2026 Columbus Holiday Shopping & Gift Expo
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 🕔 Noon – 8PM
📍 Franklin County Fairgrounds (4951 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026 – Ganyard Building)
🎉 Indoor Event
Join us for the Columbus Holiday Shopping & Gift Expo!
Get ready for the ultimate holiday shopping experience — made for moms, women, and anyone who loves a great deal! Shop a huge toy discount sale (while supplies last!), jewelry, crafts, clothing, stocking stuffers, 3D printed toys, boutiques, candles & more, all under one roof. Enjoy holiday music, Christmas trivia contests, holiday bingo, and hourly raffle prizes — plus the can't-miss KidsLinked booth with deep toy discounts, perfect gifts, stocking stuffers & more!
🎁 Register for VIP Entry — get in early + save 20% on ALL toys & more at the KidsLinked booth (on top of already-huge discounts)!
SPECIAL OFFER: 💥 REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS! 💥
🏆 Top 5 referrers will receive a $20 gift card to Dave & Buster's!
We will award the winners at check-in! Tag your friends, mark your calendars and grab those prizes! 🎉
Featured Activities
- 🎁 HUGE TOY SALE at the KidsLinked Booth — deep discounts on toys, gifts & stocking stuffers (while supplies last)!
- Holiday Bingo Card — visit Special Destinations & win prizes by completing the word BINGO!
- 🎄 Christmas Trivia Contest & Name That Christmas Song Contest!
- Holiday Bingo, holiday music & more!
- 🎟️ RAFFLES EVERY HOUR — win a Giant Bluey, Bluey & Friends Prize Packs, $50 toy credit, Disney On Ice tickets, Monster Jam tickets & more!
- 🛍️ SHOPPING: jewelry | crafts | clothing | stocking stuffers | 3D printed toys | boutiques | candles & more!
- 2 Sessions: Afternoon (Noon–4:30PM) & Evening (5PM–8PM) — event closed 4:30–5PM
Registration Options (Pick One – Space Limited)
(1) VIP ENTRY – $5 per session (Limit 50 per session) – PRESALE ONLY
- VIP Hour — PICK EITHER: Early entry at Noon (afternoon) or 5PM (evening)
- 20% OFF all toys & more at the KidsLinked booth (on top of huge sale discounts)!
- 1st Access to all the great holiday shopping items!
- Special Gift!
- Free Kids Meal Coupon at Raising Cane's!
(2) GENERAL ENTRY – FREE (Limit 200 per session)
- Afternoon: 1PM – 4:30PM entry / Evening: 6PM – 8PM entry — pick your session
- $2 at the door if you don't preregister
How It Works
Start at the KidsLinked Booth (just in between the Ganyard & Edwards Buildings — look for the Green Sky Dancer right at entrance). From there you will receive whatever item you signed up for & directions on where to start the fun.
What's Included with VIP Entry?
- Early entry during the VIP Hour (Noon or 5PM)!
- 20% off ALL toys & more at the KidsLinked booth!
- Special Gift!
- Free Kid's Meal at Raising Cane's!
Register Now! And invite your friends!
Event Schedule Highlights:
Keep checking back as more items are added
- Noon: Holiday Afternoon Sale Opens – VIP Afternoon Entry Only (Presale Only)
- Noon–1PM: VIP Super Sale – 20% off ALL TOYS & more at KidsLinked Booth – Huge Savings!
- Noon: RAFFLE – Win a Giant Bluey!
- 1PM: Holiday Sale Opens – General Afternoon Entry
- 1–2PM: RAFFLE – Win a Bluey & Friends Prize Pack!
- 1:30PM: Christmas Trivia Contest
- 2PM: Free Lemonade + Raising Cane's Coupon – first 50!
- 3PM: RAFFLE – Win $50 Credit for Toys at KidsLinked Booth!
- 4PM: RAFFLE – Win 2 Free Tickets to Disney On Ice @ Nationwide Arena!
- 4:30PM: Afternoon Session Ends
- 5PM: Holiday Evening Sale Opens – VIP Evening Entry Only (Presale Only)
- 5PM: VIP Super Sale – 20% off ALL TOYS & more at KidsLinked Booth – Huge Savings!
- 5–6PM: RAFFLE – Win a Giant Bluey!
- 6PM: Holiday Sale Opens – General Evening Entry
- 6–7PM: RAFFLE – Win a Bluey & Friends Prize Pack!
- 6:30PM: Name That Christmas Song Contest
- 7PM: RAFFLE – Win 2 Free Tickets to Monster Jam @ Nationwide Arena!
- 8PM: Shopping Sale Ends – Thanks for coming!
🚚 Interested in Being a Vendor?
Register Now / Learn More: CLICK HERE
(or go to this website: https://VendorColumbusHolidayExpo26.eventbrite.com)
Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities!
How to Join the Fun
Step 1: Click on "Register"
Step 2: Register for your session (VIP or General Entry)
Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list
Step 4: Arrive at the event during your session — we suggest arriving early, and your name will be checked off the list for entry
Step 5: Have fun and happy shopping!