. A heartwarming evening ...

Theater

ABC Players present Madagascar Jr.

Fri, Dec 1 +more dates • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

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 ...

Live Music

Old Time Jam Night

Thu, Dec 14 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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

Other

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? Instructor Joe Burdock will lead attendees in learning a fiddle tune during the first hour, followed by an open jam during the second ...

Nightlife Events

Open Mic Night

Mon, Dec 4 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Other

JOIN US FOR OUR NEW OPEN MIC SERIES! Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby from 7pm-9pm. Each ...

Market

Stuart’s Record Sale

Sun, Dec 10 • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Other

JOIN US IN THE STUART’S OPERA HOUSE GRAND LOBBY FOR THE 2023 STUART’S RECORD SALE! VENDORS WILL BE SET UP SELLING VINYL RECORDS (INCLUDING LPS, 45S, ...

Live Music

Sensory Friendly Holiday Concert

Sat, Dec 16 • 4:30 pm - ?

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

Other

This 30-minute Sensory Friendly concert in the Lobby of Stuart’s Opera House welcomes individuals with sensory input disorders and autism spectrum disorder, ...

Classes & Workshops

Paint & Pour

Tue, Dec 19 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

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

Other

COME OUT TO STUART’S OPERA HOUSE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, FOR A ‘PAINT & POUR’ EVENING HOSTED BY LOCAL ARTIST, LUKE BOYD! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? You’ll ...

Exhibit

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 ...

Live Music

Mike’s Dead

Fri, Dec 15 • 7:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

The Basement • 391 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival Presents Mike's Dead Zonezero, Crow The Saint Ages: All Ages ...

Nightlife Events

URBAN TECH HOUSE ft. TONY GUERRA

Fri, Dec 8 • 8:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $35

The Forums • 144 N. Wall St. Columbus, 43215

Central

From his tour of Latin America, international DJ Tony Guerra is coming to the Urban Tech House party and we will also have an exclusive DJ from Venezuela, ...

Networking

Fashion Friday’s

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

Admission starts at: $10.00

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 ...

Nightlife Events

Cocktails at the Conservatory – Making Spirits Bright

Thu, Dec 7 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

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

Central

Plan a date night for a winter wonderland at Cocktails at the Conservatory. Tickets are available now and may sell out quickly! Enjoy holiday-themed ...

Things to Do

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

Watch the frozen sisters perform on ice, followed by a meet & greet with opportunities to get your picture taken with this famous duo! The program ...

Classes & Workshops

Intro to Acrylic Painting

Sat, Dec 9 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Admission starts at: $55

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

Central

This is a hands-on art class taught by artist, Michelle Boerio. Curious about acrylic painting but don’t know where to start? Ready to pick up a hobby ...

Things to Do

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 ...

Market

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 ...

Things to Do

Breakfast with Santa

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

Admission starts at: $16

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 ...

Nightlife Events

Girl Scout Night Out: Conservatory Aglow

Fri, Dec 1 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

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 ...

Classes & Workshops

Snowy Landscape in Watercolor

Mon, Dec 4 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $37

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

Central

This is a painting class led by fine artist, Miriam Baranov. With December we think of a blanket of snow covering the landscape. Miriam Baranov, a Fine ...

Classes & Workshops

Needle Felted Ornament

Sat, Dec 2 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Admission starts at: $24

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 ...

Classes & Workshops

Winter Wreath Workshop

Tue, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 6 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $80

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 how to create a wonderful DIY wreath suitable to adorn any front door ...

Classes & Workshops

Small Plate Entertaining

Wed, Dec 6 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $59

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

Central

This is a cooking class taught by the Chef, Bill Hardin. Just in time for the holidays, Chef Bill will guide the class through recipes, instructions and ...

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