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Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Columbus, 2026.

We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Columbus with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and two holiday markets. All of them are free to get in. They’re in Columbus and Dublin. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a German Christmas market?Christkindlmarkt Dublin: from Nov 21.1 marketIs it free?Every one listed here is free to get in.3 free

Last checked · 3 markets · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every market, by opening date

Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.

21NovSatChristkindlmarkt DublinGerman-style market · to Dec 24 · Dublin, Ohio (see the market site for the exact spot)5DecSatShort North Holiday HopHoliday market · Noon to 8 p.m. · Short North Arts District, High Street6DecSunVillage Lights in German VillageHoliday market · 4 to 8 p.m.; each shop sets its own hours · German Village shops and streets

Markets

Christmas markets and winter events near Columbus

Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.

Nov21to Dec 24

Christkindlmarkt Dublin

Dublin, Ohio (see the market site for the exact spot) · Dublin, OH · about 15 miles away

German-style marketFree entry
Hours
Weekly hours are posted on the market's schedule page
Price
Free admission
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Dec5Sat

Short North Holiday Hop

Short North Arts District, High Street · Columbus, OH · about 2 miles away

Holiday marketFree entry
Hours
Noon to 8 p.m.
Price
Free to walk
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Dec6Sun

Village Lights in German Village

German Village shops and streets · Columbus, OH · about 1 mile away

Holiday marketFree entry
Hours
4 to 8 p.m.; each shop sets its own hours
Price
Free to walk
Strollers
Brick sidewalks and big crowds, so a sturdy stroller or a carrier works better

Good to know: Luminaries line the streets and the neighborhood shops stay open late for holiday shopping.

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Before you go

Market day with little ones

TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.

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Good questions

Christmas markets in Columbus: the FAQ

Christkindlmarkt Dublin at Dublin, Ohio (see the market site for the exact spot): Nov 21 – Dec 24. Free admission. Short North Holiday Hop at Short North Arts District, High Street: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Free to walk. Village Lights in German Village at German Village shops and streets: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Free to walk.

Christkindlmarkt Dublin (Dublin, OH · about 15 miles away): Nov 21 – Dec 24.

Village Lights in German Village: Brick sidewalks and big crowds, so a sturdy stroller or a carrier works better.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.

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