Holiday Happenings Around Columbus

‘Tis the season for tree trimming, light displays, traveling carolers, mulled wine, and pictures with Santa. Please enjoy this list of activities around Columbus, and may you and yours have a warm and loving holiday season.

Lighting Displays

Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo – through January 1

Fantasy of Lights at Alum Creek – through January 1

Columbus Commons Holiday Lights – through January 2

Franklin Park Conservatory Gardens Aglow – through January 3

Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival – through January 7

Santa

Breakfast with Santa at Eastland Mall – December 9

Brunch with Santa at Camelot Cellars Winery – December 9

Cookies with Santa at Franklin Park Conservatory – December 16

Photos with Santa at Polaris Fashion Place – through December 19

Photos with Santa at Easton Town Center – through December 24

Photos with Santa at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing – through December 24

Activities

Holiday Classics $5 Movies at Marcus Theatres – December 1-14

Twelve Elves of Dublin Scavenger Hunt – December 2-16

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at IKEA – December 6, 13, and 20

Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival – December 7

Adult Stained Glass Sugar Cookie Baking and Decorating – December 12

Breakfast with Santa at Oakland Nursery – December 16 (New Albany), 17 (Dublin), and 23 (Columbus)

Carriage Rides at Easton Town Center – through December 23

Live Performances

Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour – December 8

BalletMet Presents The Nutcracker – December 8-24

Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour – December 15

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – December 30

Shadowbox Live Presents Holiday Hoopla – through December 30