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THINGS TO DO & EVENTS IN COLUMBUS OHIO TODAY

Looking for things to do today in Columbus?

There is no reason to be bored! No matter what you’re interested in, Step Out Columbus has a complete list of things to do in Columbus today. You’ll find everything from live music to festivals to workshops and everything in between.

HERE’S WHAT’S GOING ON IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

Scroll through the options and discover the top things to do in Columbus tonight!

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Health & Fitness

FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!

Sat, Jan 3 +more dates • 12:30 pm

NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB • 6124 Busch Blvd Suite E Suite E Columbus, OH 43229

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Hey Columbus! We’re excited for Ron K and his team to welcome you to Neighborhood Boxing Club. Kickstart your fitness journey with a FREE Beginner ...

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Las Vegas Ikebana: Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 11 • All Day

Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti • 632 North Park Street Columbus, 43215

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Las Vegas Ikebana: Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi is included with the cost of general admission at Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti. Find ...

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Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • All Day

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

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A site-specific installation created by the artists at Applied Imagination will invite guests to explore the lights, sights, and sounds of the four seasons ...

Classes & Workshops

The 26-Class Challenge at Neighborhood Boxing

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 31 • All Day

Neighborhood Boxing Club • 6124 Busch Boulevard Suite E Columbus, 43229

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The Hottest Fitness Challenge Just Dropped (And It’s Only $26!) Okay Cbus, listen up because this deal is actually insane. If you’ve been waiting ...

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Paul Busse Garden Railway

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • All Day

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

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All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at Conservatory station. 9 G scale model trains travel across 1,122 feet of track that runs ...

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The Science Behind Pixar

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 31 • All Day

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215

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Enjoy a unique look into the Pixar process, and explore the science and technology behind these beloved animated films and their characters. The ...

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Season of Celebrations

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • All Day

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215

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Starting Saturday, November 22, 2025, COSI will once again transform into a spectacular winter wonderland where science, imagination, and holiday traditions ...

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Kirsta Miemie Benedetti

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 10 • All Day

934 Gallery • 934 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, 43201

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ABOUT THE ARTIST Kirsta Niemie Benedetti is a Social Impact Artist based in Columbus, where she has dedicated the past decade to developing her unique ...

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Holiday Blooms

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • All Day

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

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Celebrate the magic of the season in the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse and the 2025 Holiday Blooms exhibition theme: Hues of the Holidays​ ​ This ...

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Wild Kratts® Ocean Adventure: The Exhibit and Wild Kratts® Ceature Power: The Ex

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • All Day

COSI – Center of Science and Industry • 333 West Broad St. Columbus, 43215

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Based off the hit TV show, Wild Kratts® Ocean Adventure: The Exhibit and Wild Kratts® Ceature Power: The Exhibit are two separate traveling Wild Kratts® ...

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Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 31 • All Day

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

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The seventeenth-century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1654) was by far the most renowned woman artist of her era—and remains an icon ...

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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 31 • All Day

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

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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly is the first major museum survey in the United States of work by British European visual artist Tacita Dean (b. 1965). The exhibition, ...

Things to Do

Winter Art Breaks

Fri, Jan 2 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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Bring the whole family to the Studio this winter break for imaginative fun! Dive into unexpected materials and explore endless creative possibilities. Winter Art ...

Runs/Walks/Rides

Metro Parks Hiking Club: Adult Fitness Hike

Fri, Jan 2 • 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Blendon-Woods Park • 4265 East Dublin Granville Road Columbus, 43230

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Hike 2 or 4 mi. on gravel and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills. ...

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Honoring the First Peoples

Fri, Jan 2 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Octagon Earthworks • 125 N. 33rd St. Newark, OH 43055

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Join us as we reflect on one year at the Octagon Earthworks and the achievements of Indigenous peoples. Start your day with breakfast at the Visitor ...

Tours

Baby & Me Tours: Building Together

Fri, Jan 2 • 10:30 am - 11:45 am

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

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Offered every 1st Friday Specialty tour for children 0–2 and their caregivers. Explore art, ideas, and the world through this multi-sensory gallery ...

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First Friday Archaeology Tour

Fri, Jan 2 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve • 6123 State Route 350 Oregonia, OH 45054

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Take a walk through the museum and grounds of Fort Ancient with archaeologist Bill Kennedy of the Ohio History Connection. This walking tour gives an overview ...

Eat & Drink

Shake Up Your Work Week with Happy Hour at Las Margaritas!

Fri, Jan 2 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Las Margaritas – Westerville • 706 North State Street Westerville, 43082

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Columbus, are you ready to fiesta? Step out of the office and into the fun at Las Margaritas! Whether you’re wrapping up a busy day or just need a mid-week ...

Eat & Drink

Weekday Happy Hour at Slab Kitchen

Fri, Jan 2 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SLAB Kitchen • 7360 E Main St Reynoldsburg, 43068

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Looking to elevate your after-work routine? Slab Kitchen in Reynoldsburg is serving up one of the best value Happy Hours in the metro area. Known for their ...

Nightlife Events

Conservatory Aglow

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • Times Vary

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

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This season, the Conservatory sparkles with dazzling new displays indoors and out. Stroll through thousands of lights, from a whimsical penguin village ...

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Wanderlights

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 31 • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

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Start your Wanderlights experience at Columbus Commons, and make your way through a kaleidoscope of color to check out the 40-foot lit tree, over 150 lighted ...

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Wildlights 2025

Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • Times Vary

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065

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One of Ohio's Favorite Holiday Traditions!  Experience the magic of the holiday season in Central Ohio with millions of dazzling LED zoo lights, animated ...

Classes & Workshops

3D Eagle Sunset

Fri, Jan 2 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! 3D Eagle Sunset is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow ...

Live Music

Erik Augis Trio

Fri, Jan 2 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Erik Augis is a native of Columbus, Ohio. After obtaining his degree from the Cleveland ...

Live Music

Tyler Fairburn

Fri, Jan 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212

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Tyler Fairburn ...

Nightlife Events

2025 Christmas Lights Ohio Drive-Thru at the Delaware County Fairgrounds

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 3 • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $33.07

Delaware County Fairgrounds • 236 Pennsylvania Ave Delaware, OH 43015

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Experience a spectacular drive-thru Christmas light park featuring over 2 million lights, all synchronized to your favorite Christmas music! Tickets ...

Classes & Workshops

Clay Handbuiding

Fri, Jan 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220

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🎨 Get your hands dirty and let your creativity shine at our Clay Workshop at Brush Crazy! Did you know that working with clay can improve focus and ...

Sporting Event

Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs. Bowling Green Falcons

Fri, Jan 2 • 6:30 pm

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210

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Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs. Bowling Green Falcons ...

Comedy Events

Damon Williams

Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 3 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $22

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

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Friday, January 02 Doors: 5:30 pm // Show: 7 pm Friday, January 02 Doors: 9:15 pm // Show: 9:45 pm Saturday, January 03 Doors: 5 pm // Show: 6:30 ...

Live Music

Alvin Frazier (National Artist)

Fri, Jan 2 • 7:00 pm

ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Cleveland native, Alvin Frazier is a self-taught musician who plays 5 instruments: piano, guitar, bass, drums and percussion. He’s also a singer, songwriter, ...

Live Music

Pink Talking Fish

Fri, Jan 2 • 7:00 pm

Bluestone • 583 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215

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Pink Talking Fish ...

Live Music

Pete Mills Quartet

Fri, Jan 2 • 7:15 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

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Show: $30 Showtimes: 7:15-8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) A native of Toronto Canada, saxophonist and composer Pete Mills’ ...

Nightlife Events

Board game night

Fri, Jan 2 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kafé Kerouac • 2250 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Board game night ...

Comedy Events

Don’t Tell Comedy

Fri, Jan 2 • 8:00 pm

Italian Village • Columbus, OH

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Brewery. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be ...

Live Music

Waterloo 5

Fri, Jan 2 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

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$5 COVER Join us at Fenders for music from Waterloo 5! Classic rock band playing covers you’ll know & love featuring a powerhouse female lead vocalist! ...

Live Music

Yachtopia’s Live Band Yacht Rock Party!

Fri, Jan 2 • 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

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Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party! ...

Nightlife Events

CLUB HAWKINS: A STRANGER THINGS PARTY 🩸

Fri, Jan 2 • 9:00 pm

Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201

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Brought to you by Celebrity Etc presents
DOORS/SHOW - 9pm EARLY BIRD - $10 (Limited QTY)
ADV TIX - $15
...

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COLUMBUS DINING IDEAS

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