Up Front in Cbus | November 2022
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know this November
- See the Columbus Blue Jackets in action live at Nationwide Arena
- It’s time to start prepping for your Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings
- Head to your favorite Arena District and Grandview Yard bars this football season
- You have a chance to win tickets to the CD92.9 Holiday Show at KEMBA Live!
- Get ready for the 2022 Columbus Hot Chocolate Run
Sports
DORA
🍺🚶 Sip and stroll before the puck drops! Three hours before Columbus Blue Jackets game time and until midnight, you can enjoy your favorite beverage on-the-go in the Arena District. Learn more about the Arena District DORA.

Columbus Blue Jackets
🏒 The Columbus Blue Jackets are playing at Nationwide Arena for 9️⃣ home games in November! Columbus Blue Jackets Schedule
🎟 Guarantee your chance to see the Blue Jackets this season. Get your tickets now: Columbus Blue Jackets – Single Game Tickets
Lower.com Field
⚽ The Big Ten Women’s Soccer Conference Tournament is coming to the Arena District November 3 and 6. Grab tickets and prepare to watch some of the best female collegiate athletes compete at Lower.com Field. The Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament
🏆 Follow the FIFA World Cup action here in Columbus, with community events kicking off November 20 through the World Cup Final!
Food & Drink
Plan Your Football Game Day
👀 Looking for a neighborhood spot to catch upcoming football games? Check out these Arena District or Grandview Yard bars and try a seasonal brew while you cheer on your favorite teams:
- Bars with the NFL Sunday ticket: Moran’s Bar and Grille, Boston’s Pizza, Wings Etc., Habaneros 🍻
- Bars that show OSU games: Moran’s Bar and Grille, R Bar, Goodwood, Boston’s Pizza, Wings Etc., Habaneros, Hofbräuhaus Columbus, Whistle & Keg 🏈
Get Ahead of Holiday Festivities
🥧🎄The holidays are quickly approaching – consider this your reminder to book reservations for larger parties for upcoming festivities. Prepare now so you don’t stress later. 😎
- Arena District Restaurants
- Arena District Catering Sheet
- Grandview Yard Restaurants
- Grandview Yard Catering Sheet
🦃 Need a little Thanksgiving dinner inspiration? Check out these Giant Eagle Market District recipe lists:
- Thanksgiving Essentials
- Thanksgiving Recipes
- (Examples include Turkey and Biscuits, Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing, and Cheesy Gratin Potatoes, yum!)
Dessert Indulge
🍰 Consider Brekkie Shack dessert catering to satisfy your (and your guests’) sweet tooth. 😋 They offer a $35 pastry platter which includes bite-sized varieties of: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars, Carrot Cake Blondies, Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, and more!
Boozy Breakfast
🍺🍳 Whether you’re headed to the Arena District for the #CBJ game or the Hot Chocolate Run on November 20th, make a day of it and stop into Goodwood Brewing for a traditional breakfast buffet and tasty brews! Kegs + Eggs will be happening Sunday from 10am – 2pm and the $25 buffet will include an alcoholic beverage from their list of drink specials!
Entertainment
Jam Out in the Arena District
🎵 Top performers will take the stage all November long at KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena. Secure your spot and get tickets to these upcoming shows today:
- Kevin Hart at Nationwide Arena – November 5
- Dayglow at KEMBA Live! – November 6
- Joe Walsh & Friends Present VetsAID 2022 at Nationwide Arena – November 13
- Russell Dickerson at KEMBA Live! – November 18

TICKET CONTEST ALERT
🚨 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the CD92.9 Holiday Show featuring FOALS, Inner Wave, Glove and Momma on December 9 at KEMBA Live!
Submit your entry: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/942b676d138/
Upcoming Holiday Shows
🎄 Already getting into the holiday spirit? Check out these upcoming holiday shows at Nationwide Arena:
- Andrea Bocelli: 2022 Winter Tour – December 8
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – December 23 (3:00pm)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – December 23 (7:30pm)
Columbus Community
Columbus Veterans Day Parade
Watch the Columbus Veterans Day Parade Thursday, November 10, 2022! The parade steps off from Nationwide Blvd. in the Arena District at 12:00 p.m. and concludes at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. For more details, visit: Veterans Day Parade (ohiomilvets.org)
Columbus Hot Chocolate Run
☕ Sunday, November 20, come out for the Columbus Hot Chocolate Run! Starting at McFerson Commons, participate in the 5k, 10k or 15k run/walk and enjoy a finish line party. 🥳
Celebrate your accomplishment with a finisher mug that includes fondue, dippables, and delicious hot chocolate. Sign up now: Columbus – Hot Chocolate Run (hotchocolate15k.com)
Community Living
Hosting Tips
🏠 Host a memorable Friendsgiving at your Columbus Downtown Apartment with these tips: Tips for Hosting a Great Friendsgiving – Life in Columbus | Downtown Columbus Apartments (columbusdowntownapartments.com)