Head to the Hills for Christmas in Ash Cave this holiday season. Ash Cave in Hocking Hills will feature a cozy holiday set up and activities on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Christmas in Ash Cave This holiday program begins with a lighted walk along the paved … [Read more...] about Christmas in Ash Cave in Hocking Hills
Holidays
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2024. Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly. Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Take in a TubaChristmas performance this holiday season – performers welcome!
Tuba and euphonium players are invited to come together to participate in local TubaChristmas concerts, and the public is invited to enjoy the holiday shows. The concerts are part of the annual TubaChristmas tradition, in which tuba players around the world gather to play Christmas … [Read more...] about Take in a TubaChristmas performance this holiday season – performers welcome!
Ohio Statehouse Holiday Choir Performances
Get into the holiday spirit with FREE lunchtime holiday choir performances on weekdays by Ohio musical groups in the Museum Gallery at the Ohio Statehouse. The concerts are open to the public and will begin at noon on select weekdays, from December 9-20, 2024. Bring your lunch, … [Read more...] about Ohio Statehouse Holiday Choir Performances
Best White Elephant gift exchange ideas
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White Elephant gift exchanges, or as some call them, Yankee Swaps or Greed, are about as popular as ugly Christmas sweater parties. Gifts for these exchanges can be hard to choose because there are often a variety of people participating and you may have to gear the appropriateness around the … [Read more...] about Best White Elephant gift exchange ideas
Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus and where to find Santa’s Mailbox
Naughty or nice, it's time for kids to write their Letters to Santa! There are drop-off locations for Santa's Mailbox around Columbus that will be sent to the North Pole for Santa to read. It's a great way to get kids excited about the holiday season and to make sure they stay on the 'good' … [Read more...] about Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus and where to find Santa’s Mailbox
Tree lighting, Santa, and Christmas in Downtown Delaware
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
2024 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival
Bring the family downtown on Thursday, December 5, 2024 for the Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Square complex. The free, family-friendly holiday festival kicks off with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at the Ohio Statehouse. The … [Read more...] about 2024 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival
Santa Photos and Christmas markets at Polaris Fashion Place
Don't miss Santa at Polaris Fashion Place, starting Thursday, November 14, 2024. In addition to Santa Pictures, there's so much holiday fun going on through the season at Polaris, like holiday shopping markets, music, and more. Photos with Santa at Polaris Fashion Place Meet Santa and make … [Read more...] about Santa Photos and Christmas markets at Polaris Fashion Place
Easton Holiday Lights, Carriage Rides, Santa, and seasonal fun
Celebrate the season at Easton Town Center with the sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. The holiday season kicks off on November 22, 2024 at Easton, with the Grand Illumination, Santa, Carriage rides, and more. Easton's Grand Illumination The Easton Holiday season starts on … [Read more...] about Easton Holiday Lights, Carriage Rides, Santa, and seasonal fun
Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus
There's something magical about sharing cookies or breakfast with Santa. There are plenty of opportunities for breakfast with Santa around Columbus, as well as cookies or lunch/dinner with Santa. These events are great opportunities to get photos with Santa, and will create lasting … [Read more...] about Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus
Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts and hostess gifts
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Need a small gift of appreciation for someone in your life? This list of small gift ideas is great for teacher gifts, hostess gifts, as well as office, friend, or extended family gifts - basically, any adult in your life! Most people have enough "stuff", so aim for gifts that are … [Read more...] about Columbus Gift Guide: Teacher Gifts and hostess gifts
Shadowbox Live Holiday Shows make a great seasonal night out!
Shadowbox Live has been entertaining Columbus since 1988 as the largest resident ensemble theater company in America. Their original sketch comedy rock-n-roll shows are ALWAYS entertaining, usually slightly raunchy, and are a great option for dates, friend outings, and more! Think SNL, but … [Read more...] about Shadowbox Live Holiday Shows make a great seasonal night out!
Celebrate the season at Kings Island Winterfest
Just over an hour away from Columbus, Kings Island Winterfest features all of the sounds, traditions, and activities of the Christmas season at Kings Island. Enjoy carolers, holiday shows, fresh baked treats, as well as 9 winter wonderlands featuring ice skating on the Royal … [Read more...] about Celebrate the season at Kings Island Winterfest
Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway Museum – weekends in December!
Train loving kids will be thrilled with this holiday event at Ohio Railway Museum. Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway Museum returns for 2024 and features Santa letters, ornament-making, train rides, and visits with Mrs. Claus! Trains + Santa + Holiday fun The fun takes place starting … [Read more...] about Letters to Santa at Ohio Railway Museum – weekends in December!
