# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Christkindlmarkt Dublin** at Dublin, Ohio (see the market site for the exact spot), Dublin, OH · about 15 miles away. When: Nov 21 – Dec 24. Time: Weekly hours are posted on the market's schedule page. Price: Free admission. Type: German-style market. Hours: Weekly hours are posted on the market's schedule page. Official page: https://christkindlmarktdublin.com/schedule/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Short North Holiday Hop** at Short North Arts District, High Street, Columbus, OH · about 2 miles away. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Price: Free to walk. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Official page: https://shortnorth.org/hops-on-high/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Village Lights in German Village** at German Village shops and streets, Columbus, OH · about 1 mile away. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 4 to 8 p.m.; each shop sets its own hours. Price: Free to walk. Type: Holiday market. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m.; each shop sets its own hours. Strollers: Brick sidewalks and big crowds, so a sturdy stroller or a carrier works better. Luminaries line the streets and the neighborhood shops stay open late for holiday shopping. Official page: https://german.germanvillage.com/calendar/Details/village-lights-1938463?sourceTypeId=Website (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Columbus in 2026?
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.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Columbus?
Christkindlmarkt Dublin (Dublin, OH · about 15 miles away): Nov 21 – Dec 24.

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

### How do you check these markets?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).