There are plenty of unique holiday shopping-oriented events in and around Columbus this season. Here are some can’t-miss picks:

November
Columbus, it’s time to open your own little blue box. Tiffany & Co. opens its doors Nov. 7 in Easton Town Center’s North District. An official ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m.

“People are going to see a great array of all of our celebrated collections, from our diamond engagement rings to our sterling silver to watches and wonderful gifts,” says Director Christiane Branderhorst. “One of the special things about Tiffany is we pull from our history. We pride ourselves on helping people celebrate life’s milestones and have for so long.”

Charles Lewis Tiffany opened the first store in 1837, standardizing a fixed pricing system. “When you come in, you know what you’re going to be getting for the price. It was very revolutionary for him to do that then and we proudly carry on that tradition,” Branderhorst says.

The Columbus store will be the 75th Tiffany location and the second in Ohio, after downtown Cincinnati.

“We selected Columbus because it is a premier shopping area, not just Easton, but the entire town. It is vibrant and it has such a strong luxury presence,” Branderhorst says.

An open house, with refreshments, will be held Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. “Come in and find out why people have been shopping with us for nearly 175 years,” Branderhorst says. “It is a great gift for local and regional shoppers, especially during the holiday season.” Visit www.tiffany.com.  

Extended Shopping and Gallery Hopping, Nov. 7, Historic Downtown Delaware from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.mainstreetdelaware.org.  

Thanksgiving Shoppe Hop, Nov. 7, 5-9 p.m., Olde Pickerington Village. Stroll through the Olde Village Shops. www.pickeringtonvillage.com.  

Bexley Art Walk, Nov. 14. Bexley art galleries will hold openings and artist meet-and-greets, and most shops will stay open later through the evening. www.schumachergallery.org.  

Madison Avenue Sample Sale, Nov. 14-16, Hilton Columbus Polaris, 8700 Lyra Dr., Gemini Ballroom A. Featuring 50 percent off Judith Ripka collections. www.madisonavenuesamplesale.com.  

Tiny Canary, Nov. 15-16, Junctionview Studios, 889 Williams Ave. A modern arts and crafts market, more than 40 designers and artists will have everything from jewelry to clothing to plush and home décor. www.tinycanary.com.  

Short North Third Thursday, Nov. 20: Until at least 9 p.m., more than 40 Short North galleries and boutiques will participate in this shopping extravaganza, with entertainment, contests and more. www.shortnorth.org.  

Slainte Thursdays, Nov. 20. Check out historic Dublin’s multi-sensory grazing event from 4-9 p.m., with music, arts, casual shopping and upscale dining. www.irishisanattitude.com.  

The Grandview Hop, Nov. 29 from 5-9 p.m. With food, music, art and shopping along Grandview Avenue between 1st and 5th avenues. www.thegrandviewhop.com.  

December
Winterfair, Dec. 4-7, Ohio Expo Center. A holiday artists’ market where fairgoers will find unique and beautiful hand-crafted gifts for everyone. www.ohiocraft.org.  

Noel Nights, Dec. 4-5, 5-9 p.m., Dublin Arts Center, 7125 Riverside Dr. The Dublin Arts Council’s Gift Shop event includes unique, handmade, original arts and gifts for all ages. www.dublinarts.org.  

Olde Worthington Business Association Illuminating Shopping Event, Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. Shops open late, with refreshments. www.owba.net.  

Home for the Holidays Shoppe Hop, Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m., Olde Pickerington Village. Stroll through the Olde Village Shops while enjoying light beverages. www.pickeringtonvillage.com.  

Westerville Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Westerville Municipal Building Courtyard, 21 S. State St. Kids can visit with Santa while Mom and Dad shop Uptown Westerville merchants. www.shopuptownwesterville.org.  

Short North Holiday Hop, Dec. 6, 4-10 p.m. Celebrate art, music, food and shopping. www.shortnorth.org.  

Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza, Dec. 6, North Market. With food sampling, live music, Santa and shopping with market merchants and 40 local craft vendors. www.northmarket.com.  

German Village Lights – Shop, Dine and Stroll, Dec. 7, 6-10 p.m., throughout historic German Village. Stroll down the luminaria lighted streets, take a carriage ride or visit with Santa. The event will feature music and longer business hours for procrastinating shoppers. www.germanvillage.com.  

- Alicia Kelso