Holiday Lights Powered by the AEP Foundation

Holiday Lights 

November 18 through January 1 
Daily, 5 pm - 11 pm 
Powered by our partner, The American Electric Power Foundation 

Twinkle, twinkle, lots ’o lights. That is how we light each night. Lit from dusk until 11 pm, they’re so dazzling, you’ll want to see them again. Bring the whole family or just plain you, you’ll be amazed at what 400,000 LED lights can do. 

While you’re traversing this glowing green space, take a photo and share it on Instagram using #CCHolidayLights.  

Festive Fridays 

Opening Night, November 18
December 2, 9, 16, 23 
5 pm – 9 pm

A walk in the park under nearly a half-million lights is oh-so festive. Add in a whirl on a carousel, music in the air, and a warming cup of hot chocolate and you’ve got Festive Fridays. Here’s to extra cheer, our free gift to you and yours on Fridays in December. 

FREE Santa Extravaganza at the Lazarus Building

Saturday, December 3 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lazarus Building Galleria
50 W Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Plan your parking>>

Do you remember visiting the Lazarus department store, waiting wide-eyed to sit on Santa’s lap?

Mr. Claus himself will be making a comeback at the very place many Columbus residents affectionately recall making seasonal expeditions to see him: The Lazarus Building.

Holiday Lights Around Downtown

Lazarus Building Holiday Display 

After you’ve walked through the Commons’ holiday haven, hop across High Street to check out the displays in the Lazarus Building windows along High and Town Streets.

FREE Scioto Mile Holiday Lights  
November 23, 2022 - January 4, 2023 
Dusk until 11 pm 

The Scioto Mile will be decked out for the holidays, thanks to a generous contribution from CDDC and The Scioto Mile Endowment. From Bicentennial Park all the way up to Broad Street, the Downtown Columbus riverfront will be heralding the holiday season with sparkling seasonal lights.  

Winterfest
Saturday, December 3

Presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department,  WinterFest is a celebration of the season featuring musical acts, seasonal craft beer and cocktails along with favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks. Check out the full lineup of bands and beer>>

For more holiday happenings in Downtown Columbus, head to DowntownColumbus.com/holidays 

Restaurants Nearby

In case you need a bite to eat before, during or after your downtown Holiday Lights excursion, here are a few spots that may pique your interest.  

The downtown restaurant scene is booming so this is just a snapshot of some of the local spots to chow down in our neck of the woods, but you can check out the complete compilation of downtown eateries here.