Holiday Lights & Christmas Events
Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.
Holiday Lights
Holiday Lights (NOV 20 - JAN 3) at Columbus Zoo
FREE Wanderlights
Free holiday light display with over half a million twinkling lights at Columbus Commons.
Winter at the Columbus Zoo
Winter-themed fun at the Columbus Zoo with seasonal attractions and activities through January 3.
Wildlights 2026
Wildlights 2026 at Columbus Zoo
Christkindlmarkt Dublin
European-style Christmas market with festive holiday charm at Riverside Crossing Park.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Visit Santa, meet The Nutcracker, enjoy samples & treats at Littleton's Market's holiday tree lighting in Columbus.
Holiday Lights Celebration
Outdoor holiday lights celebration—a festive community gathering.
Photos with Santa - OSU Santa
Buckeye-themed Santa photos at Easton Town Center—perfect for OSU-loving families.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Free Screening
Free screening of *How the Grinch Stole Christmas* at McCoy Community Center—bring the family & support local charity.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Free Screening
Free screening of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas at McCoy Center for the Arts with holiday spirit and concessions.
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The Polar Express [The Movie]
Classic holiday film screening of The Polar Express at The Avalon Theatre.
Grove City Nutcracker Hunt
Holiday-themed scavenger hunt at Town Center—perfect family festive fun.
A Christmas Carol
Classic holiday tale performed live at the historic Ohio Theatre over Thanksgiving weekend.
Letters to Santa
Write and send letters to Santa at Grove City Museum & Welcome Center.
Grand Illumination
Watch the Armstrong Air & Space Museum grounds light up with over 200,000 LED lights and two dozen dazzling displays.
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Holiday concert featuring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans at Schottenstein Center.
A Christmas Carol
Classic holiday tale at Ohio Theatre—a festive theatrical tradition for families.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation [The Movie]
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation screening—a holiday comedy classic.
Swim with Santa
Holiday swim fun with Santa—a festive family water experience.
Holiday Market
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy free hot chocolate at a festive holiday market.
Sunday Funday: Holiday Open House
Holiday celebration with carriage rides, live music, and Santa photos downtown.
Christmas Nutcracker Painting Workshop at Plum Run Winery
Christmas Nutcracker Painting Workshop at Plum Run Winery at Grove City Brewing Company
Not So Silent Night
A hilarious holiday show at Shadowbox Live where a DJ takes Christmas Eve requests with sketches and songs.
Firefighters For Kids & White Christmas Food Programs Registration
Firefighters For Kids & White Christmas Food Programs Registration at Jackson Twp. Administration Building, 3650 Hoover Rd., Grove City, OH 43123
Holiday Cheer Tour
Guided holiday tour through Short North's festive lights, window displays & seasonal charm.
An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine
Festive acoustic holiday concert with indie folk band Over the Rhine.
Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony
Festive symphony concert with lights and holiday music at Ohio Theatre.
Yuletide on Gay Street
Winter street festival with ice sculptures, seasonal music, and festive cheer downtown.
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
Musical adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol at The Avalon Theatre.
Wander Nights at Wanderlights
Free festive weekends in December with carousel rides, hot chocolate, Santa photos, and holiday market.
Tree Lighting
Community holiday celebration with tree lighting, music, and carousel rides.
Hanby House Holiday Open Houses
Tour the holiday-decorated Hanby House, home of "Up on the Housetop" composer Ben Hanby, during festive open houses.
Zoar Christmas Tours
Tour Historic Zoar Village during the Christmas season and learn about German and American holiday customs.
Merry Market at Bridge Park
Holiday market with local shopping, live music, and photos with Santa at Bridge Park.
Uptown Scrooge: Abridged!
Interactive holiday comedy where the audience joins the action in this wild twist on A Christmas Carol.
An 1815 Johnston Christmas
Step back to 1815 and celebrate Christmas as the Johnston family did—dinner, tour, and historic program included.
Christmas in Zoar
Experience Christmas traditions at Historic Zoar Village with live music, wagon rides, and a tree lighting.
Photos with Santa - Santa Paws
Santa Paws holiday photo fun at Easton—bring your furry friend for a festive memory.
Nutcracker Tea with BalletMet
Tea, live dance, and Nutcracker characters in an enchanting holiday afternoon.
Armstrong Museum Holiday Lights
Enjoy over a decade of holiday magic at Armstrong Air & Space Museum's festive lights and aviation-themed displays.
Tree Lighting
Festive tree lighting celebration at Hilliard's Station Park.
Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience
Sensory-friendlyMeet Santa in a calm, welcoming environment designed for sensory-sensitive kids.
Menorah Lighting
Family menorah lighting celebration with music, dancing, treats & games.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)
Beloved Dr. Seuss musical brings holiday magic to Palace Theatre.
The Nutcracker
BalletMet's beloved holiday classic transforms the Ohio Theatre stage into a magical winter wonderland.
Christmas Cabaret
Festive theatrical holiday celebration by inclusive performing arts program for actors with disabilities.
COSI After Dark: Blizzard Bash
Winter-themed evening of science and frosty fun at COSI museum.
One Light: A Multi-Cultural Holiday Celebration
Oyo Dance Company celebrates winter holidays through dance, music, and spoken word honoring many traditions.