Cold weather, hot tickets: Let us help you find things to do in Columbus this winter
Winter doesn't mean the local arts and entertainment scene has frozen to a standstill. With its myriad venues — theaters, museums, bookstores, arena and other recreation destinations — the Greater Columbus area boasts a treasure-trove of options to help stave off the winter doldrums.
You can feast your eyes on an art exhibit, laugh until your sides hurt, rock the night away at a music concert — there's something for virtually everyone, including family-friendly fun — while following each venue's COVID safety guidelines, of course.
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Here is our guide to area events where you can chill out while it's chilly out.
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Things do this winter around Columbus, by category
Sporting events: From wrestling to gymnastics, 8 games and festivals coming this winter
Concerts: From dance diva Dua Lipa to death metal Ghost, Columbus venues offer array of concerts
Theater and comedy: 'Come From Away' by Broadway in Columbus and a bounty of comedians coming to town
Visual arts: 3 major art exhibits happening at Columbus museums this winter
Things to do with kids: Disney on Ice, 'Trolls Live!' among family fun offered in Columbus this winter
Classical music and dance: Columbus Symphony, 'Swan Lake,' 'Dancing with the Stars Live' among highlights of season
Books: First indigenous US poet laureate among writers featured in Columbus book events
Ways to enjoy the cold weather
Ohio skiing: Here's which Ohio ski resorts are open
Columbus sledding: Wanna go sledding in Columbus? Here are 15 of the best locations
Columbus igloo restaurants: 8 Columbus-area restaurants where you can eat in an 'igloo' this winter
Skating: Ice-cold weather adds to allure of skating rink in Dublin's Riverside Crossing Park
Check out some Columbus landmarks, must-see sights
Head to the zoo: Columbus Zoo offering half-price admission during winter season
You gotta see these places: The ultimate bucket list for things to do in Columbus 🍔🛶🏈
Catch popular art shows: Vincent van Gogh featured in two major exhibits
Explore the Metro Parks: Winter Hikes series lets participants earn badge, walking stick
Want to get out of Columbus? Here are some travel ideas
Hocking Hills trips: Chilly climes and hilly climbs mix with warmer activities during winter trip to Hocking Hills
Logan, Ohio: Day-trip destination: Last washboard manufacturer in US still thriving in Logan
Voice of America: Museum near Cincinnati a historical marvel
Indianapolis: Travel: Indianapolis' Bottleworks Hotel and nearby arts/entertainment district yield many gems
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Find things to do in Columbus this winter: Concerts, shows, events
