Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, Jan. 25-28
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Nationwide Arena to the next chapter of the Harry Potter film concert series at the Ohio Theatre, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1' film concert
Ohio Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday
- The next chapter of the Harry Potter film concert series is in central Ohio this weekend, performing the entire score live while the movie plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Wild Ohio Day
Ohio History Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday
- Central Ohioans can learn more about the plants and animals that call the Buckeye State home at the Ohio History Center this weekend. The center is hosting activities, talks, and showcasing displays on mammals, climates, composting, bird conservation, reptiles, geology, herbs, ancient animals, and more.
Family Fun Day photographed Oct. 14, 2020 at the Ohio History Connection. (Courtesy Photo/James D. DeCamp) 
Family Fun Day photographed Oct. 14, 2020 at the Ohio History Connection. (Courtesy Photo/James D. DeCamp) 
Family Fun Day photographed Oct. 14, 2020 at the Ohio History Connection. (Courtesy Photo/James D. DeCamp)
Winter Jam 2024
Schottenstein Center at 6 p.m. on Saturday
- Christian music’s biggest tour with performances by Crowder, Lecrae, CAIN, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, Newsong, including Speaker Zane Black.
U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Nationwide Arena through Sunday
- The seven-day event determines national champions across several skating disciplines and has generated more than an estimated $15 million in economic impact in the host market.
Dancing with the Stars: Live
Mershon Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday
- Dancing with the Stars is returning with a brand new show featuring Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater and Britt Stewart.
'The Color Purple'
Short North Stage through Feb. 18
- Spotlight on Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this story. With a score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, "The Color Purple" is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.
Top winter concerts and events
- Winter is packed with central Ohio’s favorite events, including the return of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, a cappella group Pentatonix and “The Nutcracker,” along with “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Company” at the Ohio Theatre.
For more events, view NBC4’s community calendar.