Everything you need for the holidays in Columbus is in our guide. Discover all the best festive events and activities. For Columbus old souls and fresh faces alike, our guide is your ticket to winter wonderland adventures.
Experience the dazzling display at the Columbus Zoo Wildlights, where millions of twinkling lights illuminate the zoo, creating a magical atmosphere for families. The Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony offers a delightful blend of festive music and joyful performances that capture the spirit of the season. And the Short North Holiday Hop is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring art, unique shopping experiences, and local festivities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Columbus
- Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony
- COSI After Dark
- My First Nutcracker
- German Village Lights
- TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Elf Trail in the Short North
- Franklinton Fridays
- Columbus ChristmasFair
- Nightmare Before Christmas Bash
- An 1815 Johnston Christmas
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Columbus Events Events
Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony (Columbus) • 0.1 miles
Enchanting holiday melodies with festive pre-concert activities
COSI After Dark (Columbus) • 0.4 miles
Monthly adult-only science exploration with themed entertainment.
My First Nutcracker (Columbus) • 0.7 miles
A shortened, sensory-friendly Nutcracker ballet experience.
German Village Lights (Columbus) • 1.0 miles
Historic German Village illuminated by luminaria
TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus) • 1.2 miles
Fundraising bazaar for a children's hospital
Elf Trail in the Short North (Columbus) • 1.3 miles
Kids find hidden elves for stickers and free offers.
Franklinton Fridays (Columbus) • 1.6 miles
Monthly neighborhood-wide celebration of art and community.
Columbus ChristmasFair (Columbus) • 2.3 miles
150 artists and crafters with unique, handcrafted items
Nightmare Before Christmas Bash (Columbus) • 2.5 miles
A multi-artist musical celebration with a festive theme.
An 1815 Johnston Christmas (Columbus) • 3.1 miles
Experience Christmas as it was in 1815
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