It's time to start purchasing your holiday gifts! We have a big list of local options in our Columbus Gift Guide to work through your shopping list! If you're waiting until Christmas Eve, make sure to check store hours, as smaller, local store may be closed or closing early. Merry … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide for the Holiday season
Celebrate the season in Grandview Heights with the Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Grandview Ave between 1st Ave and 3rd Ave. Grandview Heights Holiday Tree Lighting Arrive early to enjoy the free iceless ice rink from 3 pm- 8 pm; they'll … [Read more...] about Grandview Heights Tree Lighting “Holiday in the Heights”
Enjoy Christmas in Downtown Delaware with Home for the Holidays Weekend from December 6-8, 2024. First Friday and the Tree Lighting Ceremony kick off the season of holiday events on Main Street Delaware, Ohio. Main Street Delaware Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 6, 2024 at … [Read more...] about Tree lighting, Santa, and Christmas in Downtown Delaware
Join the City of Bexley to celebrate the holiday season and support local businesses. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays as they shop local, dine at Bexley restaurants, and revel in the season. Bexley Holiday Tree Lighting Head to the district on Sunday, December 8, … [Read more...] about Bexley Holiday season with Christmas Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting
Head to Worthington Thanksgiving weekend to get into the holiday spirit with the Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Stroll streets and enjoy musical entertainment during this traditional holiday festival. Sunday Funday Holiday Open House Old … [Read more...] about 2024 Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
Celebrate holiday fun, shopping, tastes, sights, and sounds on High Street in the Short North with Holiday Hop and Holiday Trail! Short North Hops on High Holiday Hop On Saturday December 7, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., celebrate the art + soul of the holiday season during the biggest … [Read more...] about Short North Holiday Hop and Holiday Trails
If you haven't been to Franklinton lately, check out all of the changes on the second Friday of each month for Franklinton Fridays and the 400 Market. The galleries, businesses, and institutions of East Franklinton host an art crawl for the public, and new places open regularly with the … [Read more...] about Franklinton Fridays and 400 Market
Hot Chicken Takeover has been THE local staple specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken for years. They have some big deals and celebrations coming up this month with National Sandwich Day, Election Day deal, HCT Day, Veterans Day, and National Pickle Day! Football Season Through … [Read more...] about Special deals at Hot Chicken Takeover
If you’re into handmade gifts, fine art, and crafts, you must visit the Ohio Craft Museum in Grandview Heights for holiday gifts at the Gifts of the Craftsmen Holiday Exhibition and Sale from November 3 through December 23, 2024. This sale features one-of-a-kind and … [Read more...] about Gifts of the Craftsmen Sale at Ohio Craft Museum
Get some holiday shopping done - and support an amazing cause - with the 102nd Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital The annual TWIG Bazaar is Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Ohio Expo … [Read more...] about Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Do your Christmas shopping at Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show at Hilliard Davidson High School on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This annual craft show features 115+ crafters selling handmade items, including toys, clothing, accessories, decorative items, food items, OSU … [Read more...] about Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show in Hilliard with pet photos with Santa
Calling all craft beer lovers! The craft beer scene in Columbus is insane - with so many amazing options. Want to try them all - or at least start somewhere? Follow the Columbus Ale Trail to discover the craft brews at more than 50 Central Ohio Breweries. New Volume activated! Mark off your … [Read more...] about Hit the Trail! Sip your way through Volume 9 of the Columbus Ale Trail
Winter doesn't mean the end of farmers markets in Columbus - they just bring them inside! Shopping at an indoor farmers market in Columbus will keep your kitchens full of local goods. While the options are different than the growing season farmers markets, you'll still find plenty of … [Read more...] about Indoor Farmer’s Markets in Columbus
Need to purchase seasonal clothing for your kids, shoes/boots, or athletic gear? Having a baby and need, well, everything? What about books, toys, jewelry, and toys for upcoming holidays? How about some clothing for yourself, or some fun items for your home? Or do you have TOO MUCH STUFF and … [Read more...] about Sell and/or Shop with Three Bags Full Consignment Sales
A match made in heaven...burgers and beer. A good burger can easily run $12+, but during the Annual (614) Burger and Beer Week you'll get a bargain. From October 14-19, 2024, you can enjoy specialty burger creations for just $6-$8! Order a craft beer special on the side and you'll … [Read more...] about $6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
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