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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
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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
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
Paper Airplane
Paper Airplane at Rumba Cafe in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 8 PM (doors 7)
WhereRumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$12.00
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
Ohio Wesleyan Choral Art Society & Chamber Choir Concert
Conducted by Dr. Jason Hiester in Gray Chapel inside University Hall.
Blues & Beyond: The Blue Cats
Natalie’s, with support from the Columbus Blues Alliance (CBA), presents Blues & Beyond Happening Hour. This weekly Wednesday series will include different local artists for each show.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree
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Otterbein Mixed Ensembles: Commercial Music
Otterbein says its professional and student concerts are open to the public and free of charge.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRiley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University, 170 W. Park St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree
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
Colin Gawel CG2 – Happening Hour
Colin Gawel CG2 at Natalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree
Concert at the Museum: Chamber Music Connection
Concerts at the Museum series; "More details to come.".
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 6-7 PM
WhereZanesville Museum of Art (Atrium), 620 Military Road (Muskingum County)
CostFree; reservations encouraged
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)
Ohio Wesleyan Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble Concert
Concert in Gray Chapel inside University Hall.
Tom Krouse Band w/ You Me and Kyle
Tom Krouse Band with You Me and Kyle at Rumba Cafe in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 7 PM (doors 6)
WhereRumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$15.00
Powell Turkey Trot 4-Miler
Race the timed 4-miler for cash, $400 to the top man and woman, while the kids run Wobble Til You Gobble.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 26 · Wobble Til You Gobble kids race 8:30 AM; 4-Miler 9:00 AM (no late starts)
WhereStart: 47 Hall St, Powell (Delaware County)
Cost4-Miler $50 entry; kids race $13
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
Mansfield Gun Show (Heritage Gun Shows)
Heritage Gun Shows returns to Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds for a November weekend.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat–Sun Nov 21–22, 2026 · Sat 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
WhereFairhaven Hall, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 North Home Road, Mansfield
Cost$6 adults; free ages 12 and under; free with NRA join/renew at show
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
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
Home for the Holidays with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra
Hear Byron Stripling and the band, with Bobby Floyd leading a set from A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Santa joins in.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Dec 3 – Sun Dec 6 · Fri Dec 4, 7 PM; Sun Dec 6, 2 PM (youth jazz opener); Contact organizer for other showtimes
WhereSouthern Theatre, 21 E. Main Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostTickets from $47.59 including taxes and fees; student rush $15 at the box office
Columbus Winterfair
Over 350 artists and gourmet vendors fill Winterfair in its 50th-anniversary year, and a shuttle brings you in from parking.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri–Sat Dec 4–5, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. · Sun Dec 6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 2026
WhereBricker Building, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$8; 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
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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