FamilyBring the kids, the next two weeks
Tiffany's Gardens in Glass
Tiffany Studios botanical lamps and windows from The Neustadt Collection, with nature-study photographs and Favrile pottery.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026–Sat Jan 9, 2027 · On view Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · museum hours; free opening reception Thu Oct 22, 5:30–7:30 PM
WhereZanesville Museum of Art, 620 Military Road, Zanesville
CostSee organizer website for details
Freedom's Never Free 2026
Annual appreciation celebration for Veterans, Military and First Responders with traveling military memorials and Field of Heroes.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Thu Nov 5 9 AM Field of Heroes setup; 12 PM memorial escort; 4 PM opening ceremony; Fri Nov 6 6-9 PM USO Dance with The Nostalgics; Sat Nov 7 closing Appreciation Ceremony
WhereFairfield County Fairgrounds, Ed Sands Building, 157 E Fair Avenue, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Downtown Exchange Autumn Artisans Market
Juried artisan market weekend at The Downtown Exchange on Main Street — Fri evening and Sat midday.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Fri–Sat Nov 6–7, 2026 · Fri 5:00–9:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
WhereThe Downtown Exchange, 527 Main Street, Zanesville (Muskingum County)
CostSee organizer website for details
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Tiffany's Gardens in Glass
Tiffany Studios botanical lamps and windows from The Neustadt Collection, with nature-study photographs and Favrile pottery.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026–Sat Jan 9, 2027 · On view Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · museum hours; free opening reception Thu Oct 22, 5:30–7:30 PM
WhereZanesville Museum of Art, 620 Military Road, Zanesville
CostSee organizer website for details
Freedom's Never Free 2026
Annual appreciation celebration for Veterans, Military and First Responders with traveling military memorials and Field of Heroes.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Thu Nov 5 9 AM Field of Heroes setup; 12 PM memorial escort; 4 PM opening ceremony; Fri Nov 6 6-9 PM USO Dance with The Nostalgics; Sat Nov 7 closing Appreciation Ceremony
WhereFairfield County Fairgrounds, Ed Sands Building, 157 E Fair Avenue, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Downtown Exchange Autumn Artisans Market
Juried artisan market weekend at The Downtown Exchange on Main Street — Fri evening and Sat midday.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Fri–Sat Nov 6–7, 2026 · Fri 5:00–9:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
WhereThe Downtown Exchange, 527 Main Street, Zanesville (Muskingum County)
CostSee organizer website for details
InterGem Columbus Jewelry Show
The International Gem & Jewelry Show in Kasich Hall B at the Ohio Expo Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 12–6 PM; Sat Nov 7 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Nov 8 11 AM–5 PM (no entry after 4 PM)
WhereOhio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$8 at the door (cash only); $6 online; military free
Gift of Light Expo
Holistic and mind-body-spirit expo in the Lausche Building.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Nov 8 10 AM–6 PM
WhereOhio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$15 general, $25 weekend pass; kids under 10 free
Holly Day Bazaar
Your kids can pick presents on their own at the Kids Gift Shop while you browse more than 55 selected vendors.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
WhereWesterville Community United Church of Christ, 770 County Line Rd, Westerville (Delaware County)
Cost$3; 12 and under free
Crossroads Candles Fall Open House & Candle Sale
Factory open house and candle sale on Crossroads Boulevard — United Way pre-sale Wed–Thu, free public entry Fri–Sat.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11 – Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Wed–Sat Nov 11–14, 2026 · Pre-sale Wed–Thu 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; public Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
WhereCrossroads Candles Warehouse, 115 Crossroads Boulevard, Bucyrus (Crawford County)
CostPre-sale $5 ticket donation (United Way); general public Fri–Sat free entry
Mid-Ohio Cluster Dog Show
Four AKC all-breed shows: Sandusky KC (Thu), Dayton KC (Fri), Lima KC (Sat), Central Ohio KC (Sun).
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WhereOhio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree admission (Expo Center charges for parking)
Easton Grand Illumination
Easton lights up for the season with twinkling lights, holiday music and family fun.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026 · 5:00–9:00 PM
WhereEaston Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
WonderLight's Christmas in Ohio
A drive-through light show synced to your car radio, open every night including holidays.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026 – Sun Jan 3, 2027 · 5:30–10:00 PM nightly
WhereHartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Road, Hartford (Licking County)
Cost$35 per car (up to 8); $50 limos and activity vans
Columbus Clippers Holiday Lights
More than a million lights wrap Huntington Park for the Clippers' holiday lights, on 43 select nights.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026–Sat Jan 2, 2027 · Opens Sat Nov 14 (opening night); 43 select nights
WhereHuntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus
CostSee organizer website for details
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Millions of LED zoo lights and animated holiday shows fill the Columbus Zoo — Wildlights runs into the new year.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026–Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereColumbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Road, Powell
CostSee organizer website for details
Aladdin Shrine FEZtival of Trees
Aladdin Shrine Center fills with decorated trees and raffle trees for the public FEZtival of Trees week.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 21–Sat Nov 28 · Contact organizer for hours · 2026
WhereAladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City
Cost$5 per person; children 12 and under free
Christkindlmarkt Dublin
Skate the ice rink, pick up a Kids Passport for the young ones and browse the riverside holiday market.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 21 – Dec 24, 2026 · Wed–Thu 4–9 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–9 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. (closed Mon–Tue, Thanksgiving; Dec 21–23 noon–9; Dec 24 noon–4)
WhereRiverside Crossing Park, 6694 Riverside Dr, Dublin (Franklin County)
CostFree admission
Columbus ChristmasFair
Shop handmade work from 150 artists and crafters as ChristmasFair marks its 40th year.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 – Sun Nov 22, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLausche Building, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$8; children 12 and under free
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Disney's Frozen the Broadway musical holds Renaissance Main Stage across late November evenings and matinees.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 21–Sun Nov 29, 2026 · select evenings 7:30 PM; matinees 2:30 PM (Nov 21, 22, 27, 28, 29)
WhereRenaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West, Mansfield
CostFrom $20+ (see pricing tiers on organizer)
Holiday Lights Celebration — Gahanna
Visit Gahanna's free Holiday Lights Celebration lights Creekside Plaza for a Sunday afternoon family window.
WHO Family
WhenSun Nov 22 · 3:00 PM–6:30 PM · 2026
WhereCreekside District / Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill Street, Gahanna (Franklin)
CostFree
Fantasy Walk at Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights
Public walk-through nights at Harrison Smith Park before the drive-through opens — shuttle Wed only from the Fairgrounds.
WHO Family
WhenWed–Thu Nov 25–26, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM
WhereHarrison Smith Park, Upper Sandusky
CostCash donations accepted (benefiting Wyandot County food pantries)
Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights
Drive-through holiday lights fill Harrison Smith Park east of downtown Upper Sandusky from Thanksgiving weekend through Dec 30.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 27–Tue Dec 30, 2026 · Fri–Sun 6:00–10:00 PM; Mon–Thu 6:00–9:30 PM
WhereHarrison Smith Park, Upper Sandusky
CostSuggested donation $10/car; commercial vans $15; tour buses $50
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