Downtown Holiday Extravaganza

From a Santa Claus visit to free hot chocolate to jolly local shopping, there will be endless holiday cheer at this festival on Saturday, December 7. Park at the Columbus Commons Main Garage (55 E Rich St) or Underground Garage (191 S Third St) and explore happenings along the Wanderlights path:

Lazarus Building, 50 W Town St, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Stop by the historic home of holiday shopping for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. While you wait, enjoy strolling characters, balloon artists, facepainting, arts and crafts, and write your letter to Santa. Plus, kids can shop for someone special at the Secret Santa shopping area. At 7 p.m., Santa will process across High Street to Columbus Commons to continue the celebration.

Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
With free hot chocolate, live music, a traveling photo booth, carousel rides, and a bar offering hot boozy beverages for purchase, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some extra merriment before ending the night. Start your holiday shopping with a market featuring nearly 40 local vendors and get your gifts wrapped at the station supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital (donations encouraged).

Common Thread, 249 – 275 S Third St, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Get ready to sleigh the holiday season and shop five local boutiques while enjoying an ultra-festive atmosphere including a DJ, light bites, decorations and more. Boutiques include:
• Kuma Vida x Delana Muse
• T.Bears Florals
• Ludie Senatus Gallery
• Muse Med Spa – coming soon!
• VitaliTea Juice Lounge– coming soon!
• Pop-up shop experience