Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Columbus, Ohio

November 7, 2022

The holiday season is such a festive time of year to explore different communities as they become illuminated with lights and decorations. Many communities host free tree lighting ceremonies. Please check their websites often as changes may occur as the events become closer.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies Around Columbus

Easton Town Center

Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Details: Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. around the Center and continue throughout the evening with live music, fun for the family, costumed characters and more bringing holiday cheer! No matter where you are, take your eyes to the sky at 7 p.m. and watch as over two-million lights simultaneously illuminate Easton for the season.

Website: Easton Town Center

easton-tree-lighting-2 — Easton Tree Lighting

Tanger Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date: Friday, November 18, 2022

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Details: Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa from the cocoa bar, enjoy holiday treats, free face painting, carolers and decorate a holiday ornament! Santa will arrive at approximately 6:15 p.m. Photo packages will be available to purchase.

Website: Tanger Outlets

Market Square Holiday Tree Lighting in New Albany

Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022

Time: 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Details: Free family fun includes pictures with Santa, horse and carriage rides, live entertainment, bounce houses, stilt-walker, juggler, face painters, and balloon twisters. Mayor Spalding will lead the countdown to light the holiday tree at sunset, approximately 5:10 p.m.

Website: New Albany Chamber of Commerce

Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration

Date: Sunday, November 20, 2020

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Details: This event will feature a holiday stage with live entertainment, the tree lighting, a processional, and Santa arriving by firetruck! Activities include strolling holiday-themed characters, carriage rides, train rides, live nativity, the light show and more. New this year is an upgraded 30-foot tree with interactive lights. The light display throughout Creekside Park totals 300,000 lights! Accompanied with music, the light show will begin on Sunday, November 20 and run through January 8.

Website: Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration

Worthington Tree Illumination Ceremony and Open House

Date: Sunday, November 27, 2022

Time: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Details: Old Worthington will host its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 28 (always the Sunday after Thanksgiving) from noon until 5:00 p.m. Bring the family to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, including, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music and a photo opportunity with Santa. Tree Lighting at 5:30!

Website: Worthington Tree Illumination Ceremony

Uptown Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting: Marysville

Date: Monday, November 28, 2022

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Details: An awesome event to get out and enjoy the holiday festivities!

Website: Uptown Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting Marysville

Dublin Tree Lighting Ceremony & Festivities

Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022

Time: 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Details: The City of Dublin will mark the official start of the 2022 holiday season by hosting its annual Tree Lighting Thursday, Dec. 1. This free event will be held in Riverside Crossing Park, located at 6635 Riverside Dr. New location this year!

Website: Dublin Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Ohio Statehouse

Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Details: Santa, Mrs, Claus, choirs, K-9 demonstrations, crafts, dancers, and ballet dancing! The tree in the atrium will be list with a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. and then the festival will begin.

Website: The Ohio Statehouse