Experience the signature sound of Pentatonix live in Columbus on Saturday, November 29 at Nationwide Arena. With their genre-blending sound, Pentatonix has redefined a cappella, as the three-time GRAMMY^® Award-winning group has tallied billions of streams worldwide, performed everywhere from the White House to The Hollywood Bowl and even earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A beloved Columbus holiday tradition returns in 2025, as CAPA and Short North Stage present A Christmas Carol live at the Ohio Theatre over Thanksgiving weekend. Created and produced in Columbus, this classic production is a festive way for families to kick off the season together.

Photo credit: Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Lace up and work off your Thanksgiving feast (and leftovers) with a fun, high-energy run at the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 29. With the start and finish line behind COSI at Genoa Park along the paved Scioto Greenway, you’ll enjoy scenic downtown views and be home in plenty of time for the Ohio State-Michigan game. The day begins with the "Kids Fun Run" at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K, 10K, and ⅓ marathon run/walk at 8:45 a.m

The holiday magic of Conservatory Aglow returns this season at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! Stroll past a whimsical penguin village, a glowing boxwood house, a life-sized Candyland board and immersive winter projections, plus enjoy new curling games on the expanded Ahlum & Arbor Arctic Terrace. New rentable igloos in the Bonsai Courtyard offer food and drinks, while returning favorites like the 100-foot light tunnel, ornament tree, Dance Party and glowing igloos complete the experience. Please note: the Conservatory will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Looking to shop small this year? Let the Experience Columbus Holiday Gift Guide inspire where you shop this Small Business Saturday, November 29, with curated picks from local makers, boutiques and businesses across the city. Plus, download the free CBUS Rewards app and enter the giveaway from the app’s home screen for a chance to win select local items.

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