# Village Lights in Historic German Village > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: German Village Meeting Haus & Historic German Village, 588 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free admission; food, treats, and artisan gifts available for purchase - Organizer: German Village Society - Official page: https://germanvillage.com/villagelights/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/village-lights-in-historic-german-village--listing-f3bd3b124f74930cab8dbaa9 ## About Every December, the historic cobblestone and brick-paved streets of German Village glow under the soft illumination of more than 10,000 candlelit luminarias for Village Lights. This magical pedestrian evening welcomes families to stroll through the charming neighborhood, enjoying live vocal quartets, brass ensembles, and acoustic musicians performing traditional carols on street corners and front porches. Independent neighborhood bookshops, bakeries, and toy boutiques stay open late with holiday cookies, warm mulled cider, and festive treats. Families can visit the Schmidt's Holiday Market at the German Village Meeting Haus, meet St. Nick for vintage photo portraits, and hop aboard the free horse-drawn carriage rides and motorized shuttle trolleys connecting Third Street and surrounding brick alleys. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Historic brick sidewalks can be uneven in spots; robust strollers or all-terrain wagons with sturdy wheels are recommended. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Warm indoor seating, public restrooms, and diaper changing facilities are available at the German Village Meeting Haus on Third Street. • Age Suitability: Enchanting for children of all ages, parents, and multi-generational family groups. • Sensory Tips: Soft candlelit ambiance creates a warm, gentle sensory atmosphere; quieter side streets provide relaxing respites from busier commercial storefronts. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Village Lights in German Village](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/village-lights-in-german-village--listing-5965455a6e2216e36256ae18) — Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · German Village (neighborhood streets) · Free · checked Oct 16. 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