With the absence of holiday parties and organized family time this year, spending quality time with your partner may be the only joy you get this holiday season. To make it a bit easier, I have gathered some of my favorite Columbus holiday date night ideas for the month of December. If your holiday budget is a bit slim, be sure to check out my annual roundup of 25+ Festive and Free Columbus Virtual Holiday Events 2020.
Note: Please check back as this list will update periodically. All events subject to cancelation due to COVID-19, so please double check before going!
Holiday Concerts, Plays, and Shows
Holiday Hoopla
Streaming November 27 – December 26
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm
$40/device
Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish
November 27-December 27
$20/device, $65 small gift box, $80 large gift box
A Very COVID Christmas
MADLAB
Tickets available to purchase later this month
Quarantine with the Clauses
Short North Stage
December 10-27
Recommended donation per device is $15-25
Grinch-Mas Zoom Spectacular
Thursday, December 10
6-7pm
$25/device
Dave Koz and Friends
Saturday, December 12
8pm
$35/device
A Columbus Christmas Carol
December 16-27
7:30pm for opening night with a live chat with actors
$20/device
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O
Thursday, December 17
8pm
Lincoln Theatre
$15-$50/person
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Livestream Event
Friday, December 18
8pm
$30/device
Santa and the Symphony – Sensory-Friendly
Saturday, December 19
11:30am
Southern Theatre
$12/person
Hip Hop Nutcracker
Saturday, December 19
7pm
$25/device, $50/VIP package including live TalkBack following performance, Video on Demand, and autographed poster
Holiday Spectacular
Sunday, December 20
3pm
$20/device
Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home
Wednesday, December 23
7pm
$40/device, $75 for Zoom interaction with performer, and stocking delivered to your door, $125 includes an after party on Zoom
Home for the Holidays – Jazz Arts Group
Friday, December 25
Live at 8pm
Columbus Jazz
$25/device
Holiday Crafts
Turning Simple Christmas Ornaments
Saturday, December 5
9am-12pm or 2-5pm
Woodcraft of Columbus, OH
$65/person
Hollie Berries with Brian
Saturday, December 5
11am-2pm
Wine and Canvas Columbus
$10 for bottomless mimosas
$35/person
Festive Gnome Live Virtual Class
Saturday, December 5
12pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$30/person
Vintage Red Truck Paint and Sip Class
Saturday, December 5
12-3pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$35/person
DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb!
Saturday, December 5
2-6pm
Dublin Toy Emporium
$10+/bomb
Ornaments, Presents, & Prizes
Saturday, December 5
4pm
AR Workshop Grove City
Registration includes a workshop for six ornaments, three prizes, and raffle entry.
$60/person
Knitted Wreath Making w/Studio 614
Sunday, December 6
2pm
DogTap Columbus
$40/person
Holiday Sparkle Candle Jar Workshop
Sunday, December 6
2-5pm
Includes materials and light refreshments
Julie’s ARTery
$12/person
December String Art
Sunday, December 6
6pm
Canvas Creations for You
$30-$45/person
Christmas Ornaments Make & Sip
Monday, December 7
6-8pm
Spires Social Brewing
$20/person includes one drink and supplies
DIY Holiday Wreath Workshop with Mulder Artistry by Jake
Tuesday, December 8
6:30pm
The Party Studio
$65/person
Charming St. Nick on Wood Virtual Paint Class
Wednesday, December 9
8-10pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$30/person
Winter Barn Painting
Thursday, December 10
6:30-8:30pm
BYOB and food welcome!
Creative Clinic Center
$35/person
Cozy Winter Love Paint and Sip Class
Thursday, December 10
6:30-8:30pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$32/person
Christmas Sandman Paint and Sip Event
Friday, December 11
4-6pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$32/person
Believe Snowman with Maria
Friday, December 11
6:30-9:30pm
Wine and Canvas Columbus
$35/person
Folk Art Snowman Virtual Paint Class
Saturday, December 12
4-6pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$30/person
All is Calm Paint and Sip Class
Saturday, December 12
7:30-9:30pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$35/person
Let it Snow Live Virtual Paint Class
Sunday, December 13
5:30-7:30pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$30/person
Winter Wonderbird Live Virtual Paint Class
Sunday, December 13
1:30-3:30pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$30/person
Gnoming to Olivina
Tuesday, December 15
6-8pm
Olivina Taproom
Includes one glass of wine, refreshments, and supplies.
$35/person
Wishful Snowfall Live Virtual Paint Class
Thursday, December 17
8-10pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$30/person
Starry Northern Lights Paint and Sip Class
Thursday, December 17
6:30-8:30pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$32/person
Perfect Tree Date Night Paint Class
Saturday, December 19
7-9:15pm
Pinot’s Palette Short North
$35/person
Stained Glass Ornament Class
Sunday, December 20
2-4pm
Coffee Break Pottery Art
$55/person
Sea Glass Christmas Tree Class
Tuesday, December 22
6-8pm
Rustic Reflections
$55/person
Holiday Dinners
Socially Distanced Santa Brunch
Sunday, December 6th and 20th
11am-3pm
DogTap Columbus
Taft’s Brewporium Beer Dinner
Wednesday, December 9
6-8pm
Five course dinner with beer pairings.
Taft’s Brewporium
$50/person plus tax & gratuity
Friday Dinner and Holiday Movie Series: A Christmas Story
Friday, December 11
4-6pm dinner pick-up
The Kitchen Columbus
$40/person
Friday Dinner and Holiday Movie Series: Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 18
4-6pm dinner pick-up
The Kitchen Columbus
$40/person
1808 Bistro + Georgia’s Bed & Breakfast Staycation Package
Book Now!
Package includes private candlelight dinner from 1808, wine from Oak & Brazen Wine Company, and breakfast pastries from Fresh Start Cafe & Bakery. Book by calling 614-504-3325.
$239/package
Holiday Events
A Country Christmas
December 4, 5, 11, 12, & 13
6:30-8:30pm on Fridays, 4:30-8:30pm Saturdays, and 4:30-7:30 on Sunday
Hayride, hot chocolate, live music, and crafts for the kids
Marmon Valley Farm
$10/online, $12/at the door
Holiday Carriage Rides
Saturdays and Sundays through December 20
5-9pm Saturdays, 3-7pm Sundays
Easton Town Center
$10/person, cash only
The Beers & Cheers Holiday Market
Sunday, December 6
2-6pm
Via Vecchia Winery
$10/person
Holiday Carriage Ride and Festivities
Friday, December 11
4-10pm
Courthouse light show starts at 5pm. Call 740-455-8282 ext: 108 for carriage ride reservations.
Downtown Zanesville
$5/person
Santa Visits Greenlawn Abbey
Friday, December 11
6-9pm
Greenlawn Abbey
$10/car or $5 and non-perishable food item
Jingle Bell Run – Virtual
December 11-13
Benefiting the Arthritis Foundation Ohio
$35/person
2020 Run Run Reindeer 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
December 18-20
Virtual
$25/Mile, $30/5K
CHA Drive-Thru Cookie Walk
Saturday, December 19
11am
CHA Animal Shelter
$10-$25 donation gets you a variety of cookie kits
DogTap Community Holiday Party
Saturday, December 19
11am-4pm
Party will feature Santa brunch, “Elf” on the big screen, and live music from 12-2pm.
Make reservations on their website.
Dogtap Columbus
CycleNuts 5th Annual Christmas Light Night Ride
Saturday, December 19
6-8pm
Casual neighborhood bike ride around Grove City. Must have your own bike.
$0-$20 depending on membership
Holly Jolly Tea Party
Sunday, December 20
1-3pm
The Glass Slipper
$25/person
Holiday Lights
The Legendary Lights of Historic Clifton Mill
Through December 30, 2020
6 – 9pm, except on December 24th, 25th, and 31st they will close at 8pm
Historic Clifton Mill
$10/person
Christmas at the Castle, a Kingdom of Lights
Through December 31, 2020
3-10pm
Landoll’s Mohican Castle
Friday & Saturday $8/car; Sun – Thursday nights are free
$24/person dining experience available on Friday and Saturday
Wonderlights Christmas
Through January 3rd
5:30-10pm
National Trail Raceway
$7/person or $30/car up to seven people
Wildlights
Through January 3rd
5pm-close
Columbus Zoo
$21.99/person
Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights
Through January 3rd
5:30-9:30pm
$20/car Mon-Thurs, $30/car Fri-Sun
Conservatory Aglow
Through January 10, 2021
5-9pm
Franklin Park Conservatory
$22/adult, $11/member, child, senior, and college student pricing available
Holiday Movies
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation & Die Hard
December weekends
Gates open 5:15pm Fri. & Sat, 5:30pm Sun.
South Drive-In
$9.50/person
Holiday Tours
BYOB Holiday Trolley Lights Tour
Through December 30th
Various times
Columbus City Hall
$950/private party
All images by Hannah Green unless otherwise noted. Feature image credit: Short North Trolley.
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