
Looking for a long list of upcoming family friendly holiday events and activities around Columbus and Central Ohio? These events will get your whole crew in the holiday spirit – from breakfasts with Santa and Holiday-themed train rides to parades, Christmas light shows, and more, there’s lots to get excited about this season. Merry Christmas and a very Happy Holiday, from our fam to yours!
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The Santa Experience
Thu, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 24 • 10:00 am - ?
Easton • 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, 43219
Central
WILDLIGHTS 2023
Thu, Nov 30 +more dates • 5:00 pm - ?
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Mr. Scrooge: The Musical
Fri, Dec 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 2 +more dates • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Admission starts at: $16Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Central
Holiday Trolley Hop Open House
Sat, Dec 2 • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thurber House • 77 Jefferson Ave Columbus, 43215
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
ELF in Concert
Sat, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 10 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $60Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
Central
Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience
Sun, Dec 10 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
A Christmas Carol
Thu, Dec 14 +more dates • 7:30 pm - ?
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Santa & The Symphony
Sat, Dec 16 • 11:30 am - ?
Admission starts at: $10McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 W Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, 43054
Northeast
Sensory Friendly Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 16 • 4:30 pm - ?
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Sq Nelsonville, 45764
Other
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