Ultimate Guide to Holiday Events in Columbus and Central OH

Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on November 14, 2023

Photo by Easton Town Center via Facebook

Looking for a long list of upcoming holiday-themed events and activities to get you in the ultimate holiday spirit? You’ve come to the right place! From Christmas concerts and breakfast with Santa to traditional holiday shows, movie showings, holiday markets, Santa-themed train rides, and much more, there’s more to do here than any one person could ever handle. Happy Holidays, Columbus!

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Things to Do

Columbus Winterfair

Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7 • Times Vary

Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211

Other

In a season filled with lists, lights and last-minute shopping, it’s easy to forget what gift-giving is really about. That’s where Winterfair comes ...

Market

2025 Pickerington Holiday Gift

Fri, Dec 5 • 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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

Other

Stop by the Pickerington Holiday Market during the Pickerington Holiday Gathering and City Christmas Tree Lighting. Over 50 local vendors, indoor and outdoor ...

Theater

Mr. Scrooge

Fri, Dec 5 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Other

In this lively, fun-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol, grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas through magical visits from ...

Health & Fitness

Yoga Flow Class; + Holiday Sip & Shop Pop Up

Sat, Dec 6 • 10:00 am

Admission starts at: $15

Zurie Studio • 3477 N High St Columbus, Ohio 43214

Other

Yoga Flow Class; + Holiday Sip & Shop Pop Up @ Zurie Studio DEC 6th! Join Lindsey, owner of 614FitClub, for a fun, uplifting, and zenful ...

Arts & Crafts

Holiday Glaze and Paint Workshops at Kiln Room Columbus

Sat, Dec 6 +more dates • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Admission starts at: $35

Kiln Room • 2050 S High St Columbus, 43207

Other

Looking for a cozy, creative way to celebrate the season? Join us for our Winter Pottery Painting Workshop at Kiln Room and enjoy the fun part of ceramics: ...

Hobby

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House

Sat, Dec 6 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Central Ohio Model Railroad Club • 6471 Proprietors Rd Worthington, OH 43085

Other

The Central Ohio Model Railroad Club‘s annual holiday open house returns for 2025! View 6 operating model train layouts on display across HO, N, ...

Eat & Drink

Village Lights at The Kitchen

Sun, Dec 7 • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215

Other

We're so excited to be participating in this year's Village Lights and getting in the holiday spirit of German Village! Join us at The Kitchen any time ...

Eat & Drink

Village Lights Holiday Dinner Party at The Studio

Sun, Dec 7 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $95

The Studio at The Kitchen • 237 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215

Other

Step out of the cold and into the warm glow of The Studio during German Village’s Village Lights! Whether you stop in before the festivities or treat ...

Culture & Arts

Advent Window Walk

Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Downtown Lancaster, Ohio • 128 North Broad Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Other

Step into a luminous holiday tradition like no other at Lancaster’s Advent Window Walk all December long! This European-inspired tradition transforms ...

Tours

2025 Holiday Home Tour – Delaware, OH

Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Boardman Arts Park • 154 W. William Street Delaware, 43015

Other

Tour the historical homes of Delaware's Northwest Neighborhood. Come join us for a fun Holiday Home Tour in Delaware's Northwest Neighborhood! Get ...

Live Music

The Alliance 2025 Holiday Show

Sun, Dec 14 • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Lord of Life Lutheran Church • 2480 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43235

Other

Join us for The Alliance 2025 Holiday Show! Celebrate the spirit of the season with The Alliance at our annual Holiday Show! Our diverse chorus, ...

Eat & Drink

Buon Natale & Vino - A Holiday Wine Dinner Party at The Studio

Sun, Dec 14 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $120

The Studio at The Kitchen • 237 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215

Other

Celebrate the season with a touch of Italian magic at our Buon Natale & Vino Dinner Party! This festive dinner at The Studio brings together the soulful ...

Classes & Workshops

Sunday Supper - Holiday Seasonal Savory Participatory Dinner Party

Sun, Dec 21 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $120

The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215

Other

It's the most wonderful time of the year to be eat, drink, and make merry! Step into the warm and cozy ambiance of The Kitchen to help create this seasonally ...

Eat & Drink

Christmas Eve at Vittoria Ristorante & Bar

Wed, Dec 24 • 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Vittoria Ristorante & Bar • 10241 Sawmill Pkwy Powell, 43065

Other

Celebrate the magic of the season and join us for a special Christmas Eve dining experience! We’re offering three seating times—4:00 PM, 6:30 PM ...

Classes & Workshops

Bubbles Around the World Participatory Dinner Party

Sat, Dec 27 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission starts at: $140

The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215

Other

Bubbles. Around. The. World. Need we say more?! In case you need more convincing... you'll travel through each of the world's most iconic sparkling wine ...

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