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Things to Do in Columbus: 

The Best Events for Locals

December 2024 

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Things to Do in Columbus: December 2024 Events

Angelina Fox-Smith

Angelina is the founder and team leader of Angelina Fox-Smith & Company...

Angelina is the founder and team leader of Angelina Fox-Smith & Company...

Nov 30 5 minutes read

Our community is getting ready for a thrilling month packed with events that are sure to bring joy and warmth to all! Columbus has a wide range of happenings this month, from family-friendly get-togethers to enchanting holiday performances, ensuring an impressive selection of entertainment choices for everyone. Whether you call this place home or you're just passing through, you won't want to miss the fun. Let's delve into some of the most captivating events scheduled for December in the city!

Worthington Winter Farmers Market

Shop Local at the Winter Market

WHERE: The Shops at Worthington Place (Worthington Mall at 7227 N High Street) 

WHEN: Saturdays, November through April 9:00 a.m. to noon (Closed: Nov 30, Dec 28, Jan 4)

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Holiday in the Heights 

December 3rd, 2024, Activities 5:00-8:00 pm 

Iceless Ice Skating opens early at 3:00 pm- ice skates are provided. Coloring Contest | Trackless Train Rides along Grandview Avenue 

The Grandview Heights Choir and Jazz Band will be performing at this year's Holiday in the Heights event. Visit Santa inside Grandview Dental Care! Sponsored by Grandview Heights Public Library. 

Santa will be inside Grandview Dental Care from 5pm-7pm. Tickets are REQUIRED and will be available for pickup at the library beginning November 23rd (while supplies last). 

Participate in the *NEW* Candy Cane Hunt. Shop at the businesses and vendors and receive candy canes. Visit with live reindeer, you can even pet him! Sponsored by Bassett Services. 

Ice Sculpture will be carved on Grandview Avenue. Watch Dustin as he creates a masterpiece! Any guesses of what he will create this year?! This is sponsored by Grandview Yard.  Sit inside and take photographs with our giant inflatable sleigh sponsored by Classic Papering & Painting and Barrington School of Grandview. 

Conservatory Aglow: Franklin Park Conservatory

5-9pm nightly and 5-10pm Fridays and Saturdays in December

During Conservatory Aglow, The Conservatory Closes AT 4PM and Reopens at 5PM

Step into a holiday wonderland as the gardens and interior biomes come alive with dazzling lights and captivating experiences. Wander through mesmerizing light displays, dance the night away at our nostalgic 90s-themed party, or unwind in cozy festive igloos at the all-new Ahlum & Arbor Arctic Terrace. Inside, the magic continues as lights adorn the Conservatory’s lush biome spaces.

The Drexel Theater

ELF: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 7 pm  |  6 pm Doors Open/Hot Cocoa Bar

The Polar Express Hot Cocoa and PJ Party is on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Wear your PJ’s, bring your blankets, and enjoy the Hot Cocoa Bar. The cocoa bar will start at 6 pm, and is complimentary with donations accepted for a cause to be announced. 

A CASE OF THE MONDAYS: This December, the Drexel Theatre triple-dog-dares you to celebrate the season with some traditional and not-so-traditional holiday classics.

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The Columbus Theater

BalletMet Columbus - The Nutcracker

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Columbus Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops

A Magical Cirque Christmas

A Christmas Carol

Candlelight: Holiday Special Concert

Dave Koz Christmas Tour

Holiday Pops

O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy

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Wildlights: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Starting November 22nd: Central Ohio's favorite family holiday tradition went from a few strands of lights and a few trays of cookies to millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer and other holiday festivities that can only be found here at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. 

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