Columbus holidays are magical! From New Year’s Day through New Year’s Eve, they feature wonderful attractions!
Whether it’s hearts floating in the air, or shamrocks, or jingle bells, the attractions in and around Columbus are always spectacular.
When it comes to holidays and attractions, I have never grown up. I still get as excited today as I did when I was a kid.
Romantic Places in Columbus, Ohio for
Valentine’s Day and other Special OccassionsFebruary brings us the romantic places in Columbus, Ohio for Valentine’s Day. Seeing heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and long stemmed red roses brings the images of Cupid with his arrow of love. You’ll find some great places to take your special someone.
St. Patrick’s Day
March brings us the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Being Irish myself, it brings to mind images of dancing leprechauns, shamrocks and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
And for some… lots of green beer to pass around!
Celebrating Easter in Columbus
Find out who is serving brunch and where some of the Easter Egg Hunts are at this Easter in Columbus.
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day is a special way we can pay tribute to her.
It also let’s her know that she’s very special to us!
So give Mom the day off and make her day special in your own way!
Celebrating Father’s Day
We also have the privilege of honoring our fathers’ on Father’s Day.
It’s also a time to reflect on the other men in our lives that have been a father figure. Being the youngest of 7 kids, my older brothers have always been there for me!
Cheers to all the “dads!”
4th of July Celebrations
The 4th of July celebrations are in the works… fireworks that is! The sky will soon be lighting up with fireworks as people gather from all over to celebrate Independence Day.
The Red, White and Boom among others promise great parades, great food and family fun for all!
Columbus Halloween Fun
Are you ready for some Halloween Fun? Join the ghost and goblins and visit the Maizes, the Halloween parties, and the haunted houses.
Drive through the haunted park, see the headless horseman, and listen to the tall yarns spun at the Ohio Statehouse haunted house. Don’t miss the excitement and don’t forget to say Trick or Treat!
Thanksgiving Weekend
Gifts of the Craftsmen
Gifts of the Craftsmen, the Ohio Craft Museum’s 9th annual fund-raising exhibition and sale, will feature works in clay, metal, fiber, glass and wood by 50 artists from across the country, all available to purchase for holiday gift giving.
Dates: November 13, 2011 – December 23, 2011
Hours: Monday – Friday 10AM to 4PM; Saturday and Sunday 1PM to 4PM
Location: Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 West Fith Avenue, Grandview, Ohio
Contact Information: E-mail: info@ohiocraft.org
Franklin Park Conservatory Thanksgiving Weekend
Sweet Turkeys
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 – 11am and 2pm: Children listen the story “Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving” and make a turkey-shaped cookie for a sweet treat. $3 per edible treat, supplies limited.Thursday, November 24
The Conservatory is closed for Thanksgiving DayGingerbread Friday!
Friday, November 25, 2011 from 12 – 4pm: Create a miniature gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting and candy. $3, supplies limited.BalletMet
Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2pm: BalletMet’s The Nutcracker characters stop by for a meet-and-greet photo opportunity.Sunday, November 27 at 2pm: Independent Dance Arts perform.
Location: Franklin Park Conversatory, 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
Holiday Carriage Rides
Journey back in time and enjoy a horse drawn carriage rides during the holidays at Easton Town Center’s North District.
Dates: Rides begin November 18, 2011 after the Holiday Lighting Ceremony and run each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 23, 2011 with additional dates December 21, 22, 23: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM.
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sundays: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM for 11/19/2010 through 12/19/10.
Additional dates and hours: December 21, 22, 23: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: $10.00 – Children under 15 ride free with a paying adult.
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: November 19, 2010 to January 01, 2011
Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 4PM to 9PM; Fridays – Sunday from 4PM to 10PM
Closed: November 25, December 24 and December 25
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio
Cost: Regular admission rates apply. Free to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium members.Turn up the wattage on your holiday season with Wildlights at the Zoo, presented by American Electric Power. Brighter and “greener” than ever, Central Ohio’s favorite family tradition is back with a whole new look. Thanks to AEP’s support, the Zoo converted half of its three million lights into more eco-friendly LED lights.
Don’t miss the Wildlights model train railway and pictures with Santa Clause located in Colo’s Cove and stop by and visit Ms. Clause’s kitchen located in the Kidz Market place.
Be sure to check out our new Animal Encounters Village winter wonderland with our reindeer and our special wildlights Animal’s on Holiday Shows. Finish up your holiday shopping at the Zoo’s Market Place and Manatee Gift Shop.
Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park
Enjoy the magic as you step into Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park this holiday season. You’ll find awesome light displays and decorations in this beautiful spot.
Dates: November 12, 2011 – January 2, 2012 from 6PM to 11PM
Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio
Free Admission
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Christmas Holidays
You’ll never find the Columbus Ohio Christmas Season boring!
With all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for that special day – right up to the festivities before – Christmas in Columbus is a wonderful time for all!
A season of giving, of hope, of love, and sharing… may this be your best holiday season ever!
You’ll find all the Christmas Festivities, Events, and Tree Farms listed here.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
COSI’s Holiday Science of the Season
Avoid brain freeze at COSI this holiday season. When it is chilly, we get silly with science in a winter wonderland! Don’t miss our Holiday Lights Show where our Gadgeteer takes you on a whirlwind tour of holiday lighting, with fiery explosions, super-cold liquid nitrogen fun, and a “reindeer-powered” generator that triggers over ten thousand twinkling holiday lights!
Dates: to be announced
Hours:Wednesday through Saturday: 10AM to 5PM; Sunday: Noon to 6PM
Location: 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
For more information visit www.cosi.org/visitors/coming-attractions/holiday/
First Night Columbus – New Years Eve Celebration 2010
First Night’s New Year’s Eve celebration will have over 150 entertainers in more than 15 downtown performance sites.
Something for everyone – ragtime, jazz, funk, kid’s festival and hands on activities, and magic!
Date: December 31, 2010 from 5PM to Midnight
Location: Downtown Columbus, 1777 East Broad Street
For information visit First Night’s website.
Holiday Tours on Capitol Square
Step back in time with a guided tour of the 1861 Statehouse and see holiday decorations as they were in Victorian times. Visiting relatives and friends will enjoy a trip to the People’s House during their holiday visit in Columbus. Walk-in tours of the Statehouse meet at the Third Street Information Desk on the hour on weekdays from 10AM until 3PM, and weekends from noon
to 3PM.Dates: November 20 through December 31, 2010
Hours: Weekdays: 10AM to 3PM (no tour at noon due to holiday concerts)
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, Third Street Information Desk, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio
Admission is Free
Contact Information: Phone: 888-OHIO-123, 614-752-9777
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: November 19, 2010 to January 01, 2011
Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 4PM to 9PM; Fridays – Sunday from 4PM to 10PM
Closed: November 25, December 24 and December 25
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio
Cost: Regular admission rates apply. Free to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium members.Turn up the wattage on your holiday season with Wildlights at the Zoo, presented by American Electric Power. Brighter and “greener” than ever, Central
Ohio’s favorite family tradition is back with a whole new look. Thanks to AEP’s support, the Zoo converted half of its three million lights into more
eco-friendly LED lights.Don’t miss the Wildlights model train railway and pictures with Santa Clause located in Colo’s Cove and stop by and visit Ms. Clause’s kitchen located in the Kidz Market place.
Be sure to check out our new Animal Encounters Village winter wonderland with our reindeer and our special wildlights Animal’s on Holiday Shows. Finish up your holiday shopping at the Zoo’s Market Place and Manatee Gift Shop.
Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park
Enjoy the magic as you step into Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park this holiday season. You’ll find awesome light displays and decorations in this beautiful spot.
Dates: November 27, 2010 through January 4, 2011 from 6PM to 11PM
Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio
Free Admission
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