Last updated: November 11, 2024
Thrilled for the festive season in Westerville? Discover all the holiday events with our ultimate guide! For Westerville residents and guests, our guide ensures you experience all the festive fun.
Popular events include the enchanting Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony, where melodious holiday tunes fill the air, bringing cheer to all. The Westerville Tree Lighting shines bright with community spirit, featuring dazzling displays and activities for families. And the Grove City Mistletoe Market is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a delightful mix of local crafts and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Parade of city vehicles with dazzling lights.
The Westerville Tree Lighting event features a parade of city vehicles and entertainment decked out in dazzling lights, followed by the lighting of the holiday tree at City Hall. Uptown merchants and restaurants will be open for holiday shopping, and guests can enjoy free entertainment, cookies, and hot chocolate.
Where: Westerville | More Info: Westerville Tree Lighting
Free hot chocolate and carousel rides amidst a dazzling LED light display.
Every Friday in December, Columbus Commons transforms into a vibrant holiday scene with over 400,000 LED lights, free hot chocolate, carousel rides, and live music. The event also features food trucks and a bar serving boozy beverages, making it a delightful evening for all.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Festive Fridays at Columbus Commons
Unique holiday gift shopping experience with local vendors and food options.
Grove City Mistletoe Market is a holiday shopping event reminiscent of a German Kristkindl Market, offering unique gifts and seasonal items in Grove City's historic Town Center. The market features a variety of local shops and food vendors, including food trucks and downtown eateries. Visitors can also enjoy reindeer and ice sculptures.
Where: Grove City | More Info: Grove City Mistletoe Market
Holiday celebration with live music and special merchant offers.
Join North Market Downtown for its annual Holiday Celebration, featuring DJ Raymond T Vinyl spinning holiday tunes and free face painting. Enjoy special deals from local merchants, including Holiday Gift Boxes, personalized cheese boards, and festive drinks.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Holiday Celebration at North Market Downtown
Juried craft show with musical performances and canned goods donation drive.
The Annual Gingerbread Cottage Craft Show is a juried event featuring nearly 100 vendors selling handmade crafts, with a concession stand offering bake sales and a raffle with special items donated by the vendors. The event also includes musical performances by Westerville South High School band students. Additionally, attendees can support families in need by donating canned goods, which will receive a free raffle ticket.
Where: Westerville | More Info: Annual Gingerbread Cottage Craft Show
Themed gifts and festive food options.
The Holly Day Bazaar in Westerville, Ohio, features 55 selected vendors offering a variety of quality gifts, including themed items like OSU, kids, date night, music, theater, pampering, and cooking. Enjoy delicious food and beverages, including hot shredded chicken, sloppy Joes, chili dogs, nachos, fruit, baked goods, and more. The event also includes raffle baskets with values ranging from $150 to $400 and a Children's Christmas Shoppe with Santa.
Where: Westerville | More Info: Holly Day Bazaar
Unique gifts handcrafted by nearly 200 artists.
The Gifts of the Craftsmen Sale at the Ohio Craft Museum features unique, handcrafted gifts from nearly 200 artists across the country, including jewelry, glassware, pottery, plush animals, and winter accessories.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Gifts of the Craftsman Sale
Classical music celebration with festive performances.
The Columbus Symphony presents Holiday Pops at the Ohio Theatre, featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus and Columbus Children's Choir performing beloved holiday songs and carols.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony
Unique adaptation with local talent and expanded musical elements.
CAPA and Short North Stage bring Charles Dickens' classic tale to life at the Ohio Theatre, featuring expanded dance and music sequences, and a cast of local and national talent.
Where: Columbus | More Info: The Christmas Carol
Santa's elves serving a light meal with special desserts and beverages.
An Evening at the North Pole features Santa's elves serving a light meal with special desserts and beverages, while Santa shares stories from the North Pole. Christmas crafts and a sing-along will get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Where: Westerville | More Info: An Evening at the North Pole
19th-century holiday celebration with character interactions and crafts.
Dickens of a Christmas at the Ohio History Connection offers a 19th-century holiday celebration with Santa Claus, character interactions, music, and crafts. Visitors can explore vendors and the Ohio Village Emporium while enjoying heartwarming activities suitable for all ages.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Dickens of a Christmas
Unique blend of community activities and festive events.
Christmas in the Village is a free annual celebration in Canal Winchester's historic downtown, featuring activities inside businesses and on sidewalks and streets. Highlights include tree lighting, iceless skating, meet-and-greets with Santa, Christmas trolley rides, and various holiday crafts and food.
Where: Canal Winchester | More Info: Christmas in the Village
Family-friendly holiday event with Santa, food trucks, and activities.
The Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Holiday Fest is a family-encouraged event featuring a new course at the Westerville Sports Complex. Participants can enjoy Santa, food trucks, and activities while raising funds for Westerville area organizations. The event includes cash prizes for top finishers and age group winners, along with giveaways like race shirts and finisher medals.
Where: Westerville | More Info: Rudolph Run 5k
Unique adult-only event series with diverse themes and activities.
COSI After Dark is an evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+, featuring different themes each month. The events include entertainment, activities, games, and experiences that cannot be found at any other visit to COSI. Explore the building and enjoy delicious food, craft beer, and themed cocktails without kids.
Where: Columbus | More Info: COSI After Dark
Interactive holiday activity for kids with hidden elves.
The Short North Elf Trail is an interactive holiday activity where children under 12 can find hidden "Elf on the Shelf" dolls at participating businesses, earning stickers and ultimately a free hot beverage.
Where: Columbus | More Info: Elf Trail in the Short North
Twinkling lights and campfire with hot cocoa.
Take a half-mile hike along the Buttonbush Trail at Blacklick Woods under twinkling lights, then stop by the Nature Center to enjoy a campfire and hot cocoa.
Where: Reynoldsburg | More Info: Campfire and Hot Cocoa at Blacklick Woods
Large-scale, temporary ice sculptures in a festive holiday setting.
Over 30 holiday-themed ice sculptures will be displayed throughout Uptown Westerville, creating a visually stunning winter wonderland.
Where: Westerville | More Info: Uptown Westerville Ice Sculpture Tour
