Merry Christmas to our amazing readers! I hope you are having an wonderful holiday season and have been able to enjoy some of the events and activities we’ve shared.
There’s still time to enjoy some holiday and winter break fun, so I wanted to leave you some links that you may find useful over the next 2 weeks.
Christmas Fun
Dining out on Christmas
If you’re looking to dine out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, we have a big list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There’s a variety of price points, and reservations may be required for some.
Last minute gifts
Many people will have family or friend gatherings the weekend after Christmas, so if you’re one of them and you need some gift ideas, check out our Columbus Gift Guide for things you can pick up locally, plus links to our other gift guides are included.
Experience gifts can often be purchased online via gift certificate, or you can make up your own certificate last minute to gift.
Don’t forget to check out local stores in areas and suburbs all over Columbus for last minute gifts!
These holiday gift cards with bonus offers make good last minute gifts too, and you can keep the little extra bonus for yourself.
Family Fun
Enjoy the great attractions and holiday fun that Columbus has to offer with your family.
Find some ideas with our article, Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus.
Columbus is glowing with Christmas lights, and we have a list of the best holiday lights displays around the city – and many stay on until after New Years.
Some of our favorites this year were the drive through light shows with Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, Wonderlights Christmas in Ohio, and several others. We also love the Columbus Commons and Scioto Mile if you’d rather walk around.
Find a whole light of Christmas Light Displays at this link!
Winter Break Fun
The kids will get bored. They complain about school, and they complain about being bored when they don’t have school. Even with all of the new toys they will probably receive, they just may need a change of scenery and a fun activity to enjoy.
We have a big list of fun activities for Winter Break. We also have a bunch of ideas for indoor play places for kids – from free options, to active fun!
While you’re out and about with the kids, if you need to stop for a meal, find some cheaper options on our Kids Eat Free or Cheap list, with options for every day of the week.
It doesn’t have to be freezing to ice skate! Check out these ice skating options – both indoor and outdoor!
Not into ice skating? Get some exercise with the Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series!
Happy Hours
You survived the stress of the holiday season! You deserve a cocktail! Have a drink on the cheap by going to happy hour!
We have a big list of Happy Hours in Columbus, divided into areas of the city, so you can find the perfect happy hour wherever you are.
The week between Christmas and New Years
The week between Christmas and New Years is a great time to relax and unwind – or continue the holiday celebration with family and friends.
If you are looking for some fun, we publish a list of Fun Events for the Weekend in Columbus. The list is updated each Monday or Tuesday, and typically offers 100-200 options. If you can’t find something to do on that list, you aren’t looking for something fun!
You can also look at our events calendar, or see what’s going on TODAY at this list!
New Years Eve and New Years Day
2022 is almost here – FINALLY! How are you going to welcome it? If you’d like to dine out for New Years Eve or New Years Day, we have some suggestions of restaurants open on these days.
If you want more of a party atmosphere for NYE, we have a list of NYE parties around Columbus at all price points.
Don’t want to cook? Check out our meals to-go options, including Holiday meals (which includes a few New Years options, and Family-style to go for any day!
“We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
The holidays can be tough for some, so I hope that if you are having a difficult time this season, you will reach out to someone for help or support.
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- Sledding Hills in Columbus
- Indoor and outdoor ice skating in Columbus
- Free Winter Fitness in Columbus
- 85+ Indoor Play Places and Activities
- Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
- Indoor Farmers Markets in Columbus
- Free and Cheap Winter Fun
- Big List of Snow Day Activities for Kids
- Discounted and Free Museum Days around Columbus
- Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Columbus)
- Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
- 50+ Best Free and Cheap Dates in Columbus
- Huge List of Columbus Happy Hours
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