Sponsored by North Market 🍴
North Market is calling your name! Whether you're exploring the original downtown location for its classic market charm or the Bridge Park spot in Dublin for a modern twist, there's no better place to eat, shop, and discover the best of Columbus. For more info, head over to northmarket.org.

🎁 Welcome to the final newsletter of 2025! It’s been an honor to share our mornings and I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for all of us. We’ll be back in January and we’ve got some big plans for the year that we’re so excited to share with all of you. Thank you for clicking, sharing, reading, and spending your valuable time with us. We appreciate it more than we could ever express!

🚗 Christmas Travel in Ohio: What to Know Before You Hit the Road

Hitting the road this Christmas? You won’t be alone. With record numbers of holiday travelers expected across Ohio, we’re breaking down what drivers should know so that you can plan ahead. After all, a little prep can make your holiday drive smoother and less stressful.

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎄
Kick off the holidays with a magical twist on A Christmas Carol! In this fast-paced, 60-minute musical, Ebenezer Scrooge gets a visit from three spirited ghosts who help him rediscover the joy of giving, friendship, and festive fun. Packed with catchy songs, colorful characters, and plenty of holiday cheer, it’s the perfect show for families with kids ages 4–12, and a beloved CCT tradition. Make Mr. Scrooge part of your holiday season! Get your tickets here!

🍽️ Columbus Restaurants Open On
Christmas Eve And Christmas Day

Still not feeling the Christmas cooking vibes? We rounded up Columbus restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2025 so you can relax, eat well, and skip the dishes.

☃️ A Blast From the Past: Christmas at City Center Mall in the Early 90s

If you grew up in Columbus, this one might hit you right in the feels. Take a walk through City Center Mall at Christmastime in 1992 with this nostalgic video full of twinkling lights, holiday music, and peak 90s vibes. Fair warning, you may spot a familiar face or two.

🚂 The Holiday Train At The Main Library Has
A Castle, A Massive Waterfall, And A Huge Cathedral

It’s baaaaccckkk and just as magical as ever. The Huntington Holiday Train has returned to the Main Library, filling the atrium with miniature trains, snowy details, and serious holiday charm. This beloved Columbus tradition is on display through Jan. 8, 2026 and it’s the perfect excuse for a festive downtown stop.

Columbus Navigator supports Mid-Ohio Food Collective this holiday season!
While many of us gather around tables filled with food and laughter, thousands of families in our community are going without. Together, we can change that. Support the Holiday Meals Campaign and help provide comfort, nourishment, and hope to families in need. For every $1 donated, Mid-Ohio Food Collective can provide up to 2.5 meals. If you’d like to donate, please click here.