Columbus Events to Experience

Dickens Victorian Village

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 1 - January 17, 2010 / Historic Downtown Cambridge
From November through mid January each year, visitors are invited to stroll amidst 60 vignettes of 160 lifelike figures representing classic scenes from Victorian society. Families, couples, and groups alike enjoy this innovative public art exhibition. This is an experience that engages the senses as you explore the charming streetscape, striking historic architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries of Cambridge. The Dickens scenes are stationed along Wheeling Avenue at each antique lamppost and bench between 6th and 11th Streets. Wheeling Avenue is also the historic National Road/Route 40, and features an outstanding streetscape of original buildings from the 1800s. A self-guided walking tour brochure is available at downtown shops and area hotels for your convenience.

Gifts of the Craftsmen

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 15 - December 23, 2009 / Ohio Craft Museum
Holiday shoppers looking for unique gifts this season will discover handcrafted jewelry, pottery, art glass, baskets, clothing and more, all created by nearly 50 fine craft artists from across the United States. All works are suitably priced for gift giving, ranging in price from $4 "stocking stuffers" to $15 earrings and exquisite glass paperweights at several hundred dollars.

Fantasy of Lights

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 20 - December 30, 2009 / Alum Creek State Park Marina
This annual two-mile, drive through extravaganza features 125 light displays, including many with animation. Visitors may begin their tour at the Alum Creek Marina, which as been transformed into a holiday gift shop for the season. Santa will be on hand until Dec. 24 to take holiday gift requests and pose for pictures with youngsters.

Ohio State University Mens Basketball vs. Lipscomb

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 24, 2009 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center

Columbus International Film & Video Festival: The New Metropolis

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 24, 2009 / Drexel East
Special post festival screening: Director Andrea Torrice will introduce her work and do q & a after the film. America's first suburbs, those suburban communities built next to America's urban centers, were once the birthplace of the American Dream.

Broadway Across America-Columbus: In the Heights

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 24-29, 2009 / Ohio Theatre
In The Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL!, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community - a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

Rob Zombie

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 25, 2009 / THE LC, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion

Thanksgiving Eve Fest

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 25, 2009 / Newport Music Hall

Ohio State University Women's Basketball vs. UNC Greensboro

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 25, 2009 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 25, 2009 / Nationwide Arena
This beloved holiday show will delight the entire family with its encore performance when it hits the stage in Columbus for two shows the night before Thanksgiving.

Family Friday Night

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27, 2009 / COSI
COSI stays open late for family-friendly fun the last Friday of every month! You can explore science, discover fun, and stay late! Admission is only $7 per person after 5 p.m. and includes all of COSI plus an Extreme Screen movie!

Christmas Open House

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27, 2009 / Historic Roscoe Village
Continuing with the 40th Anniversary celebration and introducing the holiday season, Roscoe Village hosts Christmas Open House at Dr. Johnson's House. Dr. Johnson's house is always beautifully adorned for the holiday season including elegant live pine wreaths decorated with naturally dried flower, cones, nuts and seed pods. As you enter the home, you will find a beautifully decorated tree with antique and old-style decorations. The delicious aroma coming from the kitchen pantry offers up yummy Christmas treats such as plum pudding, comfets cookies and hot cider served to you by a woman of the 1800s portrayed by Seneth Darr.

Holiday Lights Parade & Festival

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27-28, 2009 / Olde Gahanna and Creekside
Join in the festivities of one of the most unique holiday parades and festivals in the Midwest! This spectacular display of holiday festivities will captivate visitors of all ages with family oriented activities set in charming and historic Olde Gahanna. The flurry of activity is just beginning when the sun goes down, as Ohio's premiere evening parade celebrates its 11h anniversary. The procession promises to warm hearts with upwards of 100-lighted floats, marching bands, horse drawn carriages, and a host of other dazzling surprises. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, because the contagious holiday spirit will continue long into the evening with post-parade activities and entertainment. Among the new activities this year are a holiday children's village, the family-oriented Holiday Mystery Pizza Party, a Healthy Holiday Fun Run, Holiday Story Time Breakfast and Santa's Secret Workshop.

Mid-America Irish Dance Championships

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27-29, 2009 / Greater Columbus Convention Center
Dancers compete to qualify for the World Irish Dancing Championships to be held next spring in Ireland.

A Joyful Christmas featuring Romina Arena & Jim Shore

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27-29, 2009 / Lincoln Theatre

CAPA: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27-29, 2009 / Palace Theatre
A Columbus tradition for more than 30 years, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan returns with the national touring production of A Christmas Carol. Capturing every detail of the Dickens classic, from the spine-chilling ghosts and gorgeous renditions of traditional British carols to crotchety Scrooge and lovable Tiny Tim, Columbus audiences have come to love Charles Dickens' enchanting story and this treasured holiday event.

Holiday Workshop: Cookie Creation Station

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27 - December 31, 2009 / COSI
Make unique holiday treats that you may take home to share or enjoy at COSI. Includes half-dozen cookies per family plus decorating supplies.

Holiday Workshop: Toymaker's Workshop

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27 - December 31, 2009 / COSI
Learn about the science and art of toy making as your family makes and takes home your own wooden toy.

Dome Theater Show: Holiday Music Magic

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27 - January 3, 2010 / COSI
Holiday Music Magic features a variety of festive classics from Mannheim Steamroller and Burl Ives to Brenda Lee. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with 3-D artistic animation, laser imagery, and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of COSI's Dome Theatre. The program is a fun and entertaining experience for all audiences, particularly families.

Dome Theatre Show: Mystery Of The Christmas Star

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT

November 27 - January 3, 2010 / COSI
Mystery of the Christmas Star takes audiences on a journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem to discover a possible scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This program investigates recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during the time of the birth of Christ. Investigators will see which of these signs in the sky could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon just to see a newborn King. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.