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LEGO Design Challenge Day at Columbus Museum of Art!

December 27th, 2018

Join the Columbus Museum of Art (480 E Broad St. Columbus) this Saturday Dec 29 from 1 -4 p.m. for a fun-filled LEGO Design Challenge Day! Each year, Columbus Museum of Art celebrates the holidays with the return of Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO®. The seventh annual showcase of the creative potential of LEGO® features towering skyscrapers, hot air balloons, Batman, a disco, Brutus Buckeye and much more. LEGO® Design Challenge Day features a fast-paced, team competition composed of creative challenges using LEGO® bricks. A new round of competition starts every 30 minutes.... Read More

Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration at Kings Art Complex!

December 23rd, 2018

Join Kings Art Complex for Columbus’ 2018 Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration! During the week of Wednesday Dec 26 through Tuesday Jan 1, Kings Art Complex (867 Mt Vernon Ave Columbus) for a multitude of activities and events celebrating the principles of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of family, community, and culture. Check out http://kingartscomplex.com/ for  opportunities to submit the name of a community member to be honored during this year’s celebration. Vendors can apply to be a part of the Vendor Marketplace, you can place an Advertisement or Acknowledgement in the 52nd Annual... Read More

Don’t Miss The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

December 18th, 2018

The beloved Christmas tale is back like you’ve never seen it before with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical! Columbus Children’s Theatre brings you The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, now on stage at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E Long Street Columbus). Upcoming performances include Thursday Dec 20 at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Friday Dec 21 at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday Dec 22 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 23 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. While keeping a similar Christmas charm, now with a little more singing, Columbus Children’s Theatre will re-meet... Read More

Black Nativity on Stage at Kings Art Complex

December 12th, 2018

‘Tis the season to enjoy the “Holiday spirit” with Nia Performing Arts Inc. and the cast of Black Nativity. Black Nativity takes the stage in the Pythian Theater at The King Arts Complex (867 Mount Vernon Avenue Columbus) this Saturday Dec 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Come and enjoy the Timeless Langston Hughes Classic about the Birth of Jesus set in Africa and present-day church. The central message of the Christmas narrative is the coming of Jesus, the Messiah to the earth. Come experience the energetic presentation by a cast of actors, dancers, singers and musicians who will bring into... Read More

Don’t Miss This ELF PJ Party & Hot Cocoa Bar!

December 11th, 2018

There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than watching Elf on the big screen while enjoy some hot cocoa! Join Drexel Theatre (2254 E Main St. Columbus) for an ELF PJ Party and Hot Cocoa Bar this Thursday Dec 13 at 6 p.m., Saturday Dec 15 at 10 a.m. and Sunday Dec 16 at 2 p.m. After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Wear your PJ’s, bring your blankets! The Hot Cocoa Bar will start 30 minutes before each screening and is complimentary with donations... Read More

Head to Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies for Gingerbread House Fun this Holiday Season!

December 9th, 2018

Connect with your inner child this holiday season, with the building of Gingerbread houses! Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies (1050 Beecher Crossing North Columbus) is happy to offer Gingerbread house decoration for the Christmas Season! Classes are offered for you and your family to come in and decorate a festive Gingerbread house! Classes take place at the following times: Saturday Dec 8                6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday Dec 11               4 – 6 p.m. Saturday Dec 15              3 – 5 p.m. Monday Dec 17               4 – 6 p.m. Thursday Dec... Read More

German Village Makers Market – Village Lights Edition

November 29th, 2018

Visit the historic streets of German Village to discover a world of lights and holiday magic. Village Lights presented by Schmidt’s, the holiday-kickoff experience in German Village, is this Sunday Dec 2 from 5-9 p.m. at the corner of City Park and Thurman (1108 City Park Ave. Columbus). Follow the luminaries from shop to shop as you begin checking off your holiday gift list. The businesses are open late with holiday specials and you’ll find festive surprises around every corner. Kick off your shopping at StrietzelMarkt on the Platz. You’ll find vendors, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, ice carving,... Read More

Peppa Pig’s Surprise at Palace Theatre

November 17th, 2018

Spend some quality family time this Thanksgiving Eve with Peppa Pig and her friends! Peppa Pig’s Surprise hits the stage at the Palace Theatre (34 W Broad St. Columbus) this Wednesday Nov 21 at 6 p.m. Peppa Pig Live! is back with an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises! Tickets can be purchased by calling (614) 469-0939, visiting CAPA Ticket Center (36 E State St. Columbus)... Read More

Franklin Park Conservatory Aglow This Holiday Season

November 16th, 2018

This year’s Franklin Park Conservatory’s annual holiday show is set to be the biggest and brightest in Conservatory history! Conservatory Aglow, presented by Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation, begins this Saturday Nov 17 and will continue through Wednesday Jan 2 at the Franklin Park Conservatory (1777 E Broad St. Columbus). This holiday show is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. beginning Nov 17. From Dec 1–Jan 2, the Conservatory will be open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (excluding Dec 24 & 25). Adult libations and seasonal food offerings will be sure to get guests into the holiday spirit while strolling... Read More

20th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Easton Town Center

November 14th, 2018

Help Easton Town Center celebrate the simple and unexpected joys of Christmas with entertainment that will involve, engage and surprise this weekend! The 20th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony takes place this Friday Nov 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Easton Town Center (160 Easton Town Ctr Columbus). Watch children’s eyes sparkle as Santa arrives, along with a special guest, to illuminate Easton’s 56-foot digital Christmas tree and a breathtaking display of lights! Cap the evening’s festivities with photos with Santa, along with extra surprises along the way. It’s the perfect way to celebrate... Read More