Holiday Tree Lighting (Grandview Heights)
Tuesday, December 1
Come help us celebrate the season with the lighting of the community Holiday Tree. Tree lighting will include carol singing with the Grandview High School Singers.
Where: The Grandview Center, 1515 Goodale Blvd.
When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All welcome!
Cost: Free
For more info: Grandview Heights calendar/website
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Historic Dublin
Christmas in Downtown Delaware/First Friday
Winter Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony (UA)
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Historic Dublin
Thursday, December 3
The City of Dublin is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 4 in front of Indian Run Elementary, 80 W. Bridge Street.
Following the ceremony, the Dublin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 75 N. High Street, will be hosting a meet and greet with Santa from 7- 8 p.m.
Where: 6-7p Indian Run Elementary, 80 W. Bridge Street.
7-8p Columbus Metropolitan Library (Dublin Branch) , 75 N. High Street
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: all ages
Cost: free
For more info: check out Dublin Ohio's website HERE
Grand Illumination (The Scioto Mile) with Santa!
Friday, December 4
Enjoy a night on the Mile with holiday inspired activities for all ages, and a special appearance by Santa! The Grand Illumination continues throughout the holidays and features decorations and lighting in Bicentennial Park, along the Scioto Mile Promenade and City Hall grounds. Lights will twinkle until January 10, 2016.
5:00 p.m. – Holiday Activities
6:00 p.m. – Ceremony and Light Show
5:00 p.m. – Holiday Activities
6:00 p.m. – Ceremony and Light Show
6:30 p.m. – Meet & Greet with Santa
Where: The Scioto Mile, a one-mile stretch of parkland running from the Arena District on the north end of Downtown Columbus to Whittier Peninsula on the south.
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: In the spirit of giving, support the Empty Bowls project by purchasing a piece of handcrafted pottery and receive a bowl of hearty chicken and dumpling soup compliments of Milestone 229. All proceeds benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
Cost: FREE
For more info: Scioto Mile website with the holiday light schedule HERE
Annual City of Hilliard Tree Lighting (Santa!) New Location This Year!Thursday, December 3
Begin the holiday season with the 23rd Annual lighting of the Historical Village and the City tree by Mayor Don Schonhardt. Enjoy musical selections by the Scioto Darby Elementary first-grade choir. This festive evening also includes a visit by Santa, ice sculpting demonstrations, reindeer, cookie decorating, Matt the Balloon Guy,face painting and hot chocolate!
Where: Hilliard's Station Park Corner of Center and Main Street - Hilliard
When: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Everyone!
Cost: This is a free event and open to the public.
For more info: click on this WEBSITE
Christmas in Downtown Delaware/First Friday
Friday, December 4
Join us for our Christmas in Downtown First Friday. Santa will be in his house at the Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street, free carraige rides, sponsored by Delaware County Bank, will be loading outside the theatre throughout the night. Luminaires and warming barrels will line our streets to add to the atmosphere. Live music begins with all your favorite Christmas Carols at 7pm at the corner of William and Sandusky Streets where the Main Street Delaware Christmas Tree, sponsored by Jegs, will be lit at 7:30pm. Join us for a fun filled evening and a month long holiday in the downtown.
Where: 10 1/2 N. Sandusky St, Delaware, 43015
William and Sandusky Streets, at 7pm for our Tree Lighting ceremony.
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Everyone!
Cost: All children's events are free of charge, bring your camera to Santa House, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around downtown, then join us at the corner plaza, William and Sandusky Streets, at 7pm for our Tree Lighting ceremony.
For more info: check out the City of Delaware's site for more info
Winter Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony (UA)
Friday, December 4
Join the City of Upper Arlington for a festive evening to celebrate the start of the holiday season, including:Lighting of the Holiday Tree, Holiday music and caroling by local school choirs, Visits with Santa, Ice sculpting demonstrations, Live reindeer, Festival Lights, Carriage rides, Bonfire with s'mores, Great holiday gift ideas, specials and giveaways from Mallway Merchants Coffee and hot chocolate
Where: 2100 Mallway Park, Arlington Avenue, 43221
When: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: Everyone
Cost: Free, cost for some attractions
For more info: check out Upper Arlington's website
Holidays in Powell
Saturday, December 5
Saturday, December 5
Get in the spirit of the season with Powell's festivities on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Municipal Building and Village Green Park.Join us for Holidays in Powell from 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Municipal Building, located at 47 Hall Street. Enjoy free children's activities and crafts, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Powell and more! The event concludes when Santa and Mayor Jim Hrivnak light the City's Christmas tree in Village Green Park.
Where: Village Green Park, Municipal Building and Downtown shops
When: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Who: Everyone
Cost: free to attend, may be cost for some refreshements
For more info: http://www.cityofpowell.us/events/13/holidays-in-powell/
Christmas Under the Clock (Plain City)
Christmas Under the Clock (Plain City)
Saturday, December 5
- Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:00pm
- Auction for holiday decorations, gift items, and gift baskets from 7:00 pm to finish at DNA Building (340 W. Main Street)
- Drawing for $250 Gift Card at 8:00 p.m. at 340 W. Main Street
- Craft vendors
- Business open houses at 5:30pm with food and hot drinks, with raffle registration
- Wagon rides
- Pictures with Santa
- Live music
- Shuttle running up and down Jefferson Avenue from Yoder's True Value Hardware & General Store to Lovejoy's Market IGA and back.
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Everyone
Cost: Free
For more info: HERE
Holiday in the Village (Shawnee Hills)
Holiday in the Village (Shawnee Hills)
Sunday, December 6
The Village of Shawnee Hills (just across the Scioto River from the Columbus Zoo) is kicking off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday in the Village. Presented by the Shawnee Hills Chamber of Commerce Attractions:
•Santa will be at Cedarbrook and Straders Garden Center
•Santa will be at Cedarbrook and Straders Garden Center
•Concord Fire Station will be at Steve Smith & Associates
•There will be FREE Haywagon Rides with Rudolph and other Holiday character
•Free Trolley Rides between Cedarbrook and Straders Garden Center, with stops along the way.
•Holiday Bazaar with hand crafted goodies and decorations at the Hair Loft building.
Where: Santa will be at Cedarbrook and Straders Garden Center 9800 Dublin Rd Powell, Ohio
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
Cost: Free
For more info: Here
