Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Columbus, Ohio’s capital city, is a great place to visit at any time of the year. November is no exception. You can enjoy the city’s venues for events of the season, including an international festival, a Veteran's Day parade, an amazing collection of light displays, and a tour of local galleries and shops accompanied by street performers.
For more than 50 years, Columbus has played host to the International Festival each November. The festival is presented by the United Nations Association USA (UNA-USA) and takes place in Veteran’s Memorial in downtown Columbus. The festival’s venue is filled booths and exhibits from around the world representing more than 70 cultures. You can find arts, crafts, food and entertainment from many parts of the world. You can purchase items from vendors, sample international cuisines and enjoy continuous entertainment throughout the day. For more information, contact the UNA-USA.
United Nations Association USA
57 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
614-228-4010
unacol.org
Veteran’s Day is in November, on November 11. Each year in November, not necessarily on Veteran’s Day, a special tribute takes place honoring Ohio’s veterans. The cannons on the Statehouse lawn, on the West Plaza, are fired. This is the signal to begin the annual Veteran’s Day Parade, which winds its way through downtown Columbus.
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215
614-752-9777
visitors@csrab.state.oh.us
ohiochannel.org
Alum Creek State Park Marina is the home of the annual two-mile Fantasy of Lights. This is a drive-through exhibit of 125 light displays, many of which are animated. The tour begins at the Marina and continues around the state park grounds. The marina itself is converted into a holiday gift shop for the event. The exhibit runs from mid-November through January 1. The Marina, in Lewis Center, is just a short drive north of the Columbus city limits.
Fantasy of Lights
Alum Creek State Park Marina
4000 Hollenback Rd.
Lewis Center, OH 43035
740-369-2900
ohiodnr.com
The first Saturday of the month, even during November, the Short North District of Columbus hosts a Gallery Hop. Galleries and shops along North High Street are open for business to accommodate shoppers. See the latest art and products the Short North merchants have to offer. While browsing, enjoy the ever-changing array of street performers who set up during the Saturday night “Hops.” Contact the Short North Business Association for more information.
Short North Business Association
1126-1/2A North High Street
Columbus, OH 43201
614-299-8050
shortnorth.org