Wallets at the ready – it’s that time of year again!
I’ve scoured the depths of holiday events to bring you the ultimate guide to the best holiday markets in Central Ohio. Why? Because local vendor markets are the holy grail for checking off every single name on your gift list (unless you’re like me and keep “accidentally” shopping for yourself. Whoops!).
These markets bring together a kaleidoscope of unique, handmade goods under one roof. You’ll find something for everyone – your hard-to-shop-for dad, your trendy best friend, even your weird uncle who claims to be “off the grid” but mysteriously has Wi-Fi. Plus, there’s a mix of price points, so you don’t have to blow your budget in one place.
Over the next few weeks, Central Ohio is absolutely bringing it in the holiday market department. So, lace up your shopping shoes, grab a warm drink, and prepare to conquer these markets like the gifting pro you totally aspire to be.
As for me? I’ll probably procrastinate, panic, and end up praying to Jeff Bezos that my Prime order shows up in time. (He’s like Santa, but evil and in 2025)
Let the shopping commence!
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Columbus Winterfair
Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7 • Times Vary
Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Other
2025 Pickerington Holiday Gift
Fri, Dec 5 • 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147
Other
Yoga Flow Class; + Holiday Sip & Shop Pop Up
Sat, Dec 6 • 10:00 am
Admission starts at: $15Zurie Studio • 3477 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214
Other
Winter - Vegan Pop Up
Sun, Dec 7 • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
FreeChing Ter Maitreya Temple • 2891 E Dublin-Granville Road Columbus, Ohio 43231
Other
Not Your Mama’s Holiday Craft Market during German Village Lights
Sun, Dec 7 • 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeSchiller Park • 1069 Jaeger St. Columbus, 43206
Other
Village Lights at The Kitchen
Sun, Dec 7 • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Other
Holiday Market at North Market Bridge Park
Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
Other
Budd’s Bazaar: Local Vendor Pop Up Market
Sat, Dec 13 • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 N 4th St Columbus, 43201
Other
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