Each December, German Village transforms into a glowing, storybook neighborhood for Village Lights—one of Columbus’s most beloved holiday traditions. This year's celebration takes place on Sunday, December 7, as the brick-lined streets light up, with festive storefronts and plenty of holiday cheer. Before you go, explore our blog for what to expect, where to eat and drink, and tips for visiting Village Lights.

A full day of free, festive fun is coming to the Short North Arts District as High Street is transformed into a winter wonderland for Holiday Hop. Shop from 120+ vendors in the market, win a free sweet treat on the Holiday Trail, catch live performances, get the kids involved in the Scavenger Hunt, or grab a family photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus. See you there on Saturday, December 6, from 12 - 8 p.m.

Columbus Winterfair returns this weekend to the Ohio Expo Center, where artful shopping meets holiday cheer! Explore unique, handcrafted creations from over 350 artists and gourmet marketplace vendors across the country and find the perfect gift for anyone on your list! This year's event hours are Friday and Saturday, December 7–8, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GalaxyCon Columbus goes beyond a typical comic-con and is a full weekend of celebrating comics, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime and everything in between. From December 6-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, attendees will have a chance to meet stars from your favorite shows, connect with artists and creators, enjoy live entertainment, and dive into panels, cosplay, gaming and more.

Photo credit: Columbus Recreation and Parks/WinterFest Columbus

WinterFest Columbus, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is an annual celebration of the winter season in downtown Columbus. This free event, which takes place Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, is set to feature seasonal craft beer, hot cocktails, live music, some of Columbus’ best food trucks and lots of outdoor winter fun!

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