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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kirsta Miemie Benedetti
Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 10 • All Day
934 Gallery • 934 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, 43201
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wildlights 2025
Fri, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 4 • Times Vary
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Erik Augis Trio
Fri, Jan 2 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Tyler Fairburn
Fri, Jan 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
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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: $33.07Delaware County Fairgrounds • 236 Pennsylvania Ave Delaware, OH 43015
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Clay Handbuiding
Fri, Jan 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220
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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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Damon Williams
Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 3 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $22Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Alvin Frazier (National Artist)
Fri, Jan 2 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135-1137 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Pete Mills Quartet
Fri, Jan 2 • 7:15 pm
Admission starts at: $30Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Board game night
Fri, Jan 2 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kafé Kerouac • 2250 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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Waterloo 5
Fri, Jan 2 • 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, Jan 2 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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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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COLUMBUS DINING IDEAS
After attending these Columbus events today, end the evening with a phenomenal meal. Below, we’re sharing ideas for things to eat in Columbus tonight. Let’s take the guesswork out of your post-event dinner plans!
