Holiday Events Around Columbus
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Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Alum Creek State Park
3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware
When: Nov 20-Jan 2nd Sunday-Thursday 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 5:30-10:30 p.m.;
Contact Phone: 740-369-2900
Admission is per vehicle: Monday-Thursday $10 (except Dec 21 -24th = $15). Friday-Sunday $15
http://www.alumcreek.com/fol/index.html Come to the Alum Creek Marina and take a drive through the
Holiday Fantasy of Lights. The 1 1/2 mile drive features more than one million lights and 100 displays,
including a giant American flag and some with animation. After your drive, stop in at the Marina Boat
House to visit Santa Claus at his Gift Shop and enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate
Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
9990 Riverside Dr., Powell
When: Nov 19-Jan 1st, Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 5-10 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day Nov 25,
Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
Contact Phone: 800-666-5397
Admission: Included in regular admission rates to Zoo = Adults $12.99, Seniors and Children ages 2-9 $7.99.
Children under 2 free. Parking $5.
http://www.columbuszoo.org/events/11-19-10/wildlights.aspx A Columbus holiday tradition for 22 years,
Wildlights features over two million lights and more than two hundred light displays. There are many
activities such as a model train display, music by local choirs, an animated musical light show around the
pond with a 9 minute show every 30 minutes and a carousel you can ride.
Holidays at the Conservatory
Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus
When: Nov 24-Jan 5th , Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays until 8 p.m.
Contact Phone: 614-645-8733, 800-214-TREE
Admission: Adults $11, Seniors and students $9, Children $6. Children under 2 free.
http://www.fpconservatory.org/holidays.html
Celebrate the holidays with the conservatory's festive display of lights, holiday trees, and more than 100
varieties of beautiful poinsettias. They have a poinsettia tree, Breakfast with Santa, Candlelight Nights, a
Gingerbread House contest and other family activities. There is also new model train.
Christmas Candlelighting and other Holiday Events
Historic Roscoe Village
381 Hill St., Coshocton, OH
When: Saturdays, Dec 4th, 11th, 18th noon-8 p.m. Contact Phone: 800-877-1830
Visitors to Historic Roscoe Village will experience an old-fashioned Christmas in this restored canal town
during our annual Christmas Candlelighting Ceremonies. The candlelightings might begin promptly at 6 p.m.
each Saturday evening. During the ceremony, traditional carols are sung by guest choirs, and the reading of
a cherished Christmas story compliments the dramatic lighting of the 35-foot Village Christmas Tree. Other
holiday events include “Art with Santa Claus”, horse-drawn surrey rides, tours of Roscoe Village and hotmulled cider and cookies. There will also be live Christmas music throughout the Village, including concerts
by guest choirs, strolling carolers, and performances by dulcimer and harp musicians.
http://www.roscoevillage.com/events.php
Village Lights
Located Throughout German Village, Columbus
When: Sunday, December 5, 6-10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Experience the holiday charm of German Village. Stroll down the luminaria lighted streets and paths of
Schiller Park and German Village. Bring the family to enjoy carriage rides and visit with Santa and his
reindeers. Lights, music, and excitement reverberate throughout the Village streets and businesses. Visit
the Village businesses for holiday treats, specials and live entertainment.
www.germanvillage.com
Short North Holiday Hop (the Gallery Hop)
Short North Arts District
North High Street from Goodale Boulevard to Fifth Avenue, Columbus
When: Saturday, Dec 4th 4-10 p.m. Contact Phone: 614-299-8050
Admission: Free
Celebrate the Holidays on the first Saturday of December at Holiday Hop along with thousands of visitors
who converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and
partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan holiday fun. Though many shops
are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m. with restaurants and bars
staying open considerably later. http://www.shortnorth.org/news.asp?n=124 This web page has parking
tips on the left side of the page called “Parking 101”. Parking can be challenging to find but don’t give up.
It’s worth it!
http://www.shortnorth.org/
Holidays in Powell
Village Green Park & Municipal Building and Downtown Powell
47 Hall St., Powell
When: Saturday, Dec. 4th, noon-5:30 p.m. Contact Phone: 614-885-5380
Admission: Free
Bells will be ringing and carolers will be singing during Holidays in Powell on Saturday, December 5th from
noon to 5:30 p.m. Bundle up and spend an afternoon decking the halls at the Village Green Park &
Municipal Building and in historic downtown Powell during our annual tree lighting and holiday festivities!
This year’s event will include a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick himself, decorated shops with a delightful array of
gifts, nostalgic horse & carriage rides, children’s crafts, warm foods and more! At 5:30 pm, Santa Claus and
Mayor Tom Counts will light the official City Christmas Tree decorated with hundreds of twinkling lights!
http://www.cityofpowell.us/event-holiday-tree.php
Holiday Tours on Capitol Square
The Ohio Statehouse – High Street at State Street (downtown Columbus)
Admission: free
When: Nov 30 – Dec 31, 2010, Weekdays 10am -3pm, Weekends noon-3pm
Phone: 888-OHIO-123
Step back in time with a guided tour of the 1861 Statehouse and see holiday decorations as they were in
Victorian times.
www.ohiostatehouse.org
North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza
Where: North Market, 59 Spruce St., Columbus
When: Sat, Dec 5th, 8am-5pm and Sun, Dec 6th from 12-5pm.
Admission: Free www.northmarket.com
North Market merchants will feature a bevy of samples to give shoppers appetizing ideas for their holiday
feasts and festivities. The second floor of the market will be dedicated to local artisans, crafters and
vendors for a day of gift shopping galore. Roasted chestnuts, holiday trees and greenery, warm beverages,
live holiday music and entertainment will be located throughout the market the length of the day. See the
web site for a complete schedule of activities, including music.
Dickens of a Christmas
Where: Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus
When: December 10-11; 17- 19, 2010; Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Admission: $9$12
Phone: call 800.686.1624
http://www.ohiohistorystore.com/
Step into Dickens's world. From plum pudding to "that pretty German toy, a Christmas tree," Dickens
created a festive and enduring vision of Christmas. Dickens's spirit comes to life at Ohio Village through
characters from his writings, cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, decorations, caroling and
storytelling. Admission: $12/adult, $9/youth (6–12), $10/OHS adult member, $7/OHS youth member (6-12),
$4/nonmember parking.
First Night Columbus – New Year’s Celebration in downtown Columbus. At First Night Columbus, you'll find
more than 150 entertainers in more than 15 downtown performance sites, and hands-on activities
involving the imagination and creativity of all participants. Join us at the 15th annual New Year's Eve
celebration downtown on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010
Where: Throughout Downtown Columbus
When: Friday, December 31st, 5-11 pm (Fireworks at 10:30 pm)
Contact: 614-299-9221
Cost: $10 at the event
http://www.firstnightcolumbus.com/
Winterfair (Arts and crafts fair)
Where: Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 43211
When: Dec 3-5th, Friday – Saturday 11am - 8pm
Contact: 614-644-3247, 614-486-7119
Cost: Adults $7, Children 12 and under free
A holiday artists’ market where fairgoers will find unique and beautiful handcrafted items. Artists from
across the nation will bring their traditional and contemporary crafts, including ceramics, wood, glass,
painting, metal, jewelry, photography, sculpture and more.
http://www.ohiocraft.org/