# Tree lighting in Columbus, 2026

> We found five Christmas tree lightings in and around Columbus whose organizer page shows a 2026 date, a time and a place. The first one on the list is Dublin Tree Lighting on Dec 3. Two pages say the lighting is free. Three do not state a price.

- Last checked: 2026-11-11
- 5 tree lightings
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/christmas-tree-lighting/
- Christmas parades (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/christmas-parades/index.md
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## Tree lightings

- **Dublin Tree Lighting** at City of Dublin, City of Dublin. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 6–8 p.m. Price: No pricing information. Official page: https://dublinohiousa.gov/calendar-events/tree-lighting/ (checked 2026-11-11)
- **Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting** at Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.; tree lighting 5:30–5:45 p.m. Price: No pricing information. Official page: https://www.ohiostatehouse.org/calendar/event?id=1760 (checked 2026-11-11)
- **Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting** at Stradley Place Greenspace, Stradley Place, Canal Winchester, OH. When: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Time: 6–9 p.m. both nights; tree lighting at 6 p.m. Price: Free. For little kids: Santa lights the tree. Free holiday crafts are listed. A parade is Saturday only, stepping off at 5:30 p.m. Official page: https://www.canalwinchesterohio.gov/239/Christmas-in-the-Village (checked 2026-11-11)
- **First Friday Tree Lighting** at Downtown Delaware, Downtown Delaware, OH. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6–9 p.m.; tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Price: No pricing information. For little kids: Local music groups perform on the main stage. Official page: https://www.mainstreetdelaware.com/all-events/home-for-the-holidays/ (checked 2026-11-11)
- **Hilliard Tree Lighting at the Historical Village** at Hilliard Historical Village, 4162 Columbia St., Hilliard Historical Village, 4162 Columbia St. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 3:30-6:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.hilliardohiohistoricalsociety.com/events/hilliard-tree-lighting (checked 2026-11-11)

## Nearby cities

- [Dayton tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/dayton/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)
- [Cleveland tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)
- [Pittsburgh tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)
- [Indianapolis tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)

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## FAQ

### When is the Columbus tree lighting in 2026?
Dublin Tree Lighting at City of Dublin: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 6–8 p.m. Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting at Ohio Statehouse: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; tree lighting 5:30–5:45 p.m. Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting at Stradley Place Greenspace: Dec 4 – Dec 5, 6–9 p.m. both nights; tree lighting at 6 p.m. First Friday Tree Lighting at Downtown Delaware: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6–9 p.m.; tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Plus one more on this page.

### Are tree lightings in Columbus free?
Two of the five are posted as free: Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting and Hilliard Tree Lighting at the Historical Village. Three pages do not state a price, so those cards say “No pricing information.”

### Which Columbus tree lightings have Santa, cocoa, crafts or a performance?
Santa: Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting. Crafts: Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting. A performance: First Friday Tree Lighting. A parade: Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting. Only what that lighting’s own page states is listed.

### Where are the Christmas parades in Columbus?
Parade dates and start times are on the [Christmas parades page](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/christmas-parades/). This page is the tree lightings.

### What else is on in December in Columbus?
The month’s other dated listings are on the [December page](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/december/), and November’s are on the [November page](https://littlesweekly.com/columbus/november/).

### Where else nearby has a tree lighting list?
[Dayton](https://littlesweekly.com/dayton/christmas-tree-lighting/), [Cleveland](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/christmas-tree-lighting/), [Pittsburgh](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/christmas-tree-lighting/), [Indianapolis](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/christmas-tree-lighting/).

### How do you check these tree lightings?
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 Nov 11, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).