Christmas Markets Near Columbus 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Columbus, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Columbus First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Village Christmas market Columbus, OH · under a mile from downtown | Dec 6, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Holiday Hop on High Columbus, OH · 1 mile north | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Columbus ChristmasFair Columbus, OH · 3 miles north | Nov 21 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Grove City Christmas Market Grove City, OH · 7 miles southwest | Dec 4 to 5, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Columbus Christmas Market Dublin, OH · 11 miles northwest | Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026 | Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed Thu, Nov 26 | Free |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Columbus; the drive is longer.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Columbus affiliate
Worth the Drive From Columbus
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Dayton Christmas Market
Dayton, Ohio
Dec 12 to 13, 2026
64 miles west of Columbus
Ohio Renaissance Festival Christmas Market
Waynesville, Ohio
Nov 27 to Dec 19, 2026
Open Fridays and Saturdays only
61 miles southwest of Columbus
Waynesville Ohio Christmas Market
Waynesville, Ohio
Dec 6, 2026
65 miles southwest of Columbus
Christmas Markets Near Columbus: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Columbus?
German Village Christmas market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 6, 2026).
When do Christmas markets near Columbus open in 2026?
Columbus ChristmasFair opens first, on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Columbus Christmas Market is the last to close, on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Columbus charge admission?
Columbus ChristmasFair charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Dayton. By state: Christmas markets in Ohio. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.