Columbus Holidays are a
Special Treat For Everyone!
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 Occassions
February 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!
Easter in Columbus
April brings the celebration of Good Friday and Easter, a heart warming
religious holiday for many, and one of my favorite Columbus Holidays.
It's also a fun filled day for many kids anxious to hunt for Easter Eggs!
And don't forget the beauty of the Easter lilies popping up to say Happy Easter!
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!
Labor Day Weekend
Following are some of the festivals and events that are scheduled for the Labor Day weekend.
Greek Festival in Columbus
Date: September 4 - 7, 2009
Friday and Saturday: 11AM - Midnight; Sunday: Noon to Midnight; Monday: 11AM to 7PM
Location: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
26th Annual Labor Day Weekend Native American Powwow
Dates: September 5 through September 7, 2009 - Grand Entry at 1PM
Gates Open: 11:00AM Saturday through Monday
Open to the public and everyone is welcome!
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbus Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Contact Information: 614-433-6120
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Date: Monday, September 7, 2009 from 10AM to 5PM
Location: Northam Park, Upper Arlington
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
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 in December: November 28, 2009 through January 4th, 2010
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM; Sundays 12PM to 6PM
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays, December 24 & 25th, and New Year's Day
Location: 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
For more information visit COSI's holiday page.
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 16 through December 23, 2009
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
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: To be announced
Hours: Friday and Saturday 6PM -10PM and Sunday 4PM to 8PM
Location: Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: $10.00 - Children under 15 ride free with a paying adult.
The Thanksgiving Visitor and A Christmas Memory - Contemporary American Theatre Company
These vividly written, heart-warming and very funny tales recall Capote’s boyhood best friend, Miss Sook.
Seven-year-old Capote, sent to live with reluctant relatives during the Depression, formed his closest
childhood bond with Sook, an elderly and somewhat child-like female cousin. Life was always full of
wonder for Miss Sook, who took a bookish, introverted and sometimes bitter little boy and opened his
eyes to the world around him. Their adventures—wonderfully chronicled in these stories— will move and
delight your entire family.
Dates: To be announced
Location: Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 South High Street, Columbus
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: November 20, 2009 to January 02, 2010
Hours: Sunday - Thursday from 5PM to 9PM; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM to 10PM
Closed: November 27, 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 13, 2009 through January 4, 2010
Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio
Free Admission
For more information: (614) 342-4250 or www.gahanna.gov
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 in December: 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: Thursday, December 31st, 2009 from 4PM to 10PM
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: December 1 through December 31, 2009
Hours: Weekdays: 10AM to 3PM; Weekends: Noon to 3PM
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
Magic Mountain Family Style New Year's Eve
This year Magic Mountain is changing the New Year's Eve trend by celebrating family style! Enjoy dinner, all the party favors, balloons filed with prized, music and more!
Dates: To be announced
Locations: Magic Mountain Fun Center, 5890 Scarborough Blvd., Columbus, Ohio
Magic Mountain Fun Center, 8350 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: $19.95 and children under 2 free.
For more information visit magicmountainonline.com
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: November 20, 2009 to January 02, 2010
Hours: Sunday - Thursday from 5PM to 9PM; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM to 10PM
Closed: November 27, 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 13, 2009 through January 4, 2010
Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio
Free Admission
For more information: (614) 342-4250 or www.gahanna.gov
To have your Columbus Holidays events listed, please use the Event and Festival form on my contact page.
