Pickerington Holiday Spirit: Shopping, Tree Lighting, breakfast with Santa, and more

Pickerington is full of Christmas spirit throughout the Christmas season, with shopping, Pickerington Holiday Gathering and Tree lighting, and more. 

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Pickerington Village Shop Hop

2nd Thursday of each month, 4 pm – 8 pm

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024

All businesses in the Village are invited to participate in a Shop Hop where we encourage community members to come see all that we have to offer!

Santa’s Mailbox in Pickerington

November 27-December 12, 2024

Pickerington City Hall, Pickerington OH, 43147
A North Pole Express mailbox will be placed in front of City Hall for children to write Santa and his helpers a letter for Christmas. Please include child’s name and return address so Santa can write back!

Pickerington Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting

Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5 pm – 8 pm.

There is fun for the whole family in the village, and local businesses will offer activities and treats (and a place to warm up).

Some of the seasonal sights and sounds include the strolling carolers, Lighted Holiday Stroll, with over a block of lighted holiday inflatables, ice carving demonstrations, live nativity, reindeer, and more.

Catch rides on the horse-drawn wagons or the circulating hop-on/hop-off trolley.

Shop the Indoor Holiday Gift Market, and visit shops and restaurants in town.

Kids will enjoy crafts and holiday stores, cookie decorating, and rides on the mini firetruck.

The Historical Society Museum is open with North Pole Village displays and stories for kids.

Tree Lighting

The City Tree Lighting is at 5:30 pm at the gazebo. The event also includes free popcorn and hot chocolate, and hot dogs with a donation for the Lion’s Club.

Check out more details, including maps of the event here.

Pickerington Holiday Gift Market

Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM  8:00 PM
Shop with local vendors during the Pickerington Village Holiday Gathering and City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Indoor Vendors located on the 2nd floor of Combustion Brewery and Taproom. (80 W Church Street) Outdoor Vendors located on Columbus Street in Olde Pickerington Village.

Breakfast with Santa at Pickerington Senior Center

December 7, 2024  |  8:00am, 9:30am (SOLD OUT), or 11:00am

Register for a festive morning with breakfast, photos with Santa, music, Secret Santa Shop, bake sale, crafts, and more. Price: $10 (1 & under Free) Everyone must purchase a ticket in advance – they WILL sell out. 

150 Hereford Drive, Pickerington OH, 43147

Community Tree Lightings and Holiday Celebrations in Columbus

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