The Christmas season is such a rush of events, shopping, decorating, wrapping, prepping, cooking and socializing, that it can feel rushed and stressful. End the wind-up to the season with the peaceful and indulgent Christmas eve Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóðið. What is … [Read more...] about Jolabokaflod: Books and chocolates for a cozy Christmas Eve tradition
Christmas for adults
Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus
If you're hosting overnight guests over Christmas, make sure you show them some gems in our city! Here are some FREE and cheap ways to keep them entertained, and give them a taste of Cbus. Don’t miss any upcoming deals by subscribing to Columbus on the Cheap’s daily emails, and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do with family over Christmas in Columbus
Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
A lot of Christmas fun revolves around children - but there are a lot of fun activities celebrating Christmas for adults too! Don't have kids, have a sitter, or are your kids grown? There are plenty of Christmas activities around Columbus that don't revolve around kids! Some fun … [Read more...] about Fun activities to celebrate Christmas for adults in Columbus
OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
The OSU Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens celebrates midwinter with the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk. Start your solstice celebration with a tour of the Chadwick Arboretum Conifer Collection before joining the annual Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk! Enjoy an open fire, … [Read more...] about OSU Chadwick Arboretum Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center
Gateway Film Center is showing their Holiday Classics Film Series on select days through December 2024. Gateway Film Center features holiday craft brews, holiday cocktails, as well as seasonal theater candy and lots of holiday spirit. 2024 Holiday Classics Film admission Holiday Classics … [Read more...] about Classic Holiday Films at Gateway Film Center
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
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!
Sign up now for Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash in Gahanna
Get some exercise along with holiday cheer at the Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash in Gahanna on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Festive dress is encouraged! Gahanna Santa Race 5k The Santa Race 5k begins at 9:05 a.m. on December 7th. Entry costs $35-$40 through Race Day … [Read more...] about Sign up now for Santa Race 5K and Little Reindeer Dash in Gahanna
$6 holiday movies Season’s Screenings Retro Series at Marcus Theatres
Watch your favorite holiday movies on the big screen at Marcus Theatres with the Season's Screenings Retro Series from December 6 - December 19, 2024. Holiday Movies Retro Series Schedule December 6-12, 2024 Dr. Suess' The Grinch Elf It's a Wonderful Life Candy Cane … [Read more...] about $6 holiday movies Season’s Screenings Retro Series at Marcus Theatres
UA Holiday Tour of Homes presented by Junior League of Columbus
Get in the holiday spirit and see how local residents deck their halls with the The Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, presented by the Junior League of Columbus. Kick off the holiday season on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12-5pm and tour some of the beautiful homes in Upper Arlington, … [Read more...] about UA Holiday Tour of Homes presented by Junior League of Columbus
The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl in Columbus
The annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is back on December 14, 2024 from 12 pm - 8 pm! Get that Goodwill sweater or make your own, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK! Tickets are just $15-$26 and include, Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Koozie at check-in … [Read more...] about The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl in Columbus
Bar Crawl in Columbus: 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl
It seems too early to think about Christmas, even though the stores have it in our face already. But sometimes the early bird pays less for his worm, so get your tickets for the annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl before prices go up. The Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl is coming to town on … [Read more...] about Bar Crawl in Columbus: 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl
SantaCon Columbus Bar Crawl
Pull out your Santa Suit (everyone has one, right?) and head to the Short North for SantaCon on Saturday, December 14, 2024 beginning at 4 p.m. Bar hop around the District with hundreds of Santas, Reindeer, and Elves, and enjoy jolly drink specials. You'll start at Bernards … [Read more...] about SantaCon Columbus Bar Crawl
Festivus Holiday Market in Franklinton
Finish up your holiday shopping with a weekend of the annual holiday market, Festivus, A Holiday Market Extravaganza from Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 12PM - 8PM. Festivus is an annual holiday market in Franklinton. This is the perfect opportunity to support local artists and makers … [Read more...] about Festivus Holiday Market in Franklinton
