# Worthington Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting on the Village Green > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Where: Worthington Village Green, 649 High St, Worthington, OH 43085 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free admission; carriage rides free (donations accepted); merchant treats complimentary - Organizer: Worthington Partnership & City of Worthington - Official page: https://www.experienceworthington.com/holidayopenhouse - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/worthington-holiday-open-house-and-tree-lighting-on-the-village-green--listing-9f7b90725e27263efc79c1d1 ## About The historic city of Worthington rings in the winter holidays with its beloved Holiday Open House and Community Tree Lighting on the historic Village Green. The afternoon begins with horse-drawn carriage rides rolling through Old Worthington's historic tree-lined streets, while merchants along High Street offer warm spiced cider, cookies, and holiday discounts. Children can spot roaming holiday characters including Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch, enjoy lively musical performances by local school choirs and handbell ensembles, and visit Santa inside the historic Kilbourne Commercial Building. At dusk, hundreds gather on the southeast quadrant of the Village Green for carols and the lighting of the community Christmas tree, creating an authentic storybook small-town holiday experience just minutes north of downtown Columbus. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved sidewalks line High Street and the perimeter of the Village Green; grass lawn areas on the green are generally level. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing stations available inside the Old Worthington Library and Griswold Center on High Street. • Age Suitability: Wonderfully designed for families with infants, toddlers, young children, and seniors. • Sensory Tips: Traditional acoustic caroling and unamplified choral singing make this a gentle, sensory-friendly community holiday gathering. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Dublin Tree Lighting & Holly Days at Bridge Park](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/dublin-tree-lighting-and-holly-days-at-bridge-park--listing-32866a7b63890315e678eeba) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Bridge Park & Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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