The Top 5 Things You Need to Know this November

1.     See the Columbus Blue Jackets in action live at Nationwide Arena 
2.     It’s time to start prepping for your Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings 
3.     Head to your favorite Arena District and Grandview Yard bars this football season 
4.     You have a chance to win tickets to the CD92.9 Holiday Show at KEMBA Live! 
5.     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)