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FREE Holiday Events at RiverCenter

RiverCenter will present three FREE! family-friendly events in 2024:

The 2024 Gingerbread Village – December 4 – 22

You’ll be amazed at the creativity of these amazing confectionary creations, constructed by area businesses, organizations and families! The Village is open from 10AM-5:30 PM Monday through Friday, and is open on the evenings and weekends of performances December 4-22.

 

Christmas with THE WAVE – December 7 – 9:30AM – 1:00PM

If you’re coming to the Bi-City Christmas Parade, you must stop by RiverCenter for this festive celebration! Visit the Gingerbread Village and listen to multiple organists playing cheerful holiday music on THE WAVE Theatre Organ. There might even be a visitor from the North Pole!

 

Holly Jolly Market with THE WAVE – December 14 9:00AM – Noon

In conjunction with Uptown’s Holly Jolly Market, be sure to stop by the RiverCenter lobby to check out the Gingerbread Village and festive holiday music on THE WAVE Theatre Organ!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take a tour of the center?

Tours of RiverCenter for the Performing Arts are available with advanced notice.

During this tour, volunteer guides will describe what led to the creation of RiverCenter, facts about the construction of the facility and point out areas of interest. Guests will be given a tour of the Studio Theatre, Legacy Hall and Bill Heard Theatre, based on availability of these theatres.

TO SCHEDULE A TOUR, PLEASE CONTACT US AT (706) 256-3620.

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Can I host an event at the RiverCenter?

All of our venues are available to rent and have hosted a variety of events ranging from live performances with national touring companies and orchestral concerts, to local dance productions and community theater groups.

Elegant dinners have been held on our stages and on multiple levels of our Grand Lobby.

Amaze your guests with the dramatics of our theatrical environment.

When should I arrive for the show?

Please arrive to the RiverCenter at least 30 minutes before showtime.

Where is the best place to park?

STREET PARKING
On-street parking is available on 9th and 10th Streets, with handicap spaces on Broadway in front of RiverCenter

RIVERCENTER PARKING GARAGE
The RiverCenter Parking Garage is open 24 hours a day. Parking is free to the public with the exception of the marked and reserved spaces. Violators parking in marked and reserved spaces will be ticketed.

THE RIVERCENTER PARKING GARAGE IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS.
NEITHER RIVERCENTER NOR THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, LOSS, DAMAGE OF PROPERTY OR ANY INCIDENTS WITHIN THE GARAGE; PARK AT YOU OWN RISK.

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