57 Things to Do Thanksgiving Week in Columbus
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Looking for things to do in Columbus around Thanksgiving? If you have family in town and/or a few days off of work and are looking for something to do, check out this list of 57 events and things to do Thanksgiving week in Columbus!
Disclaimer: Franklin County is currently under a Stay At Home Advisory. Many events are being cancelled or going virtual. Please check links before making your plans and use your best judgement when deciding to attend an in-person event. Stay safe, Columbus!
57 Things to do Thanksgiving Week in Columbus:
If there’s a chance you’ll need to walk (or skate) off an extra piece of pie (or two) or get bickering family members out of the house….tuck this list away! And have a happy week of thankfulness! (As always, please double check the link for exact details, dates and times!) There will not be an additional What Should We Do This Weekend? post this week. This is the list! 🙂
Things to Do Any Time Thanksgiving Week and Weekend:
Tunnel of Light at Franklin Park Conservatory.
1. Conservatory Aglow is happening at Franklin Park Conservatory! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
2. Wildlights is in full swing all weekend at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
3. Visit LEGOLAND Columbus Discovery Center at Easton Town Center. LEGOLAND is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this year. Purchase tickets online.
Drive Through Tunnel at WonderLight’s Christmas in Ohio!
4. Drive through WonderLight’s Christmas in Ohio in Hebron, Ohio to see over 1 million synchronized LED lights! Open every night from 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
5. Christmas at the Castle, a Kingdom of Lights! at Landoll’s Mohican Castle features over 100,000 lights, a Christmas tree, holiday music and visits from Santa! This event will be $8.00 per car on Friday & Saturday nights, free Sunday-Thursday nights. This event begins on Friday, November 27th.
Drive Through Lights at Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights!
6. Drive through Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, a holiday light display at Alum Creek Park Campground any night through January 3, 2020. 5:30 PM – 9:30. Ticket booth closes at 9:00 PM.
7. Take a road trip to visit the PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Reservations required.
8. For many people this is the week to get their Christmas Tree! Pick a farm or tree lot from this list of Christmas Tree Farms in Columbus and Beyond!
9. On Saturday and Sunday you can take a Holiday Carriage Ride at Easton Town Center!
10. Pick up a Family Gingerbread House Decorating kit from Young Chefs Academy of Gahanna.
11. Clifton Mill Lights opens the day after Thanksgiving! Gates open at 5:00 every night and the display runs through New Year’s Eve!
12. Take photos with Santa at Polaris Fashion Place. Check the link for times. Reservations encouraged.
13. Run the Chase Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot when it’s convenient for you! – use the code “esff” for $6 off your registration!
14. Drive through Light Up Camp at Flying Horse Farms beginning November 27.
15. Dazzling Christmas Lights in Westerville begin on November 27!
16. Take a trip to Cleveland for the Wild Winter Lights Drive Through in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
17. Visit the Lucy Depp Park Light Show in Powell beginning November 27!
18. Visit the Holiday Lights at Columbus Commons! They will be lit every night from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM until January 3.
A BIG thanks to WonderLight’s Christmas for sponsoring this post!
Santa’s not the only one coming to town!! “WonderLight’s Christmas in Ohio”, a drive-through Christmas light show, is back this year at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio! This family-friendly event features a 2-mile car ride through more than a million LED lights, all synchronized to music!
Giant Christmas trees, floating snowflakes, shooting stars, dancing candy canes, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights will illuminate the night! Guests will be able to watch the lights dance around them to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music from the warmth of their own vehicle.
This dazzling Christmas display is open rain or shine every evening, including holidays, from November 13 to January 3! The cost of admission is super affordable at $7 per person and children 3 years old and under are FREE! OR, you can purchase a Carload Pass for vehicles with up to seven passengers for just $30! Learn more at www.wonderlightschristmas.com!
Holiday Lights in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Monday, November 23, 2020:
19. Register for and attend Friendsgiving Open Play at We Rock the Spectrum – Columbus
20. Watch Songs for the Community, a free virtual concert presented by The Columbus Foundation by Talisha Holmes.
Lights at WonderLight’s Christmas in Ohio!
Tuesday, November 24, 2020:
21. Attend the North Market Tuesday Before Thanksgiving Market for all your Thanksgiving needs!
22. Pick up a Weekly Take & Make Craft at Grandview Heights Public Library.
23. Pick up some food from SmokeOut BBQ & Catering in Whitehall Community Park during Heartland Bank Food Truck Days.
24. Pick up a free from Works@Home STEM Mini-Kit Giveaway at Mary E Babcock Library from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. First come, first served.
Holiday Decor at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020:
25. Go skating during Schools Out Skate at Skate Zone 71.
26. Attend Songs for the Community, a free virtual concert presented by The Columbus Foundation by Popgun.
27. Skate for $5 at the Thanksgiving Eve Glow Skate at Skate Zone 71.
28. Skate for $5 at the Thanksgiving Eve Family Skate at United Skates of America.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Thursday, November 26, 2020, THANKSGIVING DAY:
Happy Thanksgiving!
29. Enjoy a Thanksgiving Skate at Skate Zone 71.
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Friday, November 27, 2020:
Black Friday doesn’t have to mean shopping! Check out shopping ideas plus these other fun things to do!
30. Shop Black Friday Record Store Day at Spoonful Records.
31. Attend BLACK FRIDAY Record Store Day 2020 at Used Kids Records.
32. Play Grandview Heights-OPOLY by visiting stores and shops in Grandview Heights.
33. Another chance to shop Black Friday – Record Store Day at Lost Weekend Records
34. Pick up a Take & Make Kit: Leaf Garland at either branch of Southwest Public Libraries!
35. Shop Black Friday Weekend at Discount Fashion Warehouse.
36. Support Black owned businesses at Black Out Weekend at The Filipinos Centre.
37. Attend the BLACK FRIDAY MOMS RETREAT at AR Workshop Grove City for lunch, snacks, prizes, drinks and more while you complete a regular sign of your choice, 8 Christmas ornaments and a mini tray.
38. Get your skates on for Black Friday Roller Skating at Skate Zone
39. Sign up for the Hootie Christmas Family Friendly Paint Class at Pinot’s Palette.
40. Shop Holidaze 2020 in the barn at Blystone Farm LLC.
41. Eat and skate at the FREE Dinner Skate at Skate Zone 71!
42. Join Poppy, Branch & DJ Suk at Troll Pizza Skate at Skate Zone 71!
43. Take a break from the kids and skate at Thanksgiving Break Adult Night at United Skates of America!
HTH Farm Market
Saturday, November 28, 2020:
44. Shop in your jammies during the NYMCM + BrewDog Holiday Virtual Craft Market!
45. Pick up a Take & Make Kit: Comfort Me with Coloring Pages at either branch of Southwest Public Libraries!
46. Shop for fresh produce at the Franklinton Farm Stand.
47. Get out your skates for $5.00 Skating at Skate Zone 71.
48. Support Black owned businesses at Black Out Weekend at The Filipinos Centre.
49. Start your holiday shopping at the Handmade Market in Powell at Nocterra Brewing Co.
50. Attend a Bird of Prey Presentation at Mohican State Park Lodge.
Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
Sunday, November 29, 2020:
51. Support Black owned businesses at Black Out Weekend at The Filipinos Centre.
52. Sing, Dance and More at Mommy, Me and Mrs Claus with Paulettes Princess Parties.
53. Shop and visit with Santa at the New Albany Oakland Nursery Holiday Event with Cousins Maine Lobster.
54. Attend the Holiday Open House in Worthington which includes horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, photos with Santa and a tree lighting each half hour beginning at 6:00 PM.
55. Sign up for Mr. & Mrs. Claus Zoom Visits on Sunday!
56. Attend the Granville Village Tree Lighting.
57. Adults only can skate at Skate Zone 71 Sundays!
Need more ideas? Try 100 Fun Things to do in Columbus, Ohio
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*Please be aware, information is gathered from multiple community sources. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity. Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities. Enjoy what you do today!*
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